About CTM

Since joining CTM as an owner in 1999, Brett has built the company into one of Canada’s leading integrated design, engineering and architectural firms. He’s done so by focusing on the specialized needs of clients in the retail petroleum, QSR, retail and commercial development sectors. Brett has decades of experience advising multi-national oil companies in petroleum marketing, operations and development.

While you might expect a design firm to be headed up by an engineer or architect, Brett’s background is as a senior retail marketer. He served as VP of Marketing for Calgary Co-op (responsible for grocery, gas and liquor operations) and as the Ontario Regional Marketing Manager for Turbo Resources Ltd. This has informed CTM’s distinctive approach to design: where the building is fundamental to the bottom line success of the business contained within. Brett is a graduate of the Queen’s University Executive Development Program.

A rare visionary whose every effort is underscored by creativity, innovation and functionality, Charl is a driving force for the pursuit of excellence at CTM Architecture Ltd.

Charl brings a vast and balanced array of experience to your project, providing top-to-bottom leadership throughout the design and construction process. He has significant experience in schematic design development (including feasibility studies), and provides project representation during the municipal and provincial approval processes. Over the past 15 years, working in Canada and South Africa, Charl has designed and managed various retail, commercial and medium/light industrial projects from conception through to construction.

As CTM’s President and Project Management lead, Devin is all about developing strong customer relationships and keeping projects moving according to plan. A stickler for process, detail and follow up – he works hard to ensure projects are on budget, on spec and on schedule. Should parameters change, you can count on Devin and his team to be right on top of it. Devin is extremely hands-on and is actively involved in most facets of CTM’s production process.

Devin has nearly 20 years of project management and architectural design experience for national brand clients such as Husky Energy, Imperial Oil, Canadian Tire, Mark’s, TDL Group (Tim Hortons), Canada Safeway and UFA. Over the past decade, he has lead various teams of project managers and technical staff on behalf of CTM’s largest clients. Our independent clients also benefit from his wealth of technical and project implementation expertise. As President at CTM Design Services Ltd., and a leader of the senior management team, Devin has played a pivotal role in developing and instituting the CTM Project Management Process™.

If you go behind the scenes at CTM – behind the blueprints, so to speak – you’ll find Jana. While most Administrative Directors focus solely on their company’s internal workings, Jana’s administrative expertise is put to work on client projects. In addition to managing our admin team and overseeing CTM’s corporate and marketing operations, Jana is also responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts, and administering general projects and construction contracts. She recently completed the CCCA program (Certified Construction Contractor Administrator) and is attaining the hours required for certification. Jana spent 12 years in the hospitality sector as a restaurant manager, has her BA in History and graduated with distinction from SAIT’s Business Management Diploma program.

When technical challenges require insightful solutions that can only come from wisdom and practical know-how, Don Jonasson is the right person for the job.

With 25+ years of diverse experience in engineering (structural, civil, mechanical and petroleum), and project management on small- to large-scale retail, commercial and petroleum projects – Don provides significant insight into technical design. Over his career, Don, has left his mark (and put his stamp) on countless projects for leading national clients across Western Canada, including: Canadian Tire, Mr. Lube, TDL Group (Tim Hortons), Husky Energy, Shell Canada, Petro-Canada, Suncor Energy and Imperial Oil. Don is registered with the engineering associations of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Yukon.

Sheryl brings much needed structure to each and every project. Literally and figuratively. Sheryl has over 10 years of experience in structural design and engineering on a wide spectrum of building types in a variety of sectors – from retail to petroleum. Her repertoire includes facilities for Shell Canada, Calgary Co-op and Federated Co-operatives. Sheryl is registered with the engineering associations of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

When CTM designs a building, it’s Jin’s job to make sure all systems are a go. Jin has 11 years of working experience in the design, equipment selection, installation, maintenance and management of HVAC, plumbing and drainage systems. She also provides valuable expertise when it comes to interpreting the National Building Code and Plumbing Code. Jin is registered with the engineering associations of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon, NWT and Nunavut.

Ivar is your conduit to a safe, robust, fully wired site. He has over 20 years of experience in project management, electric utility and commercial/retail designs in Canada and Venezuela. Ivar is extremely knowledgeable in electrical engineering projects from conception through to construction. His areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: substations, transmission lines, electrical distribution and commercial/retail buildings. He is also responsible for peripheral systems, such as security, life safety (fire alarm and public address), voice/data communications, CCTV systems and IT. Ivar is registered with the engineering associations of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon, NWT and Nunavut.

Patricia is a master planner with over 15 years of local and international project management experience in Canada and Venezuela. She’s worked in a diverse range of sectors, including industrial, commercial, logistics and engineering design from initiation through closing. Patricia is skilled in planning, managing and controlling project budgets and schedules in a safe and professional manner. She received her Project Management Certificate from Mount Royal University in 2008 and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®).

Dave is CTM’s design guru when it comes to devising smart, efficient, highly functional retail and commercial buildings. As our Senior Architectural Designer, he has a talent for picking up on the smallest details that are critical to a successful business operation. He has 15 years of architectural design experience – working on small- to large-size retail, commercial, residential, institutional and industrial projects for numerous clients, including: Royop, Landmark Cinemas, City of Calgary, Mac’s, Shell Canada Limited, Husky Energy, Canada Safeway, and A&W. Dave brings another dimension to CTM, producing our 3D presentation materials for marketing, design competitions, council and community meetings. He has certificates in Animation and Graphic Design.

When we say Sushma loves her “pet” projects, we’re not talking about scrapbooking – but petroleum projects. She has over 20 years of diverse experience in downstream, retail and wholesale facilities for major oil companies in Canada, including: Husky Energy, Suncor (Petro-Canada), and Imperial Oil. Sushma is responsible for projects from inception to completion and provides expertise in project management, technical design research, development, permitting, building code, construction documentation & support, tendering and construction.

Earlier in her career she worked as a residential and commercial architect for seven years. Projects included housing, sportplexes, museums, churches and industrial buildings. She holds a degree in Architecture and a Project Management Certificate from Mount Royal University.

When it comes to your project, you can count on Sunny to have everything under control. Sunny has over 12 years of project management and architectural design experience. Since joining CTM, he has been overseeing and managing projects for key retail and petroleum clients, such as TDL group (Tim Hortons), Shell Canada and Imperial Oil. Sunny is adept at managing project budgets and resources, facilitating permit submissions and approval from various municipalities, as well as providing construction support and coordinating inspections. Sunny received his Project Management Certificate from Mount Royal University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®).

Ryan was CTM’s Senior Petroleum Inspector for eight years prior to joining our Project Management Team. He brings valuable first-hand experience to CTM, having worked with one of Western Canada’s largest construction companies for five years. Ryan has a Bachelor of Science degree and is currently enrolled in the PMP® certification program.

Francisco has been with CTM since 2012 and has over 10 years of experience as an Architectural Designer and team leader. He recently completed his PMP certification and is working to reach the required hours for his designation. Francisco savors the opportunity to work on projects for our many QSR clients, including Tim Hortons, McDonald’s and Carl’s Jr. In addition, he is a Project Manager on the 7-Eleven account.

Ryan works closely with independent retailers and national brands to get new projects off the ground. He is committed to forging productive strategic partnerships that are essential to a project’s success – and ensuring CTM’s integrated services align with your needs. Whether it is managing National branding programs for Husky or Parkland Fuel Corporation, or helping an independent owner open their very first store, Ryan makes every project his top priority.

Ryan’s diverse background is an asset to CTM clients. He began with CTM as an Architectural Technician in 2007, after working as a designer with SNC-Lavalin and Westfair Foods (Loblaws). Before that, he ran a private accounting practice after graduating from NAIT’s CMA program. To round things off, Ryan is a licensed Realtor® with a background in commercial, residential, and rural real estate.

As the person responsible for managing the construction of your project, Alex takes great care in assessing the situation, prioritizing the demands, leading cross-functional teams and skilfully negotiating on behalf of clients. Alex brings over a decade of project management experience to CTM, with a focus on ICI projects (industrial, commercial and institutional). She has played a key role in the 7-Eleven new build renovation projects. She is a member of PMI-SAC and the Lean Construction Institute and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®).