As a kid Shelby was shipped off every summer to work with his uncles. This was the beginning of his mastery of the metal trades and his talent for making you laugh until you cry...He spent the beginning of his career helping build custom $15-35m homes in Whistler, BC. Everything from structural steel to high end floating staircases. working as a boiler maker before starting RYD Motorsports where his love for machines and design skill and attention-to-detail garnered national attention.A mix of partying, crappy food, lots of sugar, and the normalization of an unhealthy lifestyle combusted into severe anxiety and depression.Shelby was bed-ridden for months and couldn’t work for almost 2 years.At first he thought he could walk into a doctor and get fixed up with a pill. But This was the opening of his Pandoras box when it came to understanding himself and society around us. His journey led him to nutrition, fitness, and breathwork which finally allowed him to get back to building an amazing life and businesses.These days you can find Shelby out for a run, crushing smoothies, spending time with his loved ones, playing around in excavators, and trying to finish his pilots license so he can roam free!Shelby swears if the aliens don’t come to take him home he will solve anti-gravity and build a ship of his own.

Ryan doesn’t believe in shortcuts in life, leadership, or the miles between start and finish. He grew up in the Okanagan Valley, inside a family that built things from the ground up and believed you should too. By the time he was five, he was holding the tape measure for his dad on job sites, learning early that the work you do becomes the person you are. He built his career in the fire-protection industry, earning his Red Seal, running teams, teaching apprentices both on-site and in the classroom, discovering that systems and people aren’t that different. Both need clarity, patience, and someone willing to lead from the front. Years of OCR and endurance events off the job taught him the same lesson in a different language: pain passes, grit doesn’t. At Elk Ridge, Ryan leads like an athlete in a long race. Steady pace, strong team, eyes on the horizon. His philosophy, living life in 3D: determination despite difficulty, shapes everything from the shop floor to the boardroom. His leadership runs on one belief: “We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.” It’s the heartbeat of how he leads. Focused, relentless, and fueled by the belief that great teams make the impossible look routine. When he’s not keeping the operation running, Ryan’s enjoying time with family, coaching others, reading a good book, or hitting the road to somewhere that offers a good view and better perspective. The kind that strips life down to what matters.

At 10 years old Jaymie was sweeping floors on job sites and grew into building custom homes from the ground up with his dad and grandfather.Though a valuable skill, it also lead him to see a trap in modern society – working a job you don’t like to pay off the student debt that got you there, and to afford the house you hardly spend time in; running through life unconsciously. This made him dream of a better way to live.Jaymie experienced fights with depression and spent a year reading, meditating, doing yoga and building the philosophy by which he would live his life. He dreamed of and planned to build a homestead filled with good community.Jaymie’s most notable business experience is operating a $60m telecommunications software business and founding Habitat Botanicals – a toxin-free bath & beauty brand with compostable packaging that was acquired by Pela in 2020.Jaymie attended BCIT’s construction electrical program and continued his interests in Physics at the University of the Fraser Valley. He strongly believes in self-education and learning through experience and mentors. As such he's an avid reader and loves to attend mastermind communities where he can level up, such as the Baby Bathwater Institute.These days you can find Jaymie roaming through the forest smiling at life or educating others.He swears the aliens will come take him home one day..

Kara grew up in Abbotsford, BC, and has always been drawn to movement, adventure, and connection. From volunteering on missions trips across India, Africa, and Peru to playing university-level soccer, she’s spent her life chasing challenge and growth. These experiences shaped her grounded, upbeat approach to work and leadership. Before joining Elk Ridge, Kara spent over a decade in the service industry and later built her own events company, hosting trail running and mountain biking events across BC and Alberta. Running a business taught her as much about people as it did about logistics. And it sparked a love for collaboration, organization, and building something bigger than herself. When her partner purchased Elk Ridge, Kara stepped in to help strengthen the company’s foundation. Today, she oversees finance, systems, and team culture. Keeping projects running smoothly, accounts in order, and people connected. Whether she’s coordinating team events or managing day-to-day operations, she brings energy, empathy, and a steady sense of direction to everything she touches. Outside of work, Kara can usually be found soaking up the sunshine, playing beach volleyball, snowboarding, or spending time by the water with friends and family. She lives by the words “Figure out what fuels your joy, then do lots of that,” and it shows in the way she leads and lives every day.

Charli grew up in Deroche, a small community tucked in the Fraser Valley, where she learned the value of hard work and gratitude early on. After spending 15 years in the hospitality industry, she developed a deep appreciation for service, connection, and helping people feel cared for. That experience shaped her approach to everything that came next. Steady, detail-oriented, and people-first. Wanting a new challenge, Charli returned to school and earned her Business Degree from Okanagan College, specializing in Marketing. What she discovered wasn’t just a knack for organization, but a passion for how great businesses and great homes are built. After interning with a local jam company and working in office administration, she found her stride in the homebuilding world, combining her love for structure, process, and design. When Charli and her husband bought and renovated their first home, it became a turning point. Learning the ins and outs of construction alongside her dad deepened her interest in real estate and design. That same hands-on curiosity led her to Elk Ridge, where she brings warmth, precision, and a natural sense of organization to every client experience. Outside of work, Charli is usually found with a book in hand, camera nearby, or paintbrush ready. Unless she’s off exploring a new corner of the country with her family. She’s known for her sunny outlook, love of learning, and a fearless spirit (she’s even bungee jumped naked).