CHRISTENSON GROUP OF COMPANIES
WORKING TOGETHER TOWARD SUCCESS
Christenson Developments
Can-Der Construction
Christenson Communities
OUR MISSION & VALUES
BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS
- Trust
Everything we do builds trust in others - Respect
For others and for ourselves - Communication
The foundation to successful relationships - Accountability
Commitment and personal ownership in everything we do
- Networking
Strategic partnerships create opportunity - Quality of Life
Excellence for our customers, balance with our staff, and value in our community - Sustainability
Decisions we make today protect our future
THE CHRISTENSION DEVELOPMENTS
OWNERSHIP TEAM
Greg Christenson
OWNER / PRESIDENT
Greg Christenson is President and CoOwner, with Peter Dirksen, of Christenson Developments. Currently, Greg is the past President of the Canadian Home Builders Association – Alberta, and recently chaired the Strategic Planning Committee for CHBA. Nationally, Greg still serves on the Planning and Development Committee of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and has recently participated on the housing committee of the Capital Region Growth Plan and on the Downtown Arena Feasibility Committee.
Greg is also past President of both the Edmonton and the Canadian Home Builders Association, and served as the Chair of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. A graduate in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta, Greg followed his father, Lloyd, into business in 1979, designing and building over 1,000 rental units as ChrisCon Builders. In 1989, Greg and Peter formed Christenson Developments to create new adult bungalow and apartment communities.
Peter Dirksen
OWNER / VICE PRESIDENT
Peter Dirksen is Vice President of Christenson Developments and President of Can-Der Construction. One of Peter’s primary roles within the organization is to assess the financial viability and equity investments for both internal and external ventures.
Peter started his career as a Journeyman carpenter and holds certificates in Property Management, Estimating, and Construction Management. Peter’s entrepreneurial spirit rapidly advanced him to starting successful companies and, together with Greg, building the Christenson Group of Companies into the organization it is today.
Peter has a keen eye for developing quality investment buildings, which also includes a substantial rental portfolio in Calgary and Edmonton.
