The Meridian Advantage – Meridian Development

Strength of Design and Commitment to Community

The Meridian Advantage

Beautiful Spaces for Home and Work

A Meridian project checks all the boxes for comfort, style, luxury, efficiency and sustainability. Our projects incorporate modern and unique architectural features and sustainable building practices with careful attention to detail.

Meridian is an award winning developer known for projects that are of the highest quality, while being cost effective and aesthetically beautiful. Meridian does not simply construct a building for expediency and move on to the next project. It carefully ensures top-quality craftmanship in every step of the construction process. Meridian is committed to building quality homes and commercial spaces that stand the test of time.

Meridian’s portfolio includes Aria condos in Evergreen, the Luxe on Broadway, the King George redevelopment, the award winning Affinity Credit Union Campus renovation and expansion, Montage Living apartments, and Escala condos to name a few.

COLLEEN WILSON

LL.B.

As co-owner and founder of the award-winning developer Meridian, and President and CEO of the Meridian Organization, Colleen brings her diverse talents to the business. Behind the scenes, she oversees Meridian’s legal affairs and has served as head of design since the company’s founding over two decades ago. Her passion for design and renowned sense of style is evident in every Meridian project.

Colleen is also Vice President of the Mid-West Group of Companies, which she co-owns with her husband, Ken Achs. She oversees legal affairs and plays a central role in the design of projects across the company’s international portfolio, including the landmark building that houses both the Mid-West Group and Meridian Organization.

Her accomplishments have been recognized nationally. Colleen was inducted into the JA Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame and has served as Chair of the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Commission, the Saskatchewan Horse Racing Commission, and as Governor of the National Theatre School in Montreal. She has guest lectured at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law, was a member of the University of Saskatchewan WCVM Advisory Board and has participated in numerous national and international panels. She is also the founder and director of the charitable festival Pets in the Park.

She is widely known as a Global television personality, producing her daily show for 25 years. Her career, from modeling to law, television, and real estate development, has been featured in numerous publications. She was a keynote speaker for BMO’s national initiative Celebrating Women, which recognizes highly accomplished women and provides a platform to inspire others.

A passionate supporter of the arts, Colleen enjoys music and oil painting, with works exhibited in both one woman and group shows, including commissioned pieces sold internationally. She is also a lifelong equestrian and a staunch animal advocate. Among the many awards recognizing Meridian’s redevelopment of architecturally significant heritage properties, she has been a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for her achievements, contributions, and service to her province and country.

KEN ACHS

As a co-founder and mentor to Meridian, Ken recognized new talent and provided both the mentorship and financial foundation that helped the company grow.

Ken is the indomitable founder and CEO of The Mid-West Group, a multi-award-winning developer with over 60 years of success. His accomplishments have been recognized nationally, including his feature in Peter Newman’s Who’s Who in Canadian Business, Titans, and the documentary Driven, an NSBA tribute to his life and outstanding contributions to business.

Among his many awards are the coveted President’s Award, a rare honor presented on behalf of the province by its urban planners for exceptional contributions to real estate development, and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Real Estate – Canada West). Ken has also received numerous awards for the redevelopment of provincial and national heritage properties and has been inducted into both the SABEX and JA Saskatchewan Business Halls of Fame.

With developments and business ventures spanning Western Canada and the Eastern and Western United States, Ken has established a lasting reputation for success, quality, integrity, and personal authenticity.

High achievement has long been synonymous with Ken, a former international race car driver and inductee of both the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame and the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame.

Ken continues to provide mentorship to Meridian’s executive team and remains an integral part of its continued success.

Meridian Development is devoted to building luxurious spaces across Western Canada, specializing in residential, mixed-use, and commercial development.

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(306) 384-0431

info@meridiandevelopment.ca

100-450 2nd Avenue North

Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C3