The People
Darryl Saban
Darryl has been working in the HVAC industry since 2003 and has an extensive background in both industrial and commercial HVAC design build projects. Darryl holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, which he received in 2002 from the University of Manitoba, and is a registered Professional Engineer. Darryl joined Paragon Ventilation Ltd in 2010 as an Estimator and Project Manager and effective April 1, 2016, he became a shareholder in Paragon Ventilation Ltd and effective April, 2025, he was named President of the company.
Paul Pinault
Paul has been working in the HVAC supply industry since graduating with a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology in 1990. Paul joined Paragon Ventilation Ltd. in 2003 as an Estimator and Project Manager, the department which he now heads up. Effective April 1, 2011, Paul became a shareholder in Paragon Ventilation Ltd.
Lyle Van Wieren
Lyle has been working in the HVAC industry since he graduated from Concordia University of Montreal in 2013. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Paragon Ventilation in 2025 as an Estimator and Project Manager.
Fred Fuchs
Working in the trade since 1980, Fred has been a Sheet Metal Journeyman since 1984. Fred's experience is wide ranging, and over the years, he has been involved in residential, commercial and industrial projects. Fred is currently the Field Superintendent for the commercial division of Paragon Ventilation.
Kevin Fidelak
Having joined Paragon in 2000 as Controller, Kevin oversees the accounting and office functions of the Paragon Group of companies.
Ken Hawes
Ken graduated from NAIT in 1974 with a diploma in Business Administration and has been involved in the HVAC industry since 1977. He was the driving force behind the growth of the Paragon Group of companies, and served as the President of Paragon Ventilation Ltd. from 1986 to 2016. He is now retired and is enjoying some travel, as well as spending some well-deserved time with his grandchildren.
Al Breitkreuz
Al received his Sheet Metal Journeyman's ticket in 1969, and together with Ken, helped to develop Paragon into the group that it is today. Similar to Ken, he too is now enjoying retirement and spending time with family and friends.