OWNER & PRINCIPAL

After living in Scotland, Mike settled in Vancouver where he obtained his Red Seal carpentry qualification at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2006. He has worked in residential construction ever since, honing and expanding his expertise.
He founded de Blois Built (formerly Bright design Build) in 2009 with his wife Roisin after moving back to Ontario. Mike draws inspiration from the creative aspects of building and his skillset is driven by a passion for quality craftsmanship and good design. He has a strong ability to embrace and effectively work through the inherent challenges of residential construction projects. He is a natural leader, charismatic yet reserved, with an energy that draws people to him, motivating and inspiring those who work with him. Mike’s passion for connecting with others is at the root of de Blois Built’s core values. He is committed to creating a positive and healthy workplace culture, which extends beyond the team to his relationship with clients and industry peers.
He lives in Trent Hills with his wife and business partner, Roisin and their five children. Sports, live music, and travel occupy his time and energy outside of work and home life.

SALES & OPERATIONS

A creative problem solver and the imaginative force behind de Blois Built, Roisin’s leadership is inspired by our values framework of connection and curiosity. She has a nurturing influence, fostering growth through mindful mentorship and her vision of a thriving team supported by innovative and progressive systems and resources.
Roisin earned her Masters of Social Work at the University of Edinburgh and was a clinical social worker in a diverse array of healthcare settings for nearly 30 years. Since co-founding the family business in 2009, she has been working behind-the-scenes in support of her husband Mike, developing the foundations of de Blois Built. In 2021 she retired from social work and joined the company full-time.
After meeting her soulmate in Edinburgh, Roisin emigrated to Canada in 2002, landing first in Alberta, before moving to Vancouver, Toronto, and then settling in Trent Hills, a landscape reminiscent of rural Ireland, where she grew up. Thriving amidst chaos is in her DNA, growing up as one of eight children and now mother to a daughter and four sons. Roisin maintains a strong connection to her Irish roots and family, returning to her homeland regularly. Outside of work and family commitments, you will find her immersed in her passions: cooking up a storm, catching live music, or taming her restless spirit with travel adventures.

OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGER

Although fairly new to the construction industry, Heather comes with a vast array of tangible experience. Heather obtained her Master's degree in Communications in 2004 and worked in the film industry as a coordinator, production manager and producer. Later, she ran her own business as a certified birth doula and childbirth educator, before becoming a managing editor and a regulatory compliance specialist in the dietary supplement industry.
Heather is a strong natural leader. Her ability to plan ahead and develop easy-to-use organizational tools and systems that streamline workflow improves day-to-day experiences for both our clients and our team. Heather excels at translating complex ideas into terms that are accessible to everyone. With the help of her fun, charismatic character, Heather’s main goal is to help make the jobs of her fellow co-workers easier and foster team connections. 
Heather and her husband live with their two daughters and their dog Piggy in the village of Warkworth. When she’s not working, you will find Heather riding bikes, camping, gardening, checking out live music or giving back to her community through volunteer work and activism.