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Mike grew up around forestry and trades, but it wasn’t until he found carpentry that things really clicked. He fell in love with the freedom of building and the satisfaction of creating something. Over the years, he worked across framing, formwork, metal buildings, finish carpentry, cabinetry, millwork and timber framing.

After moving to BC, Mike spent several years with an insurance restoration contractor before moving into leadership. He became a project manager, then a department head, and later led a new cabinetry and millwork division inside the company. From there, he took on an operations role at a painting and high-rise restoration contractor, leading project management, estimating and field teams. It was in these leadership roles that Mike discovered what really drives him: coaching people and building systems that help teams perform.

One of the most meaningful parts of his work has been helping create a clear career progression and coaching paths for staff. He has loved watching people grow through that structure utilizing crucial conversations, clear role definement, and building systems of accountability.

Mike believes old-school, pressure-heavy leadership is broken. He is big on clear expectations, strong systems, standardized processes and real team buy-in. What motivates him most is watching the people around him succeed. He loves watching them write their story.

Outside of work, Mike lives in Maple Ridge with his family and is building a small hobby farm on their property. He still plays hockey, and when he needs a true reset, he heads to a quiet local river or lake to fish. At Breakthrough Academy, Mike supports owners who are ready to move from reactionary leadership to calm, transparent, structured execution.

Kevin provides a wealth of experience to BTA and the Members he trains, having held positions in the government, Fortune 500 organizations, technology startups, and his own company. Over the last 25 years, he’s had prominent positions with SabMiller, AB Inbev, and Heineken Canada, as their Director of Sales. He is the ideal complement to our formidable coaching staff because of his real-world experience managing sizable teams at multinational corporations, building and scaling companies, as well as operating his own business.

Kevin was once told by a mentor that “the true measure of one’s career is the amount of people you have helped and supported in their growth along the way.” He has taken this philosophy to heart and looked for opportunities to build high performing teams, creature learning cultures, and always looking for ways to make a positive difference in his community. Kevin knows the importance of building strong systems and processes for long term success of a business. As a previous owner operator of his own small business, he knows firsthand the dedication, passion, and hard work needed to build a successful company. Kevin is most looking forward to leveraging his diverse experience to help Members take their business to the next level, freeing up their time to pursue passions, and help them make a difference in the communities they serve.

You will often find Kevin, his wife Sarah, their daughters Greta and Wilhelmina, and their dog Sydney, sailing, swimming, or paddleboarding out to drop crab traps after recently relocating to a tiny coastal community in British Columbia. Kevin and the family also take every opportunity to explore the hiking trails or hit the powder at their local mountains. It’s safe to say Kevin loves coaching. He not only spends his days mentoring BTA Members, but he also spends his weekends teaching the next generation of athletes Alpine Ski Racing.

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