MEET OUR TEAM
Good people.
Exceptional spaces.
Exceptional outdoor spaces begin with exceptional people. Our team brings decades of combined industry experience, design, & technical expertise to turn your dream into a beautifully built space made to last.
FOUNDER & CDO
Vladimir Kushnir
Vlad is the Chief Development Officer at Lily Pool Co., bringing experience in business development, sales, and business leadership. He focuses on driving growth, building strong partnerships, and creating lasting client relationships. Most importantly, spending time with his three children. Lily, Levi, and Leo.
Fun fact
Vlad is bilingual and speaks Russian as well as English!
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Preston Baxmann
Preston our Chief Executive Operating Officer, loves to travel all over the world whenever he has a chance! Whether traveling with family or jumping between countries solo, Preston has a true case of wanderlust. In addition to that, he has a lovely dog named Lito. He's a car man at heart.
Fun fact
Preston has been to 9 countries around the world!
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Matthew Stellen
When our Chief Executive officer isn’t out in the field doing the hands on in person work he loves, he's find new and exciting places across Canada. He also has a passion for travelling for humanitarian work and for pleasure! After a long week at work, he likes watching sports, working on classic cars and single malt scotch.
Fun fact
Matthew builds drag racing cars in his garage!
ADMINISTRATIVE & MARKETING COORDINATOR
Hannah Lovett
Hannah has a Mini Aussie named Pip who is full of personality and loves belly rubs. Pip and Hannah can be found playing fetch at the dog park whenever possible. Hannah enjoys reading and writing books, and learning about anything and everything.
Fun fact
Very addicted to coconut anything.
IT AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS MANAGER
Kevin Liwanag
Kevin enjoys playing basketball and hitting the gym to stay healthy before and after work. He is a true foodie at heart and will eat ALMOST anything. Kevin can be found playing Pokemon Go on the sly whenever possible.
Fun fact
Huge collection of colognes and shoes.
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Lisa Chung
Lisa has an up and coming foodie influencer blog documenting the best foodie finds all over Greater Vancouver When she isn’t finding the next viral food trend, you can find her tending to her self proclaimed “slightly alarming” collection of houseplants.
Fun fact
Lisa has a passion for clothing design and sewing.
Let’s make room for the good life!
NOW YOU'VE MET OUR AMAZING TEAM,
From the first decision to the first dip.
We’re here to bring your vision to life.