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| West Wind Hardwood Inc. Sidney BC Canada Tel: 1-800-667-2275 info@westwindhardwood.com |
Providing Exotic & Domestic Hardwoods & Softwoods, Boat Lumber, Cabinet and Marine Plywood & Veneers as well as Natural Oil Wood Finishes to Canada, & The USA: British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Washington, New York, Colorado, & California including: Victoria, Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary, Toronto, Seattle, New York, Denver, Los Angeles. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan Nielsen is the son, of the father-son partnership that began in 1978. Born into a family of craftsmen, he inherited his family's appreciation and skill with wood. Born in Denmark, Jan has lived on the Saanich Peninsula since 1974, and intends to call North Saanich home; not withstanding the frequent trips to Mexico and abroad. 
Lars Nielsen is Jan's brother and born in Quebec; raised on the BC coast where he acquired a great appreciation of the sea while living on a boat with his parents. Boats have factored largely throughout Lars' life, as even his marriage took place aboard his 1947 Chris Craft. Lars is committed to his family; his newest project - another boat, and sustained personal growth. 
Shelley Nielsen is Jan's wife. A true BC'er born and bred, Shelley has been part of the West Wind team since 1978. A true family business, their daughters Olivia and Anna have occasionally lent a hand. Shelley thrives with West Wind's successes and sees no early retirement.....perhaps just a few more extended holidays with Jan. Those many hours of Spanish lessons and homework will not be in vain!! 
Joel Radford is our wood-flooring expert becoming the icon of West Wind's flooring expansion. He is thoroughly knowledgeable with all aspects of our brand name and custom floors. Joel started some years ago as a part-time student coming highly recommended by his woodworking teacher at Parkland Secondary. 
Danny Schaftlein is our school rep and custom floor machinist. He has been with us "a sliver short of" three years; coming highly recommended by his woodworking teacher at Stelly's Secondary. He enjoys the feeling that learning new skills brings; his hobbies are his best friend. They include: cars (driving and repairing), camping, canoeing & kayaking, photography & Nature. Blending them together is the ultimate!
John Wrobel, a little long in the tooth BUT ‘young at heart’! He brings a long association with building supply stores with him. John likes to be known as a true Westerner – having lived in our four Western provinces – he has settled in North Saanich with his wife of many years. In his spare time, he can be found tending his small garden and orchard. 
Dominic Loiacono came to us through the University Of Victoria Business Co-op Program in January 2005. He has since completed his MBA, as well as two degrees in Commerce and Arts (Italian Studies); a true Renaissance man. He is a man of many talents.
Ethan Tarr is Parkland grad...of course. He has developed a passion for woodwork and design. Ultimately, his goal is to become an architect. In the meantime, he likes long bike rides on and off road; loves photography and capturing cinematic beauties. His current fav wood is American black walnut.
Nik Olson is another Parkland Grad of 2009. He was born on the Peninsula and has lived here all his life. If there is a water sport, Nic has tried it. His interests are skiing, kayaking and scuba diving; he just wishes he had more time to pursue these activities. He's new to the world of wood. We converted Sarah, maybe we'll turn Nik into a passionate woodworker to.
Joey Olson, younger brother to Nik Olson, is currently a full time student at Parkland Secondary. Yes, another Parkland student – Go Panthers!! He is very interested in woodworking and hopes to make this his profession. He plays hockey and likes to hang in with his friends. 
In an unplanned effort to support the locals, all but Danny, Dominic and Sarah have graduated from Parkland Secondary in Sidney. Way to go Parkland Panthers!