WEST CANADA HOMES - Key Persons


Barry Ratzliff

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Naoki is responsible for developing housing lots and preparing infrastructure in areas that were previously wilderness. He brings a can-do attitude to solving difficult development problems.

Kris Gaethofs

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Barry's love of construction dates back to early experiences as a child, and over the years, his fascination with floor plans, architecture, and interior design has flourished, along with his library of books related to these topics.

Naoki Miyamura

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
A key part of the team, Yuki is inspired by the fun involved in the construction process, and being able to create something from scratch while helping clients see their dream homes become a reality.

Paul Nikel - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Russell is grateful to have seen WCH through an ever-growing list of outstanding properties and is honoured that the company is appreciated for its work in helping to transform the Niseko area.

Russell Lefko - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Stuart is driven to improve the solutions that WCH can provide when it comes to design, systems, and processes, and feels the most rewarding aspect of his work is seeing an architectural drawing become reality.

Stuart Brogden

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Manager
Kris has a master's degree in computational chemistry and he brings an analytical approach to his tasks, thanks to his scientific background. He loves to see the happiness on clients' faces when they see their completed homes.

Yuki Mitakara

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Manager