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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Directors of Play

Principal
P.Eng., LEED AP
BC 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.

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.

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.

Principal
P.Eng
Jacob’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.

Principal
P.Eng
Kurt’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!”

Principal
BSc
Monica’s favourite aspect about WHM is the supportive atmosphere and that people celebrate personal and professional victories. “I’m lucky enough to call my colleagues friends, and that’s a big reason why coming to work is always enjoyable,” she says. A self-confessed ‘gym rat’ and hiker who hits the trails and works out whenever possible with her partner, she also enjoys slowing it down and sitting by the ocean for a coffee with her dog and daughter.

Project Engineer
P.Eng, MEL
Emma 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.

Field Services Technician
Pierre got his first taste of Canada as a French foreign exchange student in Quebec in 2014 and made the move to Vancouver in 2022 after working as a structural engineer for seven years in France. It’s been an instant fit. “I love the location of Vancouver, next to the ocean and close to the mountains,” he says. “I also love how multicultural the city is and meeting people from other places and discovering their food and culture.”

Field Services Technician
Matthew bounded from his home country of South Africa to New Zealand for a dozen years before moving to BC with his Vancouver-born partner. It’s the collaborative and supportive environment and all-hands-on-deck approach to navigating the facets of each new project that has made WHM an ideal fit for his talents. Outside the office, you can find him exploring BC’s backcountry trails in preparation for ultramarathons.

Technician
Originally from the Philippines, Arnel immigrated to the West Coast and put his diploma in civil infrastructure and degree in civil engineering to good use by joining the WHM team. He credits the camaraderie and shared sense of accomplishment as major reasons why WHM has been the perfect career fit for him. When not at work, you’ll find him spending quality time with his wife and two children and exploring all that Vancouver has to offer.

Field Services Manager
P.Eng
Born and raised in Burnaby, James has found a welcome home in the friendly confines of WHM. He credits the firm’s collaborative nature, opportunities for growth and company culture as some of the key qualities that have helped him find his home here. In his spare time, you can find James playing hockey, baseball, hitting the bike trails or skiing the slopes at Whistler.

Structural Engineer
P.Eng
Originally hailing from the Philippines, Melchor has 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.

Structural Technologist
Samuel was born in Toronto, grew up in Calgary, and set down roots in Vancouver in 2015, 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.

Senior Technician

Technician
Manjunath was born in India and spent time in Nova Scotia before moving to Vancouver with his wife Krittika. Like many new arrivals, he was immediately mesmerized by the majestic natural beauty of BC’s mountains, rivers, and ocean. When not working closely with the WHM team in the office (where he is an avowed fan of its dog-friendly workplace policy), you can find him playing badminton or cricket and indulging his love of cooking.

Technician
A member of the team since 2019, Jonathan was born and raised here in Vancouver and lists the friendly, helpful and accommodating nature of his colleagues and clients as major factors why he’s found a good fit for his talents in WHM. When not in the office or jobsite, Jonathan enjoys indulging a love of cinema, exploring the city’s vibrant culinary scene and enjoying the way its urban environments coalesce with ample green spaces.

Structural Engineer
EIT
Born 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 while exploring the city with his wife and rescue dog Luna the Labernese. “Vancouver’s got a little bit of everything for everyone,” he says. “The mountains, ocean, green spaces, and all kinds of great food.”

Technician
Born in Bucharest, Romania, Ancuta moved to Canada in 2005 aiming to provide a better future for her family. She has a background in teaching and structural engineering, which made her a good fit at WHM. Ancuta mentions the kindness and professionalism of her teammates as what she appreciates the most here. When not working, Ancuta likes to cook and bake and take care of her cats. She is married and has two daughters.

Proposal and Marketing Coordinator
The WHM focus on maintaining a positive work-life balance is one of the major reasons why Jules has embraced her role at WHM. Originally from the Philippines, Jules moved to Australia in 2013 and Vancouver in 2015 and had to adjust to the rainy weather, but quickly fell in love with the natural beauty. “I love that we’re so close to mountains and lakes and there are plenty of community activities to do all year round.”

Structural Engineer
EIT
Jordan’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!”

Administrative Assistant
Born and raised in Vancouver, Samantha is the person who can be counted on to always keep projects in check and on point in the WHM bullpen. This self-confessed ‘cat-centric’ soul has two cats that share her home, but she also rescues and fosters as many animals as possible that can’t help themselves. Pastimes that keep her busy include gardening, snowboarding and riding her bike, and her favourite thing about Vancouver is the marine air.

