D-Pace, Inc. Appoints Richard McElroy as New CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nelson, British Columbia — June 19, 2025 — D-Pace, Inc., a Canadian leader in commercial particle accelerator products and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard McElroy as its new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership transition comes as D-Pace returns to independent Canadian ownership after a decade-long joint ownership arrangement with Buckley Systems.
McElroy brings over 30 years of experience in building and leading technology companies and driving innovation to the marketplace. His track record includes being a founding equity partner and President of Symmetrics Business Intelligence Solutions, which was acquired by Calabrio Inc. in 2017. While at Calabrio, he held numerous senior executive roles, including General Manager of Canadian operations, VP of Global Innovation, and eventually Senior Vice President of Global Product Management & Strategy.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Richard to D-Pace,” said Kent Dehnel, President and Director of Finance of D-Pace. “His strategic mindset and entrepreneurial energy are exactly what we need as we expand our capabilities and deepen our global impact in the accelerator industry.”
McElroy officially assumed the CEO role on June 2, 2025, following a 5-month nationwide search with valuable support from Anna Cuglietta, Tracey Brook-Baker, Turning Point Talent Inc. – Kalyna Bilinski, DHR Global – (Bryan Arthur, Simon Chinn, Max Morin and Jelena Vicic), Laulima Consulting Inc. – (Luc Lapalme, Brady McMahon). Kent Dehnel will continue as Director of Finance and remain an integral part of the executive leadership team.
“I’m honored to join a company with such a strong foundation in science and engineering,” said McElroy. “D-Pace is uniquely positioned to significantly contribute in the commercialization of accelerator technologies that matter—from medical isotopes that diagnose and treat disease to next-generation research tools. I look forward to working with the talented team here to build on this momentum.”
About D-Pace, Inc.
Based in Nelson, British Columbia, D-Pace provides advanced components and services to the international commercial accelerator industry. Its expertise includes ion sources, beam diagnostic devices, and beamline systems for research, industrial, and medical applications. D-Pace collaborates with research organizations such as TRIUMF and supports innovation through many global partnerships with academia and national research institutes.
For more information, visit www.d-pace.com.
Media Contact:
Kurt Dehnel
Director of People & Culture
D-Pace, Inc.
kurt@d-pace.com