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The three pillars of ShandyMan Contracting are People, Passion and Purpose.

The general contracting company that has its roots in the Beach was founded by Shane Shand who has been working on roofs and home renovations since he was a young man.

Shane grew up in the Beach where his father also works as a general contractor and roofer.

“Shane was out on the rooftops with his dad from a young age,” said Jennifer Menard-Shand, Shane’s wife and a Director at ShandyMan.

“He loves The Beaches,” said Jennifer of Shane. “He knows it like the back of his hand and many of his friends and family still live there. Go figure, we’re moving there soon.”

In 2010, Shane started his own sole proprietorship using a clever name and play on words considering his name, and the company began to expand from doing roofing to being a full-service general contractor – servicing residential and commercial clients with renovations and new builds across the GTA.

Shane and Jennifer met in 2017. She incorporated her own business (Staff Shop) and ShandyMan at the same time in 2018. She supports ShandyMan with business administration, payrolling and consulting services.

In building the company up, Shane was inspired and guided by his love of sports and the understanding that strong, unified teams lead to success.

“He has his own softball team called The ShandyMan Saints which most of his employees play on, he plays hockey, basketball, golf and more. And that’s how he leads his business and players – they play like a Major League Baseball team. Baseball is his favourite sport. So that, I believe, is the secret sauce behind ShandyMan’s recent expansion and the growth outside of The Beaches.”

Jennifer said the company’s mission is to ensure that their success benefits the broader community.

“The company’s values are aligned with Shane’s personal core values. It’s all about the people first. If the employees are happy and fulfilled, you end up with happy clients.”

Doing what’s right, especially when ShandyMan misses the mark, and working with good-hearted people is at the core of what guides the company.

“That’s what makes The ShandyMan Difference. Who is watching every detail because they care about the result. Who is making the client’s day because they care about putting a smile on people’s faces. It’s all about this crew bringing their best selves to work, every day” said Jennifer.

The team is passionate about their work, and those are the kind of people Shane hires.

“They are a passionate bunch. They love what they do. If you’re not passionate about this, please don’t apply to work at ShandyMan.”

Shane is the leader when it comes to bringing that passion to the surface, even if it means shouting from the rooftops or streets, said Jennifer.

“He’s a loving guy. He’ll be going around with coffees and all kinds of stuff for his team and clients, making sure that they feel appreciated and excited about what they’re doing. There’s lots of laughing with this gang.”

With a strong Christian faith, Jennifer and Shane feel the work they do with ShandyMan has a deep purpose for everyone involved.

“Our faith is really important to us. We believe we’ve been given gifts by God and we believe we’ve been given the responsibility of clearing the path for others to grow and make a difference in the world. No one is promised tomorrow, so we’re grateful and we do our best every day. You’ll see a lot of what I’m describing through the whole company and how it operates. Purpose is why do we do this.”

ShandyMan also gives back to the broader community, and is a supporter of Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, C3 Church Toronto and various sports teams.

The motto at ShandyMan, which appears on the trucks and other marketing materials is “EVERY DAY IS A BLESSED DAY.”

“That’s a daily mantra for Shane,” said Jennifer. “It’s an attitude. It’s a way of life. He believes it and he inspires others to believe.”

With a background that is Jamaican, Guyanese, Portuguese and British, Shane wanted to make sure that diverse backgrounds are included and respected in his industry. The company is certified as a minority-owned business through the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC).

Jennifer said that trust is the critical element when it comes to hiring a contractor – especially for home owners. For many people, their home is their biggest investment and their legacy for their family so they must be able to trust the people they are hiring to deliver.

“We’re a trusted contractor. Truth and trust is so important to us,” said Jennifer of ShandyMan. “Everything is above board. The talent and training is there. The safety is there. The insurance is there.”

The evidence of that can be found in the testimonials to ShandyMan from customers on its website and social media channels. The company also has 5-Star reviews on Google and has won the Home Stars Best Award in 2023 and 2024. Home Stars is a Canadian network of verified and community-reviewed home service professionals.

For Beach Metro Community News readers, ShandyMan will be offering a 10% discount for customers who book work by the end of 2024. For more information on ShandyMan Contracting, please visit the website at https://www.shandyman.ca/ or call 647-697-8456 or email info@shandyman.ca

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