SumoQuote. “Especially in the residential roofing space it has been recognized as the best-in-class tool to help contractors close more deals.”
Above all, people are at the centre of the Epic Group of Companies. These six companies operate independently but a culture of collaboration and support flows seamlessly through the group’s Calgary and Red Deer offices. Merlin Bartel, Lance Merrifield, Ryan Shantz and the rest of the seven-member ownership team hold a shared vision and values that express how they already function and reflect the culture of the group of businesses. They invest in people, both through staff training and professional development and advancement, and even hired a chief culture officer to provide coaching and training throughout the organization.
“Our commitment to relationships is there as an end to itself not as a means to a different end. We value people. We value each other,” says Bartel.
That shines through with the team’s dedication to volunteering with industry associations as well as the communities in which they work. From a Christmas pop-up market featuring ethically sourced goods from organizations helping people escape poverty and oppression to flying across the world to help communities rebuild after a disaster; from offering microloans for people in developing countries to allocating a portion of annual revenues to charity, the thread of service connects them all.
As the group continues to strategically grow its brand and diversify, it will preserve its focus on being global citizens who operate with integrity while offering the best product and service in the business. With a staff of 200 incredible people, representing over 20 countries, and expertise that is expanding all the time, it’s clear that the Epic Group of Companies is just getting started.
