Apex Team

Brent Frederick

Owner/Construction Manager

Owner and founder of Apex Contracting, Brent started Apex in November, 1990. He has poured his soul into Apex and is rewarded with clients who have been with his company since the very first day. Brent has grown Apex from its early roots as a small interior renovations contractor; to a well known full service commercial builder with a name synonymous with restaurants throughout Western Canada.

Brent plays an active roll in overseeing all projects to completion. He is extremely detail oriented, and focused on providing a flawless finished product, without exception. Brent takes particular interest in the project closeout procedures of all Apex projects. He regularly puts on his coveralls, and heads out to jobsites. Here, he lends a hand for any task going on, from carpentry to final cleaning.

Beware; if Brent hears you’ve made a mess, be prepared to get a earful.

Graham Rogers

Owner/Senior Project Manager/Senior Estimator

As an owner, the Senior Project Manager, and the Senior Construction Estimator at Apex, Graham is a major point in the communications path, through which most information travels. He has over 18 years experience in general contracting and project management. Graham’s knowledge of commercial construction and estimating, makes him one of the most integral links in the Apex chain. Whatever information you are looking for, whether a firm bid, a budget or just some quick numbers, chances are you’ll get what you need, by just asking Graham.

Vladimir Mietka

Owner/Site Superintendent

From Apex’s humble beginnings, Vlad has been, and continues to be, an integral part of Apex. He is one of Apex’s most experienced site guys. Vlad is a high-energy, hands-on superintendent/project manager. There are few problems in the construction world that Vlad has not seen or worked through.

With first-hand construction experience in all kinds of projects, there is hardly a task that Vlad isn’t willing or able to take on. His critical eye gives him a significant edge at getting things done quickly, while maintaining an immaculate level of quality…meaning that all clients love him and continue to work with him for over 30 years.

Shannon Frederick

Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable

Shannon handles almost everything regarding accounts payable and receivable, at Apex. She is also an employed registered nurse, and a mother of two. So, if you can catch her on her two seconds of spare time a week, you would have to be pretty lucky. Shannon is the life blood of Apex and keeps all the small parts working together seamlessly.

And do remember, Shannon cuts the cheques, so it would be a good idea to be ‘oh, so nice’ to her!

Ben Wilhelm

Project Manager

Ben is one of Apex’s project managers and junior partners. Ben started working with Apex in 2005 while getting his teaching degree. After many late night conversations we got Ben to permanently join the team (so we will keep him forever) Ben started on the site as a labourer and worked his way up to superintendent and now jumped into the office as a PM with a wealth of site experience.

In his spare time, Ben enjoys losing at Ping Pong (to Graham) as well as traveling the world. Ask him about his travels, and I’m sure he’ll be able to share an interesting story or two. (don’t ask him about Ping Pong…ever!)

Justin Baker

Sr. Project Manager

Justin began working at Apex in May 2009, and has become indispensable with the Apex Team. He has worked so well that he is now a part of the ownership team. As a Senior Project Manager is expertise is in getting your project done in the most efficient and timely manner possible.

In his off time you may see him (if you’re fast enough) screaming down the mountain on his snowboard. His love of the mountains makes him a natural at Apex.

John Ward

Construction Manager

John came to Apex from Ontario in 2013 and has been a great addition to the team. He specialized in the large projects and still keeps a very sharp eye for the small details on your site. He has a quick and easy laugh but commands attention with his sharp mind and 25 plus years of experience.

Eric Skiba

Superintendant/Finishing Carpenter

Our renovation master and general fix everything guy, Eric has been with the Apex team since 2010. He easy manner and very positive outlook, keeps the sites running smooth and happy. Eric also finds his happy place on the mountain with the music loud and 2 feet of fresh powder under his board.

Craig Wignall

Service/Superintendent

Craig is the guy who you will pop in when you need help fixing or tweaking your store. As chief problem solver he is an HVAC expert along with his many years in construction. He is a gentle giant who always stops to listen and get the things you need done in a timely and efficient manner. Our resident hipster movie fanatic, Craig possess a monster movie collection and a phenomenal system to watch them on.

Why Choose Apex?

• Second to none regarding time and quality in restaurant renovations.
• Vast commercial construction experience and knowledge.
• Competitive construction project pricing.
• Fast turnaround time for commercial projects.
• Reliable team who always provide quality work.
• Proficiency with commercial building additions, and tying into existing building envelopes.
• On-site superintendents with a wealth of construction knowledge, who are able to answer any question, and provide insightful feedback on any matter.
• Project managers who are always ready to help you, no matter what you might need. From providing budgets, schedules or cost projections, to different construction options and opinions, they are ready to assist you with all your requirements.
• We have top notch construction administration. We keep records and documentation of everything that goes on during the course of construction, creating a more efficient administrative process.
• We have the advantage of maintaining a small office staff. This makes it easy to answer questions or concerns about our projects…you’ll always know who to call!

Apex and Boston Pizza have formed a strong partnership that began over 20 years ago. As most Boston Pizza locations are independently owned and operated, we take the time to create personal relationships with many owners in order to customize our service. We’ve built over 50 new locations and have returned to some locations to update and renovate them along the way. We ensure that our lines of communication are always open and we’ve made ourselves available to complete small emergency service calls and minor renovations as required.

This was a custom building with many stunning architectural details. The client, Pioneer Seeds, simply wanted more than just a metal building, and many small and large details were added to create character. Set into the rural landscape, the building is quite an impressive sight while the greenhouse lights are illuminated at night. The whole development was a challenge, as there were many hurdles during the process of obtaining the development permit while meeting site-specific environmental challenges.

The renovation that we completed for Wendy’s was our most challenging project to date. Apex was asked to tear down and rebuild half of the exterior while gutting the inside and remodeling, all within a timeline of under nine weeks. The exterior features seven unique finishes and an impressive giant cylinder rising from the roof. Our strong management of every stage of the process ensured that the job was completed efficiently and on time.

Apex has successfully built 6 new locations for both Swiss Chalet and Montana’s Cookhouse’s. Our most memorable project involved taking an old abandoned building, gutting it and rebuilding it into a brand new establishment. Tight timelines and high standards for quality make these stores a challenge, but always an interesting project.

For over five years, Apex has been Tim Horton’s first choice for renovations and new store builds. With challenges such as small work sites and the requirement of full service trailers remaining operational throughout the job, Apex handles each renovation deftly. Our success is driven by organization, maintaining a high level of quality and remaining available to our client at all times.