Our Team
A diverse team of industry professionals
Young, passionate, and driven, WHM Structural Engineers is one of the fastest-growing structural engineering firms in the country. We pride ourselves on our diverse team of industry professionals who bring equal parts passion, practical experience, and dedication to our work on a daily basis. Our wealth of experience in managing complex projects combined with our expertise on a wide variety of building materials have made us top-of-mind structural consultants in the region.
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Co-Founder, Principal
Dip.Tech, B.Eng., P.Eng., LEED APBC born and bred, Brian Maver earned his degree at BCIT and Lakehead University. His proudest professional moment came in 2006, when he and Dan Wicke founded WHM. His proudest personal moment? Meeting his future wife Wendy, who was a teaching assistant for her father (and Brian’s professor) in university. Off the clock, Brian, Wendy and their three children enjoy spending time skiing, boating, hiking, and exploring the rugged West Coast together.
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Co-Founder, Principal
P.Eng., PE., Struct. Eng., S.E.Dan Wicke was born in Toronto, grew up in Sudbury and earned his degree from McMaster before moving to the West Coast. In 2006, he and Brian Maver launched WHM and built its foundation on a collaborative spirit, creative approaches to structural design, and a workplace culture that champions its people. When not at the office, Dan can be found swimming, kayaking, hiking, travelling, or hanging out at his cabin with his wife and three kids.
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Principal
MASc., P.Eng., Struct.Eng., S.E.This Vancouver-born-and-bred member of the WHM team attended the University of British Columbia and obtained his undergrad in civil engineering in 2003 and Master of Applied Science in 2005. Since joining the WHM team, he has established his bona fides as an expert in wood structures and how to use mass timber to reduce climate change. Away from the office, you can find Mark playing sports, coaching baseball, and enjoying the Great Outdoors with his wife and three children.
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Principal
P.EngJacob’s career in engineering was partly inspired by time spent as a child on job sites with his father, a construction superintendent, and his aptitude for math and physics. He credits the collaborative spirit and camaraderie shown by colleagues as reasons why he’s been a fixture at WHM for more than a decade. Away from the office, he and his wife Julia enjoy hiking local trails and spending quality time with their two dogs and three rabbits.
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Principal
P.EngKurt’s favourite aspect of WHM is its diversity. Not just culturally, but in terms of skills that members bring to the table. Off the clock, he enjoys playing basketball, practicing Brazilian ju-jitsu, and exploring BC with his wife Jannelle and daughter Luna. “Vancouver is one of the only cities where you can ski, golf and kayak on the same day, and while I have yet to do all three, I’m glad I have the option!”
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Structural Engineer
P.EngOriginally hailing from the Philippines, Melchor been an integral part of the WHM fabric for many years. He enjoys the firm’s collegial atmosphere, spirit of collaboration between clients and colleagues, and being able to get in on the ‘ground floor’ of projects to see them take shape. When not in the office, you’ll find him playing chess, hiking, cycling or picnicking with friends or his wife and two children and exploring the great outdoors.
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Project Engineer
P.Eng, MELEmma came to Canada from China at the age of 19 to pursue a degree at UBC, quickly fell in love with the myriad charms of the wild West Coast and put down permanent roots. She was inspired to pursue her career path by her mother, a civil engineer, and credits the family atmosphere, creative approaches, and emphasis on work-life balance at WHM as reasons why she’s been a fixture at the firm since 2014.
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Structural Engineer
EITBorn in Singapore, Daniel’s parents moved their family to Vancouver in 2003 to provide more opportunities for his education and eventual career. His off-the-clock activities include playing golf and soccer and he’s became a bit of a shutterbug, taking photos of his wife and rescue dog Luna the Lab-ernese while out exploring the city. “Vancouver’s got a little bit of everything for everyone,” he says. “The mountains, ocean, green spaces, and all kinds of great food.”
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Structural Engineer
EITJordan’s favourite thing about working at WHM is its open-door policy, which he says promotes more effective communication and project management, opportunities to learn from one another, and of course — fun! Outside of the office, Jordan is a figure-skating coach, and also enjoys running, cycling and cooking. Unlike many, he loves ALL aspects of the Vancouver weather. “That includes the rain,” he says. “I lived in California for a year and cannot tolerate the heat!”
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Structural Engineer
M.Eng., EITBorn and raised in India, Harvinder came to Vancouver to earn his Master’s degree at the University of BC. After graduating, the appeal of living in an urban oasis led him to settle down here with his wife Harloveleen. “Vancouver is a juxtaposition of urban landscape surrounded by pristine nature,” he says. “Its multicultural nature makes it a microcosm of the world, and the weather is nice — except when it starts to rain and forgets to stop!”
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Structural Technologist
Samuel was born in Toronto, grew up in Calgary, and set down roots in Vancouver in 2016, three years before joining the WHM family. He’s no one-trick pony, either - he has a Bachelor of Music to complement his diploma in Engineering Technology. An avowed lover of the outdoors, he can be found rock and ice climbing in his leisure time and taking advantage of all the opportunities that the wild West Coast affords intrepid adventurers like him.
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Structural Engineer
EITAbbie fell in love with the nature as well as the multiculturalism and inclusivity of Vancouver when she moved here from Guangzhou, China. She is currently working on her P.Eng. and finds WHM a friendly and collaborative environment to work in. In her spare time, Abbie can be found watching Netflix and reading books about life and psychology. She is married and has a Cockapoo named Toffee.
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Structural Engineer
EITBorn and raised in Vancouver, Keven finds the mild weather and the city’s proximity to the wilderness as what he loves most about living in the West Coast. He is currently working on his P.Eng., and appreciates that his teammates are super friendly and always happy to answer his questions. On his free time, Keven likes to watch Youtube videos and play the piano. He lives with a 12-year-old dachshund named Cookie.
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Structural Engineer
EITSito completed his Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Civil Engineering at UBC before joining WHM. Born and raised in Metro Vancouver, his favourite thing about living on the West Coast is being able to go to the beach and go skiing on the same day. When not working, he likes to be on his bike to explore new places and go on hikes with his Golden Retriever named Otis.
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Structural Engineer
EITA previous co-op intern, Stephen returns to join the WHM team as he pursues his P.Eng. “It’s a very collaborative atmosphere, and everyone is always open to provide insights,” he says. Born and raised in BC, Stephen enjoys the province's climate despite the excessive rain. He also appreciates that there are great sports venues like Rogers Arena and BC Place here. When not working, Stephen likes to hit the gym, listen to music, and go camping and fishing.
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Structural Engineer
EITAmr’s passion for engineering started at his hometown in Egypt - at the Civil Engineering Department of the school where his professor dad taught. In 2017, he moved to Winnipeg to pursue a PhD in Structural Engineering. After five years, he then moved to Vancouver to start his internship at UBC. The open-door policy and the supportive team at WHM are what he appreciates and enjoys the most while working here.
Amr is married and has a 4-year-old son named Adam.
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Structural Engineer
EITRafid was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh but moved to Prince George in 2021 to pursue his M.A.Sc in Engineering at UNBC, specializing in timber structures. After graduation, he moved to Kelowna to practice for a year and a half. He then moved to the West Coast because of better career opportunities. Living in Vancouver has reminded him of the pleasant winter weather back in Bangladesh.
Rafid is married, and he enjoys exploring the city and watching movies with his wife.
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Structural Engineer
EITBorn and raised in Punjab, India, Navnoor (or Nav for short), moved to Toronto in 2005 and then to Vancouver in 2009. He says that being in Vancouver allows him to “hike up and snowboard down a mountain, go swimming at a lake, eat any cuisine at a restaurant, go to the beach for sunset, and drive through farmlands on the way home, all in one day.”
Currently working towards his P.Eng., Nav says he appreciates the family vibe at WHM and its openness to innovation. When not working, he trains for Krav Maga and MMA. He also likes to travel and ride his motorbike. He has a 5-year-old cocker spaniel poodle named Creed.