GET TO KNOW OUR EXTENDED FAMILY...
Ed Williams
Ed has spent over 40 years in the clothing business, long enough to see paisley and tight pants go in and out of fashion 3 times over! Through his outgoing personality and passion for the business he has accumulated a loyal following of friends and customers.
Ed has spent over 40 years in the clothing business, long enough to see paisley and tight pants go in and out of fashion 3 times over! Through his outgoing personality and passion for the business he has accumulated a loyal following of friends and customers.
Lowell Williams
Lowell has been around the clothing business for as long as he can remember, mostly thanks to his lack of knowledge regarding any child labour laws. As soon as he was old enough to collect allowance, nearly every penny of it went into buying clothes, and not much has changed. As you might have guessed, Lowell is Ed’s son and shares his father’s enthusiasm for fashion and retail. He hopes to pass on Ed's hard work ethic to his own two young sons through the same regiment of child labour.
Lowell has been around the clothing business for as long as he can remember, mostly thanks to his lack of knowledge regarding any child labour laws. As soon as he was old enough to collect allowance, nearly every penny of it went into buying clothes, and not much has changed. As you might have guessed, Lowell is Ed’s son and shares his father’s enthusiasm for fashion and retail. He hopes to pass on Ed's hard work ethic to his own two young sons through the same regiment of child labour.
Sterling Bacon
Sterling made Ed Williams Mens Wear his new home away from home after 18 years in the mens wear industry. He continues a mens wear tradition that started with his grandfather, Arnold Bacon of Stylemaster Slax. Sterling is a customer favourite due his fun loving attitude and great sense of humour.
Sterling made Ed Williams Mens Wear his new home away from home after 18 years in the mens wear industry. He continues a mens wear tradition that started with his grandfather, Arnold Bacon of Stylemaster Slax. Sterling is a customer favourite due his fun loving attitude and great sense of humour.
Brad Thompson
Brad has been in the menswear business most of his life, formerly owning a shop in Nanaimo, BC called Ken Thompson's Mens Wear. His passion for fashion continues as he spends several days a week offering his expertise to our customers. Brad likes to spend his spare time working on his 12 handicap.
Brad has been in the menswear business most of his life, formerly owning a shop in Nanaimo, BC called Ken Thompson's Mens Wear. His passion for fashion continues as he spends several days a week offering his expertise to our customers. Brad likes to spend his spare time working on his 12 handicap.
Ron Robertson
Following a successful career in education, communications, and management – and after being recruited as a model for numerous charitable fashion shows – Ron decided to take the obvious next step and join the business of men’s fashion. Volunteer activities include being chair of the Lougheed House Conservation Society and being active with the Rotary Club of Calgary (Downtown). The new addition of Ron’s grandchildren have served to reinforce his family values. These very values have played a big role in why Ron enjoys working in a family run business.
Following a successful career in education, communications, and management – and after being recruited as a model for numerous charitable fashion shows – Ron decided to take the obvious next step and join the business of men’s fashion. Volunteer activities include being chair of the Lougheed House Conservation Society and being active with the Rotary Club of Calgary (Downtown). The new addition of Ron’s grandchildren have served to reinforce his family values. These very values have played a big role in why Ron enjoys working in a family run business.
Larry O'Connor
Larry has a very diverse background involving ranching, the oil and gas industry as well as time in the movie business. He has spent 40 years as a volunteer for the Calgary Stampede, including 8 years on the board of directors. Prior to all this Larry has spent 23 years in the clothing industry, both retail and wholesale. Larry’s community involvement, contacts and experience make him a welcome addition to our team. Larry can be found working 3 days a week from Monday to Wednesday.
Larry has a very diverse background involving ranching, the oil and gas industry as well as time in the movie business. He has spent 40 years as a volunteer for the Calgary Stampede, including 8 years on the board of directors. Prior to all this Larry has spent 23 years in the clothing industry, both retail and wholesale. Larry’s community involvement, contacts and experience make him a welcome addition to our team. Larry can be found working 3 days a week from Monday to Wednesday.
Ivan Gulak
Ivan is the youngest member of the EWMW, who spends much of his time at the store teaching everyone how to use the till computer. Like many of the clothes in the store, Ivan is a European import and but unlike many of the clothes, he has plans to major in Business at the University of British Columbia. His passion for creating the perfect look is what brought him to the store in the first place, and the friendships with staff and customers is what keeps him coming back.
Ivan is the youngest member of the EWMW, who spends much of his time at the store teaching everyone how to use the till computer. Like many of the clothes in the store, Ivan is a European import and but unlike many of the clothes, he has plans to major in Business at the University of British Columbia. His passion for creating the perfect look is what brought him to the store in the first place, and the friendships with staff and customers is what keeps him coming back.
Kieran Reece
Kieran is another fresh face at Ed Williams Mens Wear and excited to be a part of a family business so well established in the community. Kieran has spent the last three years working in mens wear while he trains to become a fire fighter. While he is at heart, a hero, Kieran spends his spare time studying the anatomy of birds from the South Pacific and collecting antique cufflinks.
Kieran is another fresh face at Ed Williams Mens Wear and excited to be a part of a family business so well established in the community. Kieran has spent the last three years working in mens wear while he trains to become a fire fighter. While he is at heart, a hero, Kieran spends his spare time studying the anatomy of birds from the South Pacific and collecting antique cufflinks.
Maria Faria
Maria has over 45 years of experience as a tailor and brings a fantastic eye for detail to the Ed Williams team. With the shortage of quality and experienced tailors in our industry we count ourselves extremely lucky to have three on staff.
Maria has over 45 years of experience as a tailor and brings a fantastic eye for detail to the Ed Williams team. With the shortage of quality and experienced tailors in our industry we count ourselves extremely lucky to have three on staff.
Kevin Lau
Kevin was trained as a bespoke and custom tailor from the age of 15 in Hong Kong, giving him over 40 years of high quality tailoring expertise. The EWMW is thrilled to have him aboard - his experience and personality are the perfect addition to our team.
Kevin was trained as a bespoke and custom tailor from the age of 15 in Hong Kong, giving him over 40 years of high quality tailoring expertise. The EWMW is thrilled to have him aboard - his experience and personality are the perfect addition to our team.
Ana Barbos
Originally from Romania, Ana’s recent training has proven invaluable in our tailor shop. With her help we are able to devote even more resources towards getting you the perfect fit!
Originally from Romania, Ana’s recent training has proven invaluable in our tailor shop. With her help we are able to devote even more resources towards getting you the perfect fit!
Grace Williams
Grace is the brains behind the operation, and manages the administrative side of Ed Williams Mens Wear. Although she'd rather be with her grandchildren, you'll find Grace at the store 3 or 4 days a week.
Grace is the brains behind the operation, and manages the administrative side of Ed Williams Mens Wear. Although she'd rather be with her grandchildren, you'll find Grace at the store 3 or 4 days a week.
