The Award Winning team at
Pacesetter Homes Ltd, A Qualico Company, is the largest volume builder in Edmonton and has a sales team of about 20 Area Sales Managers with 6 Sales Volume Award Winners of Excellence by Canadian Home Builders Association.
PLATINUM AWARD WINNER
Sales Area: Desrochers Work Phone: 780-951-3311 Email: dedmiston@yourpacesetter.com Social Media: @teamdesrochers Summary: A caring, empathetic guy with a fantastic sense of humor What is your favourite food?
Everything! I love food from all over the world, but there’s a special place in my heart for Indian food from my upbringing
What is your favourite spot in Edmonton? Home! I have a beautiful Pacesetter Home that’s my sanctuary, my home office, my place to escape. It’s perfect! It’s also a board game enclave for my family and our friends
Why did you choose the new home industry as your career? I followed my father’s footsteps into the industry and started when I was in university and have never looked back. I love helping people build their dreams and needs into perfect new homes for their families
What do customers appreciate about you? Active problem solving: I love working to provide solutions and options for everyone in my life What do you attribute your success to? My people: my team is everything in our process and client engagement. We work as a team throughout the process to ensure complete satisfaction. A passion for winning solutions: I always strive to find the best option and never give up until we completely surpass our client’s expectations. Tenacity: I refuse to quit when assisting a client. My team and I don’t give up until we find all the solutions our clients are looking for
What advice would you give others who want to be the best? Begin with how you can improve the situation of everyone around you and you will become indispensable in their lives. Seek to be valuable, not valued.
Who is your role model? So many people… My Father and so many industry greats that I still reach out to regularly for their wealth of knowledge and experience
SILVER AWARD WINNER
Sales Area: Griesbach Work Phone: 780-903-4308 Email: Darryl.rose@yourpacesetter.com Social Media: @pacesetterdarryl Summary: A New Home Salesman with over 30 Years of Experience! What is your favourite food? Fish, Salad and Chicken
What is your favourite spot in Edmonton? LA Fit
Why did you choose the new home industry as your career? I love dealing with people and mingling What do customers appreciate about you? I am honest, likeable, build genuine friendships with my clients
What do you attribute your success to? Making my client feel comfortable, and always being up-front and honest
What advice would you give others who want to be the best? Be honest, and don’t be afraid of telling the customer the truth. Product knowledge Who is your role model? My late father
THE QUINCY BEST SINGLE FAMILY $450,000 - $500,000 PLATINUM AWARD WINNER
Sales Area: Cavanagh Work Phone: 403-870-5264 Email: skang@yourpacesetter.com Social Media: @sunnykang.yeg (Instagram) Summary: A young, passionate and humble guy with enthusiasm and drive to get the best deal for clients What is your favourite food? Pizza – without a doubt What is your favourite spot in Edmonton? I love the Edmonton River Valley – it helps me relieve stress and gather my thoughts
Why did you choose the new home industry as your career?
When I came to know about the new home industry, I knew I wanted to be a part of it and I haven’t looked back ever since. It’s an industry where you get to strive for excellence in every aspect.
What do customers appreciate about you? One thing customers can appreciate is how much we value making the process easy for them. This gets broken down to: staying on top of everything, being super transparent and honest, and guiding them through the biggest purchase they may ever make
What do you attribute your success to? My relationships with peers in the industry, realtors and mortgage specialists, my willingness to go the extra mile (or 10), and my desire to make a positive impact through my amazing job.
What advice would you give others who want to be the best? You have to be obsessed. You have to enjoy the journey and embrace it – all the struggles, as well as the success. Who is your role model? Kobe Bryant
SILVER AWARD WINNER
Sales Area: Summerwood Work Phone: 780-499-2427 Email: darren.rose@yourpacesetter.com
Summary: A technical Expert in all things home building
What is your favourite food? Steak and Caesar Salad What is your favourite spot in Edmonton? Hawrelak Park. It is a great spot for amazing views, exercise, and running. I train for my obstacle course races there
Why did you choose the new home industry as your career? I grew up in construction and enjoy the ever-evolving industry, and being able to change and improve people’s lives and financial situations
What do customers appreciate about you? My speed – from emailing to calling to customizing a home, I always communicate well and quickly and will provide as much advice and knowledge as clients need
What do you attribute your success to? My years of experience and knowledge of construction, my certifications, and my enjoyment for helping people find their dream homes
What advice would you give others who want to be the best? Be genuine and caring. Be willing to be the hardest working person in the room.
Who is your role model? Walter Payton – He was always the most driven player in the NFL. He wasn’t the best in the game because of his natural talent – he worked the hardest
SILVER AWARD WINNER
Sales Area: Rosenthal; College Woods at Secord Work Phone: 780-903-5592 Email: bspasojevic@yourpacesetter.com Social Media: @billienewhomesales (Instagram); @pacesetterbillie; Billie Spasojevic – New Home Sales (Facebook)
Summary: A resilient and emotionally invested lady in all her clients. What is your favourite food? BBQ Pesto Chicken with steamed veggies (my husband’s specialty)
What is your favourite spot in Edmonton? My home, specifically the dining room table that I spend many hours working at before and after show home hours
Why did you choose the new home industry as your career? The idea of helping people create a home they will live in and welcome their family and friends to was so appealing
What do customers appreciate about you? I care about my customers. I treat their house as if it was my own. I am always available for them, not only before and during the purchase of their home, but after they move in as well. This is why I have not changed my number since in 1999!
What do you attribute your success to? Deeply caring for every customer, keeping myself educated on new construction trends, being honest and personable.
What advice would you give others who want to be the best? Hard work, taking responsibility, and having respect for every customer
Who is your role model? My grandma. She was hard-working, persistent in pursuit of success, and she never stopped fighting until the very last day. She loved her family and friends dearly and was the biggest support for us all. She taught me to work hard, be honest and kind, help others that are less fortunate, and always reminded me that whatever happened in life happened for a reason.
BRONZE AWARD WINNER
Sales Area: Laurel Crossing Work Phone: 587-783-4504 Email: gdev@yourpacesetter.com Social Media: Gaurav Dev – New Home Sales (Facebook)
Summary: A relationship builder that connects people and communities What is your favourite food? Egg tomato curry and rice What is your favourite spot in Edmonton? Anywhere with a great seafood buffet
Why did you choose the new home industry as your career? It’s the biggest investment in someone’s life. I wanted to be a source to help clients in their journey
What do customers appreciate about you? I provide personalized service and am very approachable
What do you attribute your success to? My drive for helping clients, my time management, and building a strong team
What advice would you give others who want to be the best? Consistency, adaptability, and willingness to learn
Who is your role model? Warren Buffett
FINALISTS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR