Joe Guimaraes

Joe Guimaraes acts as one of Arrow’s valued field consultants and has been with Arrow since 2013. As a key member of Arrow’s Electrical team, Joe works closely with teams throughout construction administration, overseeing Arrow’s work as it is translated into the built environment. Joe acts as our ‘eyes on the ground’ throughout construction, and has earned the respect and cooperation of many of our clients through regular face to face interaction and his orientation towards collaboration. Joe’s experience as a Journeyman Electrician helps him to lend a keen eye to quality throughout the construction process.

Robert Prybysh brings over twenty years of mechanical engineering experience in a vast number of industry sectors to our team in his role as Chief Mechanical Engineer, and is one of Arrow’s founding partners. Robert’s responsibility and experience include the overall management and design of mechanical systems for building and civil projects, drawing review, and the preparation of and revisions to schematic designs and equipment specifications.

Robert is known for his constant pursuit of knowledge and dedication to mentorship. He is a Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management. He completed his Ph.D at the University of Alberta where he is a sessional instructor, teaching the next generation of Engineers.

Within Arrow’s walls, Robert works hard to mentor and teach Arrow’s team, and positions himself at the centre of the office, working shoulder to shoulder with Arrow’s design teams and guiding them towards design excellence. Robert’s involvement as Chief Engineer means that there are few Mechanical projects that he has not touched or been involved with in some fashion; this level of experience means Robert can lend an exceptionally well-rounded and thorough review to Arrow’s design work.

James Liu is a Project Manager with Arrow’s Mechanical Engineering team. A member of our group since 2008, his broad experience includes the design of mechanical systems for a multitude of different buildings. James’ education and ongoing development in mechanical engineering ensures that clients benefit from his knowledge of advanced technologies.

James is recognized for his ability to work diligently, providing responsive and appropriate design solutions, while working in a conscientious and collaborative manner with clients and project team members. A well respected member of our team, James enjoys the entire project experience, from inception, working through various project challenges and achievements, toward completion.

Wes Bullock is a key member of Arrow’s Electrical team in his role as Senior Project Manager and Senior Engineer. As a professional engineer, Wes is responsible for overseeing projects from inception to completion, all while providing mentorship and guidance to Arrow’s design team.

Known as a source of extensive knowledge and experience, Wes acts as a design resource to Arrow’s designers and technicians, provides detailed engineering design, and applies comprehensive code reviews to projects. Wes remains involved in projects from design  through to construction, and creates designs based off of thorough site assessments and his understanding of client and end-user requirements. Wes works hand-in hand with Arrow’s design team, to ensure that client and design expectations are understood and flow through to design; Wes’ exceptional understanding of code and understanding of overall project goals help him to provide quality assurance to Arrow’s clients.

Wes is recognized for his talent in fire alarm designs and is leaned upon for his extensive knowledge of ever-changing electrical code; he strives to be at the forefront of any changes and to apply them to Arrow’s designs. An exceptionally solutions-oriented member of Arrow’s team, Wes explains that “as an engineer, I love not only solving complex problems, but coming up with solutions to both technical and code-related challenges”.

Vito Leka is a Senior Designer with our Mechanical team and has been with Arrow since our inception. Vito’s impressive experience includes auto dealerships, educational facilities, and residential developments. Vito’s attention to detail and extensive experience make him an excellent addition to any project team he is a part of.

Arrow is extremely lucky to have Vito as a resource when working on such projects that might involve incredible hours. Focused on becoming an expert in his field, he willingly offers to mentor those interested in learning about new software and current advancements in Design. Vito is always willing to offer a smile or kind words to his colleagues, and works hard to ensure that success is shared by everyone.

Tracy has been a member of the Arrow team since 2012. She is a valued member of our Corporate Services Team, demonstrating excellent integrity and organization in her work. Tracy has been working in her field for over 25 years, delivering administrative support, accounting,  and the coordination of office operations. Tracy is a wonderful example of Arrow’s friendly and efficient culture, and is always willing to go the extra mile to help her colleagues out.

If you’ve ever had the chance to connect with Tracy, you’ll know that her witty humor is one of a kind. She is a valued member of our Corporate Resources team and is known for her kindness, follow through, and authenticity.

Robin Reid is a long-standing member of the Arrow team and contributes to our team as Arrow’s Vice President, Corporate Services. In this dynamic role, Robin works to understand and drive value for Arrow’s customers.

Robin is trained and heavily invested in Lean values and thinking, and has extensive experience as a Mechanical P.Eng. and former Project Manager. Drawing from this experience, Robin applies Lean theory to Arrow’s design and project delivery processes to optimize our current operations.

Day-to-day, Robin promotes and oversees Arrow’s culture of Continuous Improvement, supporting staff in Lean training and associated initiatives. Robin has a vested interest in design standards and began his career at Arrow as a Design Engineer, where he became involved in developing Arrow’s CAD Standards. Today, Robin is known for his drive and conscientious nature and is valued for his ability to go from micro to macro in the pursuit of value for our clients.

Paul Pertich has been a member of the Arrow team since 2012, and is a graduate of The University of Alberta, BSc Mechanical Engineering.  His experience as a co-op student, in addition to his experience with Arrow, has given Paul impressive exposure to a broad variety of project sectors to lend towards client success. Paul’s experience includes the delivery of many projects utilizing REVIT software, and he has played an important role in developing Arrow’s standards and skills in BIM. We are proud to have seen Paul move from co-op student to P.Eng. through his time at Arrow, and value his commitment to the success of Arrow and our clients. 

Paul Burdett is one of Arrow’s founding partners and President. Paul is known for his exceptional attention to detail and diplomatic manner, and is relied upon by our production teams for his ability to oversee their diverse range of activities astutely and with ease.

With a focus on relationships, Paul spends the brunt of his time working with new and existing clients to identify new project opportunities and manage relationships on behalf of the Arrow team. Paul is a proponent of collaboration and shared success, and this is evidenced both in the delivery style of Arrow’s project teams and in the relationships Paul holds with many valued industry partners.

Paul is highly regarded for his integrity and drive, and sets the tone for our production teams with his tireless pursuit of quality work. With nearly two decades of experience, Paul’s knowledge, considerate manner and focus make him a valued lead for our production and leadership teams alike.

Michelle has been a part of the Arrow team since 2014 and holds the role of Proposal Coordinator. Michelle is an excellent addition to our corporate services team, and has a specific focus of supporting Arrow’s proposal process. Recognized for her ability to handle a full proposal load with grace and ease, Michelle is a highly valued member of our team. Her friendly spirit and willingness to lend a hand to any one of her coworkers make Michelle a pleasure to be around, and a great example of the values we place great importance in at Arrow.