Biographies

Brandon was born and raised in Timmins, Ontario by both his parents and started welding in grade 9. At 14, he held his first part-time job and at 16 he was hired as an apprentice welder at a local mine. 

In 2014, immediately after graduating from high school(TH&VS), he accepted a full-time position with a local welding company and to this day continues to work and supervise in the Mining Industry.

As Maintenance Superintendent for 18 consecutive months at Detour Lake Mine site, Brandon successfully directed and oversaw preventive and corrective maintenance of all crushing equipment ensuring overall production and reducing overall downtime.

Over the past 10 years, Brandon has collaborated and successfully completed several projects.

Being a business owner and a working supervisor, Brandon understands the relation between customers satisfaction and being detail oriented.

Brandon always ensures everyone goes the extra mile to get the job completed as per specifications. He recognizes employees accomplishments  and encourages a healthy work-life balance.

In addition of being Co-owner and Treasurer of MWB, he takes most joy in outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hunting and riding his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) alongside his wife, Kiersten and his daughter.

Yannick was born and raised in Timmins, Ontario by both his parents and started welding in grade 8. At 15, he was hired by a local landscaping company and shortly after was leading small landscaping projects. 

While in high school, (ESC.Thériault) Yannick took part in several welding competitions where he won:

• 2013-1st place at the Provincial Secondary Competition-Skills Ontario 
• 2013-5th place at the National Competition-Skills Canada 
• 2014-2nd place at the Provincial  Post-Secondary Competition- Skills Ontario 

In 2014, during his senior year in high school, Yannick accepted his first part-time welding position with a local company and has since been gainfully employed in the industry.

Over the past 10 years, Yannick has collaborated and successfully completed several projects.

As a business owner and a working supervisor, Yannick understands that employees and customers are his company's most valuable assets.

Yannick approaches each project with determination and willingness to deliver the highest quality of service and craftsmanship while collaborating and fostering positive and respectful relationships with his customers and employees.

In addition of being Co-owner and President of MWB, he is happiest with his wife Jenna raising their 3 children. He also enjoys hunting, camping and riding his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with his family.