Our Sales, Design & Management Team

Our team uses a formidable amount of energy, discipline, resolution and know-how in order to complete a kitchen project from start to finish. There are many parts to the whole both internally and externally in the entire process.

We are experts in our respective fields that have come together in a collaborative effort to provide an excellent experience for our customer. While we make it look easy, our staff of professionals work with an impassioned quest for finding solutions daily. Such knowledge has been patiently acquired and zealously maintained so that we continuously improve our systems and services.

Bill Dewinetz
Bill DewinetzFounder
Areas of Expertise: Management, Kitchen Design and Engineering
Experience: Worked in the cabinetry business for over 40 years. Worked his way up from factory worker to shop supervisor to International Sales Manager before Pac Rim.
James Dewinetz, CPA,CMA
James Dewinetz, CPA,CMAPresident & Controller
Areas of Expertise: Financial Management, Accounting, HR
Experience: Grew up around cabinetry, worked in cabinet factories as a summer job. Accountant & Financial Planner.
Pam Dhillon
Pam DhillonCustomer Service Manager
Areas of Expertise: Customer Service and Management, Logistics and Freight Management, Collections
Experience: Worked in Accounting, Legal and Real Estate. Owned and operated a Service station/Convenience store.
Mohammad Firoozmand, Bsc
Mohammad Firoozmand, BscOperations Manager and Material Procurement
Areas of Expertise: Material Procurement, Interior Design, Finishing, Engineered Wood products, Management
Experience:  Graduated from UBC’s Bachelor in Wood Science (Advanced Wood Products Processing). Worked in cabinet manufacturing since 2011 in production & management.
Fahran Kanji, Dipl.T.ID
Fahran Kanji, Dipl.T.IDDesign and Sales Consultant
Areas of Expertise: Interior Design, Millwork/Furniture, Design, Lighting Design
Experience: Architectural Millwork Design, Won BCIT Design Comp., Class Rep at BCIT School of Design, Presented original designs in IDS West Environmental Design Challenge.
Kent Mayo
Kent MayoPlant Manager
Areas of Expertise: Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, HR., Production Management
Experience:  Worked in the cabinetry business for over 17 years. Joiner Certification with ITABC.
Alicia Meeker, D.KBD
Alicia Meeker, D.KBDDesign and Sales Consultant
Areas of Expertise: Interior Design and Millwork Design
Experience: BCIT for Interior Design and VCC for Kitchen and Bath Design, NKBA ’30 UNDER 30′ in 2014, Won International GE Kitchen Display Competition in 2012.
Sarah Shendruk, Dipl.VA
Sarah Shendruk, Dipl.VASenior Design Technician & Operations
Areas of Expertise: Millwork Design, Engineering, Dealer Sales
Experience:  Went to UFV for Visual Arts and Architectural and Civil Drafting. Worked in the kitchen and bath industry for over 15 years and part of the Pacific Rim Cabinets team since 2009.
Takako Umeda, Dipl.INTT
Takako Umeda, Dipl.INTTJapan Export Consultant
Areas of Expertise: International Trade and Transport, Kitchen Drafting and Quoting
Experience: Worked for a logistics company in Japan, before moving to Canada.
Paulette Vriesen
Paulette VriesenDesign and Sales Consultant
Areas of Expertise: Millwork and Kitchen Design, Project Management
Experience: Began her career in retail sales, graduating into management before starting in the kitchen and bath industry. Worked as a designer for over 8 years in Alberta before moving to BC.
Dominic Yun, BSc
Dominic Yun, BScOperations Manager
Areas of Expertise: Cabinet & Process Engineering, Wood Products and Operations Management
Experience: Graduated from UBC with a Bachelor in Wood Science (Advanced Wood Products Processing). Worked in cabinet manufacturing companies since 2012 in process engineering & operations.
Gil Morris
Gil MorrisSite Supervisor
Areas of Expertise: Site management and customer service.
Experience: Been in the cabinet industry since 1984, started as a finisher, have done every aspect of the cabinetry and millwork industry from sales, building, designing to installation and service.
Joy Aubichon
Joy AubichonDesign and Sales Consultant
Areas of Expertise: Project Management, Kitchen & Millwork Design, Interior Design
Experience: BCIT for Interior Design, been in the kitchen and bath industry since 2005, extensive scope of work from new construction to home renovations, understanding of design consulting and details, multi tasking and problem solving
Dwayne Moore
Dwayne MooreSales Manager
Areas of Expertise: Kitchen and Millwork Design and Project Management
Experience: With over 27 years of specialized experience in kitchen and millwork design, he delivers meticulously planned, high-quality solutions tailored to each project. His expertise in end-to-end project management ensures seamless coordination and clear communication. Clients consistently value his strategic approach, technical precision, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Serena Sawyer
Serena SawyerDesign and Sales Consultant
Areas of Expertise: Custom Cabinetry/Millwork/Furniture Design, Interior Design, Project Management, Showroom & Trade Show Design, Solid Surface Specifications & Product Development.
Experience: Since 2011, Serena has established a continually growing base of builders, general contractors and retail clients by focusing on design principles, clear communication, and balancing aesthetics, function, and budget to ensure the best possible outcome.
Nicky Khan
Nicky KhanDesign and Sales Consultant
Areas of Expertise: Custom Millwork Design, Interior Design & Project Management
Experience: With over 18 years of experience in Interior Design and Custom Millwork Design and Sales, Nicky brings a unique blend of creative vision and technical expertise. Her education from Vancouver Island University in Interior Design, combined with extensive industry experience, allows her to deliver projects that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally sound.
Pawanjeet Kaur
Pawanjeet KaurAdministrative Support/Service Coordinator
Areas of Expertise: Client & Service Workflow Coordination, Website Content Planning, Office Operations and Administration
Experience: Graduated from BCIT in Applied Computer Science and Technology. Provided key support for both the management and development teams. Brings a unique blend of organizational skills and technical understanding.
Sangeetha Thennakoon
Sangeetha ThennakoonJunior Accountant
Areas of Expertise: Accounting, Finance Management, Internal Audit
Experience: Holds a Bachelor of Accountancy and Finance (BSc) from Rajarata University of Sri Lanka with over eight years of experience across various industries, specializing in accounting, financial management, business analysis, and internal auditing.
Tatiana Kaltcheva
Tatiana KaltchevaDesign and Sales Consultant
Areas of Expertise: Interior Design, Millwork/Furniture Design, Project Management
Experience: Studied Interior Design at BCIT and completed training at Haverhill Institute of Staging & Design. Has worked in the Kitchen and Bathroom industry for over 10 years and project managed an award-winning retail showroom.