FORMWELL - Key Persons
Kyle is a proven leader and expert in the field of construction management and scheduling. He studied engineering before landing his first job in construction project management in Calgary in 2003.
In 2011, Kyle took a position at Abstract in Victoria, where he eventually became Chief Operating Officer and partner, contributing to the company's significant growth over a 10-year period before leaving to start Formwell.
With notable experience in both single and multi-family residential and public building projects, Kyle has a deep understanding for how functional building designs shape healthy and complete communities. At Formwell, Kyle oversees the build process from end-to-end, transforming forward-thinking designs to completed communities.
Nick has an extensive background in several key business areas, including finance and accounting, leadership, corporate governance, strategic analysis and customer engagement and service.
As a Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) and Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), Nick articled and spent a decade with KPMG in Vancouver, primarily practicing in corporate finance, performing merger and acquisition advisory and valuation service. He has been involved in the advisory of over a dozen mid-market transactions with enterprise values ranging from $10 million to $250 million. Following his time in public practice, he has operated in a range of business capacities, from hospitality, hotel management and real estate, to providing consulting for start-ups and private businesses. Prior to Formwell, Nick was Chief Financial Officer with Abstract Developments.
Owen is well-experienced in construction management with nearly two and a half decades working in the field. He has a demonstrated track record leading site operations for several notable residential and mixed-use projects across Greater Victoria.
A carpenter by trade, Owen began his career in construction in 2001 when he started working toward becoming a ticketed carpenter through BCIT and Kwantlen Community College in Vancouver.
From carpentry, Owen transitioned to becoming a tower crane operator and rigger at Graham Construction, working across Canada for five years, before establishing his footings as a Site Superintendent; first at West Rock Construction, followed by Abstract, before Owen eventually began his own construction company based in the Cowichan Valley. In 2021, Owen joined Formwell and today he leads successful construction operations at Washington.
Sam's career began in commercial real estate at Canada ICI Capital and then at Colliers International, where he gained experience in acquisition, apartment, and construction financing.
Sam was hired by Abstract Developments, a national award-winning custom homebuilder and developer. He grew into the role of Vice President of Development and partner, managing projects with values reaching upwards of $100 million.
In 2018, Sam went on to start Curate Developments where he oversaw the design and approvals for a portfolio of multi-family projects before going on to co-found Formwell. Today, Sam oversees all aspects of the community development, planning and design process. His passion for great design and disciplined analytical approach are establishing Formwell as a respected and sought-after homebuilding company.