Meet Team Alair Forest Hill Toronto

 
Andrew discovered his passion for building at the tender age of six, working for his father in his commercial painting business. Andrew grew up learning the values of hard work, transparent operations, and exceeding client expectations. After graduating from University of Western Sydney with a degree in business, he put his learnings into practice by opening Black General Contracting in 2002 and began building and remodeling homes for Toronto’s most discerning clients. Andrew spent the next thirteen years perfecting his practice, and appearing as an expert on programs like the Marilyn Dennis Show, The Property Brothers, and City Line, before joining the Alair family in late 2015. Andrew’s other great passion is his family of five, and grooming the next generation of Alairians.

 
Evelynn graduated from York University with a Bachelor in Arts, and a passion for business, marketing, and management. She has held increasingly senior management roles in telecom, professional services, and real estate development organizations. She is a multi-award winning marketing and management professional with awards from the National Association of Home Builders and the International Property Awards, and is one of the country’s first twenty Chartered Marketers. Her more notable projects include the conversion of the historic Tannery District in Kitchener, and the early phases of development of Downtown Markham. After nearly two decades in strategic roles, she finds the tangible rewards of building feeds her soul in a way strategic plans never could, plus, she and her two young daughters, think it’s perfectly ok to pair steel toe boots with a dress.

 
First and foremost, Adam is a family man. Nothing comes before spending time with his wife and 2 daughters. Adam joins our team with more than 10 years of experience in the construction industry. He started out as a carpenter doing high end custom home renovations throughout Toronto where he developed the skills and knowledge of building quality homes of the highest caliber. After receiving a Red Seal designation as a general carpenter, he decided to expand his knowledge of home building by becoming a construction manager. With a degree in psychology as well as a diploma in construction renovations, Adam's past experience makes him an ideal candidate for guiding our clients and trade partners through the construction process. Building is not just a job for him, he truly loves being able to create forever homes for his clients.

Brad is a dedicated and hands-on project manager with more than 14 years of experience in engineering, facilities management, and real estate.

His journey in the construction industry began with a strong family influence, as his father was an entrepreneur in industrial builds and his grandfather a residential builder. Building and construction truly run in his blood.

His passion for custom home building, remodeling, and real estate investment drives him to consistently push for innovative and lean project execution. He recently enhanced his expertise with an MBA focused on real estate from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Business.

An active member of the Urban Land Institute,and Iranian-Canadian Builders Brad contribute to his commitment to the development of sustainable urban spaces in GTA. With passion for construction and a continuous desire to improve, he is dedicated to creating exceptional and sustainable homes for his clients.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Brad is a versatile individual. He enjoys competing in run races, playing the violin, and spending quality time with his family and friends.

 
Brenna completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at the University of Victoria, where she developed a passion for numbers. Not long after graduating, she joined the Alair family where she enjoys the tangible benefit of being able to use her love of numbers to help a client’s dream home come true. When she’s not behind a desk crunching numbers you can find Brenna hiking the hills of BC, or reading a good book on her deck.

Warrant Officer (Ret) Derek Ratcliffe, CD joins the Alair team after retiring from 17 years of service with the Canadian Armed Forces. He brings a disciplined love of process and procedure to the Alair Team, fine tuned from years in operational roles spanning several industries. Derek has run small and medium sized companies in hospitality, tourism, food service, agriculture, government procurement, and the auto industry and brings with him best practices from each industry to help elevate the way Alair builds homes and commercial spaces. His passion is centred around the client experience. Outside of work, Derek enjoys jiu-jitsu, the outdoors, cooking, and spending time with his family.

 
Jacqueline's love for storytelling is rooted in her blood; her father worked in broadcast media for over 30 years and her grandparents owned a movie theatre. With more than 14 years' experience working in luxury hospitality & tourism, fashion, lifestyle, sport, and non-profit industries, and a Bachelor of Applied Communications degree from Mount Royal University, Jacqueline joins Alair as Regional Community Manager. Sharing her expertise in PR, marketing, and partnerships, Jacqueline is passionate about creating campaigns profiling Alair's people, projects, and places, specifically those that give back to the community and help others live better. When she's not dreaming up her next idea for Alair™, Jacqueline can be found running, enjoying time with her partner Matt and her puppy Kona, or planning her next trip to Disney, the Canadian Rockies, or Hawaiian beaches.

 
Though Jamie has been around various aspects of construction for most of his life, he has been working almost exclusively with custom home building since 2012. Jamie is an active individual who enjoys various sports including hockey, snowboarding, golf, and fishing. A self proclaimed country boy at heart, Jamie adapted to big city life after living in various cities all over the country. Most recently he sat on the executive team for an international spec home builder. “I am extremely excited to be part of the Alair Team and share their passion for living better.”

Jasmine is a dedicated marketing professional with a diploma in Fashion and Marketing from the John Casablancas Institute, earned in 2020. Since then, she has gained experience in various marketing roles, including event planning, social media management, real estate, and even coordinating a wedding for a client.

