Our Staff
Custom Solutions for Exceptional Results
Our mission at Western Equipment Solutions is to provide our partners with innovative and custom foundation drilling solutions which will directly increase your productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Our sales and support team is dedicated to getting you the right equipment to get the job done!
Sales Team
John Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
With over 25 years in sales and 15 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.
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 an extremely dedicated and knowledgeable team member who can help with any service needs. He is a Certified Practical Examiner for the NCCCO Drill Rig Operator Program and has the skills to fix any machine in the industry.
Stephen Wilson
Senior Geotechnical Consultant
Steve is a registered Professional Geologist with over 35 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.
Sean Montgomery
Sales & Business Development
Sean has spent over 25 years in business development, working with companies of all sizes to maximize their growth and operational strategies. Having spent the past 10 years in real estate development and construction services, he brings a unique perspective to the economic lifecycle of the industry. Sean has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from USC.
Neil Sampson
Canadian Regional Sales Manager
Neil has nearly 25 years of experience in the construction industry, with the last 15 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.
Rich Hardman
Rental Manager
Rich joined the Western Equipment Solutions team in 2017 and specializes in rentals and consignment rentals. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Geography and is a graduate of the DEA Academy. Rich retired as a Supervisory Special Agent after a decorated career in Federal Law Enforcement.
David Pereira
Sales Manager, Central US
David has over 15 years of commercial and civil construction experience primarily focused on site work, dirt work, erosion control, and soil stabilization. With nearly 20 years in sales and service, he is a hands-on representative who is passionate about providing prompt, quality solutions to all of our customers.
Andy Wade, LG
Sales, West Coast
Andy is a licensed geologist With twenty three years experience in geotechnical fields. His wide range of past experiences from geotechnical shoring design to construction project Management, Makes him a valuable asset to the western team. Andy also carries a valid MSHA underground minor certification.
Service Team
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 an extremely dedicated and knowledgeable team member who can help with any service needs. He is a Certified Practical Examiner for the NCCCO Drill Rig Operator Program and has the skills to fix any machine in the industry.
Mario Fernandez
Service Coordinator
Mario worked 17 years for Champion Equipment Company and Champion Equipment Sales gaining maximum experience in drilling equipment and tooling. He has the exceptional ability to provide technical support and diagnose all your equipment. He has managed countless repairs including Kelly bar work and is a valuable asset with his bilingual skill set.
Jason (Beau) Ashcroft
Service Technician
Beau has 18 years of experience operating and managing onsite drilling operations. He’s specialized in a wide variety of deep foundation equipment including rock rills, rigs and ancillary equipment.
Troy Gagnon
Service Technician
With 4 years in the foundation industry, Troy has been working on Soilmec, Junttan, Manitowoc, and Mantis Cranes. He also has 5 years of experience working in the ag industry as a technician as well.
Colby Child
Service Technician
Colby started working for Komatsu Mining at the age of 18. He specialized in the rebuilding of wheel motor transmissions for haul trucks. Four years later he is proficient at trouble shooting most heavy equipment and thoroughly enjoys the foundation drilling industry.
Josh Dubrow
Service Technician
Josh is a career driven and hard working individual with 10 years of mechanic experience. He enjoys problem solving and assisting customers. In his off time, he loves going to country concerts, motor cross races, and the river.
Justin McArthur
Service Technician
With 22 years of experience in various industries within the mechanical field and shop repairs, spanning from the Arctic to coastal regions, Justin balances a demanding professional life with the joys of fatherhood. He is a proud father of three little ones who keep both him and his beloved wife very busy.
Brady McCleary
Service Technician
As an avid outdoorsman, Brady loves the hands on approach to problem solving. He knew from a young age that mechanics was something he would always enjoy as a career. He is excited for the opportunity to develop those skills and push himself in the foundation drilling industry.
Samuel Olivares
Service Technician
Samuel entered the technician world at SoCal equipment as a heavy equipment mechanic intern, then learned the necessary skills and advancements to begin working at Toyota material and handling solutions. Samuel was to not only repair machinery, but also aided equipment sales as a field technician. Samuel is excited to begin his advancement at Western Equipment Solutions providing quality work as well as networking opportunities for the company.
Jorge Zavala
Service Technician
As a 3rd generation carpenter, Jorge has always worked with his hands. He moved on to become a LA City Certified Welder, and then a mechanic for the last 3 years for the Port of Los Angelos. He is excited to join the Western team and enjoys working on hotrods in his spare time.
Lee Gonzalez
Service Technician
Lee has multiple decades of mechanic and problem solving experience. He is a very dedicated and a hard working team player. Fluent in Spanish, he’s always a go to guy!
Parts
Matt Wilson
Parts Manager
Matt has been working as a spare parts manager and inventory manager for 23 years. He currently controls over 2 million dollars in inventory. Matt has attended multiple training and technical courses throughout the years. He is dedicated to servicing the customer and proactively maintaining the equipment they invest in.
Christian Child
Assistant Parts Manager
Prior to Western Equipment Solutions, Christians held several positions with Komatsu Mining as a Rebuild Technician, Electrical Rebuild Technician/Machinist, and Rebuild Planner/Expediter. Previous to Komatsu, he was with Hoj Innovations as a Crane and Conveyor Field Service Technician. He is here to bridge the gap between management, sales, and service and specializes in rebuilding services for heavy equipment.
Juan Lopez
Spare Parts Sales
Juan Lopez is a highly qualified Specialist with 16 years of experience in the parts sales industry. He is skilled at providing and catering to each customer’s needs, working diligently to obtain the best turnaround time to receive the parts needed. Juan is proficient in forecasting needs and ordering parts to maintain optimal inventory levels.
Jeremy Schubert
Customer Service Representative
Jeremy has 25+ years in the industial/commercial construction industry with the last 15 dedicated to sales and after sales service. He will be looking after spare parts and warehousing in our Western Canada location.
Jackson Pyle
Shipping & Receiving
Jackson has been working in the WES spare parts department for over 2 years now as an assistant and a shipping/receiving liaison. He has rapidly gained knowledge of the foundation industry and is always eager to learn more about the world of drilling.
Administration
John Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
With over 25 years in sales and 15 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.
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.
Destiny Ault
Administrative Coordinator
Destiny has been with Western Equipment for almost 10 years. Considered the right hand assistant to the sales team, Destiny diligently drafts machine quotes and tooling quotes. She’s meticulous in maintaining the sales activity data base, purchasing machine orders, updating tooling inventory and assisting in transportation logistics for equipment sales.
Erinn Eliot
Accounting Manager
As a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional, Erinn is responsible for account receivables and payables as well as coordinating all accounts outside service and system implementation teams. She has been meeting the accounting needs of companies for the past 20 years. Her sincere interest and experience will quickly get you the answers you need!
Cece Coleman
Accounting
As a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional, CeCelyn Coleman has been meeting the accounting needs of corporations and individuals for the past 30 years. She is committed to introducing changes to achieve improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. She seeks to leverage her curiosity and self-improvement skills to become a great asset to Western Equipment Solutions LLC.
