SHANE VANVEEN
President
By the time he was 20 years old, Shane knew exactly what he wanted to do. He had already worked part-time in the biosolids industry where he became passionate about the benefits that biosolids provided plant growth and soil improvement. He teamed up with his brother, Hank, in April of 2000 and together, they started up Wessuc. Over the years, he has worked on many interesting programs that focused on better ways to manage land programs and tank clean outs in Ontario. From helping with new equipment designs such as overhead loaders and flow controlled tractors to new methods of creating clean water and healthy soil, Shane continues to pursue optimization through innovation. He is married to his high school sweetheart and has six wonderful children.
HANK VANVEEN
Vice-President
Hank graduated with an Environmental Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo in 1999. One year later, he started Wessuc with his brother, Shane. Since then, he has focused on helping others manage their waste responsibly. It’s a passion that has seen Wessuc expand into a wide range of services.
Hank married in 2000 and today has five children. In addition to motorcycles, he enjoys soccer, and basketball. He has helped as an assistant coach in the local house league.
SHAWN WHALEN
Director of Operations
Shawn joined Wessuc in April of 2016 as a vacuum truck operator. Through the years he worked as Project Manager in the Vacuum services division and now onto Director of Operations. Shawn brings an understanding of our day to day operations and has a keen interest in ensuring the different divisions within Wessuc are functioning to their fullest ability. Shawn works closely with managers of each division to ensure that day to day efficiencies and planning are happening and running smoothly.
During his free time, Shawn enjoys spending time with his young family, getting away to the cottage and enjoying activities like golf and various sports.
PHIL CRON
Director of Business Development
Formerly with Cambridge Towel for 10 years as their Director of Sales and Marketing, Phil joined Wessuc in December of 2016 as Director Sales. His has brought another dimension to the Wessuc team by focusing on developing sales opportunities and having fun while winning. Married in 1996 and two children later, Phil enjoys time with his family which includes vacations and working out. He also finds time for rugby and golf.