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Graham Dick
President and Owner of Genesis

In typical E-Myth fashion, Graham began as a self-employed Technician and spent the majority of his time achieving technical excellence in every aspect of the restoration sciences. He then recognized the need to focus on developing his business skills, and has invested heavily in himself through consultants, mentors, reading, Toastmasters and much more.

Graham’s technical achievements, especially in the areas of mold and viral contamination, have placed him on Technical Advisory committees for IICRC (the largest industry certification body) and have enabled him to serve as a presenter and moderator for the Environmental Conferences held by ASCR/RIA (the largest international industry association).

Somehow, as Graham steers the company through an average growth rate of over 30% over 17 years, he has managed to squeeze in the time to give back to his industry and community. For 5 years, he built the British Columbia chapter of CCINW as chapter president and Treasurer of this regional association. For the past 4 years, he has served on the Board of Directors of ASCR/RIA and as an officer (see the Press release). ASCR/RIA is the only international association in this industry.

On a local level Graham has always been an active supporter of the Langley Chamber of Commerce, the Langley Food Bank and Fraser Valley Gleaners.

 

Pierre Giraud A.C.I.S.
Controller

Pierre has over 25 years experience as a Controller/ Financial Manager and brings his strong financial background to Genesis. His career spanned from working for a small firm of Chartered Accountants to a variety of industries, including Construction, Sugar Manufacturing, Shipping and the Non-Profit sector. It was the 12 years spent in the Construction industry where Pierre derived the most job satisfaction. Pierre really feels at home working in the Restoration business which is such a close relative to Construction. Before joining Genesis he had the dual role of Manager of Finance for a Non-Profit Society which provided Vocational Services programs, and Operations Manager for a for profit Packaging business division of the Society.

Some of his achievements have been the development and implementation of costing systems, designing of financial reports which meet the needs of end users, and obtaining finance for capital projects and operating facilities. As Operations Manager of a Packaging business he was instrumental in weeding out unprofitable contracts and improving productivity.

Pierre has a British based Accounting designation with some upgrades of CGA courses for local content, and has attended a number of workshops and seminar on business topics. He is a firm believer in keeping up to date with current business trends by reading as much as time permits.

Pierre was born on the beautiful island of Mauritius, which is situated off of the East Coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, and spent most of his life in South Africa before settling in Canada in 1997. Happily married to Patricia they have two sons and a daughter. Pierre and Patricia are both passionate Ballroom and Latin dancers which brings them great health benefits, as well as an excellent way of making social contacts with the diversity of cultures which make up Canada.

 

Andrea Zaiser
Administration Manager

Andrea is a key member of the concise team of experts that is Genesis Restorations Ltd. Andrea has a dual role of Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President. Andrea’s contributions and easy style with people have enhanced the “family” atmosphere that sums up Genesis Restorations Ltd.

Andrea grew up in the Prairies and was involved with her father’s insurance brokering business. Her father’s sights where set on hanging the “Zaiser & Daughter” shingle on the front of the office while Andrea’s sights were set on the West Coast. This new career path included working with her sister in the contents department of another restoration company where she learned about the fires and floods that fuel the restoration industry.

Andrea soon found her niche when she moved to the front office. Andrea later moved to the Okanagan with the insurance industry. This only cemented her knowledge that she belonged in the restoration business where her compassion and business acumen make her second to none. She came to Genesis Restoration Ltd. in 2002 and the rest is history in the making. Today, you will find Andrea in her office, doors open, surrounded by people, paper and phones, providing expert information, and ensuring everyone has a good belly laugh every once in a while.

Andrea and her two children live in Aldergrove, BC . Andrea’s interests include design and decorating, as well as gardening and creating new food experiences for her family and friends.

 

 

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Penny Sigouin
Content Dept. Manager

Penny has had considerable experience in administrative management, including 11 years at the corporate head offices of a large BC based fitness company.  She has managed both people and projects, and understands what it takes to get the job done.  Penny has a strong work ethic and has worked “on tools” in fields like roofing, wiring, upholstery, and manufacturing.  

As a young woman, Penny was an acclaimed female hockey player, and she has helped develop the next generation as a coach for many years with the Surrey Female Hockey Association.  Her competitive spirit drives her department to continual improvements. Penny has developed a successful team who embraces technology and excels in content solutions.

 

Jim Waddell
Project Manager (Surrey)

Jim served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 11 years as an electrical technician in all aspects of design, estimating and production. Following that, he has worked as an electrical contractor in the private sector, employing a crew of 8 and running industrial, commercial and residential projects both locally and in Japan. For the past five years, Jim supervised all aspects of school and commercial construction and electrical in Chukotka, Russia.

Jim brings all of his military training and international contracting experience to Genesis Restorations Ltd. as a Project Manager.

 

 

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Anny Desbiens
Project Manager (Surrey)

Anny hails from Roberval, Lac-St Jean Quebec. Following a Psychology major at college, Anny enrolled in the Canadian armed forces as a Weapons technician where she served for 8 years and truly gained a sense of emergency, leadership, teamwork and dedication. Her career in the Forces brought her to Comox, BC where she fell in love with BC.

After her military career she worked as an auditor and night manager for a large hotel chain in Whistler. After moving to Langley, she eventually settled at Genesis Restorations Ltd. where she has excelled in applying many of those skills to her many administrative and project assistant roles. Her experience in the military trained her to respond quickly and accurately to any emergency situation and lead a team to the success of a project. As hospitality manager she understands how to deliver a high standard of customer service.

Currently, Anny is a Navy Civilian instructor with the 307 RSCC Mariner, located in Surrey BC, where she continues to share her passion for sharing her military knowledge and teach teamwork, leadership and responsibility to youth between 12 – 19 years old.

 

 

Alan

Alan Carroll
Project Manager

Alan is the newest member of the “Genesis Team” of project managers, who has been brought in from Europe where he worked successfully in the Building/Renovation/Construction Industry for the last 15 years.  After leaving the Armed Forces, with a degree as a professional Engineer, he soon advanced his career as a multi-skilled tradesman working on Residential/Commercial contracts all over Europe, including France, the UK and Ireland.  He then went on to run his own large Renovation/Construction Company for 10 years in the UK before Finally moving over to France with his family to finish his career as a semi-pro soccer player in the French Football leagues, all the while running his Project Management Consultancy business within the French Insurance Renovation Industry.

Alan will be adding his experience and skills to the Genesis team along with his Irish charm and personality.

 

 

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