Jamie McKindsey

Partner

 
Though Jamie has been around various aspects of construction for most of his life, he has been working almost exclusively with custom home building since 2012. Jamie is an active individual who enjoys various sports including hockey, snowboarding, golf, and fishing. A self proclaimed country boy at heart, Jamie adapted to big city life after living in various cities all over the country. Most recently he sat on the executive team for an international spec home builder. “I am extremely excited to be part of the Alair Team and share their passion for living better.”

Evelynn Ratcliffe

Partner

 
Evelynn graduated from York University with a Bachelor in Arts, and a passion for business, marketing, and management. She has held increasingly senior management roles in telecom, professional services, and real estate development organizations. She is a multi-award winning marketing and management professional with awards from the National Association of Home Builders and the International Property Awards, and is one of the country’s first twenty Chartered Marketers. Her more notable projects include the conversion of the historic Tannery District in Kitchener, and the early phases of development of Downtown Markham. After nearly two decades in strategic roles, she finds the tangible rewards of building feeds her soul in a way strategic plans never could, plus, she and her two young daughters, think it’s perfectly ok to pair steel toe boots with a dress.

Edyta McKindsey

Project Coordinator

Edyta’s passion for all things home began at the age of 12, inspired by watching her parents flip houses and observing her father’s work as a land surveyor. This early exposure sparked a lifelong interest in design, construction, and the meaning of home.
She holds a diploma in Business Administration from Seneca College and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). Before joining Alair, Edyta spent over two decades in the family restaurant business, where she developed her skills in operations, customer service, and team management.
Edyta is known for her keen eye for detail and her dedication to creating a smooth, enjoyable experience for clients from the first consultation to project completion. Her mission is simple: make every client feel informed, supported, and genuinely excited about their custom home journey.
Outside of work, Edyta enjoys traveling, exploring nature, drawing inspiration from interior design, and giving back through volunteer work.

Justin Thompson

Regional Partner

 
Justin Thompson has been with Alair Homes® since 2015. After owning the offices in the iconic cottage destinations of Muskoka and Georgian Bay for three years, he took the opportunity to become Regional Partner for Ontario and NE Ohio. Today, Justin Thompson oversees 25 partner offices in Alair™ leading a team of more than 100 people all dedicated to improving the construction industry and client journey.With a core focus to support the company’s mission to help others live happier, healthier and more productive lives, Justin elevates owners to work on the business not in the business while he also supports each individuals’ entrepreneurial spirit so they can strive in all areas of their life. It’s with this spirit, his regions have volunteered more than 270+ hours, sponsored more than 1,000 project management hours and donated approx. $100,000 towards the community last year. Whether it be home, business, or community building, Justin is dedicated to all aspects of the human experience and for that, he’s designated as Alair’s “King of Culture.” Justin is married to Nadia and they have two little boys. When not providing support to those building luxury dream homes for the hundreds of clients served each year, Justin can be found enjoying nature by boating, golfing, mountain biking, fishing, skiing or mixing up a favorite cocktail.

Nicole Walker

Regional Partner

 
After graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in Criminology, Nicole worked as a Paralegal for several years at a law firm in Mississauga. During that time, Nicole developed a keen eye for detail, organization and processes before her career took a surprising turn when she discovered Alair. In her current role, Nicole is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Partner Office in the Region. She is passionate about helping business owners get the most out of their business by providing guidance on how to optimize the system and processes our business model provides. Outside of work, Nicole is a devoted mom to two active boys and spends much of her free time attending sporting events and extracurricular activities.

Jacqueline Tyler

Regional Community Manager

 
Jacqueline’s love for storytelling is rooted in her blood; her father worked in broadcast media for over 30 years and her grandparents owned a movie theatre. With more than 14 years’ experience working in luxury hospitality & tourism, fashion, lifestyle, sport, and non-profit industries, and a Bachelor of Applied Communications degree from Mount Royal University, Jacqueline joins Alair as Regional Community Manager. Sharing her expertise in PR, marketing, and partnerships, Jacqueline is passionate about creating campaigns profiling Alair’s people, projects, and places, specifically those that give back to the community and help others live better. When she’s not dreaming up her next idea for Alair™, Jacqueline can be found running, enjoying time with her partner Matt and her puppy Kona, or planning her next trip to Disney, the Canadian Rockies, or Hawaiian beaches.

Michele Mariacci

Controller

 
Michele is a Chartered Professional Accountant who completed her applied degree through NAIT and went on to complete the CGA program. She has a passion for numbers and problem-solving. She has held numerous Controller positions in manufacturing, energy services, and retail organizations. Outside of the office, you can find Michele spending time with her daughter, hiking, checking out different events around the Edmonton area, and travelling.

Sam Billson

Social Media Manager

 
Sam is a dynamic marketing professional based in Toronto with an educational background in fashion and public relations. Before starting her own freelance business, she honed her skills at a digital agency, where she developed a reputation for being an innovative and collaborative team player. Sam’s keen eye for creativity and passion for building strong and sustainable relationships enable her to create impactful marketing strategies and produce engaging social media content for Alair. When she’s not busy working, you can find her indulging in all things pop culture, hogging the microphone at karaoke or snuggling up with her partner and their lovably goofy Goldendoodle, Dwight (who’s known to steal the occasional sock, but we won’t hold it against him).

Brenna Stephens

Account Supervisor

 
Brenna: Brenna completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at the University of Victoria, where she developed a passion for numbers. Not long after graduating, she joined the Alair family where she enjoys the tangible benefit of being able to use her love of numbers to help a client’s dream home come true. When she’s not behind a desk crunching numbers you can find Brenna hiking the hills of BC, or reading a good book on her deck.