Our Story
Our Vision
To build a Construction Company on the Sunshine Coast with a reputation for building luxurious, unique and environmentally responsible “Deep Green” residences and recreational homes that are built with a personal commitment to provide high quality craftsmanship.
Our Values
Truth:
Be truthful in all conversations and transactions.
Credibility:
Build credibility in to our company’s culture.
Community:
Add value and improved lifestyle in the communities we build and live in.
Team:
Bring the best talent, locally and globally to each project and have fun doing it.
Innovation/Creativity:
Believe every problem is an opportunity…and to always think outside of the box.
Pride/Quality:
Strive for zero deficiencies.
Our Management Team
Lance Sparling, President
Lance was a YPO (Young Presidents Organization) member for sixteen years and since graduating in June of 2004 (he did turn 50), he is now a member of WPO (World Presidents Organization). He has experience with The Executive Committee (TEC), and was a C.A.F.E. (Canadian Association of Family Enterprise) member for over 10 years. He has held a variety of executive positions with these organizations and was a Director of the C.H.H.M.A (Canadian Hardware Housewares Manufacturers Association).
Since selling Spar Group in1994, Lance has pursued many investment, real estate and entrepreneurial interests. He spent 5 Years co-founding ViRTUS www.virtusinc.com and recently sold his interest(s) to his Partners to pursue his passion in Real Estate Development. Lance has been involved at many different levels of Real Estate Development since 1983 when he bought his first home. His primary focus for the next 10 years is to build a Construction Company on the Sunshine Coast.
John Gillespie, Vice President Business Development
John graduated from SFU. While working as a Journeyman Horticulturist and Certified Arborist, he launched a landscape design and construction firm called Wild in the City. After seven years at the Vancouver School Board, John moved to the Sunshine Coast to manage parks for the District of Sechelt. He continues to practice as a consulting Arborist, horticultural instructor and landscape columnist in the community.
After meeting the Wakefield Team in Sechelt during the early envisioning process for Wakefield Beach, John joined Wakefield as Development Manager and has now been promoted to VP Business Development.
Janette Lyons, Vice President of Finance and Administration
Janette Lyons graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1985 and completed her C.M.A. designation in 1991. Janette has 20 years experience in various industries, most recently employed at Canada Bread for 6 years and Nabisco Foods for 8 years as Director of Finance. Her experience includes playing a key role on the leadership team which developed a long term profitable strategic plan involving acquisitions, volume growth and cost reduction. To further improve her background in cost reduction and process improvement, Janette completed a Green Belt in Six Sigma in 2003.
Janette's experience also includes working in the development and construction sector in Ontario, where she was Controller for 5 years for Lakeview Estates and Shiplake Management.
Mark Carota, Site Supervisor
Mark Carota started his career in the construction industry in California during the construction boom of the early 70's by working on a variety of projects. With nearly 40 years experience in the industry, he brings passion, dedication and a concern for details and quality that is unsurpassed.
With experience in all facets of the industry, Mark's skill set made him the perfect choice as the Site Superintendent for the Mason Road Project.
Ray Dierolf, Construction Supervisor
Ray has been in the construction field a total of 20 years, working on a wide variety of commercial and residential projects in the Vancouver and Sunshine Coast areas.
Ray has worked for general contractors and developers and operated his own construction company. He has received his Journeyman Carpentry Ticket, as well as his Certified Green Roof Installation and "Built Green" certification and has attended many Rain Screen courses. His strength lies in wood framing post and beam and concrete construction.
Ray is an active volunteer for the Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association.
He has been in a supervisory role with the construction of the Sunshine Coast Regional District office, Holy Family Catholic Church, Sechelt Public Library, TD Bank, Starbucks, Wakefield Beach and many of the high profile custom homes on the Sunshine Coast.
Steve Stevenson, Assistant Site Supervisor
Steve has been a life time resident of the Sunshine Coast. He has a degree in Geography from the University of Victoria with an emphasis on environmental studies, and urban infrastructure/social planning. His experience within the trades spans eight years and is varied and well rounded, with expertise in both residential and commercial construction.
His career began on large scale condominium projects in Victoria, and evolved to high end custom home building on the Sunshine Coast. Steve excels at developing and maintaining working relationships with all construction sub-trades. He also has the ability to organize and co-ordinate construction related activities, peoples and materials on both large and small scale projects.
Steve’s goal within the company is to ensure that current and future development on the Sunshine Coast carries on in an efficient, professional and concise manner- with green building practices at the forefront.
Jay Harris, Construction Supervisor
Jay has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast. He received his education as a General Carpenter at Georgian College in Ontario where he graduated with honors. He trained in the art of custom home building in the Whistler/ Pemberton area under the guidance of Graham Murphy ( Murphy Corp.) of Liverpool, England and Andrew Howell (Aussie) of Howell Holdings Ltd. Jay believes the art of home building is efficiency, accountability, quality and a passion for what we create.
Jay is an avid skier both on snow and on the water. He loves and values time with his wife, Christina who is expecting there third child and his two beautiful boys Frost and Stryker. Jay believes that caring is the most important value in his craft...homes are for families big or small.
Darren Kopeck, Construction Manager