Trevor Austin
President and Owner
I have been working for Ripa Industries since the beginning. I saw the hard work, strategy and persistence it took to build a fabrication shop from the ground up. I started by sweeping the floors when I was 11. I was the labourer, apprentice fitter, journeyman fitter, head fitter and general manager before I bought the company from Richard (yep – my Dad!). As its new owner I am committed to sticking to the ways we made this business succeed while bringing fresh and creative ideas to the table. My lifelong career in fabrication gives me a keen sense of what is needed to get the job done. I value persistence, honesty hard work and getting the job done right with the utmost care in design and execution.
Wes Poirier
Vessel Manager
I have been working in pressure equipment shops for close to 30 years starting out part time on weekends while I was still in school. At the age of 22 I obtained my Alberta “B” ticket. My time on the floor was spent welding, fitting and doing a variety of other tasks. I’ve been in QC / Management since 2007. At Ripa I oversee Quality Control as well as Pressure Vessels.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my two children and working on vehicles as a pastime.
Lindsay Austin
Co-Owner & VP
As a co-owner of Ripa, it is a privilege to support the work that our employees are doing.
With an Oil & Gas HR background and keen business sense I can support our leadership and employees to be their best! I oversee accounting, benefits, HR, and all administrative needs. I am a certified executive coach, a certified pregnancy and infant loss coach, and a 500 hour registered yoga teacher.
I love spending time with my daughters, my family, and of course my yoga mat!
Delaina Schweitzer
Office Manager
I have been an office manager for the past 13 years. I am a meticulous, task driven and result oriented professional. My goals are to support the administrative, financial and operational functions of the company to achieve, conserve time and boost efficiency.
I am a wife and mother to 4 children (2 dogs). When not at work I can be found at hockey rinks, soccer fields and baseball diamonds.