Jasmine attributes her success to her strong organizational skills, clear communication, and adaptability in any situation. She thrives in fast-paced environments and embraces new challenges with enthusiasm. When she’s not at work, you’ll find Jasmine enjoying the beach, spending time with friends, sewing, or skiing on Vancouver Island.

Jenalee earned a diploma in Business Administration from Red Deer Polytechnic with a focus in Accounting in 2013. Since then, she has worked in many areas such as Public Accounting, Tax, and the Oil and Gas sector. Some of her biggest professional accomplishments have come from creating efficiencies within accounting teams and assisting her colleagues to develop their skills resulting in a higher-functioning team within her department. Outside of the office, you can find Jenalee spending time with her husband and two sons travelling, skiing, Mountain biking, and exploring the newest parks and activities around Sylvan Lake.

Jesse is a third generation residential builder. Learning the ropes with dad as a teen, it was not until his early 20s that his passion for construction flourished and he pursed a career in custom home building. Jesse attributes his success to keen observation and strong communication, as well as a passion to deliver homes his clients will love for years to come. When not at work, you'll find Jesse enjoying Hockey, Fishing, Portaging and Skiing.

 
Justin Thompson has been with Alair Homes® since 2015. After owning the offices in the iconic cottage destinations of Muskoka and Georgian Bay for three years, he took the opportunity to become Regional Partner for Ontario and NE Ohio. Today, Justin Thompson oversees 25 partner offices in Alair™ leading a team of more than 100 people all dedicated to improving the construction industry and client journey. With a core focus to support the company's mission to help others live happier, healthier and more productive lives, Justin elevates owners to work on the business not in the business while he also supports each individuals' entrepreneurial spirit so they can strive in all areas of their life. It's with this spirit, his regions have volunteered more than 270+ hours, sponsored more than 1,000 project management hours and donated approx. $100,000 towards the community last year. Whether it be home, business, or community building, Justin is dedicated to all aspects of the human experience and for that, he's designated as Alair's "King of Culture." Justin is married to Nadia and they have two little boys. When not providing support to those building luxury dream homes for the hundreds of clients served each year, Justin can be found enjoying nature by boating, golfing, mountain biking, fishing, skiing or mixing up a favorite cocktail.

After dedicating herself to raising her children in their early years, Kirsten decided to pursue her love of numbers by completing accounting courses through Okanagan College while doing bookkeeping and administration in a medical office. Kirsten joined Alair, bringing her experience, determination, and sense of humour to the team. When she's not at her desk, Kirsten enjoys sewing, playing games with her two daughters, and going on adventures around Vancouver Island with her husband.

With a background in engineering and an MBA degree Kourosh joined Alair with more than 10 years of experience in construction.

Prior to falling in love with construction, Kourosh worked as a project manager in the oil industry, working all over the world. These experiences have cultivated his love of traveling and new adventures.

When not working on delivering projects on time, you can find him helping his son with his LEGO projects.

 
Michele is a Chartered Professional Accountant who completed her applied degree through NAIT and went on to complete the CGA program. She has a passion for numbers and problem-solving. She has held numerous Controller positions in manufacturing, energy services, and retail organizations. Outside of the office, you can find Michele spending time with her daughter, hiking, checking out different events around the Edmonton area, and travelling.

 
An ever-growing professional with a master's degree and a passion for learning and development, Natalia has built her expertise in L&D, consulting, coaching, and facilitation. She brings together people and resources for program implementation, process development and strategy. Through her client work, she has helped teams and individuals improve skills, onboard into new roles, and communicate their ideas. She started her interest in construction from a young age doing projects at home with her father, who is a contractor. Seeing the before and after was always her favourite part. Natalia and her husband have two sons and are always looking for an opportunity to host a gathering. In her spare time, Natalia runs a coaching company, hosts an annual International Women's Day event, enjoys writing, watercoloring, and volunteering at her church.

 
After graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in Criminology, Nicole worked as a Paralegal for several years at a law firm in Mississauga. During that time, Nicole developed a keen eye for detail, organization and processes before her career took a surprising turn when she discovered Alair. In her current role, Nicole is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Partner Office in the Region. She is passionate about helping business owners get the most out of their business by providing guidance on how to optimize the system and processes our business model provides. Outside of work, Nicole is a devoted mom to two active boys and spends much of her free time attending sporting events and extracurricular activities.

Robert grew up on a farm and has been repairing and building all his life. He enjoys working with his hands, and finding solutions to challenging situations. He believes honesty and hard work are key ingredients to a successful life and brings his passions and strong work ethic with him to every Alair site he touches.

 
Shana achieved her BBA in Marketing from Vancouver Island University in 2015. Personable and outgoing, Shana loves people and brings her experience working in customer service, real estate admin, and online marketing/advertising to the team at Alair. When she’s not performing her desk duties, she can be found reading a good book or exploring Vancouver Island where she lives with her daughter, Fennec, and their dog, Brighton.

 
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