Atlantic Home Warranty

Jack Parsons (Flatrock, NL) Jack brings a lifetime of experience to our team.  35 years as a Builder and 25 as a Building Envelope and IAQ Specialist.  As a member of CMHC’s International Training Team he has delivered seminars and training sessions as far away as China.  Jack has been involved in projects in Ireland, Scotland, Japan and Iceland, to name a few.  He has also assisted in the design and delivery of trainingthroughout Canada.  He is proud to be a member of the AHW Training Team.

W.M. Tex McLeod A successful developer with more than 25 years’ experience in housing and energy conservation, Tex McLeod stands out as one of Canada’s leading presenters on energy, housing and indoor air quality. He has delivered training to industry professionals in Canada, the U.S., South America, Europe and China. He has developed training materials for organizations such as CMHC, Ontario Hydro, the Atlantic Homebuilders Training Board and Ontario First Nations Technical Services. He is particularly well-versed in issues around indoor air quality, ventilation, sustainability as well as R-2000 / high efficiency building practices.

Joe Waugh has been a builder and renovator specializing in energy efficiency for over thirty years. He was one of New Brunswick’s first group of R2000 builders and in 2003 won the Cement Association of Canada’s award for the most energy efficient R2000 house of the year. Joe has delivered training in most provinces and Nunavut on a wide range of topics related to residential housing and energy efficiency.

Bob Wilson is a Journeyman Carpenter with Inter-Provincial Seal since 1976. He was a Municipal Building Inspector for the City of Fredericton, NB for 32 years, as well as a Contract Building Inspector for the Village New Maryland, NB for 16 years. He has been an Independent Contract Building Inspector & Consultant since January 2008, dealing with Building Code Compliance, Energy Efficiency, Plans Examination and On-Site Compliance Inspections. He has been a Course Facilitator for over twenty years to Building Officials, Fire Officials, Engineers, Architects, Builders, Developers, Private Home Inspectors, Real Estate Agents, Homebuilders and Homebuyers. He is the Chairperson on the National Research Council’s Task Group on Secondary Suites; Chairperson NRC’s Task Group Climbability of Guards; Member of the NRC ‘s Task Group on Stairs , Ramps, Handrails & Guards ; Member of the CSA Z-240 Committee Factory Built Homes since 1998.  Bob is a member of the National Research Council Standing Committee Part 9 Houses and Small Buildings since 1996, and has recently been reappointed until 2014.

Grant MacLeod (PEI)-As Co-owner of several family owned businesses ( Modular Homes, ICI Construction, Structural Steel Fabrication, Kitchen Cabinets and Millwork, Building Supplies, and Land Development),Grant brings a unique perspective to the Warranty Training Team. Grant's 45 years of construction experience include: Design and construction of over 1,000 modular homes and foundations as well as several hundred stick built homes and renovations. With a formal education that includes UPEI and Holland College and a "hands on"industry education of numerous seminars and certifications such as: HRAI design and Installation,TJI Design and Installation,R-2000,ICF ,Portland Cement Assoc.,AHBRSC Courses, to name a few. Grant is considered one of the leading experts in Residential Construction on PEI. HIs ongoing commitment to the betterment of our industry is reflected in his many hours of volunteer time: Former AHW Board Member,founding President of PEI Residential Construction Sector Council,10 year Board member and Chair of PEI Apprenticeship Board and Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2008-2009 as well as PEI rep. at CAF,CCDA, and AAC.

Hazen C.E. Spinney, B.Sc. (NB) is president of Spinney's Housing & Construction Ltd., which was established in 1977, with the company's office located in Fredericton, N.B. He is a UNB graduate with courses in business, Construction Engineering Management and sciences. His company includes Construction of Light Commercial buildings, building R-2000 Residential homes and Energy Efficient Renovations. He also performs Building Inspections, (Commercial/Residential) as well as Inspections for Litigation Purposes. His experience also includes, Project Management and scheduling, Property Management for banks (since January 1996) and providing Education, Training and Technical Transfers since 1975 in Canada and USA.

Dennis Naugler, CET (NS) has 20 years experience in the industry as a designer, builder, project manager, inspector, energy advisor and R-2000 professional.  He holds numerous certifications and licenses and sits on several industry boards and committees.  He has developed and delivered training for AHWP, NSHBA, NRCAN and HRAI.  His company has been well established as a leader in construction technology, design, management and energy efficiency.