Glen Wutzke – President & Construction/Project Manager
Glen has been involved in the construction industry for most of his working life. He has over 36 years of experience in Commercial, Institutional and Residential Construction. Working his way through the various positions of construction duties he has a good knowledge of all aspects of carpentry from formwork to finish carpentry. He became president of Alpha & Omega in 1997 and has managed the business through lean times as well as bountiful times. Glen also received his designation as a Chartered Financial Planner in 1991 which has benefitted Alpha & Omega’s clients in the financial aspects of their projects. Responsibility to his clients is of utmost importance to him, going out of his way to ensure that clients are pleased with the end result, as well as the process of managing the project. Details are of critical importance to Glen, and he encourages attention to detail from all levels of his team. He has developed excellent relationships with professional consultants, trades contractors and various levels of other authorities that are involved in the industry. Glen is known to think outside of the box and always poses the question. “Why are we doing it that way?” He is confident in his knowledge of construction and his leadership abilities. He doesn’t hesitate to get involved in problem solving when needed. As a lifelong learner, he is always looking for new ways of providing excellent service to clients and prides himself on delivery of projects on time and on budget. With the recent addition of Interlox Building Systems with his business partner Bernie Kragt (Arc Right Fabricating), Glen is expanding his knowledge to encompass the pre-engineered steel building industry and the specialty knowledge that comes with that additional business ownership.
Fred Wutzke – Co-Founder & Manager of Equipment
Along with his wife, Elaine Wutzke, Fred is a founding member of Alpha & Omega Endeavors Incorporated. He began providing his clients with high quality finishing carpentry within mid and high-rise projects throughout the Vancouver area and Lower Mainland in 1977. He quickly developed ways to increase the number of units he was able to finish by creating efficient systems that were also known for their expert final outcomes. He also spent time teaching these skills to two of his sons – Glen and Greg Wutzke. Fred continued to work within the finishing carpentry area for many years and branched out into new home construction in the latter half of the 1980’s. In 1998, Fred and Elaine made the decision to take a step back from the day-to-day running of A & O and at that time Fred began to work part-time. He is presently ‘retired’ but continues to provide support to the A & O team by taking care of the equipment and small tools.
Andrew Curtis – Project Manager & Estimator
Andrew joined the team in 2018. His 15+ years of Project Management and 5 years in residential construction helped him fit in right away. He has a technical background which he has used to help the team implement software and tools to manage projects better. His Project Management experience and extensive customer service background has helped A & O grow to handle more projects. His Diploma in Technology at BCIT has also provided the company with someone with communications and marketing expertise.
Joe Zabawa – Site Superintendent
Joe has been a valued team member of A&O since 2010 and comes with over 30 years of experience. He has worked locally, abroad, in public service, private sector, and owned his own full crew business. Joe has a wide range of carpentry and construction skills, basic knowledge of; industrial electrical, boiler operations, refrigeration/air conditioning, plumbing, and locksmith. He is educated as a Journeyman Carpenter as well as in, Construction Management, Business Management, Home Inspections, and First Aid. Living by the highest standards of integrity and quality, Joe is faithfully dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients.
Tim Boughen – Site Superintendent
Tim joined the A & O team in 2013. He quickly showed his desire to work alongside our younger team members and has natural mentor/teacher abilities. He continues to provide support and supervision in both institutional and residential environments and his background in having owned and operated his own business is a great asset in providing our clients with expert advice and provision of construction services.
Fern Faschoway – Office Manager
Whether you are coming into the office or just calling in for information, Fern will be the first to extend a warm greeting to you. She is a valued team member and keeps track of the day-to-day flow of Alpha & Omega and everything to do with the office and accounting. Her background in customer service and retail paired with the desire to work within a team environment is what brought Fern to A&O. Her adaptability and hardworking attitude made for a perfect match among our team.
Michaela Wutzke – Admin Assistant
Michaela is one of the newest members of the team and is Glen & Monica’s daughter-in-law. With origins in dog grooming, veterinary care, and customer service, Michaela has joined the Alpha & Omega team to assist with the growth of the company. If it’s not Fern’s cheery voice you hear when you call, it will be Michaela’s! Working closely along side Fern, Michaela assists with the Office flow and bookkeeping data entry.
Monica Wutzke – Corporate Development
Monica has been a member of the A & O team since 1997 and is Glen’s wife.
After assisting with the accounting and bookkeeping areas of the company for many years Monica has moved into the area of client relations and corporate development. It has been her great pleasure to follow up with past clients and receive feedback from those willing to share their experiences in order to develop more client-centered services for the present and future.
Monica is a registered nurse and contributes to the health and safety program of the company.