About Us
Get to Know the Ultra Shine Leadership Team
Felipe Aldea
Principal
Felipe, the founder and principal of Ultra Shine Group, holds a strong conviction that success hinges on assembling a meticulously selected team. He values colleagues who share a unified goal, fostering an environment of trust and respect, and collaboratively working to achieve outstanding results.
Together with his wife Nadia, they created the Sinatra Aldea Foundation which has raised and donated over $790,000 to many causes including building a brand-new public school playground. Felipe and Nadia are raising their three children, imparting to them the importance of pursuing your passions and giving back. Felipe believes his family, friends, and colleagues are the most significant achievements in his life.
Chris Thomas
President & COO
A focused and dedicated leader with experience leading teams of over four thousand staff, Chris is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Ultra Shine. Chris holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business and boasts over a decade of experience in the commercial cleaning industry.
As an avid outdoorsman, Chris can be found in the lakes and forests of Western Canada when he is not focused on cleaning. Chris embraces and lives by Ultra Shines' values of Discipline, Investment, Balance, and Service.
Jas Duhra
CFO
Jas Duhra is a seasoned CFO with over 15 years in the financial services sector and is committed to instilling a financial approach mindset throughout the organization, fostering a culture of risk intelligence.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Jas finds fulfillment in supporting community initiatives, recognizing the profound rewards they bring. In his leisure time, Jas enjoys spending quality time with his young family and taking time to refine his golf game.
Khurram Shahzad
Director of Operations
Khurram Shahzad serves as the Director of Operations at Ultra Shine, where he brings extensive expertise in innovation, streamlining, productivity, continuous improvement, and forward-thinking strategies. With a strong commitment to his team, Khurram believes in a balanced approach to strategic decision-making and hands-on leadership.
In his free time, Khurram enjoys immersing himself in literature and indulging in the lightheartedness of comedy videos. Khurram is deeply involved in a small family-based organization dedicated to assisting those in need. He firmly believes in the importance of adding value to others' lives and sees life as an opportunity to serve and uplift those around him.
Trisha Vergo
Risk and Compliance
Trisha, a seasoned project manager with a focus on Risk and Compliance, brings years of expertise in business communication, program coordination, and risk management to her role at Ultra Shine. Recently completing her CAPM certification, she finds immense satisfaction in seizing opportunities for personal and professional development within the company.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Trisha actively volunteers with organizations such as Give Kids the World Villages, Children's Wish, and Uncles & Aunts, and enjoys spending quality time with her family and beloved dogs, engaging in fitness activities, and participating in pageantry.
Elizabeth D'Arcy
Strategic Partnerships
Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Elizabeth is responsible for Ultra Shines' brand identity and cultivating relationships with prospects, customers, and our community. Fostering a deep appreciation for Ultra Shine's strong sense of community and its emphasis on individual advancement.
Beyond her professional ambitions, Elizabeth maintains close ties with organizations like the Stollery Children's, finds joy in the company of her family, and immerses herself in DIY and woodworking projects, cherishing the balance between work and personal pursuits.