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From a young age, Mike grew up in and around Plywood Mills, always eager to help his father Victor with customers and equipment. After high school in 1980, Mike spent four years in property administration at a Vancouver bank, three years as a Property Administrator for the North Fraser Harbour Commission, and four years as sole owner and president of International Patent Search Corporation. In 1990, at 28 years old, Mike began working with Vic at Westmill and eventually took over as President and sole owner following Vic’s passing in 1996.

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Mike is an outdoorsman, sportsman, golfer, hunter, fisherman, and avid powerboater and sailor. He raced sailboats competitively for many years and now enjoys casual cruising with friends and family. Mike also enjoys getting away on his Harley or adventure touring bikes whenever he can. He and his wife Jeanette have three children: Mary, Tommy, and Lily.

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Karl brings over 30 years of international leadership and professional engineering experience to Westmill. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the UK and pursued business education at SFU in Vancouver, blending technical expertise with strategic management. His experience spans automotive, military, construction, and direct-to-consumer manufactured goods. Karl’s hands-on, servant-leadership style focuses on advancing strategic initiatives, market expansion, and operational efficiency.

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Karl is an avid coach and community development leader through the YMCA, where he has volunteered as a fitness instructor since approximately 2006. He enjoys the outdoors and takes every opportunity to ride his adventure motorcycle on technically challenging routes.

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George holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. He brings over 20 years of technical sales and service experience in the chemicals and machinery space, with expertise serving the Pulp & Paper, Mining, Plywood, and Gypsum Board industries. George is passionate about delivering first-class solutions that increase production and improve customer processes.

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George enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, including skiing, camping, swimming, and coaching his sons’ soccer teams.

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With over three decades of experience in technical sales and marketing, Evan has built his career on exceptional customer service and strong client relationships. He is passionate about being part of a company that strives to innovate and improve every day.

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During his free time, Evan can most often be found playing guitar, woodworking in his shop, or cooking for his wife and three children. If not there, he’s likely on his sailboat and doesn’t wish to be found.

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Jenny has worked in the forest industry for 20 years and is proud to be part of a company that contributes to sustainable and renewable building products. Focused on customer service, she adapts to whatever role is needed to deliver satisfaction and values the long-term relationships she builds with customers.

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Jenny’s greatest joy is spending time with her family. They love exploring, camping, and cruising in classic cars and trucks. Her personal hobbies include reading and gardening.

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Shelby brings several years of marketing experience along with a passion for design and creativity. After graduating from the Vancouver College of Art and Design, she worked as a graphic artist in Northern British Columbia. She later joined an aviation school where she led a successful rebranding initiative that launched the company into the European aviation market.

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When not working on a project, Shelby loves anything outdoors—camping, paddleboarding, and off-roading. She also spends plenty of time with her dog and three nieces.

Retired after 27 years with Westmill

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Grace served Westmill for over 25 years, making her the company’s longest-serving employee. She was responsible for managing the financial affairs of Westmill’s Canadian and US operations. Known for her warm demeanor, Grace helped make Westmill a pleasant place to work. She is an honest, meticulous, and hardworking individual with unwavering dedication and a strong work ethic.

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Grace is a world-class fencing athlete who has participated in numerous international competitions over the past 15 years, earning excellent results and medals.

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With over 12 years of experience in accounting and auditing, Urvi is a Chartered Accountant (CA) from India and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Canada. She is responsible for managing the accounting aspects of Westmill Industries.

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Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Urvi immigrated to Canada in 2016 and moved to BC in 2023. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, painting, and dancing, and is kept busy by her two children.

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Brent is a results-driven professional with extensive experience in design and project management for heavy equipment applications. He has a proven track record of proactively identifying and resolving issues across complex projects and institutions.

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Brent is a registered contributor on a patent for the implement design of a forestry skidder vehicle. He enjoys snowmobiling, hiking, off-road motorcycle adventures, and motorcycle touring with his family.

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Brett holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design from BCIT and a Diploma in Web Development from Lighthouse Labs.

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Brett has played in bands since the age of 12. Highlights include performing at Richard on Richards, playing the first Pemberton Music Festival, and opening for The Hives at the Commodore Ballroom—with a bonus game of shinny hockey at GM Place alongside Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Alex Edler, and members of The Hives.

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Don has over 25 years of mechanical design experience across a broad range of industries, including water park design, lumber manufacturing, and mining machinery.

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Known by many as the “BBQ King,” Don enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends. He is an avid drone photographer and self-described gadget enthusiast—much to the amusement of his daughter.

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Karel has been with Westmill for over 20 years. He started by setting up and running the machine and fabrication shop. Prior to joining Westmill, he built and repaired boats.

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Karel loves the outdoors. His passions include sailing, kayaking, snowboarding, and mountain biking—and he is also an avid gardener.

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Joel is a Red Seal Sheetmetal worker with 18 years of welding and fabrication experience. His passion for the trade was ignited early, working alongside his father on cars. What Joel values most about his work is the opportunity to build things with his hands and the deep sense of accomplishment that comes with completing a job.

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Originally from Australia, Joel relocated to Canada and has made it home. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, camping and playing football.

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Cathal has been with Westmill for over three years, focusing on inventory control—ensuring stock is in the correct locations and quantities to effectively support the sales team.

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When not at work, Cathal enjoys fishing, camping, and relaxing outdoors.

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Kai brings over six years of experience in warehouse and logistics operations. As Warehouse Team Lead and Materials Handler, he oversees orders from intake to shipment, ensuring workflow is organized and products leave the warehouse packed with care. He values efficiency, attention to detail, and doing the job right the first time.

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Outside of work, Kai enjoys spending time with his family, playing strategy-based games, and working on projects that let him think and build. He appreciates thoughtful conversations and finding ways to make everyday systems run a little smoother.