Steve Goodwin, General Supervisor,

Safety Codes, Permits and Inspections

City of Edmonton

Steve started in construction at 18 as an electrician where he achieved master’s certification. From there he continued into plumbing where he achieved his red seal plumbing and gas certifications. He then entered into leadership roles and was fortunate enough to champion his own electrical and plumbing companies for the next 15 years with over 60 field technicians and 6 admin staff.  He proceeded to sell the business and became a construction manager for a commercial company where he built several large commercial buildings from deep services to hand off at the same time as developing a 42-unit seniors housing complex.  It was during this time that a keen interest in working closer with industry was established and he was fortunate to be awarded the role of Chief Plumbing and Gas Inspector with the City of Edmonton.  This allowed him to connect with a broader spectrum of key stakeholders in industry and do a deeper dive into the intricacies of common pinch points and where both contractors and regulators have room to grow and do a better job of serving their clients.  Fast forward to 2022 and Steve has been awarded the job of General Supervisor of inspections.  This has again expanded his involvement with industry and allowed him to participate in the development of artificial technologies, safety programs, automated inspection assignment and routing, and other leading-edge projects that are shaping the future of industry.  His continued passion for the building industry and broad-minded thinking are what he feels allows him to shine a different light on recurring issues and continue to grow his skills along with the ever-changing needs of our stakeholders as we all evolve together.

Andrea Blair, Chief Residential Plans Examiner,

City of Edmonton

Andrea Blair is the Chief Residential Plans Examiner for the City of Edmonton. A NAIT graduate from the Engineering Design and Drafting Program, Andrea started her career in Fort McMurray - where her love of residential construction soon saw her relocating to the city of Edmonton to expand her knowledge base and skill set. Andrea has worked for the City of Edmonton for nearly 14 years in a variety of roles in both Assessment and Taxation as well as Safety Codes, Permits and Inspections. She is a Certified Engineering Technologist and a Safety Codes Officer that possesses a strong commitment to public safety while striving to maintain positive relationships with members of the construction industry.  

Jesse Flexhaug, Operations Manager,

Weiss Johnson Sheet Metal

Jesse Flexhaug has been in the HVAC industry for 18 years. He is an Alumni of NAIT where he graduated as a Red Seal Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. He is HRAI certified in Residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations, as well as Residential Air System Design.

He has served on the LAC (Local Apprenticeship Committee), on the HRAI Residential Air Design Committee, as well as a board member on the SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association) Alberta Chapter. He currently Chairs the Edmonton TLC (Technical Liaison Committee) and is the Vice President of SMACNA, Alberta Chapter.

Jesse has been married for 19 years and is the father to 4 children ages 10, 12, 14, and 16. He enjoys watersports, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.

Jesse is currently the Operations Manager at Weiss Johnson Sheet Metal in Edmonton, AB.

Ryan Dick, Director, Commercial & Utility-Scale EPC Sales, SkyFire Energy 

Ryan is the Director of Commercial and Utility Scale Sales at Western Canada's solar energy leader, SkyFire Energy. Ryan is an experienced international project developer, project manager, consultant, and energy entrepreneur who has worked in South America, the United States, and Canada in the renewable energy sector. 

Ryan has a Master of Science in sustainable energy development and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary and University of Alberta, respectively. He also has his Project Management Professional designation. Ryan enjoys the opportunity to share his passion for renewable energy by volunteering with the University of Alberta's MBA mentorship program, NAIT's Alternative Energy Capstone Program and Program Advisory Committee, Norquest's Energy Program Advisory Committee, and as a former Board Member of Geothermal Canada.

In his role with SkyFire Energy, Ryan leads the business development efforts for their commercial, utility-scale, and strategic project opportunities. With more than 4200 solar projects connected and 180 MW of solar installed, SkyFire Energy's employee-owned team has unrivaled experience in Alberta's solar industry. SkyFire Energy works with many homebuilders to offer their clients clean energy before they even move in.

Mark Geres, Area Sales Manager, Owens Corning

Steve Jackson, President of Environmatics Group

Steve Jackson, President of Enviromatics Group/Enervision, has been involved in the building industry for over 15 years. Steve and his team consult with home builders and renovators across western Canada to help them achieve their energy efficiency targets. 

Gary Hoeft, General Manager, Cantiro Homes

Marie Soprovich, Co-Founder of Aquarian Networks Corp (1991) & CHBA-ER Past President

"My mission in life is to grow to my full potential, to be an inspiration for others to do the same, to leave
the world a little better for having been here and to have had some fun along the way.”

 
An innovative business leader with over 40 years of teaching/leadership experience in the education and small business environment. As cofounder of Aquarian Networks Corp (1991), Marie demonstrated her strong entrepreneurial principles by building an award-winning renovation company. As CEO (2012 – 2019) Marie nurtured a corporate culture where excellence, craftsmanship and leadership thrived, propelling Aquarian Renovations to become one of the premium home renovators in the Edmonton Region. As principal of Aquarian Networks Corp, Maria focused on Business Development and providing leadership within the building industry and is a life-long brand ambassador for Aquarian Renovations. Marie is a founding member of the WPO (Woman’s Presidents Organization – Edmonton Chapter), an active member in the Synergy Business Network and is currently Director of Growth with the Global Institute for Evolving Women (GIFEW), an international platform for education, entrepreneurship and leadership for women.

