About Us

Jake is the President of Kenorah. He’s been in the construction industry since a kid, working for his dad in the summers. He graduated with a business degree from Trinity Western University. Immediately after graduating, he set his sights on the residential construction industry, where he has been passionately involved ever since. His dream has been unwaivering; to build Kenorah into a design/build firm that offers unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients.

When not working to balance the busy activities at Kenorah, Jake loves to spend time with his wife, Marg, and 5 little kids. They love hiking, camping and exploring our beautiful province. He’s an avid road and mountain biker, and tries to sneak in as much skiing as possible each winter.

David plays many roles here at Kenorah. He leads the Finance and Accounting department, manages all the needed Administration, and contributes to overall business development and strategy planning. Basically, he supports the whole the team however he can– one day he could be at the office budgeting and helping a team member problem solve, the next he could be delivering tools to support the construction team on site. David received his MBA from Trinity Western University and has more then 10 years of leadership experience in the construction industry.

Outside of work, David loves spending time with this wife Marit and his 4 young children. They’re an adventures bunch, with a love for biking and hiking through the scenic B.C. trails. David is also enthusiastic about cooking and reading.

Leslie completed her formal education in Interior Design at BCIT and is part of our team of talented Interior Designers.

Leslie has always loved design, even from a young age when she would space plan her bedroom. She has had the opportunity to work in many areas of residential design; from small renovations to kitchen cabinetry design to complex multi-family projects. Leslie is an active listener and communicator whose response to design is both informed and intuitive. Leslie’s hands-on approach to design problems seeks out reliable solutions for real people.

When not on the job, Leslie likes cooking, but even more to get outdoors to the beach or enjoy a hike with her husband, two kids and their dog.

With over 15 years in both commercial and residential construction, Alec has a wide range of experience in the industry. Starting out in wood frame construction, he quickly moved up into site lead where he oversaw the framing of apartment and townhouse developments. Alec then spent several years as an owner/operator of a small renovation company before making the jump to commercial project management. Alec’s highest values for every project are strong communication, team collaboration and efficient execution to keep the project on time and budget.

Whether it’s renovating an old tired home into a fresh living space or building the dental office a client has been working towards for their whole career, Alec is always excited to partner with home and business owners to bring their vision to life.

Alec lives with his wife Catherine and 4 girls in Langley. When he can get away, he camps, hunts, surfs and plays in a band.

Nina is part of our Finance and Administration team. She has a BCom from the UBC Sauder School of Business and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. Nina has worked in a diverse range of industries which includes government, IT, real estate investment and the construction industry. She believes every balance sheet tells a story. She is not one to romanticize the accounting role but she definitely chose the right career for herself!

Outside of work, Nina loves spending time with friends and family. She loves hiking, camping, biking and generally being in the great outdoors.

Rupi has been with Kenorah for well over a decade, and brings extensive experience in accounting. She, her husband and 3 sons live in Langley. She would love to say she has endless hobbies and free time, but with three incredibly active and busy sons, much of her free time is spent on mom duty, and at sporting events. She also enjoys camping, and spending time with her family and friends.

Mike is a highly skilled carpenter and Project Manager with extensive experience in residential renovations, post and beam construction and new home building. His days are filled with leading all activities on his projects, coordinating inspections with municipalities, ensuring our clients are kept up to date, and that the project is running smoothly in both the design and construction phases.

Mike loves spending time with his kids, being outdoors, and fishing. He is constantly supplying our office fridge with incredible smoked salmon!

Robert is a qualified UK carpenter with a NVQ level 3 in carpentry. To further his knowledge of the construction industry he also went on to complete a HNC (Higher National Certificate) in construction.

His passion for carpentry has taken him around the world where he met his wife in Australia.

Prior to travelling and working for Kenorah, Robert had worked and ran the family construction business In the UK for many years.

He loves the outdoor life that Vancouver has offer by taking advantage of the local mountains where he skis, hikes and camps. Obviously not all at the same time as he isn’t Bear Grylls. Roberts main passion is soccer and competes for Royal city.

