JUSTIN BROWN
Product Manager, Python® Wire Rope

Justin is originally from Newfoundland, adding another piece of culture to Unirope's already diverse mix of employees.

Over the years with Unirope Justin has gained a rich experience with wire rope and is responsible for all Wire Rope Inspection Reports. In his position as our Product Manager, Wire Rope, he is also the Technical Resource
for our customers and internal staff alike.

Justin is a graduate of the Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Commerce. His open mind and easy-going nature make him a customer favorite.

As Justin put it: I enjoy life, nice girls, and good food. At times the sequence of that might change in an instant.

Also, he was named "Wire Rope Ninja of the Year". If you don't believe me, just roll your mouse over his picture.

WENDY MONTEITH
Customer Service

Wendy joined our inside rigging consultant team to add balance and perspective in how we interact with customers. Wendy comes from the fast pace steel distribution industry and is familiar with complex technical requirements. In addtion, Wendy is responsible for our Architectural Wire Rope Systems, it's application and specifictions.

Wendy loves sports and fitness, music, dancing, reading, just about anything but nothing.

Despite a very busy schedule she also finds time to sing background vocals with a rock band.

CECIL DAMASO
Unirope Field ID Software- and IT Support

Cecil’s role is to support our extensive Unirope field ID database users and as such is the information resource for customers’ questions and inquiries of how use our Field-ID dabase system. She also manages all of the electronic information exchanges with our JIT manufacturing customers on forecasts and horizon events. Cecil imigrated from Manila, Phillippines and brings with her a BSc in Business Administration with a Major in Management.

Cecil adds to the diversity of our mix of employees and represents the new Canadian generation of business professionals. She has great interest in music, theatre and arts.

JASON McCLUSKEY
Customer Service
Product Manager, Rigging Hardware

Jason comes with over 10 years of experience in the rigging and hardware industry. Consequently, he is our Product Manager for Chain, Fittings, Hoists and Clamps – a job which he describes as ‘having my hands into all kinds of stuff all day long’. Jason has a BA in Political Science and History from the U of Guelph, ON.

Jason’s passion spans from Rock & Roll to Muscle Cars with his favorite being, of course, the '69 Camaro. Plus, he plays Basketball in the 'over 35' league to keep him fit to lift all the hardware all day long? Just kidd'n.

GORD EDWARDSON
Inspection and Re-Certification Service Manager

Gord has learned this industry from the 'ground up'. After having worked in the construction industry he became a splicer and rigger fabrication wire rope slings and products made from wire rope. Well, he must have done something right as he first became the supervisor and then the shop foreman. Because of his extensive knowledge of the 'details' in our industry he now is our Service Manager for all rigging- and sling related repairs and re-certifications. Gord coordinates between our Field Inspection Group (headed by Cory Eskra) and our inside inspection and proof testing department. Gord is one of the first Canadians who was certified by the NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) as a certified rigging professional (Certification #100756727).

Gord (married with 2 children) is an outdoor enthusiast and goes camping at every opportunity he has. On the other side, he and his wife like to visit Las Vegas, mainly because of it's beauty and relaxing atmosphere.

MARISA LEGOVICH
Customer Support

Marisa is the 'background' staff who makes sure that your orders, and most importantly, your invoices are properly processed. Plus, of course, if you call us there is a great chance that Marisa is the first person you actually talk to. Other duties include supporting our outside sales staff and being a communication interface between our customers and the 'rest' of us.

Marisa is married to Gerry and has two young daughters named Emma and Alanna who keep her really busy; but she loves it (most days).

She daydreams about photography, gardening, music, and traveling. In fact, you could put her on a plane and point it in any direction and she wouldn't complain one iota about its destination.

THOMAS MICHNO
Customer Support

Thomas is a 100% 'homegrown' staff member by Unirope. Back in 2004 he joined us as a splicer in the wirerope sling fabrication department where he got training in all aspects of wirerope sling production methods. He then moved in to our Shipping/Receiving department where he was instrumental in introducing and setting up of our automated computerized shipping tag printing. To this day he is our resident 'label expert'. In 2009 he took the plunge and accepted our promotion to join us as a staff member in the Inside Sales Department. His rich experience and practical knowledge he gained on the 'shopfloor' is a great asset for our customers who need some real practical product advice.

In his spare time he rides mountainbikes until the 'frame gives way'.