As an Associate, Gary specializes in the coordination and management of construction documents, as well as delivery of project schedules, budgets, and communication protocols. With more than 20 years of experience, Gary has been an integral part of a number of national retail programs and roll-outs in numerous municipalities across the country. Gary strives to manage the contract administration and construction review process with integrity and careful attention to detail, ensuring positive project outcomes. Gary’s detailed approach has allowed him to effectively and efficiently manage large project teams, and develop strong long standing relationships with numerous national clients.

As an Associate, Christophe brings a strong blend of enthusiasm, contemporary design sensibility and technical expertise that has resulted in an exceptional portfolio of award winning projects from across the country. Christophe’s 25 years of international experience encompasses all aspects of our profession: architecture, master planning, building science, interior design and project management. Always challenging the status quo, Christophe is well versed in all phases of design, from conceptual design to functional programming and design development – all executed with a holistic vision and attention to detail across a wide range of building typologies. In addition to focusing on his own projects, Christophe enjoys mentoring a community of in house designers in exploring new architectural objectives and goals.

As an Associate, Ray Lall excels in his leadership and management of complex large scale projects, and the coordination of the large teams of staff and consultants typical of this work. With a deep technical knowledge borne of long collaboration, Ray continues the tradition of being a mentor to the members of his team. Focusing on large scale enclosed shopping centre projects and difficult renovation projects, Ray is a leader in the industry in this work. With over 25 years of experience, he brings a high level of competence and integrity to contract administration and construction phases of the projects and enjoys continuing ongoing relationships with clients on multiple projects over the years.

As an Associate, Olga brings over 17 years of experience at PETROFF in construction methods and procedures, project management and site supervision. Extending across an array of project types including commercial, institutional, recreation and LEED certified buildings, Ogla’s broad experience is further bolstered by confident leadership and collaboration skills in the guidance of her project teams. As a conscientious project manager Olga’s approach to her work is diligent and focuses on solid problem solving in the detail design and production of working drawings, ensuring proper quality control for all of her successful projects.

As an Associate, Dan combines tenacity, dedication and an extensive technical background to deliver his projects to our client’s satisfaction and vision. Using his strong communication skills in the design, management and contract administration for a multitude of commercial projects for such client stakeholders as Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart, Dan’s methods emphasise design efficiency, cost effectiveness and timely delivery. As a result of these efforts, many of our repeat clients look to Dan and his team to provide quality assurance and control for their projects.

As an Associate, Tom is responsible for a vast portfolio of urban high density commercial mixed use projects with some of the industry’s top developers serving the major markets of Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary. During his fourteen years at PETROFF, Tom has established himself as an outstanding project manager with a stellar track record for collaboration and meeting client objectives on-schedule and on-budget without any compromise in project quality. The success in Tom’s personal and collaborative approach to project delivery is grounded in his pragmatism and understanding of the challenges associated with complex mixed use developments. The perspective that Tom brings is proven by the projects that have been awarded recognition, including the 2016 ICSC Award Winning Lansdowne Park development in Ottawa.

As an Associate, Bita has garnered a deep and varied experience in complex building types, and after joining PETROFF in 2007 has flourished in heading several large scale mixed use and open air redevelopments including Bramalea City Centre, Downtown Markham, Font Hill Market and the stat-of-the art Goodlife headquarters in London, Ontario. Highly regarded as an outstanding project manager with a passion to deliver simple and creative solutions to design issues, Bita thrives when she has to work at a fast pace to help her clients achieve their development goals.

As an Associate, Peter has been instrumental in the design and management of a number of successful commercial and shopping centre construction and renovation projects, including Bower Place in Red Deer Alberta, Pickering Town Centre Pickering, and the Durham College office building in Pickering. Adding his expertise through collaboration with clients, stakeholders, staff and the community, Peter consistently delivers project milestones successfully with his can-do attitude and enthusiasm. His comprehensive teamwork approach has helped Peter to develop strong working relationships with both clients and team members, while ensuring successful project outcomes.

As Human Resource Manager for PETROFF and ARK, Kelly provides HR management and support to a large and complex team of over 150 employees and management staff at the offices of both PETROFF and ARK. As an accomplished senior HR professional with over 15 years of experience, Kelly has been responsible for implementing a number of human resources initiatives that have enabled both organizations to recruit, coach, retain and grow their high performing and motivated teams. Kelly specializes in staff development, performance management, benefits management and employee relations policies and strategies. A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Kelly graduated from McMaster University with an esBachelor of Arts (Hons), and did a post graduate certificate in human resources at Georgian College.