Katrina Rowe, President, Cantiro Communities

As a member of the Cantiro executive team, Katrina sets the strategic direction for Cantiro’s community developments, overseeing all projects and joint venture corporations in numerous municipalities in Alberta. Katrina is responsible for all aspects of Cantiro’s land development projects, including land-use planning, municipal approvals/entitlements, financial reporting and cash management, construction, land sales, and joint venture operations.  

Katrina possesses over 15 years’ experience within Edmonton’s real estate industry working alongside a variety of homebuilders, municipal officials, consultants, and contractors. This experience combined with a thorough understanding of zoning bylaws, and municipal approval processes across multiple municipalities, provide her with a unique perspective and breadth of understanding on industry issues.

Katrina’s passion for her community is evidenced by her volunteer involvement with UDI Edmonton Metro, her role on the BILD Alberta Board of Directors, and multiple terms on the CHBA-Edmonton Region board of directors, where she currently serves as treasurer. In addition, she served three terms on the WIN House Board of Directors and has fundraised extensively for CASA.

Katrina is a proud mom of twins and spends most of her free time with her family.

Burke Perry, CHBA-ER Past President
Legacy Signature Homes

Burke Perry is the founder of the Perry Homes group of home building companies; Perry Signature Homes, Tapestry Developments and Look Homes.

After four decades in business, Burke takes great pride in the success of his long-standing business partnerships and relationships.  He believes in the value of group input and teamwork, and feels that disagreements must always be honoured, as they are essential for the sustained success of any partnership.  He asserts that when contrasting views come together, the result is invariably an idea that is exceedingly better than each of the initial opposing views alone.

A true self-starter, at age 21 Burke began building one home at a time, managing the entire process himself, persevering to reach annual sales revenues in excess of $100 million, while employing a team of 50 staff, and literally hundreds of sub trades and suppliers. Fittingly, Burke was one of the first local home builders to receive a Master Builder designation from the Professional Home Builder's Institute of Alberta. 

While homebuilding has allowed Burke the opportunity to be creative and innovative while satisfying the needs of the consumer, he is also very conscious about sustainability, and the impact his product has on the environment. Burke Perry Homes was one of the first three builders in Edmonton to earn an R-2000 designation in early 1990s, and one of a handful of builders in the area today to achieve Built Green Certification - the current standard for energy efficient and sustainable building practices. 

A prolific volunteer, Burke is passionate about giving back to his community. He's been an instructor at the Professional Home Builders Institute, board Chair of the Alberta New Home Warranty Program, President of both Edmonton and Alberta Home Builders Associations, and, he is an Honorary Life Member of the Canadian Home Builders Association, Edmonton.

Burke is a co-founder of the Edmonton Region Homebuilders’ Charity Funds that provides funding for inner city social housing and residential trade scholarships at NAIT. 

He is also an ardent supporter of The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, Kids With Cancer Society, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Burke holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta.

Sydney Bond, Vice President Residential,
Rescom Construction Management Inc.

& CHBA-ER Past President

Sydney is Vice President of Residential at Rescom Construction in Edmonton. 

Sydney’s construction roots come from working on innovative, energy-efficient homes, earning her a reputation for practical knowledge of net-zero construction and efficient design. For over 12 years Sydney has had the opportunity to work on a variety of complex custom residences in the Edmonton area. From multi-million dollar historical renovations, a detached garage with car storage, car elevator and commercial cranes, to a 3-storey home with an underground tunnel, Sydney eagerly embraces each project with enthusiasm and experience. 

Sydney is passionate about advocating for quality and innovative craftsmanship in the Edmonton region. She is a Past-President of the Canadian Home Builders Association-Edmonton Region, and is currently serving as Second Vice-Chair for BILD Alberta. Sydney values and prioritizes her relationships with trade partners, builder colleagues and municipalities, always looking for ways to help raise the collective bar for residential construction in our region. 

Paul Lanni, President & CEO, Averton

Paul is the President & CEO of the Averton Group of Companies. Averton uses design thinking in the creation and development of incredible homes and communities in a variety of contexts, from greenfield to infill, and from low-rise to high-rise. Averton has long-standing operations in the Edmonton and Toronto Regions, bringing numerous award-winning communities to life in both markets.

A Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta, Paul has paired financial expertise with his lifelong interest in real estate development, and is passionate about understanding the ways that cities grow and change across North America, with a keen interest in land-use planning and architecture.

Paul has used volunteering as a platform to help shape the growth of the Edmonton region and beyond. Currently, Paul sits on the Board of Directors of UDI-Edmonton, and actively participates in numerous committees across multiple organizations.  Additionally, Paul has held Director positions with CHBA Edmonton (5 years), St. Albert Chamber of Commerce (2 years), St. Albert Economic Development Advisory Board (5 years), and the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation (6 years), among others.

Joe Caputo, Manager, Advertising Sales, Postmedia