Meet the Team at JAK’s

The people behind the service, knowledge, and experience JAK’s is known for.

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The people behind JAK’s.

For many on our team, this isn’t just where they work — it’s where they’ve built their careers.

With years of experience across our stores and support centre, they bring deep knowledge, strong relationships, and a shared commitment to delivering great service every day.

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Luke O’Hare

President

Luke joined JAK’s with extensive senior leadership experience in Retail, bringing a strategic and people-focused approach to the business. With a background spanning operations, finance, and organisational leadership, Luke plays a key role in guiding JAK’s long-term growth while maintaining the high standards the brand is known for. He is passionate about developing strong teams, refining the customer experience, and ensuring JAK’s continues to thrive as a community-focused retailer.

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Carla Ladeira

Director of Human Resources

Carla joined JAK’s in 2018 with a background in people management and talent acquisition, bringing a balanced perspective on both performance and employee experience.

She completed the Human Resources Management program at Simon Fraser University, earning her CPHR designation. Raised in Oliver, BC, Canada’s unofficial wine capital, she developed an early appreciation for the industry, which complements her passion for building strong, engaging workplace cultures where people genuinely love coming to work.

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James Franey

Director of Procurement

James joined JAK’s in 2018, from a hospitality management background. James’ passion for wine began during his two years living in Spain. He is a certified sommelier, and has his WSET Diploma. Away from JAK’s, James enjoys spending time with his young sons, playing soccer, and cooking up feasts for family and friends.

“It can be intimidating to walk into a store with all this product.

So we don’t have clerks, we have people who ask our guests what they’re having for dinner.

We spend a lot of time creating that great customer experience.”

  • Mike Mckee, JAK’s CFO

Support Centre Team

Supporting the stores, the team, and the experience behind the scenes.

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Stephanie Ty

Controller – Accounting

Stephanie joined in 2006 when there were just 3 liquor stores and pubs, and it was not yet officially called JAK's. She’s seen the team grow and has been a part of the group for over 15 years.

Outside of work, she enjoys playing and spending time with my little niece. She is also an avid traveler and a foodie, and enjoys sightseeing and trying out local and foreign cuisines.

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Duncan Maunders

Assistant Category Manager – Procurement

Duncan joined JAK's in 2016, working as a Product Specialist and Assistant Manager at South Granville before transitioning to the buying team. He has a passion for beer, wine, whisky, and cocktails, and is ever in pursuit of the perfect punch recipe.

Outside of JAK's, Duncan enjoys writing music, climbing, and hiking in the forests of North Van.

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