We Are Mission Group
Our Real Estate Development Team
Guided by our values, our experienced real estate development team has vision and passion for the well-being of our communities and the future of our city.
Executive Team
Jonathan Friesen
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Born in Japan and a global citizen, Jonathan has led development teams for 30 years.
Randall Shier
CEO
Randy’s 30+ years of architecture and development experience brings a keen perspective to the Okanagan landscape.
Luke Turri
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
A constant champion of progressive urban development and Kelowna born-and-raised, Luke leads Mission Group’s day-to-day operations.
HR, Administration & Executive Support
Debbie Rehm
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Debbie’s background in Human Resources has helped the company recruit, develop, and retain a first-class team of dedicated employees.
Chantelle Funk
RECEPTIONIST
Tania Salamanca
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Born in Mexico City, Tania migrated to Quebec later in childhood. She is a dynamic polyglot who brings a wealth of expertise in governance, policy, and strategy to Mission Group.
Development
Lisa Lock
VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT
Lisa has been contributing to the betterment of communities as a real estate development executive for the past 20 years.
Carrie Dawson
ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Carrie is a Registered Interior Designer and has been in the design industry for 11 years. She finds great satisfaction in seeing our communities come to life.
Arpan Kandola
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Kelowna born-and-raised, Arpan is an entrepreneurial minded individual with passion for real estate development and brings energy to our development team.
Construction
Dan Greene
VICE PRESIDENT CONSTRUCTION
Daniel's extensive experience in residential, commercial, and institutional development provides beneficial insight for communities from conception to final product.
Jason Burleigh
SAFETY MANAGER
Jason has been helping companies be proactive in the health and safety field for 11 years and continues to push for better.
Clayton Calder
ASSISTANT SITE SUPERINTENDENT
Clayton utilizes his 34 years of construction experience in providing quality workmanship and ensures the safety of his team.
Graham Chatwin
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER
Graham has enjoyed 35+ years in construction, bolstering his view that all-inclusive teamwork and keen attention to detail are powerful qualities.
Raquel Dusseault
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Highly organized with a passion for detail, Raquel enjoys coordinating every aspect of the building process with natural enthusiasm.
Gary Klassen
SENIOR SITE MANAGER
Gary lends 28 years of experience in various construction projects, guiding and mentoring from start to completion.
Ken Wiens
PROJECT MANAGER
Having been in construction his entire adult life spanning single family, multi family and commercial developments, Ken's desire has been to bring the total plan together.
Jay Michie
FINISHING SUPERINTENDENT
Jay supports the Site Superintendent from drywall to move-in and continues to work with the service team until the customer is happy.
Guy Arpin
SITE SUPERINTENDENT
Guy has worked for over 35 years in the construction industry as a labourer, carpenter, foreman, and site superintendent.
Marc Monami
CONSTRUCTION WORKER
Marc has over 15 years experience in renovations, telehandler operations, First Aid, and labour.
Riley Chamberlain
CONSTRUCTION WORKER
Riley strives to create finished masterpieces that not only please the eye but also hold to the Mission Group standard.
Rhonda Greggain
PROJECT MANAGER
With 25+ years of following her dreams, Rhonda's love of design, architecture, and construction shines through her work.
Janik Blewett
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Janik proudly works with our construction teams to successfully manage resources and information.
Danilo Mueller
SITE SUPERINTENDENT
Born in Germany, Danilo became a carpenter apprentice at 16. He moved to Canada with his family in 2007 and has been with Mission Group for 9 years.
Joel Broman
LEAD HAND
With 40+ years of experience in framing and forming, Joel performs carpentry and crane work, and supervises the subtrades and first aid.
Nima Thabendran
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Nima's comes from an educational background in Civil Engineering and exposure to industrial and residential construction. She is always passionate about learning and gaining new experiences.
Chris Pierre
CONSTRUCTION WORKER
Chris, a strong team player, works alongside a very talented group and strives to make his colleagues' jobs easier.
David Siebring
ASSISTANT SITE SUPERINTENDENT
David has 15 years experience in construction, managing various tasks from start to finish of building a community.
David Spradlin
CONSTRUCTION WORKER
David is an integral part of our construction team and is involved in the construction of our communities from start to finish.
Eric Trudel
LEAD HAND / CSO
After sustaining a major back injury, Eric took his 15+ years of carpentry experience and turned his focus to Construction Safety and First Aid, attaining his CSO designation from BCIT.
Ron Baird
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
With 20 years of warranty technician experience in many areas of construction, Ron provides pre-occupancy and occupancy work ensuring quality repairs.
Kevin Gowland
WARRANTY SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Kevin’s 20+ years as a Red Seal Carpenter and detail to finishing work will ensure a quality finished new home for you.
Dan Martynov
PROJECT MANAGER
With over 11 years in concrete and high-rise construction, and the son of an engineer and architect, Dan brings his expertise from Vancouver.
Sidney Sheppard
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Family history in construction ignited Sidney's passion to pursue Interior Design and further her career with a B.Sc. in Construction Project Management.
Brian Golberg
ESTIMATOR
With 20+ years experience across the Okanagan, Middle East, and Africa, Brian leads our estimation group and brings a global perspective.
Aqua Boat Club
Austin Friesen
OPERATIONS MANAGER, AQUA MARINE VALET
Born Canadian, raised Caymanian, and educated in California, Austin manages Aqua Marine Valet and has worked in the marine industry for 10 years.
Marketing
Information Technology
Alex Suleiman
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION OFFICER
With more than two decades of experience, as CTIO, Alex leads the technology development and strategic direction at Mission Group.
Leasing & Acquisitions
Jeremy Dawn
DIRECTOR OF LEASING AND ACQUISITIONS
Sales
Jessica Sorrell
DIRECTOR OF SALES & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
With 15+ years in real estate experience, Jessica has a passion for people and building relationships.
Teresa Sommerfeld
HOMEOWNER & SALES LIAISON
With a strong work ethic, Teresa tries to give all customers the best experience possible, and truly cares about people.
Finance
Steve Abel
FINANCIAL ANALYST & RENTAL PROJECT MANAGER
As a CPA, Steve contributes to the planning and execution of a growing portfolio of revenue producing real estate.
Tracy Welch
CONTROLLER
Tracy has over 20 years of experience working in finance for construction companies, with the last 10 years at Mission Group.
Nancy Schofield
ACCOUNTING & CORPORATE RECORDS CLERK
Nancy has been working in accounting for several years and aspires to work toward her CPA.
Katelyn Steenwyk
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
With a background in customer service and accounting, Katelyn is currently going to school to earn her CPA designation.
Property Management
Troy Adams
BUILDINGS OPERATION MANAGER
Wayne Stewart
MAINTENANCE
Wayne is a Mission Group veteran having worked on our communities with us for nearly 15 years.
A Team of Builders with Vision
We build housing and develop neighbourhoods that provide a sense of community and culture.
Since 2004, Mission Group has been contributing to the evolution of Kelowna’s urban landscape, guided by our diverse team of managers and staff who are proud to call Kelowna home.
When you purchase a Mission Group home, know that you are contributing to our promise to Build It Forward.
