New Appointment, Canstar Group Appoints Verne Locke as Vice President, Prairies

40-year construction veteran and 23-year Lydale leader to oversee Alberta and Saskatchewan operations

ALBERTA, AUGUST 27, 2025/insPRESS/ – The Canstar Group of Companies has promoted Verne Locke to Vice President, Prairies for Lydale Property Restoration and the broader Canstar Group. Locke will oversee all four Alberta and Saskatchewan branches, standardizing execution, strengthening quality and safety, and accelerating cross-branch collaboration.

Locke brings more than 40 years in construction and 23 years with Lydale, where he has earned a reputation for hands-on leadership, rigorous project management, and a people-first approach. He will focus on aligning processes across the Prairies, elevating operational standards, and creating efficiencies and synergies across Canstar’s Western Canadian network.

“Verne is a leader our teams and customers rally around, practical, principled, and relentless about quality,” said Ji Yoon, President & CEO, Canstar Group. “His trusted reputation with customers across the Prairies, together with his longstanding track record at Lydale, makes him the right choice to raise the bar across Alberta and Saskatchewan.”

“I’m honoured to step into this role,” said Verne Locke. “Our Alberta and Saskatchewan teams are talented and hardworking. I’m excited to help them go even further, tightening execution, sharing best practices across branches, and continuing to raise the bar for customer satisfaction.”

Outside of work, Locke enjoys building projects, travel, and golf interests that reflect his commitment to continuous learning and taking on new challenges.

The Canstar Group is the largest regional restoration provider in Western Canada, operating with 18 strategically located branches, a workforce of 400+ skilled employees, and a fleet of 200+ fully equipped vehicles ready to respond at a moment’s notice. Under five trusted brands, Canstar Restorations, Lydale Property Restoration, ABK Restorations, Universal Restoration, and NorHaz Solutions, the Canstar Group delivers comprehensive property restoration and insurance-related services. Fire, flood, or environmental hazard, whatever the disaster, Canstar is ready to rebuild and restore peace of mind.