Jason Besse, AT.AIBC
Architectural Technologist
Since joining New Town in 2005 Jason plays an integral role in the production and assembly of construction drawings. Showing initiative in professional development he has established a membership with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia and continues to pursue ongoing education in the architecture industry.
Richard Bugera
Senior Technologist
Richard joined New Town in 2004 and brought with him 14 years experience in the design and drafting field. After training in project management in the North West Territories Richard re-located to the Okanagan where he gained a great deal of practice with commercial, industrial and residential design.
Doug MacDonald
Senior Technologist
Doug joined New Town in 2004. Since joining our team he has established himself as a key Construction Administration, Administrator. He has a well developed understanding of the construction process and is responsible for milestone site inspections and field reviews.
Wayne J. Zylla, AT
Senior Technologist
Wayne joined New Town in 2003. With a keen eye for detail and over 22 years experience in drafting technology Wayne has developed a crucial understanding of the process of putting together complete working drawing and construction packages.
Brad Willms, Dipl. T.
Project Manager
Brad Willms has quickly integrated his skill and expertise to become a very valuable and effective team player. With over 17 years of experience with Stantec, Brad has a full understanding of the building from wood to non-combustible construction. He has extensive practice in airports and retail/commercial developments and a proven ability to facilitate large-scale projects from initial design to completion of construction.
Scott Walkinshaw, B.EnvDes B.Arch
Project Manager
With a Bachelor of Environmental Design and a Bachelor in Architecture, Scott joined New Town in 2007 from Tasmania, Australia. His experience extends into management of all facets of project delivery, from initial broad planning, through briefing, design, documentation, construction, post occupancy, and life cycle evaluation. This knowledge spans education, health, commercial, industrial and heritage projects.
Tricia Martens, B.Arch
Design Manager, I.A. AIBC
Tricia is a graduate of the University of Oregon and joined New Town in 2006. Her studies focused on larger scale educational and arts facilities including post secondary schools and museums. Along with her Bachelor in Architecture, Tricia carries with her a Minor in Interior Architecture which has been essential to her creativity and design ability.
Paul Schuster, BEDes (Architecture)
Project Manager
Paul is a graduate of the Texas A & M University and joined New Town in 2004. His prior work experience with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in San Francisco, California has given him essential experience in areas of project planning, leadership, and management.
Jana Folk
Office Assistant
Assistant to both Architecture and Planning, Jana plays a very diverse role contributing greatly to internal and external communications. Skilled in the everyday pressures of running an office Jana is the ‘go-to’ person for New Town known for her proactive thinking and positive attitude.
Lisa Fraser
Business Manager, Planning Assistant
Lisa Fraser has been with New Town since its inception and played a key role in coordinating the corporate structure and implementing business policies and procedures. With over seventeen years business and accounting experience and ten years experience in land use planning Lisa has become a vital team member within the firm.
Malindi Elmore, BA, MEDes
Planner
Malindi joins New Town Services as a planner with experience in land use planning, sustainable community planning and public participation.
Malindi has a Bachelor of International Relations and a minor in French Literature. She has a Masters in Environmental Design from the University of Calgary, with a focus study in urban regeneration and the urban impact of the Olympic Games and mega events.
Prior to New Town Services, Malindi worked for Stantec in Calgary.
Jeanette Elmore, BA, MEDes
Planner
A recent graduate of the University of Calgary, Jeanette returned to her hometown of Kelowna and joined New Town in 2008. With a Bachelor in Anthropology and a Master in Environmental Design (Planning) Jeanette has a special focus on smart growth, sustainable communities and alternative transportation.
Keith Funk, PIBC, MCIP.
Planner
Principal, New Town Planning Services Inc.
Vice President, New Town Architecture Inc.
Keith Funk is a partner in New Town Architectural Services and the Principal of New Town Planning Services. Keith has over twenty five years experience in the architecture, planning, and architectural research and development field. Keith spent four years as a field researcher with Heritage Canada photographing and recording the architectural features of Canada’s first structures. Since that time he has advised on a number of restoration projects and developed Heritage Area Guidelines to manage the redevelopment of buildings of heritage note within Kelowna, BC.
Patrick McCusker, MAIBC, RAIC.
Architect
Principal, New Town Architecture Inc.
As the founder of New Town Architecture Inc., Patrick has over 24 years experience as a senior designer and project architect specializing in commercial, mixed-use residential and institutional developments. Pat has managed design teams, negotiated with jurisdictional authorities and undertaken and coordinated all aspects of building development from schematic design through construction administration.