About Pioneer
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Your Home Renovation Team
Jamie Adam
President
Paul Meier
Partner, Renovation Design Specialist
Jennifer Dainard
Renovation Design Specialist
Maggie Venne
Renovation Design Specialist
Joel Vissers
Renovation Salesperson
Brad Ashbourn
Renovation Salesperson
Jennifer Young
Controller
Brian Carson
Project Manager
Grant Erb
Project Manager
Riley Meier
Production Manager
Adam Glinski
Service Manager
Mark Armbruster
Lead Carpenter
Nathan Presley
Lead Carpenter
Ben Mayberry
Lead Carpenter
Douglas Grant
Marketing Manager
Kristen Robertson
Office Manager
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Lee Seabrook
Lead Carpenter
Josh De Jonge
Lead Carpenter
Hannah Hildebrand
Apprentice Carpenter
Isaiah Lobraico
Apprentice Carpenter
Nathan Holdbrook
Apprentice Carpenter
Charlie Birrell
Apprentice Carpenter
OUR STORY
We’re proud to be a third generation, family owned design-build renovation company who is committed to providing the guaranteed level of excellence needed to create exceptional renovation experiences for our clients.
We’ve been helping homeowners in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph fall in love with their homes all over again for over 70 years! With more than 2,700 projects under our (tool) belt, we are grateful to our clients who have put their trust in our abilities and given us the privilege of working on such amazing projects. Through collaboration with our partners and clients, pride in our work, and captivating design-build solutions, we remain Waterloo Region’s premier renovation team.
At Pioneer Craftsmen, we improve everything we touch. Our decades of experience has taught us that it is a happy combination of thoughtful design and flawless craftsmanship that make our renovations truly customized.
We work diligently everyday to continue the legacy of our founding family by always leading our craft and training the next generation through on-site experience and apprenticeships so they are as skilled and full of pride in their work as our team is now. What began as a job building homes for young father, farmer, and Air Force pilot Ken Adam in 1953 turned into a vision for a renovation-driven future. By 1979, second generation Gary’s foresight passion was to renovate homes rather than build new, and thus, the future for Pioneer was solidified and has continued on today with partners Jamie Adam, 3rd generation Adam, and Paul Meier.
Whether we are renovating a generational home, a newly purchased condo, transforming a place to be more accessible, or participating as a company on a community project, we approach every renovation the same way; making it different by design and executed with the finest craftsmanship.
Core Values
At Pioneer we are full of big ideas that will transform and add value to the home of every client. So, it’s only fitting that our foundation is built on even bigger IDEAS that ensure a solid future for our team to evolve together, and ultimately provide the best experience and results for our treasured clients.
Community Involvement
Every year, we roll up our sleeves, strap on our tool belts, and get outside into our community to make a genuine difference.
Over the years we’ve worked with some of the greatest organizations and finest individuals in our community to do our small part to improve the lives by sharing our skills. We approach our community projects just like our clients’ with careful planning, custom design solutions, and meticulous craftsmanship. These experiences are also some of the most fun we’ve had! As energy and ideas flow, our team begins creating and building which leads to our favourite part; the eruption of smiles on the faces of those we’re helping.
We’re already excited about our community give-back this year and are looking forward to sharing all of the photos and stories with you once the project is complete.
Rallying Together for Cancer Care
Community involvement does not always mean picking up a hammer on a renovation site. Sometimes it means showing up, lending support, and helping bring people together around a cause that matters.
Pioneer Craftsmen was proud to take part in the Rally for Cancer Pickleball Tournament, a community event that combined friendly competition, shared energy, and meaningful support for cancer care in our region. The day helped raise awareness and support for programs such as the WELL-FIT initiative, which assists patients during and after cancer treatment.
To add a little extra fun to the event, our team brought along Giant Jenga and a Hammer Challenge, giving participants another way to connect, compete, and enjoy the day.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make the tournament possible and to all who showed up in support of local cancer care. It was a privilege to be part of a day that reflected the strength, generosity, and heart of our community.
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