ABOUT US - Highmark Homes

“I started this company 40 years ago and still love visiting the sites, talking with trades and homeowners. Not much has changed since I framed my first house, it will always be about the family we’re building for.”

GINO LUCCHESE, FOUNDER HIGHMARK HOMES

Oh Canada

July 3, 1958

Gino steps foot on Canadian soil after a three-week voyage across the Atlantic.

Early Craftsmanship

In 1959

Less than one year later, Gino plasters his first home near Toronto.

And so it begins

In 1964

Gino teams up with his brother to start a home building company.

Highmark is born

In 2003

After nearly 40 years of hands on experience, Gino’s passion for building quality homes is captured in a new identity, Highmark Homes. That same year, Gino’s children join the team.

500 and counting

In early 2016

Gino and his Highmark team build their 500th new home.

Creating communities

Highmark homes proudly completes its 10th community.

All in the family

In 2017

To Gino’s delight, his grandchildren begin to learn about their family business.

High-Rise

2021

Highmark Homes looks forward to high rise condo developments in Pickering and Whitby.

MEET THE TEAM

GINO LUCCHESE

FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CONSTRUCTION VISIONARY

When Gino’s not walking the construction sites, he’s tending to his fig trees or enjoying time with his grandchildren.

JOSEPH MESSINA

VP OF CONSTRUCTION

On evenings and weekends, you can find Joseph at the hockey rinks cheering on his boys’ hockey teams.

ANNA MESSINA

CHIEF OF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

After a busy day, Anna spends most of her free time keeping up with her daughter’s busy dance schedule.