David has been involved in irrigation system installation and service for over 22 years.  He is a past president of the IIABC, Current IIABC Certification Board Member, and holds every certification they offer, save one. He has been an active instructor for their courses, including a co-developer of one of the IIABC’s most recent certifications – the Certified Irrigation Scheduler course. He holds a number of other certifications and designations from other associations including the IA, BCWWA & BC Electrical Safety Authority. David also holds distinction as an EPA Watersense Partner, for his dedication to water conservation techniques.

David is also a BComm graduate from UBC. He is a father of three daughters, kept busy between business and the hockey rinks & dance studios of the Lower Mainland.

In addition to being VP, David covers all commercial projects, as well as the Sunshine Coast and Bowen Island.

Email: david@universitysprinklers.com

Sheldon began his career in irrigation in 1989 as a designer for a Rainbird distributor in Europe. He was the principal of a successful golf irrigation company in Europe for 10 years until moving back to Canada in 1999, where he wanted to raise his children. In these ten years, he partook in extensive studies and training in irrigation design and installation with U.C.L.A., Aqua Engineering, and Rainbird.

Sheldon’s has vast experience in designing and installing complex irrigation systems and in providing technical irrigation support. His deep knowledge of turf grass combined with his electrical aptitude have made Sheldon a valuable asset to University Sprinklers. You can rest assured that with Sheldon a true professional is looking after your landscape irrigation and lighting needs.

Sheldon covers Tsawwassen, Ladner and Richmond.

Email: sheldon@universitysprinklers.com

Andrew has an extensive background in irrigation, having worked for his family’s irrigation company from age 16. In 2003, Andrew started with University Sprinklers as a service technician, and has worked his way up within the ranks. He particularly enjoys working with customers, designing new systems, implementing upgrades, and generally doing what he can to exceed customer expectations. Andrew holds his Irrigation Service Technician Level I ticket, and has taken several courses in fundamental and advanced irrigation design. He is also a certified cross connection control tester.

Andrew takes care of the Tri-City Area: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.

Email: andrew@universitysprinklers.com

Whalen Bishop has been with the company since 2008 when he started as a Foreman Assistant. Whalen is an honors graduate from Thompson Rivers University and is a certified Irrigation Designer (Residential). He also is a certified low voltage technician, Cross-connection control specialist and Certified Irrigation Scheduler. Whalen’s love for irrigation design has been fostered by the company’s commitment to water conservation. Recently, Whalen became a Professional Accredited Rainwater Harvester through the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) and is also a Board Member with CANARM, the Canadian Association for Rainwater Management. Whalen is very excited about rainwater’s future relationship with irrigation design.

Whalen is also a husband to an amazing wife and has three incredible children. Recently, Whalen became a Board Member of the Sardis Children Centre, a non-profit organization that provides a superior pre-school program, along with before and after school daycare for his children. The best part of his day is the projects his daughter brings home to share.

Whalen is our man in the valley, covering Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission, as well as Maple Ridge.

Email: whalen@universitysprinklers.com

Jan has been with University Sprinklers since 1988, and has installed over 1000 systems. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from UBC, and some of his industry-specific accreditations and certifications include Certified Cross Connection Control Administrator, Certified Irrigation Contractor, and Certified Low-voltage Electrician, Certified Irrigation Designer (Residential & Commercial). Jan has also participated in numerous irrigation business and design courses.

Jan services Vancouver Island, from Parksville to the Nanaimo Regional District and south throughout the Cowichan Valley.

Email: jan@universitysprinklers.com

Chad Smith handles all field staff and is a key part of our field staff training program. He has been with University Sprinklers since 2002, when he started as a Foreman Assistant. He was drawn to University Sprinklers because they provide opportunity for growth, and they like to reward and promote hard workers like himself. He also loves to work outside, and gladly trades the discomfort of four months of working outside in the winter for the other eight months of working outside in our mild BC climate.

While Chad enjoys both commercial and residential work, he gets huge satisfaction in working with the hands-on residential customer who enjoys spending a whole lot of time in their garden. He holds his Irrigation Technician Level 2 certification and is also a Low Voltage Certified Technician. Chad works with homeowners in White Rock and South Surrey.

Email: chad@universitysprinklers.com

Jeff has over ten years of irrigation experience in residential, commercial and municipal properties. In addition to obtaining his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Western Ontario, Jeff is also an IIABC Certified Irrigation Designer (Residential), Certified Irrigation Scheduler and Certified Irrigation Technician II.

Jeff works with clients, builders and landscapers on the North Shore to design and install IIABC Certified Irrigation systems. He handles all of North Vancouver, and all new construction in West Vancouver. Jeff focuses and takes pride in providing clients with a commitment to top quality service and attention to detail.

Email: jeffrey@universitysprinklers.com