Meet the team

Honest communication and transparent leadership are at the forefront of our company and who we are would not be possible without our experienced and distinguished team.

CORPORATE TEAM | SALES TEAM | TEAMING UP FOR SUCCESS

HAL WALKER

Chairman

Hal has over 40 years of experience in successful real estate investment and development. His companies have built world-class resorts and hotels, as well as residential and commercial projects in Western Canada, the USA, and the Caribbean. Hal brings his years of corporate governance and business acumen to the organization. He and his wife Maddie are also active in the Calgary community in numerous charities, foundations, education, and tourism.

Corporate team:

JOHANNES VAN LEENEN

PRESIDENT

Johannes van Leenen has been involved in building over 2000 homes throughout the past 25 years. He is a proven visionary and is leading the company to be one of Canada’s most sought after production home builders. Johannes is very invested in community involvement including being a volunteer football coach for over two decades mentoring kids and coaches young and old.

GERRY MENDYK

EXECUTIVE ADVISOR AND CFO

Gerry was a CPA, CMA for over 35 years and has senior financial management experience in a variety of industries. He has served as a senior financial executive in public and private companies and has founded several ventures in oil and gas, real estate and other industries. Gerry brings financial structuring, investor relations, and corporate governance skills to the team.

JEFF FINNEMORE

GENERAL MANAGER

Jeff has over 30 years of experience in the new home industry, bringing a wide range of skills and strengths to the operations team. Ranging from obtaining his Architectural Technologist – Building Development Diploma combined with his attention to detail, construction knowledge, along with receiving numerous industry awards.

KEVIN MCCUBBIN

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

As a career residential construction professional, Kevin has been intimately engaged in residential construction & development for some of North America’s premier developers. Leading teams of construction professionals are his passion, and he especially values opportunities to mentor.

GARTH DOYLE

ESTIMATING AND PURCHASING MANAGER

Working in several different operational management positions within the industry has allowed Garth to become an exceptional leader amongst his industry co-workers and trade partners alike. His level of knowledge developed over those 25 years and personal core values have proven to be a substantial asset for the Madison Avenue Group team.

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RONNA MORRISON

CONTROLLER

Ronna Morrison, CPA, CGA brings over 25 years of diverse international accounting experience from Hong Kong, Switzerland and Canada. She combines a love of systems development and database design, with a thorough knowledge of the accounting standards, tax and regulatory systems, and banking practices pertaining to the building industry.

JAMIE RENAUD

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Jamie is a CPA, CMA with over 10 years of experience in corporate, construction and development accounting roles. He has led and built successful finance teams in multiple industries. Jamie brings excellent communication skills, solid accounting principals, and a strong sense of financial literacy to the team.

SCOTT COQUET

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST, DESIGN MANAGER

Scott has been with Madison for 7 years, with over 24 years of experience in the home building industry. He is detail orientated, analytical and focuses on all aspects of form and function, with efficiency being near the top of the list. Scott oversees a seasoned team including two other architectural technologists who have considerable production home building experience.

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OLIVIER DUFRESNE

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST

Olivier has been with the company for 9.5 years and in the industry for 11. What I like the most about working here is the positive reinforcement and the fact everyone is allowed to share their opinion. What excites me the most to be at work is “bring your dog Fridays”!

CAREN MENDYK

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Caren brings over 20 years of experience in brand management, marketing, and communications. She has a love for community engagement and cultivating a strong corporate culture. She has experience working with media, as well as industry experience in home building and land development.

TROY OLSON

LEAD ESTIMATOR

Troy has been with Madison for almost a year now. He Started in the Home Building industry in 2009. I love seeing the variety of projects from preliminary planning through to possession.

TREVOR BARTON

SITE SUPERVISOR

Trevor has been our Site Supervisor for 7 1/2 years. He oversee’s the sites builds in Okotoks, High River, Langdon, Strathmore and Airdrie. Trevor manages the builds from the ground up!

SEBASTIAN MOKLY

WARRANTY TECHNICIAN

Sebastian has been working in the new home industry since 2003. He has experience within the warranty/deficiency department as a service technician and customer care representative. He is an excellent communicator, ensuring that customers receive the highest quality and satisfaction with their new home purchases. He loves his job and all the different challenges that come with it.

TROY YESKE

SITE SUPERVISOR

Troy has worked in the Calgary residential industry since 2002 and loves what he does. Building homes for families is his passion he continues to learn new things every day in the industry.

BARB JOHNSTON

RECEPTION & WARRANTY COORDINATOR

Barb brings a wealth of business administration experience to our Company, working in procurement, logistics and finance before joining our team. “Working with clients, both internal and external is something that I love and am very passionate about. “I’m a real people person and love interacting with everyone – it’s what I love most about my job.” I love spending time with my family and friends and love golfing, and attending classic car shows in my vintage Camaro.

Bonita On-Ngan

Intermediate Architectural Technologist

Bonita has been working in the home building industry for 7.5 years. Through her tenure- she’s always followed her passion for constantly evolving her creativity and skill sets in designing families their dream home.

Leanne Korczak

SALES/CONSTRUCTION/WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR

I have been working in the Construction industry for over a decade in several different roles from a Coordinator Role to the Rental Equipment side. There is always something new to learn, challenges to face and opportunities to make this better. My favorite thing about being in this industry is the ability to be a part of creating something and watching the joy in a homeowners face when their dream home becomes a reality.

Ryan Kerluke

Hudson West Site Supervisor

Ryan has been working in the new home industry in Calgary and surrounding area for the last 20 years. As an Avid award winning site supervisor he takes pride in delivering a great customer experience and the highest quality home possible. He brings a wealth of knowledge in various product lines from starter homes to Custom timber frame homes. Ryan really enjoys learning from the challenges that this industry presents on a daily basis.

Vanessa Campbell

Estimator

Born and Raised in Calgary, Vanessa is obsessed with sustainability and pushing the industry forward to make buildings healthier for their occupants. Her education as a Building Development Technologist and expanding to become a Passive House Consultant and now working towards her Living Future Accreditation makes her a passionate asset in purchasing with purpose. Her understanding of improving the customer experience has helped in streamlining the selling process.

Sales team:

DAVID LEE

Area Sales Manager - GREENWICH

403.830.0191
dlee@madisonavegroup.com

ISAAC WEGNER

Area Sales Manager - BELVEDERE RISE

403.934.8409
iwegner@madisonavegroup.com

SHUBHRA VERMA

Area Sales Manager - CORNERBROOK

403.918.3112
sverma@madisonavegroup.com

JASON GAUVREAU

Area Sales Manager - WOLF WILLOW

As an Area Sales Manager with 20 years experience in the industry, combined with years of experience as a senior sales and marketing professional, Jason offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He is committed to customers, building relationships for life, and is dedicated to excellence in every aspect, everyday.

ALIVIA SARKAR

Area Sales Manager - CIMARRON

403.370.6043
asarkar@madisonavegroup.com

Michael Hare

Sales host

I’ve had the pleasure of working for this great company for almost a year now, everyday I come into work with a smile on my face ready to meet the wonderful people of the city and take pride and joy helping people start up their life’s in their brand new home. Every costumer to me is a VIP and I love assisting in the process.

TEAMING UP FOR SUCCESS:

We dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround ourselves with great people. Our friends are your friends, and the positive relationships we’ve built with our partners, contractors and suppliers allow us to create the perfect team for each project so we can deliver the very best experience for our customers.