THE FOUNDATION: Experienced Servant Leaders
"Experienced business professionals who are dedicated wholeheartedly to the mission, vision, and core values of Telos."
STEVE HAWYES
Chief Culture and Communications Officer
Sales & Business Development
Founding Partner
Contact Steve: steve@telosinnovations.ca ; 672.871.2221
"I'm devoted to highlighting Telos' steadfast commitment to creating a vibrant culture, shaped by strong leadership, core values, and shared experiences, fostering a cohesive work atmosphere."
A seasoned entrepreneur hailing from South Africa, Steve brought his ventures to Canada with his wife and kids nearly a decade ago. Motivated by profound religious beliefs, Steve transitioned his career path to serve as a pastor in Canada. His deep faith fuels his life's purpose. Passionate about people, cultures, and strategy, he embodies Telos' ethos of pushing boundaries. Family-oriented, he treasures time with his wife, children, and grandkids. Steve's zest for life shines through in squash, hunting, and outdoor adventures with loved ones.
TIM ULMER
President and CEO
Founding Partner
Contact Tim: tim@telosinnovations.ca ; 587.997.9688
“I want to be a part of a company where ‘people come before profit’. Here at Telos, I can truly serve my team members, my customers, and my vendors.”
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Tim has spent over 30 years in the oil and gas and resource sector as a senior executive and manager. During this time, he has provided supply chain and project management to virtually every petro-chemical facility and major pipeline in Western Canada. He has worked closely with end users to design application specific solutions, including proprietary products that have been used by resource companies across Western Canada.
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Tim is passionate about providing an outstanding customer service experience with superior and innovative products that ‘help companies (and people) go further’.
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A Calgarian since 2001, blessed with a loving wife and three wonderful children, Tim enjoys airplanes, motorcycles, and every outdoor activity Alberta and the Rocky Mountains have to offer.
JOSH McKINNON
Account Manager
Throughout his career, Josh has developed a diverse set of talents obtained through years of working in multiple industries: as an entrepreneur and coach in Arts and Entertainment, and as a sales and supply chain professional in the Civil, Pipeline, Oil and Gas, and Environmental sectors. Driven by the desire to cultivate long lasting relationships built on trust and strong foundations, Josh brings exceptional customer service to the Telos family.
When he's not developing new relationships, you can find Josh in the studio indulging his passion for audio engineering, penning his latest creative writing piece, or spending quality time with his wife. A martial arts enthusiast and certified scuba diver, he makes time to pursue exciting physical challenges.
Josh is a creative, outside the box thinker, who enjoys building connections with people from all walks of life. Josh is called to spread positivity and encouragement wherever he goes.
"Study, Practice, Move, Maintain."
Contact Josh: josh@telosinnovations.ca ; 587.887.8581
KYLE HAWYES
Project Manager
Over his dynamic career, Kyle has immersed himself in diverse industries. He has cultivated valuable experience and skills in the dynamic and fast paced realms of the transportation and airline industries, and in supply chain and project management for the Mining, Pipeline, Civil, and Environmental sectors. Kyle brings to Telos a passion for innovation and change that leads to customer service excellence.
Once the collared shirt comes off, Kyle spends the majority of his time being active. In the summer he enjoys playing golf, grass volleyball, and camping with friends. In the winter you'll find him running a 12-team volleyball league and travelling around the north for squash tournaments.
Kyle has a deep passion for making an impact to those around him, whether it is in a sport setting or a business setting, and his desire to see others succeed is one of his main priorities. He is excited for the opportunity to display his values through Telos.
Contact Kyle: kyle@telosinnovations.ca ; 250.631.1054
TYLER BUNBURY
Director of Sales
A third-generation energy professional, Tyler began his career 27 years ago in the oilfields and small towns across Western Canada. Born on a farm just outside of Castor, Alberta, Calgary has been home for nearly four decades now. Years in the field in various capacities followed by inside/outside field-based sales roles ultimately led to corporate sales & leadership roles in the manufacturing, OCTG, pipeline pigging products, and wellhead pressure control segments of our industry.
"Telos represents the culmination of all of those past experiences for me. We're setting out to build a company that we all wish existed 25 years ago through exceptional people, collaboration, and a laser focused approach to extraordinary customer service. With a strong focus on relationships, quality products, and a team that employs an unwavering dedication to each other, our vendor partners, and our clients - the foundations are strong and our outlook is extremely optimistic."
Married for nearly 20 years now, the family was made whole 8 years ago with the introduction of boy/girl twins and Tyler's life has not been the same since. Away from the office, Tyler treasures time in the mountains camping, mountain biking, and exploring as a family while enjoying the tranquility and grounding that the forest and mountains provide them all.
Contact Tyler: tyler@telosinnovations.ca ; 403.542.8544
DEAN MIKALAUSKAS
Sales and Business Development
Born in Montreal, Dean is fluent in both of Canada's official languages and has lived in various places across Canada. A Calgarian since 1996, Dean’s 30+ year oilfield career includes experience in fracing, fire protection, well control, OCTG, and product and service sales.
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Dean has an incredible passion for hockey, skiing, tennis, long distance running and golf. He is a four time Guiness world record holder in the World's Longest Hockey Games which raised a combined $5.8 million dollars for the Alberta Children's hospital. Giving back is highly important for Dean, and Telos Innovations is an excellent opportunity to give back again by mentoring our young and very talented sales team.
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Dean is truly grateful for his two wonderful daughters, two sons-in-law, and the two sweetest granddaughters in the world.
“Sell unto others as you would have them sell unto you. The successful sales professional uses the golden rule to sell with the same honesty, integrity, understanding, empathy, and thoughtfulness that they would like someone to use in selling to them". Brian Tracy
Contact Dean: dean@telosinnovations.ca ; 403.669.9007