Swift Environmental Equipment Ltd. has a wonderful diverse team of employees who have experience in:

• Environmental protection
• Custom-made environmental equipment manufacturing
• Oilfield servicing
• Environmental Project Management Skills
• Sales and Office Management

Sean Hannigan, President and Founder of Swift Environmental Equipment Ltd has over 35 years experience in the oilfield industry. Sean claims he is still attending the school of hard knocks and is proud to delay his graduation.

Sean founded Swift Environmental Equipment Ltd in 2005 after he designed and manufactured the original “Rig Vac” environmental vacuum system to manage environmental cleanups and spill recovery of fluids created while drilling. Mechanically inclined, Sean holds numerous patents on the design of environmental protection equipment and has a knack for inventing specialized equipment. An inventor, entrepreneur and relentless worker, Sean approaches each new challenge with his intrinsic flair for innovation, creative problem solving and measured risk taking to consistently create practical solutions. His creations are now used around the world.

Sean has numerous years of experience in on shore, offshore drilling as well as service rigs, pipeline construction & heavy equipment.

Sean is proudly married now 25 years, (he claims it’s been a long war and she wins all the battles) Sean cherishes the time he spends with his 3 teenage children and loves to travel and explore new territories with his family.

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Tara Hannigan Vice President/Chief Operating Officer

Tara plays a key role in the tactical strategy for Swift Environmental Equipment.  Currently Tara and Sean are developing  Swift’s five year business strategic growth plan. Tara is responsible for creating a conducive connection between Swift’s team and the industry it serves, ensuring that Swift’s corporate culture is congruent with best business practises.   Within this plan her initial project undertaking is to highlight Swift’s corporate culture within the company and the industry.  Also in the works is the advancement of procedure and processes in Swift’s Export department. Tara thrives on building efficient and effective business foundations.

Tara has enjoyed the rare gift of living out her passions.  On a quest for technical knowledge, Tara pursued an education in microcomputers.  As a pioneer in the world of desktops computers, she excelled at her first role as an adult educator of software applications such as Word, Excel, Paradox and Dbase.  Tara’s next career adventure was software program development for the Internal Audit department of the Alberta Liquor Control Board.   She had thought this job would offer special perks in the product department, however instead she developed a software program that allowed the auditors to investigate potential theft within the liquor stores.

From the unspoiled ravines of the North Saskatchewan River, to the pristine frontier of North Shuswap Lake, to the heritage prairies of Sherwood Park, Tara has spent most of her free time in the country.  Tara has a great love for nature, and has shared this with her three children.

Tara’s IT background has brought technology to the Swift’s office operations.  With her love of nature and appreciation for sustainable innovations she is Sean’s biggest cheerleader when Swift brings new product to market.

 

Nick Kuchera joins us after a 25 year stint living in British Columbia, where he initially pursued a career in the Film Industry. During that time, he realized his entrepreneurial side and over the course of 20 years Nick owned & operated several successful businesses, which ranged from industrial equipment supply to film lighting equipment. It was in Vancouver that Nick honed his project management skills, on projects that ranged from major motion pictures to complex industrial projects.

Nick & his wife spent 20 years living off the grid where he developed a passion for all things “green”. He has a strong belief that economic progress and environmental sustainability can be achieved with the right tools & mindset. Nick has a proactive approach when it comes to corporate concerns regarding environmental issues & brings a common sense approach to developing solutions.

Nick & his Dianne wife live near Onoway, Alberta on their 160 acre hobby farm.

Cheryl Alonso is our new Project Administrator. She brings many years of experience in sales, marketing and office administration to Swift. Her passion for environmental issues and creativity make her a valuable addition to our team.

Cheryl is dedicated to maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of Swift Environmental Equipment Ltd. She wears many hats and has the ability to look at new projects with enthusiasm and dedication.

Cheryl currently lives in Beaumont, Alberta with her husband and two daughters who love to keep active and travel.

Bill Ferguson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Winnipeg in Environmental Science, a diploma in Renewable Resource Management-Environmental Science – Lethbridge, Alberta. Bill has over 32 years of relevant practical experience in environmental management including Environmental Auditing, Environmental Management System (EMS) implementation, Sustainable Development Strategies for companies, ISO 1400 series of Environmental Management and contaminated sites remediation.

Christa McNeil is a Safety Professional with a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering and an Occupational Health & Safety Certification.  Christa previously worked for BP Canada Energy and Imperial Oil in both engineering and safety roles. 

Christa's background in both engineering and safety provide a unique balance of technical and hands-on expertise.

Bea Bohm-Meyer has over 20 years experience facilitating individual and corporate growth. An expert in her field, Bea is a corporate culture design expert. She works with executives and business owner’s nationwide building highly productive and motivated teams. Her ability to help companies design a strong management infrastructure and performance culture, by getting people moving in the same direction, provides a tremendous competitive advantage. Bea strongly believes “when a company focuses on its culture, performance becomes second nature”.

Prior to consulting, Bea spent her time working with large corporate and non-profit organizations building conscious corporate cultures. As a National Director for Canadian Blood Services, Bea was responsible for leading one of three countrywide transformation projects which included: driving cultural change, building customer loyalty, increasing public confidence, strengthening cost effectiveness and delivering excellence in quality performance.

Bea is a certified leadership and business coach and consultant specializing in designing corporate culture. She is trained by CTA in Colorado, USA (member of the International Coaching Federation). She holds a Bachelor of Arts Special degree in International Political Science from the University of Alberta, Canada. Bea is certified as a Patient Safety Executive by the IHI from Harvard in Boston, MA, USA where she studied with leaders from high reliability industries such as aviation and NASA to understand how to design high reliability in a cultural framework. Bea has also participated in various high profile leadership programs including The North American Customer Management, Leadership Forum and The Canadian Management Centre. She sits on two Boards supporting two causes close to her heart: inner-city youth programs and programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Bea also has a personal dream to work with teenagers, helping them design Life Plans to achieve lifelong dreams.