PEOPLE

Geoff Howard

Partner/Owner of Western Air & Power Ltd since 2004, and President. Geoff started with Western Air & Power in 2003 and has been employed in the HVAC industry in Calgary since 1997.
Geoff manages the team at Western Air & Power Ltd. and is an expert in humidification, heat rejection and industrial HVAC applications.
Geoff is registered with APEGA as a P. Eng. and is a past president of the Southern Alberta Chapter of ASHRAE.

Rhiannon Evison

Often wearing a friendly smile, Rhiannon enjoys problem solving and puzzles; a quality which fuels her desire to assist industry colleagues and help them find solutions to their technical challenges.
Alberta born and raised, Rhiannon is a University of Calgary educated mechanical engineer employed as a Technical Sales Engineer at Western Air & Power Ltd.
Rhiannon previously worked 8 years as a mechanical design engineer/project manager at AECOM, where her focus was designing areas of the Calgary International Airport (YYC) including the International terminal, airport peripheral buildings and retrofits to the existing domestic terminal building. Rhiannon’s work experience and continuing education has earned her P. Eng. status with APEGA, LEED Accredited Professional status, a certification in project management and completion of Dale Carnegie Sales Training.
In April 2015, Rhiannon switched to her current sales role at Western Air & Power Ltd. Rhiannon’s attention is now aimed at assisting our engineering clients, contractors, owners with design and construction of various projects. She specializes in humidification systems, heat rejection via evaporative, adiabatic, dry cooling equipment and air conditioning systems.
Outside of work, Rhiannon loves the mountains and being outdoors. She spends most of her spare time skiing and travelling with her family, and friends. Her “mildly” competitive spirit motivates her to compete in local golf tournaments and show jumping events with her horse Perry.

Brant Zurawell

Born and raised in Calgary, Brant Zurawell has been in the HVAC industry since 2006.
Brant is committed to getting you the right solution for the application and specializes in technical sales for industrial HVAC applications.
Brant has his MET and CET designations.
Brant spends his free time hunting, fishing, snowboarding, golfing, and working on his house and cars.

Hardy Wollin

Born and raised in Calgary, Hardy has been in the HVAC industry since 2001. Prior to joining Western Air & Power Ltd., Hardy spent 4 years at as a sheetmetal contractor earning his journeyman ticket, 6 years in design and drafting at an engineering firm and 12 years in HVAC equipment sales.

Kids, hockey and golf take up most of his free time.

Spencer Olsen

Born and raised in Calgary, Spencer has been in the mechanical industry since 1995.
Spencer started as a mechanical designer for a Mechanical Engineering Consulting firm, moving on to sales in 2008. This coincided with Spencer uprooting his family and moving across the country to southwest Ontario. While in Ontario he was exposed to the sales side of the industry working in the projects department at an electrical supply company.
Spencer joined Western Air & Power Ltd. in the summer of 2013 following his return to Calgary after a 5 year stretch spent in Ontario.
His duties at Western Air & Power Ltd. include aftermarket sales, start-ups and troubleshooting equipment on site. If you have a technical question about any Evapco or DriSteem product, Spencer can help you through it.
While you can often find Spencer out on the bike paths in the summer you will most likely see him trying to stay young at heart while he attempts to keep up with his kids.

Troy Parker

Born and raised in Calgary, Troy has stayed close to his roots, living in the Calgary area all his life.
Troy earned his B. Sc. in Computer Information Systems and spent 20+ years in infrastructure and operations. Troy went on to earn his CPA, CMA designation in 2014, when he moved onto accounting and operations.
Troy joined Western Air & Power in the fall of 2015 where he manages the accounting and office operations while helping the owners with financial planning in his role as controller.
Outside of work, Troy enjoys spending time with friends and family hiking in the mountains, biking around Calgary, and working on classic cars.

Denis Couture

Born and raised in Manitoba, Denis moved to Alberta in the late 60’s.
Denis has had the Warehouse Manager role since 2012. Denis started his career in material management and operations and moved into warehousing and logistics in 1973.
Denis’ interests include spending quality time with his kids and grandchildren. He also enjoys golfing and banter with his cohorts on and off the course.