Alan Fletcher
President

Alan is the president of AFC Ltd., a highly reputable Comox Valley company providing Project Management, Construction Management and General Contracting services.

AFC has grown to 45 employees and completes approximately $10 million annually in construction costs, including commercial, multi-family residential, and custom residential projects.

As a ticketed Carpenter and Joiner/Cabinet Maker with 30 years in the construction industry, Alan takes pride in balancing project costing with quality construction and creative design.

He has owned and operated successful construction companies in Victoria (Pacific Wind Construction) and Courtenay/Comox over the past 20 years, specializing in the construction of custom homes as well as multi-family and commercial projects.

Numerous building awards and featured magazine articles can be attributed to “Innovative construction solutions and creative results that stand the test of time”.

Alan is proud of having a strong team of experienced carpenters, subcontractors and employees and plans on expanding his services in the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island.

Guthrie LeFevre
Project Coordinator

Guthrie comes to AFC with a broad background in property development, management and construction as he has spent the past 10 years working on various projects on Vancouver Island.

He has been involved in many projects from the conceptual stage through to the completion of construction.

During this time Guthrie has developed management skills that are very versatile and adaptable to suit the diversity of each project. He is experienced in land use planning and approval process, land servicing, building design, and construction.

Kirstin Humpherys
Office Manager and Comptroller

Kirstin has over 30 years experience in office management and bookkeeping in the construction industry, including residential and commercial contractors and architects.

Her work experience is diverse and includes management and financial controlling for cooperatives, non-profits and for profit companies.

Her Masters Degree in Organizational Development has sharpened her skills in project management, human resources management and communication. Her experience and skills ensure that AFC provides a professional and responsible service to our clients.

Dave Nelson
Forman/Safety Officer

Dave brings a diverse skill set to AFC. He began his construction experience in 1988 in Sooke with an apprenticeship with a Swiss born carpenter, receiving his journeyman carpentry papers.

After moving to the Comox Valley he worked steadily with several companies. This work includes hospitals, schools, water towers, bridges, commercial retail outlets, aquatic centers, treatment plants, and a cedar long house on the West Coast.

Dave also holds his Level Three First Aid ticket and is in charge of safety for AFC.

John Gardam
Forman

John was born in the Far East and grew up in the Comox Valley. After graduating from a BCIT course in forestry/fish/wildlife recreation technology, John worked for D.F.O. for 3 years at the Pacific Biological Station under Dr. Gordon Hartman.

After returning to the Valley in 1989 John pursued his interest in woodworking and started building full time. He has built over 20 fine residences and worked on many commercial projects, including the Island Co-generation Plant in Campbell River, the Courtenay Aquatic Centre and the Norske Skagg Pulp Mill.

John's devotion to professionalism and attention to detail ensures that the buildings he works on will last and have distinction. He is an avid soccer player, skier, boat and water enthusiast and devoted family man.

Maaike Pen
Estimator

Maaike is an Industrial Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience working in project and operations management in the Renewable Energy, HVAC and Green Building industry in BC and the Netherlands.

She has primarily worked for innovative companies active in the forefront of their markets. She has operated a medium sized company and managed many projects with budgets varying in size and complexity. Maaike now applies her broad background to estimating building projects for AFC.

Looking to improve her quality of life Maaike immigrated to the Comox Valley 6 years ago, she is an active member of the community, a passionate sailor and an avid skier.