In Herb Lagois’s earlier days, he loved working with his hands. Sketching and carpentry were his favourite activities. So, it’s not surprising to learn that his favourite part of his job at Lagois is seeing a project take tangible shape.

When Herb isn’t keeping tabs on everything and everyone involved in all of Lagois’ various projects, you might find him on his motorcycle, listening to the Rolling Stones and dreaming the impossible dream of one day meeting Frank Lloyd Wright.

As a graduate of the Algonquin College Architectural Technology program, Tom did design and construction drawings for several years with Lagois. It was his knowledge of construction detailing that allowed him to move up to Site Supervisor.  Tom has now stepped into the role of Construction Manager, overseeing the building process from start to finish.

If he’s not immersed in the finer details of a building project, you might find him snowboarding, camping or on the hockey rink.

Project Development Manager, Sophie Villeneuve has her finger on the pulse of all projects at Lagois. Tasked with managing budgets, product selections, trade pricing, scope of work and contract writing, she definitely has her hands full. But she loves every minute of it – especially the variety.

When it’s time to recharge, Sophie loves spending time at the cottage, gardening and cooking.

Jeff Hurdis has the fun job of helping bring clients’ visions to life at Lagois. As resident Designer, he is responsible for the development of 3D renderings and managing the building permit process with the City.

When he’s off the clock, Jeff is consumed with his young chocolate lab pup, and loves to cook.

When Kelly Sands was a kid, she imagined being an accountant when she grew up.  She clearly had good professional instincts because she is now the Bookkeeper at Lagois.  Tasked with staying on top of all things numbers, Kelly helps the Lagois team stay on their financial toes.

When she’s not tapping a calculator, Kelly loves hopping on her motorcycle and listening to Led Zepplin.

As Office Manager, Brenda keeps everyone on track and keeps the office functioning.  She is the face of Lagois when people first walk in or make a call.  If you have a question, she will do her very best to answer it and if she can’t, she knows exactly who to direct you to.

Brenda has always had a love of horses.  You will most often find her in the horse barn with her two daughters.  Family is very important to Brenda; they enjoy camping and snowmobiling together.

Jacob started with us as a new graduate of the Algonquin College Architectural Technician program.  Jacob helps clients with their finish selections and makes sure that all of the pieces fit together and stays on budget.

When Jacob was younger he was an amateur 4 wheel race bike driver, traveling all over the States and Canada competing for his sponsors.  When not working, you will find Jacob on the lake looking for those big Lake Trout.

Darren is well known to Lagois, as he has worked for us for many years through one of our contractors.  His knowledge and expertise of construction led him to his role as our Site Supervisor.  In this role, he often has the responsibility of finding solutions for the unexpected turns that come with managing homebuilding projects.

As an avid outdoorsman who loves hiking, camping and canoeing, Darren is always grateful that his job doesn’t keep him at a desk all day.

Early in 2020, Kiana did her Algonquin College Coop with us in her last year of the Architectural Technologist Program.  She impressed us so much that when an opening came up, we reached out to her to see if she would like to join our team.  Kiana now helps Jeff, our Lead Designer with all aspects of designing and bringing our client’s visions to life on paper.

You will find Kiana either in the kitchen cooking up a storm or enjoying the great outdoors camping.

Tessa is a talented graduate of Carleton University and of the University of Manitoba, with a Bachelors and a Masters of Architecture.  Tessa is helping Jacob, our Project Development Manager with coordinating selections, writing scopes of work, and working with trade pricing.

Outside of work, you will find Tessa spending time at the family cottage and out trying to catch a fish or two.  Tessa also enjoys the art of photography and creating beautiful pictures.