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President, CANA Group of Companies
President, CANA Group of Companies
Having learned about the construction industry from an early age, Luke became president of the CANA Group of Companies in 2018. He is focused on growing the business and maintaining its reputation as a contractor of choice in Calgary. Luke is the third generation of the Simpson family to lead CANA. He holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations.
“The foundation to a successful construction project is to build a strong relationship with our clients based on trust and integrity. The majority of our work comes from repeat clients who understand the value CANA brings to the table and know that we are on their team and look out for their best interests all the time. ”
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Shawn joined CANA in 2004 as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer. He has 22 years of experience in real estate, construction, and development.
“The road ahead for CANA includes countless opportunities, continued growth, and most importantly, continued contribution to the communities in which we build.”
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Dwayne joined CANA in 2014. In his role as Chief Financial Officer, he manages our accounting, human resources, and IT departments. He has over 25 years of experience leading financial and management teams at firms including Tervita, ENMAX, and Big Rock Brewery. He holds his CGA and CA designations.
“I call it the CANA family when I talk to anyone about work, because to me that’s what we are.”
President, CANA Construction
President, CANA Construction
Fabrizio started his career in 1995 as a project engineer. He was promoted to President of CANA Construction in 2013. Fabrizio holds his professional engineer designation and Gold Seal certification in project management.
"I've watched Calgary grow through many projects with CANA, and on all of them, I felt like we were helping build a more inclusive and united community — a place for families and businesses."
Senior Vice President, Operations
Senior Vice President, Operations
Duane is the newest member of the CANA executive team, joining the company in 2023. He has 27 years of relevant industry experience, including 15 years in senior leadership roles. Duane is motivated by working alongside senior leadership to drive strategic growth. He brings proven leadership skills, combined with experience driving growth of regional commercial construction operations. He is a LEED designated professional and holds his Gold Seal certification in project management.
Vice President, Preconstruction
Vice President, Preconstruction
With 20 years of project management experience, Stephen leads our team of estimators and pre-construction specialists. His aim is to work with his team and our loyal trade network to provide the right price and the best value to our clients. Stephen holds a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Calgary and is a Gold Seal Certified project manager.
"At CANA, I've been lucky to have worked on so many exciting projects from early concept through to completion. I'm eager to continue the legacy CANA has founded and participate in the continuous development of our city."
Vice President, CANA Renew
Vice President, CANA Renew
It’s not the giant new builds that excite Patti, but rather breathing new life into older, outdated spaces. Patti joined the CANA team in 2018 and established our ReNew division which focuses on tenant improvements and renovations.
“Working in ReNew means that you’re always learning. The work is diverse, with projects ranging from health-care facilities to office towers. With Renew, you’re never bored.”
General Superintendent
General Superintendent
Pierre has over 25 years of experience in construction and joined CANA in 1999. He has extensive experience in both the technical and commercial side of construction delivery, having worked as both a project manager and project superintendent.
“While understanding technical details and complex designs have always been a passion of mine, developing collaborative and engaged teams is really the key to a successful project.”