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Our Team

Meet the Stalwood team!

Al Rose, president

As the driving force behind Stalwood Homes, Al Rose has never strayed from the founding principles of the company.  “Provide home buyers with a place they’ll be proud to call their own,” he says, “it’s that simple.” That may sound like an easy goal, but as with all things in life, the devil is in the details. Rose’s background as a horse trainer and an entrepreneur gave him the grounding needed to pay attention to the details and to work with people to make their dreams come true.

Born and raised in Cobourg, Al Rose understands what the area has to offer.  “Cobourg is a quality town with a rich history and we strive to maintain that standard,” says Rose.  “From our first home renovation when the company was new, to our most recent custom home, we’ve always tried to build with the flavour of the community strongly in mind. Our work blends seamlessly with what has gone before, and that’s part of what people love about Stalwood homes.” 

Al grew up in a heritage farm house, the son of a well-known doctor in the area.  He saw the workmanship and careful construction techniques that home embodied.  “The pioneers built those homes to last,” he says, “they didn’t skimp on quality.” When he began Stalwood Homes, he committed to “quality without compromise” and it is a philosophy that has served him and the company well. 

From those beginnings more than 20 years ago, Al has combined that philosophy with a commitment to communication and customer service unsurpassed in the local marketplace.  “Part of our success is that we are with our clients every step of the way,” he says.  “Getting it right the first time is what we aim for, but if it isn’t we’ll make sure it is. We take pride in every home we build, and part of that pride comes from knowing our clients are delighted with their new home, and with the effort we’ve made to be sure they are satisfied.  That may sound like a small thing, but at Stalwood Homes, it’s the only thing.”


Christine Rose, business manager

Stalwood Homes is a family affair.  Al and Chris have been married for more years than they will admit, but a constant has been their “work together” attitude that underlies Stalwood’s success as a premier builder.  “Al is focused on customer service, building, and innovation,” says Chris, “I make sure everything flows smoothly for our customers from a business perspective.”

Stalwood Homes employs a large number of staff workers and contractors to get the job done.  “It’s my responsibility to ensure everything flows so that we deliver on time and on budget,” she says, “that’s particularly important with custom homes where the old saying ‘what can go wrong, will go wrong’ holds true.”  Our commitment to quality extends to satisfying clients from a financial perspective as well as from a ‘love my new home’ point of view.”

What can’t go wrong is Chris’ commitment to husband Al and to Stalwood’s success.  In the early years, Chris did the books and cared for their young family while Al completed their first home renovation and new home projects.  She is as much a part of the firm’s prestige and success as their joint commitment to quality without compromise, she’s just too modest to say so!


Aidan Rose, site manager OGE

Fresh from university, with the enthusiasm only youth can bring, son Aidan Rose is site manager for Stalwood’s Brighton development, Orchard Gate Estates.  Customer service is his mantra, and building a vision for the future is his passion.  “With our aging population, client needs are changing and Stalwood will change with them,” he says, “People increasingly want homes where they can ‘age in place.’  At clients’ request, accessibility features can be built into our new homes—and at much less cost because new construction can easily be adapted while renovations later can be expensive.  That’s just one example of how we can build for the future while satisfying client needs today.”


Anthony Dew, site superintendent

As senior site superintendent for Stalwood Homes, Anthony Dew takes his responsibilities very seriously.  On the front-line every day, he ensures seamless transitions from undeveloped acreage to communities people are proud to call their home.  He draws on his extensive education and years of experience in the new home sector to deliver customer satisfaction at every turn.

“Buying a new home or building custom is a monumental decision for most people,” he says, “my goal is to make that decision a pleasant, stress free experience.”  Letters of thanks and praise for Anthony from past home buyers are all the evidence needed to prove he takes his responsibilities to heart.


Brenda Smith, customer service

With a background in large-scale property management, human relations, and new home construction, Brenda Smith will be someone you’ll want to get to know. She takes her coffee black and very hot!

Brenda is the go-to person at Stalwood’s Head Office.  She deals with every inquiry and concern with the efficiency of a well-tuned engine. “I learned long ago that home is where the heart is,” says Brenda, “ensuring people are happy with their choice of a Stalwood Home is my first professional goal.  Follow-up is just as important as any other stage of the home building process.  I’m here to ensure we do our best to not only please, but to delight our customers.”


The rest of the Stalwood team

The people mentioned above are just part of the Stalwood story.  The success of the firm depends on many unsung heroes—architects, building professionals and tradespeople—from direct employees of Stalwood on construction sites to specialty contractors.  While too numerous to mention, each individual plays a critical role in meeting Stalwood’s commitment to “quality without compromise” and we salute their contributions to the company and to their daily pursuit of excellence.