About Effect Home Builders

Will Berger is Site Supervisor and Warranty Coordinator for Effect. With over 22 years of experience in construction as a Red Seal carpenter, Will works to ensure each job site is safe, moves smoothly and solves problems as they arise. As the Warranty Coordinator, Will’s unparalleled people skills are seen as he works to address and solve any concerns our clients may have. Having started in construction at the age of 16, Will has grown to become passionate about building quality homes.

Sydney Bond is General Manager for Effect. With over 8 years of experience in custom residential construction, Sydney works with the team at Effect to ensure that every client’s experience is exceptional, from the moment they walk through Effect’s door to the day they receive the keys to their new home. She continuously looks for ways to improve on our craft, and takes great pride in setting an example for our industry.

Sydney is currently serving as second-vice president for the Canadian Home Builders Association-Edmonton Region, spending time advocating for residential construction, and promoting quality and sustainable infill in Edmonton. Sydney is also an instructor at the University of Alberta, teaching building construction to students in the Residential Interiors program. When she is not working, advocating or teaching, Sydney is usually inventing a new recipe in the kitchen or having a pint at a local taproom.

Joe Bradshaw is a third-year Carpenter Apprentice with Effect. He works with the team to build exceptional homes for our clients. Besides taking on challenges on site, Joe is a hockey referee and avid NHL fan. You might also catch him at Billiards!

As a Project Manager for Effect, Dave is responsible for making projects continue run seamlessly and effectively. As one of the founding members of Effect, and with over 17 years of experience as a Red Seal carpenter in construction, Dave works to see that clients, contractors and our team work together to create exceptional homes that everyone can be incredibly proud of. When he’s not in the office working on the latest project, he can be found biking all over the province.

Richard Burton is Site Assistant for Effect. A member of our team since 2010, Richard is essential in supporting the site crew during construction. You can often find him maintaining security and safety on our sites, and helping the site crew with any task that requires an extra hand. A die-hard Eskimo fan, Richard loves going to football games, as well as golfing in the summer.

Kurtis Brown is a new Apprentice with Effect. He can be found onsite assisting the carpenters, as well as providing interesting facts. A recent addition to our team, Kurtis is interested in learning more about construction, and is looking forward to starting his apprenticeship this year. Outside of the job site, Kurtis is a passionate cook, and enjoys camping and all of the outdoor activities that come with it.

Dominic is Project Manager for Effect. As a Red Seal carpenter with over 15 years of experience in construction—and 13 of those in custom residential, Dominic works to manage each project in order to exceed client’s expectations. With an intense interest in energy efficient and alternative building structures, Dominic is continually learning and applying new skills to his role. Outside of work and working towards his Blue Seal in carpentry, Dominic enjoys camping, travelling, and trying any new local beer he can find.

Nick Harrington is Site Foreman for Effect. As an experienced Red Seal carpenter with an exceptional eye for detail, Nick takes enormous pride and care to build each house to the standard our clients have come to expect. During his last 8 years with Effect, Nick has had the opportunity to build some very interesting projects, both big and small. Nick’s ingenuity and skill aren’t just for carpentry- he can also start a fire without matches!

Michelle Panylyk is the Accounting Assistant for Effect.

A Red Seal Carpenter with 20 years of building experience, Dale is one of the founding members of Effect Home Builders. As the Technical Advisor for Effect, Dale is dedicated to upholding high standards in the finish and performance of the homes he helps build. As a member of the national Net Zero Energy Housing Council within the Canadian Home Builders Association, Dale is passionate about the benefits of a high performing home for clients looking for quality, comfort, utility savings and a reduced environmental impact. When Dale is not researching the next building innovation, he is likely travelling to Vancouver Island with the family.

As the Sales and Marketing Manager for Effect, Les is inspired to make a difference in communities and the environment, and his satisfaction comes from making home owners’ dreams a reality. As one of the founding members of Effect Home Builders, Les is dedicated to helping clients understand the building process and leaving a lasting, positive impact on their lives.

Valedictorian of his graduating high school class, Les went on to receive a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with Distinction from the University of Alberta and has received several industry related awards for his work. He looks forward to continuous improvement across the building industry as a whole.