Ewan Lilford
Estimating/Project Management
Ewan Lilford is the president and founder of Kelowna House of Floors Ltd. Ewan was born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), and lived on a 7th generation family farm until 1978 when his family relocated to Canada where they continued to farm livestock. Throughout his childhood and University he excelled in sciences, math & business. From a young age Ewan was mechanically inclined... and had a passion for motorcycles, woodworking, construction and anything that involved fixing, repairing and organizing things. He had two successful businesses in the custom motorcycle industry before moving on to the commercial and residential flooring industry. He opened his own business under the name Stone Valley Tiling and within a short period he gained a reputation for great attention to detail, solid work ethics and dedication to excellence in customer service. Again, he excelled on the tools of the trade and had the business acumen and desire to expand his career into flooring sales in 2013 where he has built an unyielding client portfolio in the commercial and residential construction communities. With this experience, he found great satisfaction working on larger scale construction projects where he could express his natural ability to project manage and ensure client satisfaction. He is the proud recipient of numerous CHBA Silver and Gold Tommie Awards.
Mike Boyle
Estimating/Project Management
Mike Boyle moved to Kelowna in 2000. He finished his high school diploma at Okanagan Mission High school. After various small jobs during high school he decided to pursue a career in carpentry upon graduation. He attended Okanagan College where he obtained his Red Seal Certificate in carpentry. After working for various large builders throughout Kelowna ... he decided to expand the relationships he had gained and started his own residential building company. This avenue was rewarding for three years when he was approached by a builder to become a site Superintendent with their company. Mike carried on his construction career for the next 10 years working for various builders eventually becoming project manager for Bachelder Construction. After much deliberation, he decided to change paths and began looking for other avenues to develop his career, this is when he met Ewan Lilford. Mikes favourite part of his construction career was the personal relationships he developed throughout the builds, so sales and project management together with the Kelowna House of Floors team was a perfect fit.
Julie Masse
Sales/Project Manager
Julie was raised in Victoria BC, where she worked as floor installer alongside her father and others learning the trade. In college Julie took courses in Hotel and Restaurant business administration, as well as professional baking. She is a regular scholar as she thoroughly enjoys furthering her education. In 2004 she started her journey into flooring accessories and technical support which has led to a diverse and fulling career.... She then moved to the Okanagan in 2014 to continue her career in flooring. Through the course of Julie’s professional career, she has worked in installation and distribution for commercial projects, new retail and renovation projects, as well as warranty claims and more. Having over 25 years of experience in the Flooring Industry, Julie is still very passionate about the industry, and prides herself on providing excellence in customer service. Her devotion, tenacity, attention to detail and extensive technical career makes her a unique asset to any project. She loves to learn and find solutions to any problem life throws at her. When she’s not working, you would find her in the mountains, playing sports and all-around loving life with her family and friends.
Blair Hansen
Warehouse Manager
Blair moved to Vernon from Williams Lake after graduating high school there and attended Okanagan College. He has been an Okanagan resident for 34 years. For the last 13 years he has been involved in flooring installation, warehousing and trucking. He has been married to Maria for 24 years whom he met in Vernon playing sports.... Blair has two wonderful teenage sons, Matthew, 17 and Adam, 14. Blair has been working at KHOF since July of 2018. As our Warehouse Manager he has a busy, demanding position, but somehow he always manages to bring a peaceable presence to whatever situations are going on around him.
Hope Good
Admin. Assistant/Purchaser/Project Coordinator
Hope moved to Kelowna in 2022 from the frigid depths of Ottawa, ON, where she attended Carleton University and eventually met her lovely husband.... She graduated with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies with a specialization in Conservation and Sustainability, so she knows very well that buildings have floors. Her education combined with her previous experience in the construction warehousing/logistics industry give her a strong understanding of the project development process. In her free time, she can be found volunteering with the local rugby club (Kelowna Crows), obsessing over her ferret Timothy, and dreaming about Heritage Conservation. In her current role, she supports everyone in every way she can.
Dilan Adibelli
Accounting
For any of your accounting needs, both Payable and Receivable, Dilan is always happy to assist.
Ozan Bas
Sales/Project Management
Ozan’s journey in flooring started in Toronto, ON as a floor installer in 2005, and it led him to work in Victoria, Vancouver, Saskatoon, then Okanagan in 2006.... After years of supplying services in floor installation in Okanagan, he jumped into the retail business as a store manager in 2011 in Turkey where he was born and raised and his career has continued as an operations specialist who started to travel to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Georgia. In 2015, he was promoted to district manager in Egypt, responsible for 12 stores. These experiences gave him a chance to enter the retail business in a brand-new market in Indonesia. Opening 4 stores over an 8600 sqm. sales area, recruiting and training teams, assisting finance, IT and logistics departments in Indonesia for 2 years became his key responsibilities. His passion for retail led him to work in the company’s HQ in Istanbul, where he gained new experience working with Russia and the Caucasian Region’s Assistant General Manager, who was responsible for 6 countries. After many years abroad, his family decided to move back to Kelowna, which is their second home, and he started to work with a giant retailer to expand his experience in off-price retail for a year. In April 2024, he was lucky to meet with his new family, House of Floors, where he happy to start gaining new experiences.
Steven Schwartz
Sales/Project Management
Steven Schwartz is a seasoned professional in the flooring and tile installation industry, establishing his own business in 2011. Specializing in custom homes with an emphasis on tile, Steven's expertise has been honed through years of hands-on experience. ... Prior to entrepreneurship, he apprenticed under esteemed Journeypeople, mastering all facets of flooring preparation and installation across commercial, multi-family residential, and custom homes. Steven's commitment to excellence extends beyond his own endeavors; he has mentored numerous tile setters, guiding them to achieve Red Seal Certification and empowering them to pursue entrepreneurial paths of their own. Transitioning into a role as a project manager at House of Floors, Steven brings with him a wealth of technical knowledge and a deep understanding of product nuances and installation techniques. Driven by a passion for collaboration and a thirst for new challenges, Steven is eager to engage with individuals and projects that push boundaries and spark creativity. Outside of his professional pursuits, he cherishes spending quality time with his beloved wife and daughter and enriching his mind with various science courses at Okanagan College.