KRISTIAN VINCENT
Owner / Licensed Carpenter
Meet Kristian, owner of Paradise Construction.
After graduating from Holy Cross Secondary School, Kristian spent several years working for a local custom home builder. He started out as a labourer and through hard work and dedication earned his apprenticeship opportunity. After spending years perfecting his craft and completing the 7,200 on-the-job hours and schooling required to write and pass his Carpentry Certificate of Qualification [C of Q] exam, Kristian became a licensed Red Seal Carpenter.
While completing his apprenticeship, in addition to working full-time on the job site, Kristian devoted his evenings and weekends to gain experience and skill in every facet of building and construction.
His honesty, reliability, and commitment to quality resulted in an ever-increasing demand for his work.
Kristian officially founded Paradise Construction in 2012 and hasn’t looked back.
Over the past decade, he has carefully assembled the strongest team and partners in the industry.
“Building and creating have always been a part of me. It’s in my DNA.”
BEN HOGEBOOM
Project Manager / Licensed Carpenter
Ben has been with the company since 2018. Ben has been a red seal licenced carpenter since 2013. Growing up in the trades he has always had a passion for working with his hands. He has knowledge in most building practices and he’s even taught energy-efficient building at St. Lawrence College. He enjoys challenging projects in detail-oriented work that stretch the limits of design and functionality. With a great attitude, he will always make you laugh and enjoy the construction process.
JAKE GORDON
CARPENTER APPRENTICE
Jake joined the Paradise Construction team in 2021 as an Apprentice. Since starting with the company, Jake has worked in a variety of residential construction projects where he was been mentored by our Team Leads. Jake has always had a passion for carpentry and is eager to continue to expand his knowledge and skillset in the carpentry field. Jake’s goal with Paradise is to grow with the company and obtain his Red Seal Carpentry License. He looks forward to seeing you at the next project.
JAMIE WHITE
PAINTER / SKILLED LABOURER
Jamie has been in the construction industry for close to 30 years. In that time frame, he has gained many skills including painting, roofing, building maintenance, flooring and tiling to name a few. Jamie was originally hired as a contract painter by Paradise construction before he was hired full time early 2019. He takes pride in his work and has a keen eye for detail.
YANIK COURTY
CARPENTER APPRENTICE
Yanik joined Paradise Construction in March 2023 as a grade 11 co-op student. He is very motivated and is a quick learner. He enrolled in the OYAP program for grade 12 and continues his apprentice training with us. He likes new challenges and is looking forward to learning new skills from the Team Leads. Look out for Yanik on your projects.
HAYDEN MATCHETT
CARPENTER APPRENTICE
Hayden is a carpenter apprentice who began working in construction and home renovation in 2020 with the goal of becoming a skilled carpenter and is excited to work his way up through the ranks. He is enrolled in the carpentry apprenticeship program that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Hayden is a reliable and hardworking individual who is passionate about carpentry. He is constantly striving for the highest quality of work and is always eager to learn from experienced carpenters.
