THE UCEL TEAM

Les was the linchpin of UCEL for decades. Working with his father Frank since childhood, Les brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the company. He has worked on countless hoisting projects across Canada, the United States and internationally as far away as Kazakhstan. Les has sat on several of the CSA and TSSA boards which drafted the local codes we see today. Les has been the driving force in making UCEL the brand it is today. Les attends trade shows and company events, actively sits on regulatory boards and is a consultant of UCEL. Les is also a licensed master Elevating Devices Mechanic. Currently a committee member to re-write the Z185 and B311 industry regulatory codes with the CSA.

Mack is UCEL’s third-generation of family ownership and has worked with UCEL since 2006. Mack’s focus is business development, strategy, and client relationships. He handles the executive management of UCEL. Mack is a graduate of Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Like his father, Mack is a journeyman Elevating Devices Mechanic for rack and pinion elevators.

Jason joined the UCEL team with an extensive background in the North American construction industry. Experienced in managing sales, operations, rentals and manufacturing of heavy construction machinery and attachments, he understands the importance of quality, efficiency, and timely service response to help our customers complete their projects successfully. As UCEL continues to grow, Jason will help ensure we maintain our strong service foundation and remain the top choice for our customers.

Al joined the team in early 2012 to bolster UCEL’s sales force in the GTA. He has seen UCEL more than double in size during his tenure with the firm. His customer-focused approach to sales and management is unmatched, and always gets the job done right.

With ten years of experience in drafting and construction, Zia brings a wealth of technical expertise to every interaction with UCEL’s client partners. Working closely with site supervisors, project managers, engineers and architects, Zia’s extensive experience with our equipment gives him unique insight and the ability to make specialized recommendations that maximize the use of our equipment.

Jason Watt comes to UCEL with 15 years of technical sales experience under his belt. Beginning his sales career in the chemical field, Jason transitioned to the aftermarket automotive sector, gaining an abundance of experience that he brings to UCEL today. Treating our customers like people, building long-term relationships, and remembering it’s not all about the numbers are just a few of the attributes that have Jason right at home as part of the UCEL family.

Born and educated as a machinist/millwright in Germany with over 15 years with UCEL, Robert’s background makes him the perfect choice to co-ordinate UCEL’s internal operations including equipment turn-around, custom fabrication and material preparation. Our reliability and punctuality hinge on the smooth function of our plant and operations, and Robert’s experience and management has enabled UCEL to complete large, complicated projects safely and on time.

Charlie joined UCEL in 2016 and has been an excellent addition to the team. With vast experience in complicated manufacturing and processing electrical equipment, he’s brought a keen eye to service and equipment quality at UCEL. Charlie manages equipment turnaround, electrical safety and service for UCEL’s rental and industrial clients.

With 10 years of experience now at UCEL, Kris excels as our Field Service Supervisor. Graduate of the Elevating Devices Mechanic – B Program, Kris leads our Field Service team, supports our install crews, and works closely with the TSSA to ensure compliance, safety and training are always at peak standards.

Gary brings over 30 years of management expertise each and every day to UCEL, keeping the Shop and Yard running smoothly and safely, the employees engaged, and the site crews fed with the equipment and materials they need to get the job done.

Since 2016, Manny has been hands-on, leading crews, keeping everyone on task and working together.