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The Vesta Team

The Vesta Team

Our team is a talented group of professionals who are passionate about creating superior new home value and desirable, well planned neighbourhoods for our homeowners.

The Vesta Team

Our team is a talented group of professionals who are passionate about creating superior new home value and desirable, well-planned neighbourhoods for our homeowners. Our success depends on the innovation, professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment of each Vesta team member. From project managers, designers and construction crews to sales representatives and customer service specialists, we understand what it takes to construct top quality homes, provide exceptional customer service and deliver the best lifestyle and investment value possible to homebuyers. It’s how we’ve successfully built more than 5,000 homes in over 40 award-winning neighbourhoods in BC and Alberta.

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Kent Sillars, CA
President

Kent has been involved in the development and construction of residential real estate communities in BC and Alberta since 1989. As founder and President of The Vesta Group of Companies, Kent’s primary role is to provide leadership and strategic direction to the Group. Kent is also the founder and a current Director of Tier Construction Ltd., a road building contractor launched in 2013, and now operating successfully in Vancouver’s lower mainland. In addition to being an active member of the HAVAN (Home Builders Association Vancouver) for the last 25 years, including serving on the Board of Directors for 5 years, Kent is a member of the North American Home Builders Association, Calgary Home Builders Association and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. He served as a Director of Nightshift Ministries for 7 years, and has held positions as Director for two publicly traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  Kent holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and a Chartered Accountancy degree.  Other pastimes include motorcyling, running, collecting rare Canadian stamps and travelling.  Kent is married and has 3 boys, all of which are involved with Vesta.

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Dennis Wiemken
Senior Vice President

Dennis has been actively involved with the Vesta Group of companies since its formation. He oversees a wide variety of core operations including land acquisition, planning, development, design, sales and marketing. A member of the Real Estate Board since 1983, Dennis brings over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry in both BC and Alberta. Prior to Vesta, he was actively involved in the land acquisition, sales, marketing and development of commercial, industrial and residential properties (both multi-family & single family) for other major developers. His true passion lies in architectural design and land planning of master planned communities. In his pastime, he enjoys boating, motorcycling and spending time with his wife and two grown children.

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Clayton Duguid
Vice President of Construction, Alberta

Clayton, who has worked with Vesta for the past 19 years, overseeing the construction of all multi-family and single family homes in Alberta. With over 25 years of construction experience, he now leads the Alberta team including hiring and training the customer care team. Clayton holds certificates for building code and management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

When he’s not working, Clayton enjoys camping with his wife and three children and watching his sons’ junior hockey games.

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Steve Mills
Vice President, Construction

Steve, who has worked with Vesta since 2008, is responsible for overseeing the construction of all projects in BC. Steve has a diploma in Architectural Technologies from SAIT in Calgary and has been in the construction industry for over 18 years.

When he’s not working, Steve enjoys golf, baseball, and spending time with his wife and two children.

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Cody Reimer
Development Manager, Alberta

Cody Reimer serves as the Development Manager of Alberta, overseeing the success of Vesta’s developments, construction, and investment projects across the province. With more than 15 years of experience in development, planning, architecture, and engineering, Cody’s professional focus revolves around Land Development and Architecture. His enthusiasm is evident in his enjoyment of the collaborative process, from design inception to construction completion. Cody has ascended to leadership roles in some of Canada’s largest Engineering and Architectural firms, showcasing his exceptional skills and dedication to the industry. Outside of work, Cody finds joy in spending quality time with his loving wife and two girls, creating cherished moments with his family.

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Ray Persaud
Development Manager

As the Development Manager, Ray administers the planning and site servicing approval stages of Vesta developments in BC and Alberta. He is a certified Applied Science Technologist (AScT) and LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) with a diploma in building and civil engineering technology from the College of New Caledonia. He brings over 20 years of experience in a variety of Civil Engineering projects throughout BC and Western US. In his spare time, Ray enjoys playing golf, biking and spending time with his wife and kids at their competitive baseball, basketball and dance events.

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Desmond Pavier
Project Manager, Alberta

Desmond has been a key member of Vesta Properties since the beginning of 2023, serving as the Development Project Manager in Alberta. With over 15 years of experience as a dedicated Civil Technologist, he brings a strong commitment to safety and quality that aligns seamlessly with our projects. Collaborating closely with Kent Sillars and Clay Duguid, Desmond plays a vital role in shaping the future of Vesta Properties in Alberta. Beyond work, Desmond is a passionate sports enthusiast, finding joy in workouts, hockey, and soccer. He cherishes quality time with his family, whether watching games together or enjoying nature—nothing beats these moments with his loved ones

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Sara Turner
Customer Service Manager

Sara brings over 18 years of real estate experience to Vesta’s Customer Service department. Throughout her career, she has worked for some of British Columbia’s leading developers, and in addition to her extensive customer service experience, she was a licensed realtor for over five years. Sara graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts.

In her free time, she enjoys running at the beach and spending time with her family.

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Christine Turner
Director of Marketing 

Christine’s Marketing, Advertising, and Corporate Branding career spans over 20 years. She is the Director of Marketing at Vesta Properties’ and is responsible for the creative initiatives and strategic execution for corporate brand management and intuitive marketing campaigns for all Vesta Communities across BC and Alberta with our in-house marketing department. Christine is compassionate and believes in giving back in her spare time by volunteering at the Nightshift Ministries and likes to enjoy quality time with her grandchildren.