Adam
Founder
Adam spent his early years growing up on Bowen Island, eventually relocating with his family to North Vancouver. He attended Sutherland Secondary, where he excelled, both academically and in sports. He was the captain of the basketball team and was named Athlete of the Year for his two senior years. His leadership skills were evident even then. Adam was honoured to speak to the over 1200 students of the graduating classes of VCC and CDI in the fall of 2015 and was the keynote speaker at BCIT’s 2016 Alumni AGM. He is also thrilled to be a winner of BC Business 2016 30 Under 30! Adam began his electrical apprenticeship in 2007 with the one goal in mind: to acquire and master the necessary skills to start his own business. Building a reputation for a business that provides outstanding workmanship and customer service while providing people with a job they love has always been the source of Adam’s excitement and inspiration. He has established a team of first class electricians, ones who share his passion for the trade and who portray the same positive energy. Adam believes building long lasting and trusting relationships with all his clients will be the key to his success. In what little spare time he has, Adam enjoys playing in the men’s basketball league that he sponsors, hitting the gym, hiking, snowboarding, travelling and reading.
Turner
Electrician
Turner was born and raised in North Vancouver and is also yet another member of the Sutherland Secondary alumni. He played most of the sports available to him at Sutherland including; basketball, soccer, rugby, golf and badminton. However he was also playing baseball, football and lacrosse outside of school. He remembers seeing many of his new co-workers in the hallways like it was yesterday. And since recently joining the Wick’s crew, he is able to see those beautiful faces everyday once again. Turner started his electrical training straight after high school and has continued on and off for the past 7 years. He has a wide range of electrical experience, from industrial metal fabrication plants to commercial retail stores and constant home renovations. Turner is a student at BCIT and is in the process of completing his Red Seal electrical certification. When he’s not playing soccer in the winter or softball in the summer, he likes to spend his free time traveling with friends, hitting the gym, hiking with his dog or trying to guess next weeks lottery numbers.
Ty
Electrician
Ty grew up just outside of Vancouver in the town of Tsawwassen, but moved into the city shortly after high school in an attempt to be closer to the mountains, beaches, and cheap sushi. Ty is currently in his first year of his electrical apprenticeship after completing the Trades Discovery course at BCIT. Ty was drawn to the electrical trade because everything happens so seamlessly that it feels like complete magic that at the push of a button you can have light, warmth and entertainment instantly – he takes pride knowing he can bring some of that magic into the world every day. Ty has been with Wicks since his practicum at BCIT. In his free time he enjoys hiking, climbing, skiing, and playing as many musical instruments as he can get his hands on.
Andre
Electrician
Andre and Adam have been friends since grade school. After high school he received his BA degree in Resource Based Tourism Management and a minor in Marketing at UNBC. His passion for creating, building and finalizing projects led him to step foot in the electrical trade realm and pursue his education at BCIT in electrical. Andre enjoys reading, cooking, snowboarding, traveling, swimming and being outdoors. He is a major dog lover as well! Andrea’s quick smile and friendly demeanor make him a favourite with both clients and staff.
Sarah
Electrician
Sarah hails from Ladner and got into the electrical trade because she loved helping her parents with construction projects growing up. Once she took the electrical foundations course after high school, she fell in love with the work. She is now going into her 3rd year of apprenticeship. Her work ethic and cheerful nature make her a favourite of all! In her spare time she enjoys hunting and going to the gym, and she is a self confessed homebody who loves reading, knitting, Netflix binges, and classic video games.
Max
Electrical Foreman
Born and raised on the North Shore, Max brings eight years of experience to the team. Introduced by Turner, his knowledge, dedication and strong work ethic is a great addition to the crew. He has travelled widely, including Vietnam, Thailand, Nicaragua , Costa Rica and México. In his spare time he enjoys hockey, snowboarding, hiking with his French Bulldog and sharing a nice bottle of Pinot Noir with his long time girlfriend. He has been involved with the Norvan Boys and Girls Club, supporting and inspiring youth in afterschool programs for 4 years.
Huy
Electrical Foreman
Huy was born and raised in Vancouver and has been an electrician for 7 years. He also has a background in drafting. Before becoming an electrician he went to music school and worked at a music store. He has travelled to Vietnam, London and New Zealand. In his spare time Huy loves reading, or watching a movie and spending time with friends and family.
Cameron
Electrical Foreman
Cameron hails from Drayton Valley, Alberta. When he was young an electrician came by the family home to do some repairs and Cam found the issue before the electrician could figure it out! He earned his Red Seal in 1997 and worked and travelled through the Caribbean and Central American for over 10 years. He heard about Wicks Electric, admired the values we share with our customers and crew and joined the team. Cameron has a wealth of experience and he is always willing to share his knowledge. Cam loves to travel and experience different cuisines. His favourites are authentic Mexican, Thai and Italian and his pet peeve is American Fast Food. He and his wife enjoy their rescue dog named Narco.
Wyatt
Electrical Service Specialist
Wyatt was born and raised on the North Shore and has been an electrician for 9 years. He is our Service Specialist and is extremely popular with all our clients for his excellent troubleshooting skills, his attention to detail and, of course, his winning personality! He met Adam through some mutual friends and joined the team last year. He lives on the North Shore with his girlfriend and their little dog Abby. Wyatt has worked as a fishing guide in Haida Gwaii and loves fishing, hunting, playing guitar and cars.
Shane
Electrical Foreman
Shane grew up in Vernon and moved to Vancouver in February 2020. The Wicks organization and its core values brought him to Vancouver to join the team. He enjoys going on road trips and is often headed to Vernon to see family and friends. He loves the outdoors; camping, hiking and fishing are just some of his favourite activities. A little known fact about Shane is that he loves plants and gardening.
Chester
Electrician
Chester immigrated to Canada from the Philippines just after he graduated from High School in 2000. New to the electrical industry, he recently completed his practicum with Wicks and his work ethic and his kind, easygoing nature earned him a an apprentice position with the team. Chester lives in New Westminster with his wife and 10 year old daughter. They have enjoyed travelling throughout BC and plan to see more of the country in the future.
Shawna
Executive Assistant
Cathy
Head of Administration
Cathy (Momma Goose) helps out on the administrative side of the business. After 35 years in nursing she retired from the profession and she and Terry moved to the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Cathy and Terry celebrated their 37th anniversary August 2019! Cathy brings her sense of entrepreneurship to the company as she ran her own successful home health business with over 100 employees. She has travelled widely, mostly to warmer climes where she was a sailing instructor, a DiveMaster and she has delivered yachts to and from all points between Mexico and Northern BC. Cathy enjoys being on, in or under the water, horses, long walks, gardening and cooking and is an avid reader. But best of all, she enjoys spending time with the boys; Adam, Cody and Tyler!