Meet the team

Jim is past Deputy Chairman of GMP FirstEnergy and was one of the founders of FirstEnergy Capital Corp in 1993. Jim has been a member of numerous boards for both business and charitable organizations over his career, including tenure as governor of the former Alberta Stock Exchange and board of trustees of the Fraser Institute, Junior Achievement – Futures Council.

Johannes 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.

Bill co-found McCaffrey Energy Group in early 1999, later to be renamed MEG Energy. He guided the start-up for almost 20 years to become a mid-sized Canadian oil sands producer producing nearly 100,000 barrels per day before his retirement in 2018. Bill was named E&Y’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Prairie Region) and CEO of the Year at the C-Suite Energy Executive Awards, both in 2014. He was also appointed to the Saskatchewan Oil Patch Hall of Fame in 2015. Bill has acquired an ownership position in Madison and will sit on the Advisory Board along with Jim Davidson.

Brian Kelsall is a senior partner at Fasken. He has over 35 years experience working in the project finance/development space. He has been and is lead counsel on some of the largest and most complex projects in North America including the Gordie Howe International Crossing and the Ontario Line subway in Toronto. He has been recognized in North America and Europe as a leading projects lawyer including by Chambers, Who’s Who and Euromoney “Best of the Best” top 25 Projects Lawyers in the world. He has served multiple terms on the Board of Directors of Fasken.

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 has over 30 years of experience in the new home building industry. From obtaining his Architectural Technologist-Building Development Diploma, his attention to detail, construction knowledge, along with receiving numerous industry awards, he brings a wide range of skills and strengths to the operations team.

As a career residential construction professional, Kevin has been intimately engaged in residential construction & development for some of North America’s premier developers. He is passionate about leading teams of construction professionals and especially values opportunities to mentor.

Garth has worked in several different operational management positions allowing him 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.

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.

Brenda has over 35 years of experience in customer service & marketing with a demonstrated history of working in the new home building industry. She is passionate about serving the team as she oversees the marketing and administration.

With over 30 years in the construction industry, Mike has worked with a number of professionals to design and build several award-winning projects throughout Western Canada for some of Canada’s Premier Builders and Developers. As a Certified PMP and Master Home Builder, he passionately builds every project as if it were his own. One of his greatest rewards in the industry is hearing clients talking about how proud they are of their new home. When not managing projects, Mike can be found volunteering in Central America on various building projects and installing smokeless stoves and water filters for families.

Todd brings over 25-years of accounting, finance, and management experience in real estate and home building and holds a BA in Accounting. He has a strong background in project financing and a good foundation of technical accounting knowledge. Todd is also a strong communicator, professional, and works well within a dynamic team environment.

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.

Olivier has been with the company for 9.5 years and in the industry for 11. What he likes the most about working at Madison Avenue Group is the positive reinforcement and the fact everyone is allowed to share their opinion. What excites him the most about being at work is the “bring your dog Fridays”.

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.

Yorick has been honing in his skills on both architectural design and project management for over 25 years. He strives to build every dream house into a family sanctuary. He also advocates for accuracy, efficiency and process improvements for the industry. Most importantly, he wishes to aid his team members and add value to products at Madison Avenue Group.

Having graduated from SAIT’s Architectural Technologies in 2015, Justin has worked with various commercial and residential builders in Calgary. From Landscape design, to modular office buildings, to production home building, he hopes his diverse experience can help assist our team continue to deliver the best products to our clients. Outside of work, he pursues a passion for spending time outdoors and actively plays volleyball and soccer.

Sara has over 10 years of experience working with local businesses and national brands. She has her BDes in Visual Communications Design from the Alberta University of the Arts. Sara leverages her background of advertising and love for graphic design to strengthen the Madison Avenue brand and assist in creating visuals that inform, entertain and educate.

Aubrey has diverse international construction experience from the Philippines, Singapore and Canada and has worked with other Calgary production builders. She strongly believes in the power of the virtue called teamwork. Her passion is delivering an excellent quality of work for the whole team’s success. Outside of work, she loves to travel and explore new cultures around the world. Her ultimate dream is to hike to the Inca Trail and see Peru’s Machu Picchu.

Olivia has over 3 years of experience as an estimator in residential construction industry. Having professional interior finishing and railing estimating experience with a successful record of meeting project deadlines within budget. The most rewarding part about working at Madison Avenue Group? Being able to work on a number of Muti and Single Family house projects with knowledgeable, supportive and motivated colleagues.

Barb brings a wealth of business administration experience to our company, working in procurement, logistics, and finance before joining our team. She is passionate about working with clients, both internal and external. She’s a real people person and loves interacting with everyone.

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.

As a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional, Brandi brings over 16-years of accounting and finance experience in the real estate and new home building industry. Brandi is passionate about business and being a part of strategic growth. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Albert Schweitzer

As a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional, Jodie has over 14 years experience in both the retail and construction industries. Jodie is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. She is inspired daily by her children. In her free time, Jodie likes to hike, camp, craft and watch baseball.

Matthew is a student and soon-to-be-graduate of the Haskayne School of Business. He spends his summers and free time helping the company wherever he can. Studying towards his Major of Operations Management, Madison Avenue Group provides a great real-world environment for Matthew to both learn and apply his knowledge.

Currently a student at Mount Royal University, Madi is a service-minded professional with a broad scope of expertise as supervisor and project manager. She is experienced at implementing organizational structures and changes to improve the customer experience. Working and volunteering in numerous administrative roles have also added to making her a strong team player.

Shirley has over 35 years of experience in residential construction & design. She has worked in many different capacities over the years and has gained a reputation for being an organized, detail-oriented team player known for excellent customer service and her friendly, professional demeanor.