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OUR TEAM
At the heart of NUQO are our people: a diverse group of professionals united in their passion for delivering quality, long-lasting modular buildings and homes that enrich communities and promote sustainable innovation.
Rory Richards, M.G.C.
PRESIDENT & CEO
Rory Richards has dedicated more than twenty years to founding and leading numerous successful, cross-sector Canadian businesses. A proud Coast Salish woman of Shíshálh (Sechelt) descent, Rory’s work at NUQO blends her community-first, values-led mentality with modular construction methods to tackle one of society’s biggest challenges: affordable and Indigenous housing.
Honoured with the Medal of Good Citizenship by the Province of British Columbia, as well as the Queen’s Jubilee Medal, Rory’s history of heart-led work is long. The outstanding, female-led construction team she’s built at NUQO reflects Rory’s integrity, passion for social justice, and fierce advocacy for quality, culturally appropriate Indigenous housing. Rory is also a vocal supporter of quality childcare and has worked alongside respected advocates for many years to increase access.
“Designing and building someone’s home is an intimate act. Homes have the ability to heal, to change the trajectory of a person’s life journey. Tremendous trust is given to us by our partners and I consider it an honour to do the work that we do.”
Dani Ferenc
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION
A prominent construction industry leader, Dani Ferenc brings two decades of construction experience and a profound commitment to community development to NUQO. Her background, including years spent with the City of Vancouver, has given her an expert understanding of regulatory standards and sustainable building practices.
Dani is also passionate about using her experience to educate others; she is a part-time instructor at BCIT and in 2021 she co-founded the NEST Projects Foundation, a Vancouver-based charity focused on empowering communities through education and economic opportunities.
Mehdi Kamali
DESIGN INTEGRATION
Mehdi is NUQO’s in-house designer for our modular building units. He received his Masters of Architecture in Iran and Certificate in Architectural and Building Engineering Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Mehdi is considered an expert in modular design. He brings years of residential and commercial design experience to NUQO and extensive experience working with computer-aided design software such as Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. Mehdi has strong knowledge of building codes and construction methods both in modular and conventional construction systems.
Arwen Brenneman
PEOPLE AND OPERATIONS LEAD
With a rich background that includes developing communications strategies and revitalizing operational frameworks, Arwen is passionate about building environments and processes that prioritize people and help individuals thrive. As People and Operations Lead, Arwen enhances team collaboration and efficiency by developing and maintaining internal systems and processes that support NUQO's growth. With a curious and energetic approach, she focuses on nurturing creativity and fostering collaboration among our team.
Armed with a profound belief in the power of community and transformative change, Arwen plays an instrumental role in building NUQO’s culture of innovation and inclusivity.
Mark Sundin
CSA/QUALITY CONTROL
Mark has spent over 25 years sourcing products and manufacturing sourcing for industrial and construction material, consumer goods, and steel fabricated components in residential, commercial, and multifamily modular construction. His previous roles include General Contractor for residential, Design & Install Project management for residential and commercial, and Offshore Director of Manufacturing of modular units for multifamily mid-rise, in all cases to Canadian CSA A277 standards. Part of his expertise is dealing with QA/QC documentation requirements, CWB certification for welded steel, CSA A277 certification for the factory, and building codes for various municipalities.
Jim O'Dea
Co-founder of Terra Housing. Involved in the housing and community sector for over four decades.
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Former Chairman of BC Housing
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President of the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation
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Director of the Homeowner Protection Office
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Manager of Housing Programs and Operating Agreements at Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Luke Harrison
Experienced leader in modular manufacturing and real estate development with MBA from UBC. Currently CEO at Catalyst Development.
His previous roles include:
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Vice President, Horizon North Manufacturing
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CEO, City Of Vancouver (Affordable Housing)
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Real Estate Development Manager, Translink
Cindy Ieong, CPA, CA
CFO
Cindy Ieong takes the lead on all of NUQO’s numerical tasks, from tracking budgets to performance-based goals to payment invoices. She’s a Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience in real estate, but NUQO is the first company she’s partnered with that does not prioritize their bottom line over their mission.
Cindy comes from a family steeped in the construction industry. She’s been a part of NUQO since its earliest days and values the unique combination of adaptability, problem solving, and objectivity she utilizes within the team.
Cindy is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, and is excited by the exponential growth prospects of the modular construction industry.
Ingerlisa Hansen
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Ingerlisa Hansen has nearly 30 years of experience in preconstruction and project management, covering a wide range of commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Her track record includes managing several affordable and Indigenous housing developments, many in collaboration with BC Housing and under the CMHC’s Rapid Housing Initiative. A resident of Kamloops and a UBC Sauder School of Business alumna, Ingerlisa brings diverse experience spanning negotiation, operations management, and team building.
Rob Fisher
PROJECT MANAGER
With more than 20 years of experience, Rob Fisher is one of the most experienced modular project managers in the construction industry. He first entered construction by following in the footsteps of his father, and subsequently began building his own career on a foundation of drafting, designing, and site superintendent roles.
By pursuing more diverse positions, Rob found his way to his niche: social housing. He’s studied construction management and earned a diploma in architectural technology, and now is primarily driven by the opportunity to provide new, high-quality, and energy efficient homes to people who need them.
Lynne Richman
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Lynne Richman has over two decades of robust experience in the construction industry, with an extensive background in project management, estimation, and quality control. She has successfully managed more than 400 modular construction projects including developments for BC Housing and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver/Whistler, BC. On every project, Lynne skillfully merges her technical skills with a values-led approach, increasing efficiency and enhancing client satisfaction.
Wendy Maclean, AScT
JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Wendy MacLean brings over two decades of construction experience, and has successfully led diverse projects across residential and commercial applications. Her recent work includes housing developments for Indigenous communities in Northern BC as part of the Rapid Housing Initiative, where she demonstrated her strong capabilities in project management, procurement, coordination, and scheduling.
Wendy's genuine care for community impact and her comprehensive skillset ensures she enhances the standards and quality of every project, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of respect and compassion within the team.
Taylor Myers
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Taylor Myers is a proud Cree woman from the Red Pheasant Nation. Her career has taken her from mechanical and electrical administration to modular project coordination, where she is loving the meticulous, fast paced coordination of modular construction.
In addition to her full-time role, and with the encouragement and support of her NUQO work family, she is also pursuing her Project Management Professional certificate at the First Nations University of Canada.
Lee Keple
Over 25 years experience transforming the industry status quo in industry, government and non-profit organizations.
Nearly three decades of experience as a management consultant and executive mentor in a wide variety of industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Extensive experience building high-potential work teams and empowering organizations to succeed.
Gwen Graham
A leader in the Canadian construction industry for over 40 years. Extensive experience in design-build, construction management, and public-private partnership projects. Has led and developed teams on many complex projects with critical schedules, including an Olympic speed skating oval, NHL arena, cruise ship terminal expansion, and World Exhibition pavilion.
Experience includes city halls, aquatic centres, public arenas, museums, hospitals, justice facilities, RCMP buildings, transit systems, office buildings, university buildings, and shopping malls.