Our Values
We strive to provide the very best service and products available to our customers. We know it’s of the utmost importance that equipment used for wildfire protection work when needed and be of the highest quality.
Our mission is to ensure, to the very best of our ability, that this is the case. Whether it be the smallest gasket or the largest pump, the products we provide must be of the highest caliber available.
These are our core values and we stand behind them on every sale and every order. You have my word on it!
Randy Cowling
President
Our Management Team
Every company operates on a culture and work ethic inspired by management. Leadership instills the values, ethics and personality of the company and ensures each employee and representative is working towards the same goals. Our leaders are dedicated to our core values and are committed to providing leadership, commitment and innovation to all aspects of our operations.
Russell comes to WASP from one of the largest contractor sales yards in British Columbia. As the manager there, Russ oversaw sales of over $30 million annually. He brings a great perspective on how to operate a fast paced, busy warehouse and keep everything running smoothly. Russ also holds both his Firefighter NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2 certificates as well as NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness and Operations, and WSPP 115 Wildfire Structure Protection certificates.
Russell comes to WASP from one of the largest contractor sales yards in British Columbia. As the manager there, Russ oversaw sales of over $30 million annually. He brings a great perspective on how to operate a fast paced, busy warehouse and keep everything running smoothly. Russ also holds both his Firefighter NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2 certificates as well as NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness and Operations, and WSPP 115 Wildfire Structure Protection certificates.
Darrell has over 30 year’s experience with aluminum welding and custom fabrication of fire fighting equipment for government and fire departments. In charge of custom installation of all Wasp shelving for Structure Protection Units along with design and development of other Wasp products, including swap loader pump designs along with custom light standards used for industrial and construction purposes.
Darrell has over 30 year’s experience with aluminum welding and custom fabrication of fire fighting equipment for government and fire departments. In charge of custom installation of all Wasp shelving for Structure Protection Units along with design and development of other Wasp products, including swap loader pump designs along with custom light standards used for industrial and construction purposes.
As Director of Sales, Ryan is responsible for sales and warranty of all WASP equipment, both residential and industrial. Ryan is the former owner of one of the largest independent alarm companies in Western Canada and built his company from scratch in what is one of the most competitive industries in North America. Now overseeing WASP development and ensuring both sales of equipment and the programs required to keep up with our increasing volume of sales are kept up to the high service standards that WASP is known for with all our clients and customers.
As Director of Sales, Ryan is responsible for sales and warranty of all WASP equipment, both residential and industrial. Ryan is the former owner of one of the largest independent alarm companies in Western Canada and built his company from scratch in what is one of the most competitive industries in North America. Now overseeing WASP development and ensuring both sales of equipment and the programs required to keep up with our increasing volume of sales are kept up to the high service standards that WASP is known for with all our clients and customers.
Tanya has been with WASP since inception and has helped the company grow into one of the most trusted suppliers of wildfire protection equipment in North America. She is the overseer of all inventory administration and is expert at arranging shipping of both small and large equipment across not only North America but throughout the World, with customers as far away as South Africa and Australia.
Tanya has been with WASP since inception and has helped the company grow into one of the most trusted suppliers of wildfire protection equipment in North America. She is the overseer of all inventory administration and is expert at arranging shipping of both small and large equipment across not only North America but throughout the World, with customers as far away as South Africa and Australia.
With over 40 years experience in corporate law, Jim is in control of corporate oversight and patent infringement. Jim is well known as a corporate trial lawyer, and was one of the youngest lawyers ever to be made partner in one of Canada’s most prestigious and well known firms. Jim has also served in executive positions with numerous companies and continues to provide legal services and advice to select companies as needed.
With over 40 years experience in corporate law, Jim is in control of corporate oversight and patent infringement. Jim is well known as a corporate trial lawyer, and was one of the youngest lawyers ever to be made partner in one of Canada’s most prestigious and well known firms. Jim has also served in executive positions with numerous companies and continues to provide legal services and advice to select companies as needed.
