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Our Team

Management Philosophy

Our management philosophy is to provide value through worry-free
building solutions so our clients can focus on what they do best.

Edward Lazdowski CPA-CA, B.COMM

Position: President

Ed is a native Calgarian and has been the President of Edon Management since its incorporation in 1992. With over 30 years of experience in property management, Ed leads the company’s management team to ensure financial and operational goals are met, and resources are in place to achieve strategic business objectives.

Earning his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Calgary, Ed went on to receive his designation as a Chartered Accountant. He plays key roles in contract negotiations, strategic direction, business development, risk management and supporting the company’s culture of high service standards, partnership and continuous improvement.

Edward Lazdowski CPA-CA, B.COMM

President

Matthew Irons CPA

Position: Vice President, Finance & IT

Matthew oversees Edon’s accounting and information technology departments. With more than eight years of experience and a CPA designation, he provides financial guidance, manages and produces budgets, and provides leadership to accounting personnel. He also works with business divisions to provide financial management strategies and client reporting requirements.

In addition, Matthew ensures Edon’s information technology systems enable team members to conduct their work efficiently.

Matthew Irons CPA

Vice President, Finance & IT

Tanya Shantz BBA, Broker

Position: Vice President, Asset Management & Business Development

Tanya brings a wealth of knowledge to Edon after spending 18 years in the industry as a principal and real estate advisor within a privately owned, commercial real estate brokerage. Her experience and leadership are valuable assets to the organization. She is well versed in commercial lease negotiations, sales and business development, asset management, financial analysis, and marketing, which enhances customer experience and increases profitability across all business units. Tanya’s knowledge and understanding allow her to comprehend both sides of the business and lead the leasing and property management teams to achieve success.

Tanya Shantz BBA, Broker

Vice President, Asset Management & Business Development

Jason Kulak RPA, FMA, 4th Class PE

Position: Regional Director of Operations, North

Jason joined Edon’s senior management team in 2021 as the Regional Director of Operations, North. Jason originally joined Edon in 2006 as a Property Manager. As Director of Operations in the north, he’s currently responsible for overseeing various portfolios in Edmonton and Northern Alberta, including government facilities. After completing the 4th Class Power Engineer program at Edmonton’s Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Jason went on to earn other valuable designations for his chosen trade, including the FMA and RPA accreditations from the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI). He has two decades of direct work experience in building operations and property/facility management.

 

Jason Kulak RPA, FMA, 4th Class PE

Regional Director of Operations, North

Neilesh Joshi P. Eng

Position: Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Technology

Neilesh is an experienced project manager in strategic planning, site development, design, construction, and commissioning. As a Professional Mechanical Engineer with more than 10 years of experience on construction projects across Western Canada, Neilesh bridges the communication gap between technical teams and ownership groups to execute high-quality projects on tight timelines within budget. He leads key areas and initiatives including Project Management, Project Services (GenCon & ROAM), Technical Support, Quality Management, and the Digital Transformation program.

Neilesh Joshi P. Eng

Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Technology

Jenica Middleton MCM

Position: Director, Corporate Services

Jenica leads a team of resources to deliver Edon’s corporate services in the areas of human resources, safety, technical services, internal communication, risk management/insurance, and procurement. Employed with Edon since 2014, she has experience working directly with senior management to advise corporate and operational groups on best practices and initiatives. Jenica has a Master of Communications Management and completed research on the relationship between leadership, culture, and communication in successful change management.

Jenica Middleton MCM

Director, Corporate Services

Jean Levasseur SMA, SMT, 4th Class PE, LEED

Position: Quality & Technical Support Manager

Jean has worked as a power engineer in facility operations for over 35 years. As Edon’s Quality & Technical Support Manager, Jean is responsible for quality initiatives across Alberta and supports all operations staff, providing them with guidance and technical support. In addition to his New 4th Class Power Engineers Certificate of Competency, he also has his BOMI Systems Maintenance Administrator and Systems Maintenance Technician designations. Jean is knowledgeable in energy and environmental practices and is an accredited LEED Green Associate. He is proficient at conducting facility assessments, benchmark audits and preventive maintenance audits. Jean is also involved with establishing preventive maintenance programs for new contracts. As a key player for Edon, Jean is responsible for ensuring the Quality Management System is followed, contract standards are met and successful operations systems are implemented.

Jean Levasseur SMA, SMT, 4th Class PE, LEED

Quality & Technical Support Manager

Stephen Burghardt P. Eng

Position: Director, Support Services

Stephen has over 20 years of project management and construction experience. He is a professional engineer with a proven track record of successfully managing both cross-functional teams and complex projects. Stephen possesses a thorough knowledge of constructability issues, schedule, and cost controls, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Stephen oversees the general contracting, operations/maintenance trades, grounds, and snow removal teams.

Stephen Burghardt P. Eng

Director, Support Services