Family Run Business
Serving Nelson BC

Meet the Team

  • Micah Pilipishen

    OWNER

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

    From Vermilion Bay Northwestern Ontario. Lived in Nelson for 23 years.

    Hobbies: Snowboarding, camping, boating

    Pets: 2 Dogs (Qtip & Ginger)

    I’m an active volunteer in our community. Currently the coach for Special Olympics’ Nelson Sharks floor hocky team. Was also a Lion’s Club member for 12 years on & off.

  • Karen Pilipishen

    OWNER

    FINANCE MANAGER

    Born in Winnipeg and grew up in Dryden Ontario. Moved to Nelson in 2006

    Hobbies: Skiing (Downhill and cross-country, camping and boating

    Pets: Two dogs

  • Jeff Walker

    OWNER

    PLUMBING MANAGER

    Born in White Rock, BC. Moved back to Nelson six years ago after spending a decade in Victoria.

    Hobbies: Snowboarding, skateboarding, fishing and camping with our kids

    Pets: 2 cats, 1 dog

  • Mitch Preston

    HVAC MANAGER

    Originally from Saskatchewan. Been visiting the Koots for 15 years. Lived here for three years.

    Hobbies: Snowboarding & gardening

    Pets: Cats, Ducks and Dogs

    Living my Kootenay Dream everyday!

  • Sharron Jenner

    OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

    Recently moved to Nelson from Vancouver Island

    Hobbies: Gardening, cooking/baking, camping and exploring new surroundings

    Pets: 2 Dogs, Pansy & Paula (who are now the office mascots)

    Bubbly & outgoing, a wrestling and hockey fan

  • Nick Brough

    HVAC LEAD TECH

    Originally from Scotland, Nick has called Nelson home for the past 5 years.

    Hobbies: Snowboarding, skateboarding, motorcycling, artist

  • Scott Nieuwhof

    RED SEAL SHEET METAL INSTALLER

    Lived in the Kootenays for two years. Previously lived in Maple Ridge BC

    Hobbies: Basketball, lacrosse coaching

    Pets: 2 Dogs – Maddie & Chewie

    Hard working & take pride in my workmanship

  • Charles (Chuck) Anderson

    RED SEAL PLUMBER & GAS FITTER

  • Matthew O’Malley

    HVAC TECH

    Originally from Vancouver. Moved to Nelson in June 2023

    Hobbies: Hiking, snowboarding, swimming

    Pets: Black lab named Pamela

    Huge sports fan

  • Jimmy Ellis

    RED SEAL PLUMBER SHEET METAL APPRENTICE

    Originally from Kamloops and moved to Nelson in 2010

    Hobbies: Sports, volunteering with Special Olympics, gardening and sitting at the beach

    Pets: Two brother kitties – Gary & Tracy

    Good communication is key to success in everything.

  • Ryan Scaber

    RED SEAL PLUMBER & GAS FITTER

  • Alec Ray

    PLUMBING APPRENTICE

    Moved to Nelson from Windsor Ontario 5 years ago

    Hobbies: Skiing, Kayaking

    Pets: 2 dogs and 6 chickens

    I’m a new and upcoming apprentice excited to learn and do good work to keep our clients happy.

  • Ryan Lof

    RED SEAL PLUMBER & GAS FITTER

  • Josh Coyne

    HVAC APRRENTICE

  • Victor Ulloa

    RED SEAL PLUMBER

Interested in Joining Our Team?

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