The staff at West Wind Hardwoods Inc., providing great service and superiour products

Our Staff

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.

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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.

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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!!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Ethan Tarr, is our newest member of the team...and another Parkland grad!! He enjoys long bike rides; on and off the road, and has a passion for cameras and the cinematic beauty of nature. He collects bugs and antique bottles, and still finds time to have an interest in wood work.

In an unplanned effort to support the locals, all but Danny, Dominic and John, have graduated from Parkland Secondary in Sidney. Way to go Parkland Panthers!

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including: Victoria, Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary, Toronto, Seattle, New York, Denver, Los Angeles.