
Expertise That Fits Your Project
MMMC Architects strength is found in our team – the collective talents of our staff, consultants, peers, advisors and our clients. Our staff consists of a complementary mix of background, age and experience. We share a high level of competence, enthusiasm, and an attitude that strives toward excellence.
We value a creative workplace that balances work and family life. Our staff and their families live in the Brant, Hamilton, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Norfolk regions.
It is our belief that engineering and other consultants are best sourced on a project specific basis. We assemble the most appropriate team from an extensive network of expertise, informed by our insight and clear understanding of the project at hand.
MMMC’s staff are active contributors to the communities that we live in and in the communities in which we work. We help make successful communities by giving back through volunteerism, involvement in service clubs, and through meaningful charitable donations and sponsorships.

Craig Newsome, Principal/Chairman
B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC, CAHP
Craig Newsome leads the innovative design work of MMMC Architects. He has been associated with MMMC since his graduation from The University of Toronto Faculty of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Dean’s Honour List in 1986.
Craig combines business acumen and skill to lead many of our office’s major projects. His strengths are in communication, client liaison, conceptual design, and project management, resulting in innovative ideas and effective teamwork. Craig is a member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals.
Craig’s culmination of experience enables clients an opportunity to work with a knowledgeable Principal who offers lasting architectural solutions.

Lawrence Combe, Principal
B. Arch, OAA Life Member, MRAIC Life Member
Lawrence is a founding member of MMMC Architects and is invaluable as a conceptual designer. His concepts stimulate and guide everyone in the firm and his analysis of program requirements drive his creativity to produce outstanding buildings.
In complex projects, Lawrence has a synoptic ability to find the major forces which must be satisfied if the problem is to be successfully solved. This clarifying quality exposes the idea for many of our buildings and his ideas become the base for successive layers of detail and consideration.

David Heintz, CEO
B. Arch
David has been associated with MMMC since 1991. Subsequent to his graduation “with distinction” from Carleton University School of Architecture in 1985, he operated an Ottawa-based Design/Build construction company.
David is a meticulous administrator with an outstanding attention to detail and familiarity with the work of all disciplines. Primary responsibilities at MMMC have included Project Management, Contract Document Co-ordination and Quality Assurance.
David has extensive experience with multi-residential, long-term care, educational, and commercial projects.

Dwight Lander, Architect
B.Arch.Sci., B.Arch., OAA
Dwight distinguished himself by graduating on the Dean’s Honour List with his Bachelor of Architecture Degree at Carleton University in 1986.
An excellent designer, Dwight received eleven honours and awards at school. Dwight was also awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal in Architecture. He has been a valuable member of the team at MMMC since 1990 and is Managing Architect of our Brantford Studio.
Dwight is a detail-oriented designer with a thorough understanding of building science and pragmatic resolution. He is a highly motivated team player who values a collaborative relationship with clients.

Joseph Kokot, Architect
M.Arch., OAA
Joseph’s design experience spans almost 30 years, three continents and awards in architectural competitions. Through the years he has been able to sustain his interest in innovative architecture and complement it with education in structural design and with computer modelling skills.
Since joining MMMC in 2008, Joseph has been involved in a number of MMMC’s major projects. Joseph focuses on implementing design that enhances the architectural environment, ensuring the high standard and quality of design clients expect.
Our firm has proactively maintained our infrastructures with up-to-date computer workstations and software, large format plotters and printers, and high-speed connectivity.
We are pleased to be able to offer co-op terms to students from the university, college and/or high school levels, at various times throughout the year. Please see the CAREERS section of this site for additional information.
Brantford Studio
127 Brant Ave.
Brantford, ON
N3T 3H5
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Craig Newsome
Chairman + Principal-in-Charge
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Lawrence Combe
Principal
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David Heintz
CEO
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Dwight Lander
Managing Architect – Brantford Studio
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Anthony Bateson
Architect
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Tara Gaskin
Architect
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Victoria Pilles
Intern Architect
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Marie Fanjoy
Business Development + Marketing
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Michael Ernst
Senior Technologist
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Jon Jaques
Technologist
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Drew Whitmore
Technologist
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Jeremy Johnson
Technologist
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Mark Ganassin
BIM Manager/Tech.
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Dave Macfarlane
Contract Administrator
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Kyle Smith
Contract Administrator
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Drew Shemko
Contract Administrator
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Elizabeth Olivier
Bookkeeper
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Anne Hyett
Executive Assistant
K-W Studio
564 Weber St. N., Suite 1
Waterloo, ON
N2L 5C6
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Joseph Kokot
Senior Architect
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Carolyn Bilson
Senior Architect
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Kasia Piernicka
Architectural Assistant
MMMC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Our firm has active relationships with the cooperative education programs at the Schools of Architecture and technical colleges and we employ students at our Brantford and Kitchener-Waterloo studios.
For coop placements + career opportunities, please email your resume, along with a cover letter to:
Anne Hyett: Executive Assistant,
email: anne.hyett[at]mmmc.on.ca