Our Management Team
Jamie Ward's Bio
Jamie joined the Paramount team as VP of Operations in November of 2021. Jamie is a seasoned landscape and property maintenance professional with over 30 years of extensive knowledge, experience, and an entrepreneurial background in the industry. When not working, Jamie spends a great deal of time outdoors tending to his extensive collection of Bonsai trees. He belongs to several horticulture clubs and organizations. While gardening and horticulture are a true passion for Jamie, his greatest joy is spending time with his family.
Chris Mason's Bio
Chris joined the Paramount team in February 2023, and has over 35 years of horticultural and landscape maintenance knowledge gained in both Europe and Canada.
In his free time, Chris is an avid gardener and back yard farmer who loves spending time with his family and pets, going for walks, cooking and travelling.
Naomi Wallace's Bio
Naomi joined the Paramount Team full time in 2009, bringing the abilities she learned from her previous retail sales position along with her strong traits in organization and computer skills.
She is currently the Office Manager here at Paramount and is excited to take on the new role working in the HR department with us. If you call or email us, chances are that Naomi will be the one you will speak with or hear from, or the one behind the scenes helping our business run smoothly. Naomi has been a Waterdown resident all her life and she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include reading, watching TV and spending time with her cat and dog.
Dave Brejak's Bio
Dave is the newest addition to our management team here at Paramount and has taken on the role of Construction Manager. He has over 25 years of experience in the landscaping and construction industries and brings with him a lifetime of design ideas.
Dave grew up in landscaping with generations of family showing pride and dedication to their gardens and properties. His passion for the industry comes from the love of the outdoors in all seasons. He lives in Burlington with his wife, Linda and beagle, Dixie. His proudest title is Papa from his first grandchild, Emma and in his spare time loves fishing, yard work and spending time with family.
Dessy Zdravkova's Bio
Dessy does social strategy and communications.
Nicholas Dolson's Bio
Nicholas Dolson is a husband, a father, and a student of life who has always enjoyed expanding his knowledge of the world. He has worked for Paramount for quite some time including while he was studying for his BA and training to be a firefighter.
Nick has grown with Paramount over the years and is now the Vehicle and Equipment Manager. He has always enjoyed the challenges that Paramount has presented as an expanding company. He enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge of landscaping to the young men and woman working with him everyday. Nick’s enjoyment outside of work involve spending time with his family and friends, spending time in nature, watching TV and spending time at the gun range.
Kimberly Vallee's Bio
Kimberly comes to us from the provincial government with 33 years of experience in finance. Kimberly was responsible for a finance team who managed multiple budgets in the information technology area.
Throughout her years of service, Kimberly was always looking for technology improvements to decrease manual process and increasing efficiency through the implementation of financial applications.
Kimberly enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering, sewing, and golfing.
Cathy Istead's Bio
Cathy joined the Paramount team in early 2022. She brings along with her over 30 years of executive experience.
Born in Toronto, raised in Cambridge, and now residing in Waterdown with her husband Rob and their pets since 2005.
She enjoys spending time with family and friends, supporting the family car racing team, day trips to parks and trails, and most of all is time with her two grandchildren Kolton and Charlee.
Andreea Gavril's Bio
Andreea helps with office coordination.
David Morris's Bio
David has been with Paramount now for several years. David came to us with 20 years experience in direct sales. His knowledge has expanded in both property maintenance and softscape projects. Recently David took on a new challenge and is now the Property Maintenance Coordinator. On a more personal note, David is a husband and a father of three. David is also a HUGE fan of the Star Wars Universe, but also enjoys riding his Harley Davidson out with his friends when the opportunity arises.