Staff Accountant
Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Dinesh was drawn to Vancouver to pursue a career in accounting and finance because of the city’s excellent post-secondary educational institutions and diverse cultural experiences. For Dinesh, teamwork is what makes the WHM dream work. “It leads to innovative solutions, better problem solving, richer discussions and a broader range of ideas being shared,” he says. Outside of work, he enjoys playing cricket and indulging in his love of cinema.

Technician
Originally from Tehran, Iran, Helia graduated from Tehran Azad University with a Masters in Urban Planning. She started a career in fashion when she moved to Vancouver in 2016 but decided to go back to construction after a few years. Helia finds WHM as a friendly and collaborative workplace where she feels that her work makes a difference. She is married and has a cat named Naira.

Structural Engineer
EIT
Born and raised in Vancouver, Keven finds the mild weather and the city’s proximity to the wilderness as what he loves most about living on 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. In his free time, Keven likes to watch Youtube videos and play the piano. He lives with a 12-year-old dachshund named Cookie.

Field Services Technician
Sito completed his Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Civil Engineering at UBC before joining the Field Services team at 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.

Technician
Originally from Tehran, Iran, Neda moved to Ottawa 13 years ago, where she earned a M.A.SC in Mechanical Engineering. She moved to Vancouver after seven years and fell in love with Vancouver’s beautiful beaches, breathtaking nature, and amazing autumn colours. She enjoys the friendly environment at WHM and looks forward to being more involved in planning fun activities with the Social Committee. Neda lives with her husband Majid and two-year-old daughter Delaris.

Structural Engineer
EIT
Abbie 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 as a friendly and collaborative workplace environment. During 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.

Technician
Nate worked in construction for several years and obtained a certificate in Structural Drafting, which made him well-suited for his current role at WHM. His favourite thing about working here is the company culture. He appreciates that his co-workers are genuine in providing support and the space to grow and learn at his own pace. In his free time, Nate likes to ride his bike and go camping, skiing, and swimming.

Technician
Andy started his career in drafting in 2012 and soon became a BIM technician specializing in wood and concrete structures. He attributes the welcoming and collaborative team as to why he’s found a good fit at WHM. His hobbies include playing baseball, ice hockey, and spending time with family and friends. Andy is married with two children.

Field Services Engineer, EIT
When Miguel spent one summer as an exchange student at UBC, he was instantly blown away by the stunning landscapes, so he made sure to come back years later. His favourite thing at WHM is how everyone is approachable and willing to give advice. During his spare time, Miguel likes to play and watch basketball, go on runs and hikes, and play video games with his friends.

Staff Accountant
Born in Taiwan but raised in Vancouver from the age of six, Belle enjoys the camaraderie shared between colleagues and clients at WHM, as well as its friendly, welcoming environment and focus on nurturing a positive work-life balance. Outside of work, Belle enjoys formulating DIY skincare products, to which her colleagues are always open to be test subjects for her formulations. Belle is also fond of Vancouver’s mild weather and likes to spend time with her son.

Husky Heartthrob
One of the ‘good girls’ in the WHM Pup Portfolio, Frankie is an Alaskan Husky with a PhD in bouncy balls, sniffing about and displaying the raw power of a good zoomie session. If you’re stressed out, we recommend you look deep into her eyes, because Frankie says RELAX.

Lab (Labernese) Assistant
This rescue pup is a real ‘dare-you-to-not-go-awwwww’ beauty that brings together the majesty of the Bernese Mountain dog and the loyal, fun-loving nature of the Labrador Retriever. When not curled up under a desk at WHM, Luna can be found sniffing to and fro and exploring the outdoors with her ‘fur-riends’.

Structural Engineer
EIT
Born 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!”

Technician
Originally from Prince George, Michael moved to the Lower Mainland with his family at a young age and these days credits the city’s vibrant cultural and culinary scene as two major reasons why he chooses to still call Vancouver his home. When asked why he loves WHM? “It’s the people,” he says. When not in the office, you’ll find him spending quality time with his wife and three boys and their families and playing hockey, golf and pickleball.

Structural Engineer
EIT
A 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.

Technician
A foodie and local to Vancouver, Ron loves how the city is multicultural and providing easy access to great fresh food from diverse cultures. The people are one of the reasons why he enjoys his role at WHM. In his spare time, Ron gives private catering, operates a private supper club, and trains Thai kickboxing.