Our mission is to provide custom solutions for our clients to increase their productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
Stephen Wilson
General Manager
Steve is a registered Professional Geologist with over 30 years of experience in mining, exploration, and resource management. He has been involved in the ground engineering industry for more than 20 years, through sales, service matching equipment and design technology.
John Wilson
Sales Manager
With over 20 years in sales and 10 years in the foundation industry, John is our large diameter drilling specialist. He has an exceptional ability to assemble the exact equipment package you need to get the job done. John also served 8 years with an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps Reserves.
Craig Berninger
Sales Manager
Educated in Geology and with more than 2 decades of experience as a driller and hydrologist, Craig consults on a variety of projects involving geotechnical, environmental, foundation, and exploratory drilling. Craig specializes in small diameter drilling projects and is our TEI expert.
Neil Sampson
Sales Manager- Western Canada
Neil has nearly 20 years of experience in the construction industry, with the last 10 focusing on the piling and foundations sector. Neil is a Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician with extensive experience in maintenance management, equipment planning, and service operations.
Austin McCauley
Service Manager
Austin has special experience in the oil and gas industry and has operated/maintained equipment for more than a decade. Austin is a dedicated, knowledgeable team member who can help with any service needs.
Kevin Sharp
Customer Service Professional
With 38 years in the drilling industry, Kevin Sharp has vast knowledge of deep foundation drilling and drill rig operation. He was instrumental in the development of the Drill Rig Operator Training curriculum at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Kevin works out of our Canadian office to enhance sales and service of all our leading product lines.
Rich Hardman
Sales Agent
Rich has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Geography and is a DEA Academy graduate. He is a highly-decorated, retired Supervisory Special Agent and U.S. Diplomat who now serves as a sales agent for Western. Rich’s specialty is Junttan products, tools and consignment rentals.
Matt Wilson
Parts Manager
Matt has been working as spare parts manager and inventory manager for 18 years. He currently controls over 2 million dollars in inventory. Through the years Matt has attended multiple training and technical courses. He is dedicated to servicing the customer and proactively maintaining the equipment they invest in.
LaRoy Williams
Service Technician
LaRoy has spent most of his life around heavy machinery. With experience ranging from heavy farm equipment and Soilmec rigs to Leffer oscillators, he now serves as one of our valuable service technicians who can work on all types of drilling and foundation equipment.
Jaylene Brower
Spare Parts Assistant Manager
With a specialty in inventory control and a degree in accounting, Jaylene serves as the assistant parts manager and works closely with Matt to distribute the spare parts that keep customer machines up and running!
Jason (Beau) Ashcroft
Service Technician
Beau has 10 years operating and managing experience with onsite drilling operations. He has specialized in a wide variety of deep foundation equipment including rock rills, rigs, and ancillary equipment.
Celeste Wilson
Marketing Director
With a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and an innate sense for marketing, Celeste leads promotional efforts for Western. She provided the vision for this website, and has a seemingly endless supply of inspiration when it comes to effective marketing.
