Winnipeg Renovation Show - Celebrities & Speakers

Sherry Holmes HGTV Contractor

Sherry Holmes HGTV Contractor

Sherry Holmes is a contractor, TV Host, and Part-time Designer. Her dad is also celebrity contractor Mike Holmes, so construction is in her blood. She started behind the scenes on Mike's breakout series, Holmes on Homes®, and has been a permanent crew member ever since joining her dad and brother on Holmes in New Orleans. 

The latest series, Holmes Family Rescue, is about what the Holmes’ do best - rescuing homeowners who are suffering from botched construction jobs or are experiencing renovation fatigue. With the huge success of season one, season two is airing now on HGTV.

Sherry is currently in production on the brand-new series with her dad and brother, Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy for the free streaming channel HomefulTV.

Throughout the complications of the past several years and becoming a mother for the second time, Sherry continues to lend her support and social media presence to youth and young women wanting to get into the trades with organizations like Skills Canada and World Skills and mentorship programs like Conestoga College's Jill of All Trades and WIST (Women in Skilled Trades).

Carol Paul Manitoba Construction Sector Council

Carol Paul Manitoba Construction Sector Council

Carol Paul is the Executive Director at the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC). She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s in adult education. Carol facilitated English Literature, Alternative Education, Facilitating Adult Learning and Program Planning in the Faculty of Education and Continuing Education Divisions at the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg for 15 years. Carol was Managing Director at the Centre for Education and Work for 11 years where she managed national research, education and digital technology projects. She is a founding member of Urban Circle Training Centre, a holistic Indigenous Training Centre in Winnipeg, where she managed the adult learning centre for 14 years. At MCSC, Carol is the Executive Director responsible for writing proposals, managing projects and coordination of the sector council’s activities. Her passion is opening doors to learning, employment and career pathways for women, newcomers, youth and Indigenous people.

James Harder Vesta Custom Design

James Harder Vesta Custom Design

James Harder is a seasoned carpenter with over 20 years of experience in the industry. His expertise lies between building houses and fine woodworking. James is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring his clients' visions to life.

Outside of his professional life, James finds joy in spending time with his family. One of his favorite pastimes is visiting their cabin retreat, where he can relax and unwind in the midst of nature. These trips are a cherished opportunity for James to bond with his wife and two children, creating lasting memories together.

James has always had a passion for working with his hands, which is evident in both his professional and personal life. Whether he's crafting a new piece for a client or building a cozy fire at the cabin, James finds fulfillment in the tangible results of his efforts. His love for his work and his family are at the core of who he is, shaping both his professional success and his personal happiness.

Tamara Nyysola Studio One Eleven

Tamara Nyysola Studio One Eleven

Tamara Nyysola is an interior designer and the co-owner of the Winnipeg based design firm Studio One Eleven, Boutique Interiors. Tamara holds both an undergraduate and a masters degree in interior design from the University of Manitoba and has been practicing in the field for nearly 20 years. After honing her design and project management skills at Heather Sarna & Associates, Anthony Allan Office Furnishings and Republic Architecture, Tamara founded Studio One Eleven in 2018 with a close friend from design school, Kelli Johnson.

Tamara and Kelli share the same birthday, January 11th, as well as a passion for people and how they inhabit space. They founded Studio One Eleven, a nod to their shared birthday, with the mission of making great design a reality. Their design solutions are rooted in years of education and on-the-job experience, upholding their core values of function, beauty and craft. Studio One Eleven specializes in both commercial and residential projects. They are dedicated to helping business and homeowners make their design dreams a reality.

Heather Barnes Our Barnes Yard Inc

Heather Barnes Our Barnes Yard Inc

Heather Barnes is a full time content creator based here in Winnipeg.  On her channel @ourbarnesyard, she shares everything from home decor, DIY projects, plant care tips, and much more.  She loves creating bright and airy spaces that make it feel like you're forever on vacation, and plants have become a part of her signature style!  In her personal life, she is a wife and a mother who loves the outdoors, travelling, and being active.  Follow along with her on Instagram and TikTok to see what she is up to!