His main goal to one day be able to build his own custom dream home.

Evan is a carpentry apprentice here at Kenorah. He recently completed his carpentry foundations education at BCIT, and is excited to be putting his learnings to practical use!

Evan loves snowboarding in the winter, and travelling as well.

Ed is a Master Journeyman carpenter with almost 40 years experience in construction. While his carpentry career started in Alberta, he quickly got tired of the cold, and moved with his wife and 4 kids to Abbotsford. He is passionate about ensuring all Kenorah projects meet our rigorous quality standards, and works with our entire construction team to mentor, train and support our talented team.

When he’s not working, he’ll either be found at his rustic cabin in Princeton, or riding his motorbike to a local coffee shop. His wife, Janice, is also a key supporter of Kenorah, and is often seen at the office, organizing events, or running errands and supporting our team.

Paul Griffiths is a Project Manager here at Kenorah and is a Red Seal Carpenter. Paul is passionate about construction and is always striving for ways to do things even better. Paul loves the diversity of people that he gets to work with and in particular developing lasting friendships with his clients. Paul lives in Squamish with his wife and daughter.

Prior to him pursuing a career in carpentry he was a certified social worker. This work led him to the UK where he changed directions to construction and ended up staying for seven years. Paul owned a residential renovation construction company in London, England before returning to Canada to pursue his dream of being a project manager.

Paul enjoys spending time with family, travelling, mountain biking, skiing, and golfing.

Geoff has been with Kenorah since he discovered his love of carpentry in high school. He started part-time and has been with us ever since! He completed his Red Seal in carpentry under the mentorship of Ed Kostelyk, performing cabinet install and finish carpentry. Geoff is now a Journeyman carpenter, and one of our talented Project Managers. As a project manager, Geoff is enthusiastic not only about leading clients through a successful project but getting to know them on a deep and personal level. He is profoundly grateful for how far he has come professionally and has a passion for mentorship and offering leadership to the next generation of carpenters on site!

When he’s not leading at work, Geoff is trying to keep up with his kids. Whether it’s racing up hills during family hikes, or coming down on mountain bikes or skis, he is always playing catch up. They’re quick too, so he’s got his work cut out for him!

Ivan is a long-time BC resident, with over 40 years of construction experience under his belt. In all his time in the industry, he finds the design + build process the most fulfilling. He enjoys taking on any number of commercial projects and he’s well equipped to face any challenges that come his way. He’s a true jack of all trades, with a degree in business, and project management. To top it all off, he’s a master electrician.

When he’s not managing projects, you can find Ivan in the garage, working on his hot rods. He also loves to spend time with his two beautiful dogs, Lincoln and Porter.

Peter a talented member of our carpentry team, who has been with Kenorah for well over a decade.  He enjoys learning and crafting his carpentry skills on our Kenorah jobsites.

He was born and raised in Vancouver, and lives in Langley.  He has 2 brothers and a sister.

He’s a die-hard sports fan, with with hockey being his absolute favorite.

Shannon’s BA in psychology and experience working with non-profits gives her a unique perspective on her role as a Sales and Marketing Coordinator. She takes an analytical approach and balances it with creativity to craft marketing strategies.

In her spare time, Shannon likes to swim and take long walks when the weathers nice. Her hobbies include baking, embroidery and collecting cool rocks.

Mike has always loved construction, even from a young age. He excelled in shop in high school, then built furniture before he joined Kenorah in 2010. Since then he has acquired his Red Seal Carpentry ticket. He excels in finish carpentry and his goal is to eventually run custom home build projects.

He grew up in Richmond, and now lives in Tsawwassen with his wife Lara. He loves working on, and renovating their home. When he’s not working, he enjoys sports, camping, hiking and travelling and continues to play soccer many times a week. He is a true Packers fan, and probably wears the cheesehead hat every time they’re playing.