SUPERIOR CABINETS - Key Persons
Aaron Bird is the Director of Finance for Superior Cabinets. With a career marked by progressively increasing responsibilities, Aaron constantly seeks to improve and challenge the status quo. The lean ideology of constant incremental improvement is something that he aims to incorporate on a personal level as well. Having first earned his accounting designation in 2011, Aaron sought to further his business training and completed his MBA in 2018.
If you ever have an idea for how to improve a process or would like to teach Aaron a few words in a new language, he is all ears!
Job Titles:
- General Manager - Calgary & Regina
- General Manager for Calgary
Andy Thorn serves as the General Manager for Calgary and Regina. Based out of Calgary, Alberta, Andy's hands-on approach has aided him in the growth and expansion of the markets he serves. He has over 2 decades of experience in the kitchen cabinet business in the United Kingdom and Canada. Andy prides himself on building long-term client relations and ensuring the job gets done.
Job Titles:
- General Manager - Winnipeg
Gino Vadacchino serves as the General Manager for Superior Cabinets Winnipeg.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Edmonton
Glenn Harke is the Vice President of Edmonton for Superior Cabinets. Having spent the last 40 years in the kitchen cabinet industry, Glenn started in Operations and Field Services, eventually moving forward to Sales Management, General Management and eventually serving as a Vice President.
Glenn has served on numerous boards, including 4 years as a Mayor. He has also been an active member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region for the past 20 years, both as a volunteer and as a member of their Board of Directors.
In his private life he loves to play golf and squash with his two sons, which he feels he is not particularly good at, but really enjoys the activity and time spent with them.
Jack Laninga serves as the Executive Vice President for Superior Cabinets. He has spent his entire career in the Kitchen and Bath Industry and has worked predominantly in Customer Development and Sales Leadership during the bulk of his career, both in Canada and the United States.
Job Titles:
- General Manager - Saskatoon
- General Manager of the Saskatoon Corporate Showroom
Marina Arthur serves as the General Manager of the Saskatoon Corporate Showroom. She has been with Superior Cabinets since 1999, starting as Accounts Payable in the Finance department. After completing her CGA CPA, she then worked her way up to Controller in the Finance department. In 2011 she made a major change and moved into Design and Sales, eventually earning her way to becoming an award-winning designer.
Marina's goal is to help her clients and colleagues in a progressive way, while instilling the Superior Cabinets values of Continuous Improvement, Empowerment, Diversity, Growing Together and being part of the Community.
Mark has been involved in the kitchen cabinet industry since he was a kid, working alongside his father and brothers. The family has a long history and transformative track record in the kitchen cabinet industry.
In 2003, Mark and his family acquired Norcraft Cabinets, and ten years later took that company public. After having built Norcraft into a $376 million dollar company, it was sold to Fortune Brands Home & Security (owners of MasterBrand Cabinets) in 2015.
The Buller Family has a long legacy in the kitchen cabinet industry, as Mark's father, Herb Buller, and several partners founded Kitchen Craft in 1971. With the Bullers' purchase of Superior Cabinets in 2018, Mark and his family are poised to begin the next chapter in their legacy. Their plan is to grow the company by expanding into new markets in Canada and the United States, sharing Superior's renowned manufacturing facilities and award-winning products with new customers.
Job Titles:
- Director Customer Service & Product Catalogue
Pam Graves joined Superior Cabinets in 1999, starting in the marketing department. Pam built Superiors' first website using FrontPage and never looked back. Pam held the role of Marketing Manager where she oversaw marketing, catalogue, and portfolio development. She has progressed into a dynamic role where she is responsible for the Canadian and USA Dealer Sales Customer Service Department, as well as oversees the Product Catalogue which includes Portfolio and Product Development, leveraging her natural ability for spotting kitchen design trends. Pam has been educated in the field of marketing and holds a certificate in Interior Design from the Interior Design Institute in Vancouver, BC.
In her downtime, Pam loves spending time in her yard, doing renovations, golfing, and spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Director of Information Technology
Scott Wallman serves as the Director of Information Technology for Superior Cabinets. He began his journey with Superior Cabinets in 2007 as a Systems Analyst, then progressively working towards expanding his scope by leveraging his organizational, focused, and systematic skillset. Scott earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Software Engineering with Honours in Computer Science, which is why is very comfortable seeing the world through the 1's and 0's.
In his personal life, Scott is an avid traveller and sports enthusiast. You will find him on the golf course or on the ball diamond.
On paper, you might think Shahan's world is all about hashtags, keywords, metadata and analytics, but in reality, it is more about creating an amazing "Superior" customer experience, both online and offline.
Shahan is no stranger to the kitchen business, making his start in 2006 as a Kitchen and Bath Designer in Saskatoon and slowly moving throughout the company, eventually serving in a corporate role. Now based in Calgary, Shahan and his team are responsible for the Marketing and Communications, which includes Web, Digital Presence, Social Media, Brand, Content Creation, Communications and Advertising. Shahan is the lead author of the Superior Cabinets Design Corner Blog.
When Shahan isn't scrolling TikTok or Instagram, you can find him exploring Calgary and the mountains with his wife or travelling the world. Fun fact, Shahan has been to 41 countries with many more to see on his list.
Yvonne Moasun is the Human Resources Manager for Superior Cabinets. She brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned human resources professional and office administrator gained from diverse organizations where her exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and genuine dedication to delivering top-notch service set her apart.
In her personal life, Yvonne boasts an impressive track record of community service. Her pursuit of academic excellence is evident in her attainment of an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration, reflecting her continuous pursuit of learning and professional development.