Bev Stuart Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

Bev Stuart Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

Bev Stuart is the Vice President of Business and Organizational Development at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT). She has over 30 years of experience in organizational leadership, business development and innovation, career and workforce development, and high-performance team building and engagement. Her experience includes working in the public, private, and non-profit sectors designing, developing, and implementing initiatives and strategies for developing Manitoba’s workforce and strengthening the economy.

Bev has volunteered on numerous provincial and national boards and committees and serves as Vice Chair for both the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and Canadian Career Development Foundation boards of directors.

She is the proud recipient of the 2021 Film Training Manitoba Award of Recognition, the 2018 Bill Schulz Lifetime Achievement Award in Career Development, and the 2016 Career Trek Champion Award.

Bev holds a Master of Arts in Leadership and has undergraduate credentials in Administrative Management, Human Resource Management, and Adult and Continuing Education.

Franco Bruni Onyx Stone Surfaces

Franco Bruni Onyx Stone Surfaces

Meet the driving force behind Onyx Stone Surfaces, a second-generation hand fabricator of stone with over two decades of expertise in all facets of solid surface craftsmanship. With a remarkable 20+ years of hands-on experience, Franco Bruni is not just the founder and owner of Onyx Stone Surfaces but also a skilled salesperson, ensuring every client’s vision is brought to life.

Beyond the world of stone, Franco is a dedicated family person who cherishes moments with loved ones. A passion for an active lifestyle keeps him energized, and you might catch him stealing the spotlight as the lead singer of ‘Cheers to the 90’s,’ a vibrant 90’s cover band. This multi-talented artisan seamlessly blends precision in stone fabrication with a love for music and a zest for life.

Curtis Breslaw All Canadian Renovations

Curtis Breslaw All Canadian Renovations

Curtis has been with All Canadian Renovations since 2010. As a sales rep/project manager, Curtis specializes in Bathroom, Kitchen, and Basement renovation projects. From the initial sales call, to the contract signing, shopping trips, demolition, construction, and the finishing – Curtis is along for the entire process with his clients to ensure they are happy with the project! Need help with your paint colours, or your layout, and design? He is there for that too!

Rena Walters RW Staging & Design

Rena Walters RW Staging & Design

Rena Walters has been in the interior design field for over 25 years. Initially designing and staging homes in Ontario but now serves Winnipeg and surrounding communities. After 10 years of working as a buyer/designer for furniture and interior design boutiques, she has honed her skill for picking unique and original pieces that now fill her staging warehouse.

As a competitive athlete who now coaches her children’s basketball teams her focus is always teamwork and competing to do her best in every aspect of life and design.

Her commitment to her clients, vision, and desire to help people have allowed her to establish a very successful and in demand staging company that prides itself on integrity, attention to detail, making homes beautiful and filled with happiness. Rena has a fresh, vibrant, and innovative approach to design that helps every home she stages and designs shine.

Rena and her team are thrilled at the upcoming opportunity to be involved in a new HGTV show that will be shooting an episode in Winnipeg.

Her expertise includes Interior Decorating, paint colour consultations, Furniture, and Kitchen Design, floral design, and Home Staging.

Kelly Belanger Blue Rose Interiors

Kelly Belanger Blue Rose Interiors

Your environment influences your thoughts, feelings and motivations. It’s not just important to HAVE your space, the space that is the birth mother for your memories and growth, but that that space is healthy, beautiful and enriching. Because your home is the soil that your spirit is growing in right now. It is where you and your family member’s roots will grow - flourish or fail.  I want every Winnipeg family to experience a home that inspires and fulfills them.

2024 Speakers & Celebrities

Sherry Holmes HGTV Contractor

Carol Paul Manitoba Construction Sector Council

James Harder Vesta Custom Design

Tamara Nyysola Studio One Eleven

Heather Barnes Our Barnes Yard Inc

Bev Stuart Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

Franco Bruni Onyx Stone Surfaces

Curtis Breslaw All Canadian Renovations

Rena Walters RW Staging & Design

Kelly Belanger Blue Rose Interiors

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