Our Team

Denbow has assembled a strong technical and operations team that provides the expertise to ensure success for all their projects. We are currently home to over 40 employees involved in all aspects of processing, transportation, and installation of wood residuals. We strive to provide exceptional employee care, aiming to be an employer that continually provides growth opportunities for our employees.

Bill Boesterd

Bill Boesterd

President & CEO

Bill started Denbow in 1981 with a poultry transportation contract, and has grown Denbow into a full service forest-by-product, organics manufacturing and transportation company. As a visionary, Bill’s has pushed Denbow into being the industry leader by introducing specialized equipment such as the Stone Slinger, Horizontal Grinder and Express Blower to the BC markets. Denbow is a family run company, with some of Bill & Joanne’s kids working at Denbow.

Michelle McEachern

Michelle McEachern

Vice President

Michelle has grown up with Denbow, starting in the mid-1980’s washing trucks and working in the yard. She obtained her Class 1 license and has since been involved in every aspect of Denbow’s agriculture work: driving, installing sawdust, operating blower trucks, and dispatching. Currently, Michelle is Denbow’s Vice President. Her experience in the field gives her a unique understanding and special rapport with our clients.

Paul VanderMeer

Paul VanderMeer

Fleet & Maintenance Manager

Paul has over 20 years of experience at Denbow, starting as a poultry hauling driver. Paul has grown into his current position of Fleet & Maintenance Manager. Paul’s responsibilities include insuring that equipment is maintained and performing as designed as well as training equipment operators to work efficiently and safely. Paul exhibits exceptional trouble-shooting skills and is a point-person and resource for operations staff company-wide.

Dana Gibson

Dana Gibson

Controller

Dana Gibson joined our financial team in 2017 as our Business Controller. She came to us with over 15 years of experience Financial Management and Analysis with expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis, with 10 of those years being in the manufacturing industry. Dana has worked diligently to streamline our financial processes and procedures, and consistently looks for practical ways to help us continuously improve.

Jamie Higginson

Jamie Higginson

Operations Manager

Jamie was born and raised on a small family farm in Chilliwack. He has spent 23 years of his professional career working at a local company starting out as a welder fabricator and quickly moved up the ranks. His career path led him through multiple leadership roles including Quality Assurance Manager, Fabrication Manager, and Operations Manager. Jamie also spent 2 years at SAIT in Calgary completing the Welding Engineering Technologist program. Currently, Jamie lives in Chilliwack with his wife and 2 children and has been our Operations Manager since 2022.

Tanya Richards

Tanya Richards

Office/IT/Marketing Manager

Tanya started at Denbow in administration and reception in 2007. Then started serving Denbow and our clients in the role of Dispatcher until 2019. She is now currently in the role of Office, IT Marketing Manager taking on a whole new Opportunity with Denbow.

Jeremy McEachern

Jeremy McEachern

Estimator

Jeremy started his career at Denbow as a truck driver with a focus in Environmental and Landscape work. He has moved into his role as Estimator. Jeremy continues to serve our clients with the hands on experience and knowledge he learned as operator.

John Gowans

John Gowans

Technical Sales Rep

John started at Denbow in 2021. He brings 25 plus years of Business to Business sales and project management experience to our team. Working hard as a Technical Sales Representative, his goal is to build new relationships and work together with our customers on all types of Environmental & Landscape opportunities and projects.

Tanja Jaeger

Tanja Jaeger

Dispatcher

Tanja started working with Denbow as our dispatcher in June 2019. She is responsible for order taking, dispatching our trucks and team efficiently and ensuring that your order was scheduled & delivered as required.

Danielle MacAulay

Danielle MacAulay

HR

Danielle joined our team in 2018 as our HR, Benefits, and Payroll Administrator. She came to us with 4 years of experience working in the employment services and HR related fields, 10+ years of customer services experience, and a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management. Danielle works closely with our staff and management teams to develop processes and common language, as well as find creative solutions to every day challenges and make sure everyone gets paid

Blair J

Blair J

Sales Representative

Blair has been a part of our sales team since 2016 and came to us with years of administrative experience. Blair is currently working as a part of a dynamic Sales team taking care of our with Environmental Landscaping clients to provide information, quotes, and recommendations on the best product for your specific project.

Ali B

Ali B

Accounts Receivable

Ali has been with us since 2022 and came to us with a customer service background. Ali started as our receptionist and is now the gal that makes sure our Accounts Receivable are kept up to date, and that incoming information and requests get to the right people.

Danielle G

Danielle G

Administrative Assistant/Sales Admin

Danielle G Starting working with Denbow in January 2021. She is one of the friendly voices you hear when calling into our office. Danielle works in our Admin team having started in reception, order taking and answering customer questions. Danielle is now taking care of the sales administration working with Residential & Environmental Landscaping clients to provide information, quotes, and recommendations on the best product for your specific project.

Emilie P

Emilie P

Administrative Assistant/Sales Admin

Emilie started working with Denbow in April 2023. When joining our Admin team, she came with experience in Admin and Reception in Animal Care, meaning Zazzles quickly became one of her favorite co-workers. When Emilie is not at work, you can find her in the forest off-roading, camping or at the beach.

Desirea G

Desirea G

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Desirea started with Denbow in 2023. She is the sweet kind voice you hear when calling our office. She helps our clients with their orders and requests while also putting that same helpful energy into helping her fellow co-workers.

Madison

Madison

Administrative & Marketing Assistant

Madison came to Denbow in 2024. She comes with a degree in Archaeology and loves to nerd-out about the most recent archaeological finds! As a former Disney employee, she enjoys bringing a little bit of magic into her customer service. She hopes you end a phone call or interaction with her with a smile on your face. She is working as our Administrative/Marketing Assistant, helping shape our blogs and social posts!

Melanie K

Melanie K

Business Accountant

Melanie has been working with us since 2015 as our Business Accountant. She came to us with 12 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience including full cycle accounting as well as cash flow and budget reporting. Melanie works as a part of our Finance Team to keep our books balanced, our insurance up-to-date and our taxes are remitted.

Norma R

Norma R

Intermediate Accountant

Norma started with Denbow in July of 2023. She is here to support our A/R, A/P and other areas of our accounting department. She is originally from Columbia where she got her accounting education. Norma‘s passion’s in life are cooking and hiking.

Loveleen M

Loveleen M

Accounts Payable

Loveleen has been working with us as our Accounts Payable Clerk since 2023. Loveleen came to us with over many years of finance experience including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. She keeps our Accounts Payable paid, our product inventory up to date, and provides other financial service supports when needed.

Sahib D

Sahib D

IT / Information Technology

Sahib started with Denbow in April 2023. He currently works part time and is finishing his computer science degree at UFV. Sahib makes sure all computers are working correctly and the server is maintained and up to date.

Zazzles

Zazzles

#1 Kitty

Zazzles was adopted in the Spring of 2020, and she instantly became a staple here at Denbow Transport.
She greets customers at the door and never fails to put a smile on our faces. Her favourite pass times are snoozing on keyboards, demanding to go for walks and knocking over absolutely everything on our desks. She is the highlight of our day.