John has decades of experience in product development and strategy deployment, and has provided operational and logistics programs in over 27 countries, including operations in excess of 750 franchisees and over 1500 licensees. He is constantly searching out new markets and high caliber business partners for WASP products. John’s key to success has been a consistent approach to ensuring corporate goals are met while at the same time developing employee potential.
John has decades of experience in product development and strategy deployment, and has provided operational and logistics programs in over 27 countries, including operations in excess of 750 franchisees and over 1500 licensees. He is constantly searching out new markets and high caliber business partners for WASP products. John’s key to success has been a consistent approach to ensuring corporate goals are met while at the same time developing employee potential.
Mr. Parker is the Manager of Equipment Sales and Rental Programs for North American Operations. Gord has over 35 years experience, both as a Sr. Wildfire Structure Protection Specialist with BC Wildfire Services as well as being a former Deputy Chief with a large urban fire department in Greater Vancouver. Gord is one of the most respected and experienced wildfire firefighters in North America, and has trained firefighters from throughout Canada, the US, Australia and Africa. Gord is still considered a Sr. Officer for BC Wildfire Services and is called upon to assist when needed by the provincial government during large wildfire emergencies.
Mr. Parker is the Manager of Equipment Sales and Rental Programs for North American Operations. Gord has over 35 years experience, both as a Sr. Wildfire Structure Protection Specialist with BC Wildfire Services as well as being a former Deputy Chief with a large urban fire department in Greater Vancouver. Gord is one of the most respected and experienced wildfire firefighters in North America, and has trained firefighters from throughout Canada, the US, Australia and Africa. Gord is still considered a Sr. Officer for BC Wildfire Services and is called upon to assist when needed by the provincial government during large wildfire emergencies.
Mr. Pyke is a Founder and the Designer of the original WASP All Hazard Electrical Trailers and the patented Gutter Mount Sprinkler Brackets and Accessories. Darrell has worked within the forestry industry for over twenty five years, operating his own lumber harvesting company in both British Columbia and Alberta. Darrell is a certified wildland firefighter with designations allowing him to fight wildfires throughout North America. He operates WASP Industrial Grade Equipment as an independent contractor during fire season throughout Northern Alberta and British Columbia, as well as performing wildfire mitigation operations on behalf of mining and ongoing drill site operations in the Alberta Oil Fields.
Mr. Pyke is a Founder and the Designer of the original WASP All Hazard Electrical Trailers and the patented Gutter Mount Sprinkler Brackets and Accessories. Darrell has worked within the forestry industry for over twenty five years, operating his own lumber harvesting company in both British Columbia and Alberta. Darrell is a certified wildland firefighter with designations allowing him to fight wildfires throughout North America. He operates WASP Industrial Grade Equipment as an independent contractor during fire season throughout Northern Alberta and British Columbia, as well as performing wildfire mitigation operations on behalf of mining and ongoing drill site operations in the Alberta Oil Fields.
Mr. Cowling is a Founder and the Chief Executive Officer responsible for all aspects of corporate operations. He is the Founder and former CEO of Meridian Financial Services Ltd., a financial services company with annual sales volume of approximately $1billion. He is also the former President of Frontera Financial Services Canada Corporation, a national company offering insurance services, both property and personal life products, to clients in every Canadian province and territory. Randy has extensive experience managing companies with quick growth and expansion curves and working within different state and provincial licensing and procurement guidelines.
Mr. Cowling is a Founder and the Chief Executive Officer responsible for all aspects of corporate operations. He is the Founder and former CEO of Meridian Financial Services Ltd., a financial services company with annual sales volume of approximately $1billion. He is also the former President of Frontera Financial Services Canada Corporation, a national company offering insurance services, both property and personal life products, to clients in every Canadian province and territory. Randy has extensive experience managing companies with quick growth and expansion curves and working within different state and provincial licensing and procurement guidelines.
