Blaise McDonald, RRP
Owner/President
Quality is intentional, not accidental
Blaise grew up with MAC Renovations as a consistent part of his life: as his family’s home-based business in MAC’s early days, then working out of the Home Care Centre on Viewfield on weekends and summer holidays. Blaise’s current role is Operations Manager, and he continues to drive the business by delivering incomparable quality and value to homeowners throughout Greater Victoria.
A Red Seal-certified electrician with a Master's Certificate in project management and a bachelor in Construction Management, as well as a Licenced Builder with the Home Owners Protection Office, Blaise has the experience and education needed to help you enjoy the home of your dreams, with a fantastic personality that makes the renovation fun.
Ed McDonald
Owner/Project Manager/Problem Solver
Exceptional people build an extraordinary company
Big MAC laid the foundation for the company back in 1980 as a general contractor, creating relationships and earning a reputation for perfection, one customer at a time. It didn’t take long for MAC Renovations to grow beyond general repairs and contracting, becoming Greater Victoria’s trusted team for interior and exterior renovations. A large portion of our annual business is repeat projects due to our team’s commitment to becoming your “Contractor for life.”
Today Ed plays a vital role in the operations, ensuring each homeowner is excited about the project and informed about the process.
“Nothing gives me more joy than to hand over the keys on a project we’ve finished, then watching the homeowners experience their new space for the first time.”
Terri W. Dip. BT
Interior Designer/Project Manager
Details Make the Design
Terri is a collaborative designer – working with you to include your wants and wishes while finding creative ways to express your ideas and personality. Striking the right balance between aesthetics, functionality, and costs, she creates interior designs we are proud of and that our customers love to share.
Originally a dental assistant, Terri is one of those unique people who followed their bliss, earning a Fine Arts education and a Diploma in Building Technology. Today, Terri focuses on discovering the meaningful details that show off your personality, creating a space for you and your family to enjoy for years and years.
Derek Breen
Project Manager/Design Leader
Actions speak louder than words
Derek enjoys meeting new clients and helping them make meaningful, tangible changes to their living spaces. He also likes less glamorous things, like rot repair, exterior envelopes, and structural work, and he approaches these tasks with attention to detail and a sense of humour. He has extensive experience overcoming city permit hurdles and satisfying Board of Variance requirements.
With a degree in architecture and 13 years of project management experience, Derek can handle a wide range of jobs, from small repairs to new home construction. He loves Victoria and is proud to live in beautiful BC.
Margaret Cormode, BA, PMP
Project Manager
Do it once. Do it right. Do it well.
When you first meet Mags, you’ll get a good understanding of the pride and commitment she brings to each project. She is extraordinarily skilled at using smart design to transform your living space, and she’s an expert at finding the details that showcase your commitment to quality.
A Project Management Professional since 2014, Mags brings over 13 years of project management success to the MAC Renovations team. Her passion, organizational skills, and personal motivation bring value to every project, and her commitment to schedules and results creates a positive experience for everyone – homeowners, suppliers, subcontractors, and the MAC team.
Srdjo Djurkovic
Project Manager/Dreamweaver
Accountability is everyone's business
Aside from a short stint in Vancouver, Sergio has been an island-original his whole life. His commitment to quality and ability to deliver exceptional results can be seen on every project, and he is a big reason why so many people in Victoria feel that MAC Renovations is a contractor you can trust.
With experience that includes public relations, mechanical engineering, and project management, Sergio uses consistent and clear communications, tempered by an uncanny ability to balance relationships and expectations, to deliver impressive projects that create smiles from Sooke to Sidney, and everywhere in between.
Alexis Solomon, BA, Dip. ID
Interior Design Professional
Making your Pinterest board a reality
Experience, education, and exceptional style inspire the creative vision that Alexis brings to each project. Proud mama of two young boys, Alexis is a genius at being an effective intermediary between sometimes-opposing bodies, facilitating brilliant results that make our clients smile every time they come home.
Alexis’ Diploma in Interior Architectural Design from Pacific Design Academy and BA in Theatre (set/costume design) drive her academic understanding of intelligent composition, and ten years’ experience in the Interior Design industry provide the practical knowledge necessary to turn good ideas into incredible executions. You’ll love Alexis’ energy, enthusiasm, and efficiency throughout your renovation.
Azucena Saavedra Dip. ID
Interior Designer/ Project Manager
Functionality and creativity should live in harmony
The best designs happen through smart collaboration between the designer and the homeowner. Azu’s projects start with a conversation to uncover your unique needs, wants, and priorities, and she uses this feedback as a foundation for creative concepts that bring style, flow, and function into your home.
A Diploma in Interior Architectural Design from Pacific Design Academy created Azu’s fundamental knowledge of design, and years of experience with a local design team gave her the ideal balance of functionality, originality, and aesthetics that she uses in the designs for our MAC Renovations clients in Victoria.
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Kinds words from great people
Years ago my mum had Mac Renos do her kitchen and bathroom and they did a wicked job for her,so we knew they were good before we had them do ours. We had them do basically our whole house upstairs and down. They did an amazing job. They kept to the schedule they gave us and budget too. Whenever we had a concern their response time was immediate. Ed was always available and on site making sure everything was moving along. Even with them being as busy as they were they always had time to make sure everything was going well. All their trades people were excellent. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with our renovations. We love our new renovated home....
