The Marr Team
At Marr Consulting Services, we have earned our living not only in the areas of environmental consulting, active transportation and public consultation, but also in making good business decisions about tourism potential and in understanding a changing market. Hands-on, practical experience combines in this team with eclectic and innovative experience in managing complex projects involving a variety of stakeholders. We are well experienced in applying rigorous study principles to fully evaluate the opportunities, constraints and especially the consequences of decisions. The diversity of the Marr Consulting team provides clients with a creative and multi-disciplinary team.
Ruth Marr, M.Sc. – President
As the President of Marr Consulting Services and founder of Randonnée Tours, Ruth brings knowledge and passion to consulting assignments. A M.Sc. in Plant Ecology was the impetus for an initial career in environmental consulting. A love of travel and active pursuits, such as cycling and hiking, led to the creation of an innovative adventure travel business. The two experiences combine for a unique perspective on business, tourism and the environment. Ruth acts on her knowledge and love of these topics every day, with a strong emphasis on practical and business-oriented solutions, and has garnered an excellent reputation in the industry. She has a successful track record of directing projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and meet or exceed the client’s expectations. Her business experience ensures that projects are rooted in reality and have clear objectives. Ruth is also a published author of guidebooks on cycling and walking in Manitoba. She is very involved in volunteer activities that complement these interests.Beth McKechnie, B.Comm. – Senior Consultant
Beth is a writer, researcher and senior consultant with Marr Consulting. For the past 10 years, she has worked in the area of green commuting and active transportation. Beth has established a reputation for a diverse skill set demonstrated by the wide variety of projects in which she has been involved. These range from developing the Cyclist’s Map of Winnipeg for the Manitoba Cycling Association to promoting green modes of commuting at the workplace for Resource Conservation Manitoba, a non-profit organization devoted to sustainable living. She also participated as a member of the Marr Consulting team that prepared the Active Transportation Study for the City of Winnipeg, and has extensive meeting facilitation experience. As an enthusiastic active commuter, sustainable transportation is an area of particular interest, both personally and professionally. Beth currently chairs the Active Transportation Task Group for the Physical Activity Coalition of Manitoba (PACM) and is a member of the City of Winnipeg’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee.
Through a close working relationship with Scatliff+Miller+Murray Inc., the core Marr team draws on their experience and expertise in municipal planning, landscape architecture and graphic design, and also partners with other consultants and specialists as required.