Mike brings his technical knowledge as a certified engineering technologist to every playground he creates. From design and installation, to maintenance and after-sale service, Mike manages every aspect of your project with precision. The McDermott name has been synonymous with boxing in Alberta for decades. Mike’s uncle was a legendary boxing coach and Mike himself earned the title of Provincial Boxing Champion for his weight class in 1993. While Mike has long retired from boxing, he has transferred his passion for active living to creating play spaces that help children increase their physical strength and develop essential life skills.  Mike says “as a young boxer I learned to think, change my position, and change my posture when facing an opponent, all of which helped me manage the ups and downs of daily life.” Mike has a team of professionals who are dedicated to providing the best customer service in AB, BC & YT, and creating quality outdoor spaces that last for decades.

Michelle brings concepts to life with her drafting, rendering, and design expertise. She holds a degree in Political Science, as well as a diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology from NAIT. Michelle’s unique educational background has fostered a passion for designing inclusive and accessible outdoors spaces, which she applied in her previous work as an LAT. In her spare time, she loves gardening and being outdoors.

For over 25 years, Su has taught outdoor recreation to children of all ages. She holds a Degree in Recreation and a Masters Degree in Business. She helped develop the playground industry’s first nature-based play equipment and has worked with some of the world’s largest playground manufacturers. Early in her career, Su was a climbing instructor for children with ADD/ADHD and Disruptive Behaviour Disorders. As a rock climber for 30 years, Su is a huge advocate for risky play.

Peggy-Sue is a seasoned play specialist with over 10 years of experience creating inclusive, engaging, and safe spaces for children of all ages and abilities. She has worked extensively with municipalities, landscape architects, and Indigenous communities to design and deliver playgrounds, splash pads, and recreation spaces that support child development and community connection. Her background includes over a decade in project management and five years in play equipment sales—partnering with leading brands like Kompan, Burke, Playcraft Systems, Vortex, and UPC Parks.

As a foster-aunt to two neurodiverse children, she brings a deep, personal commitment to sensory-friendly and accessible design.

Shaquille brings over a decade of hands-on construction expertise and leadership in operations management. With a strong skillset in bridging the gap between business operations and construction execution, he specializes in streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and delivering projects with precision. His solutions-oriented approach ensures efficiency across all stages of project management, from planning to execution.

Outside of work, Shaquille is passionate about active living and giving back to the community through ball hockey, where he helps run youth programs that keep kids out of trouble by promoting physical activity, fostering social skills, and providing a positive environment.

Although still early in his career, Carter has already accumulated three years of hands-on experience in the construction side of the playground industry. He began by assisting with site preparation and assembling equipment, quickly proving his capability. His curiosity and willingness to take on new challenges led him to learning the intricacies of pour-in-place rubber surfacing—a specialized skill within the field. Carter’s mechanical aptitude, coupled with a strong attention to detail, has made him a valuable asset to the team.  

When he’s not building playgrounds, Carter can often be found outdoors, enjoying the natural beauty of the nearby Rocky Mountains through skiing and backcountry exploration.