Founded in 2000, Traine construction has been on track constructing homes for people to enjoy and call home for over 20 years. We take pride in creating a culture that is different from most construction companies. We are thankful for the numerous longstanding relationships with our subtrades and partners. We aim to be the premier provider of attainable housing solutions.
Traine is Fueled by Generosity
Our Mission
Traine Construction’s mission is to be the premier provider of attainable housing solutions. We’re making this happen by combining our construction team, development team and property management team to create a full service company who cares.
Our Vision
Traine Construction’s vision is to have 2025 rented homes by 2025. We will do this by creating communities that deliver lasting and enjoyable experiences. We’re fueled by generosity.
Our Values
How we conduct our business is just as important as what we do. Our core values provide direction and guidance to our business. More than just platitudes on a wall these are used to guide our work.
TEAMWORK – We make a difference together.
RESPECT – We honour each person’s talent, contribution, and dignity.
ATTITUDE – We are coachable, positive and accountable for results.
INITIATIVE – We anticipate what needs to be done and take action.
NEVER GIVE UP – We embrace grit and perseverance.
EXCELLENCE – We consistently aim to deliver the highest quality to our projects.
Meet Our Team
We’re not the name tag type of people. We’re more the hand shaking, laughing over coffee, really get to know you type of people. Say hi to the Traine team!
MATT BUTLER
President
Matt started his career in construction as a carpenter working in the family business. He founded Traine Construction in 2000. At that time, it was a provider of construction management to a large rental home developer. Matt’s ability to form strong relationships with industry professionals quickly elevated the company to the successful business it is today. Matt is proud that Traine is recognized for the team that brings both development, design and execution to multi-family housing. His desire to give back motivates his involvement in community projects both locally and abroad. Matt’s free time is enjoyed with his wife Lori, their family of five, and riding anything motorized (from dirt bikes to excavators).
CHAD DAVIDSON, AT
VP of Development
Chad is a 3rd generation developer/builder with hands-on experience in nearly all facets of residential development & construction. In his career, he has volunteered for leadership positions within industry organizations and believes strongly in working towards the betterment of the communities he touches. The Traine value of “Never Give Up” resonates best with Chad. He enjoys the daily challenge of working in an environment where everyone is pulling together to build the best quality projects in a faster, more efficient manner than anyone else in the market. Outside of the office, Chad coaches both his sons in hockey. Having been a former junior hockey player himself, he enjoys working with young athletes to help them become better people and players.
COLIN GAYFORD, CPA CMA
Chief Financial Officer
Colin graduated from the University of Lethbridge in 2002 with a management degree. By 2004 he had obtained his professional accounting designation as a CMA. Since that time, Colin has been working as a real estate executive leading accounting, financial, and operational teams. His leadership has led, among other things, to the growth of one multi-family real estate company that managed a few hundred units to becoming a company managing over 6000 units in more than 14 centers in just six years. In that same time period, Colin’s work with the company’s lenders and investors led to the successful placement of over $1 billion in conventional, CMHC, and mezzanine debt. Colin is looking forward to using his skillset to help Traine achieve their vision of owning and operating 2025 multi-family units by the year 2025.
DAVE KOOT, BA, MA, CPCC
VP of People and Culture
Dave has worked with numerous non-for-profit business and government organizations in advancing their strategic goals and living fully into their Mission, Vision and Values. He has over four thousand hours executive leadership coaching experience and co-authored several coaching manuals including “Coaching for Engagement” and “The Power of Full Engagement”. He is known for his ability to create candid and clarifying conversations that transform leaders. Having had a strong influence on creating Traine University which has both a “Leadership” and “Construction Builder” framework has brought him a sense of accomplishment. Dave is proud of the Traine team and their ability to attract, recruit, develop, and retain the best talent in the industry. Dave’s highest value is “connectedness” which is expressed both in his work and spending time with his family.
BODO PAPKE GSC, PEng
VP of Construction
Bodo is a natural teacher and mentor. He has been hiring and mentoring engineering co-op students since 2007, and they have developed to various levels amongst a plethora of organizations. Bodo believes in his team’s professional expertise to build and execute a project the "Traine way". He also enjoys being a part of a company that is "fueled by generosity" and wants to make a difference locally and globally. Bodo is actively involved in Karate and has been fine-tuning his technique and discipline most of his life; he currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd-degree black belt).
Let Us Handle the Heavy Lifting
If you don’t know us yet, you will! Contact us today to hear more about our company and how we can build a lasting relationship together.
