Our Team

In addition to Management and Foreman, our Team consists of Labourers, Equipment Operators and Administrators who all play imperative rolls in the day to day operations of our Company.

  • Ryan Politano

    OWNER

    Ryan started Living Stones in 2006 and has built a company with the most incredible team. His vision is to have an impact on the local community and to those in the global community who are in the greatest need. He has 18 years of hardscaping experience, with certifications in Paving Stones, Aqua Pave, and Segmental Block Retaining Systems. He lives in the Cowichan Valley and enjoys the outdoors.

  • Larry Squire

    GENERAL MANAGER

    Larry joined Living Stones in a full-time role as General Manager in 2021. He brings 30+ years of experience in project management and construction in multiple industries contracting for provincial/municipal government, commercial and residential clients. Larry oversees the project management, administrative and estimating teams at Living Stones and we rely on Larry for execution of projects, logistics, cost estimating, financial management, coaching staff and more. Larry is dedicated to supporting Bethel Missions in Rivas, Nicaragua.

  • Doug Skubovius

    DISPATCHER

    Doug started his time at Living Stones in 2018 as our main equipment operator and truck driver but has since come to have a key management role in our company. Doug manages our daily dispatch, safety program, and equipment maintenance program. On top of these responsibilities, Doug gives our young employees wisdom from a compassionate heart that benefits us greatly. Doug lives in Crofton with his dog Rudi, who loves meeting new people that visit our office.

  • Deen Krol

    ESTIMATOR & DESIGNER

    Deen has been a cornerstone of the senior management team of Living Stones since 2014. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering but is in his element here in the landscaping industry. A brilliant designer, Deen brings each client’s vision to life. Deen is one of the kindest people you have ever met. He is a husband and father of two who he enjoys being outdoors with when he is not in the office.

  • David Longchamps

    ESTIMATOR

    David joined the Living Stones team as a commercial estimator and project manager in 2020. He comes to our team with 10 years experience in marine power engineering and his associated math, system design + operation and drawing interpretation skills transitioned perfectly into our commercial projects. He is an excellent communicator with outstanding organizational skills. David lives in the Cowichan Valley with his wife and two kids.

  • Phil Stibbs

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Phil is our project manager for the greater Victoria area. He joined our team in 2020 and brings a calm professionalism and excellent people skills. If you live in the Victoria area, give us a call and set up a meeting with Phil, he will show you the meaning of excellence in customer service. Originally from Australia, Phil is now happy to call Vancouver Island his home with his wife and four children.

  • Steve Lenchuck

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Steve joined our team in 2022 in a dual capacity as a project manager as well as the manager of our maintenance division. Steve comes to us with a red seal in heavy duty mechanics and ample management experience in the heavy truck and equipment industry. More than this, Steve brings a care for people that is refreshing and inspiring, as well as diligence and professionalism which anyone who meets Steve will attest to. Steve lives in the Cowichan Valley with his wife and four children.

  • Kimberly Thompson

    FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

    Kimberly joined the Living Stones team in 2021 as a oversight accountant but came on full time as our financial controller in 2023. Kimberly brings a ton of experience in finance from a wide variety of industries. More than that, she brings herself; her care for people and doing the right thing, combined with her astounding organizational and multi tasking skills makes her an incredible asset to this company. Kimberly lives in the Cowichan Valley with her Partner and her son.

  • Peter Nielsen

    GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

    Peter is an amazing man who has been on staff at Living Stones since 2010. Although his main duties are related to being our General Superintendent, Peter is also an excellent equipment operator and is starting to familiarize himself with the estimating side of business in his new role as our Superintendent. More than these, Peter is a leader - he lives and works with integrity, a calling that is rare to find. Peter is a loving husband and father of three. He enjoys hunting and renovating his house and property.

  • Andy Mueller

    FOREMAN

    Andy is the longest standing foreman at Living Stones, having been on our team since 2012. He is from Germany and holds a Master Mason certification. He has extensive experience forming and pouring concrete, building and facing with rock and mortar, laying paving stones, constructing retaining walls, doing carpentry, and the list goes on. However, Andy brings more to the table than skills and experience - he is a man of honesty and integrity, he excels at training others in our trade, and is famous for his sense of humor. Andy lives in the Cowichan Valley with his wife and their two children.

  • Ralf Kempe

    FOREMAN

    Ralf started with Living Stones in 2018 and brings a wide variety of skill and experience to our team; Landscaping, hardscaping, concrete work, carpentry and indoor renovations. More than all of these we are thankful for the influence and wisdom that come from this man. Ralf and his wife live in the Cowichan Valley.

  • Cam Hounsome

    FOREMAN

    Cameron started with Living Stones in 2020 as a laborer and not long after became a foreman in our company. We hold our foreman to high standards of excellence in our industry as well as moral character. Cameron has shown himself to excel in both categories and we are so happy to have him on our team. You can also find Cameron at Bethel Church in Duncan as the Associate Pastor. Cameron lives in Lake Cowichan with his wife and their two children.

  • Wes Leith

    FOREMAN

    Wesley has been a foreman at Living Stones since the spring of 2021. He comes from South Africa with vast experience in commercial and residential landscaping and irrigation. It is a true fact that no person has heard one complaint from Wesley; he is a hard working man with a kind heart. Wes and his wife live in the Cowichan Valley with their three children.

  • Dan Rourke

    HEAD OF IRRIGATION

    Dan joined Living Stones in 2022 as our head of Irrigation. Dan was the owner of Elite Irrigation that has now amalgamated with Living Stones to bring the highest quality irrigation services and installation to Vancouver Island. His relationship with Ryan (Living Stones owner/founder) began in 2007 when they worked together on a variety of projects in the Cowichan Valley. Dan's priority has always been customer satisfaction by giving clients the best product to suit their needs. Dan lives in Duncan with his Wife. Dan's son Corey, is following in his Father’s footsteps and is a phenomenal irrigation leadhand in our company.

  • Kevin Way

    FOREMAN

    Kevin started with Living Stones in 2021 with little landscape experience but he quickly became an outstanding foreman, producing high quality work in both commercial and residential settings. As a red seal mechanic, Kevin brings many other gifts and talents to our team but nothing comes close to his heart for people. This guy is a gem. Kevin lives in the Crofton with his wife and their two children.