August 2017 PIpeline

Thursday November 2
Banquet Entertainment
Back by Popular Demand
The Annual Conference Banquet
will once again be jamming to some
amazing tunes from the 80's.
Come experience the groovy tunes of the 80's and dance
the night away to the great songs we all remember and
love. Whether you choose to dance or just sit back and
enjoy this is one party you will not
want to miss.
The photo booth is
also back and this
year is sponsored by
Delco Water - if you missed out last
year this is your year to come and
check out what all the excitement
and laughter was about.
NEW THIS YEAR!!
What is a party without a
costume contest and a great time of laughter
looking back at all those crazy outfits we all wore in the
80's. And hey, if you missed the 80's this is your chance to
experience them first hand for a totally awesome tubular
night!
SUPPLIER PROFILE
WADE FRIESEN
Saskatchewan Sales Representative
for ISCO
What is your name, job title and
current area of the industry you
work?
My name is Wade Friesen and I’m the
Saskatchewan Sales Representative for
ISCO. ISCO specializes in HDPE projects
related to various environmental,
geothermal, golf, industrial, landfill,
mining, municipal, waterworks, and
culvert-lining applications. ISCO is a
global solutions provider of HDPE Pipe
& Fittings, HDPE fusion equipment, tech
services and other related products to a
variety of markets worldwide.
What led you into your current field?
Was it planned or a detour?
I was recruited into the piping industry
when hired to represent Royal Building
Products in the Saskatchewan PVC pipe
market. Due to the sale of the company,
and downsizing, I was let go in
November of 2015. That same
afternoon my wife discovered that ISCO
was looking to fill a very similar
position within Saskatchewan. I
persistently pursued the opportunity,
and the next month was hired on as
the new Saskatchewan Sales
Representative.
How long have you been in the
industry?
I will have been in the HDPE industry
since the beginning of 2016.
Even though I’m new to the industry,
ISCO has been leading the way in the
HDPE industry on a global scale since
1975. I’m surrounded by professionals
with years and years of knowledge and
experience in the HDPE markets, and
have many great resources available to
me throughout the company. Our
Canadian team works in coordination
to make sure we are always offering the
best possible service, and I can rely on
any one of them at any time. As a
former athlete, I have had many great
coaches and mentors in my life, and I
continue to reach out to many of them
in order to grow my leadership and
personal development.
What is the most rewarding part of
your job?
One of the most rewarding parts of my
job is the network of people I come in
contact with on a daily basis. I believe
that Saskatchewan values great
relationships, and I look forward to
meeting many more great people in
the industry. I’m not sure what the least
rewarding part of this job is…but when
I experience it I will let you know!
If you could give advice to someone
looking to get into the industry or to
a student looking into a future
career what would you say?
The advice I would give to a new
student entering the industry would be
to actively increase their network of
contacts, and continue to develop their
leadership and personal relationship
skills. I would also strongly encourage
them to find a great mentor in the
industry who is able to lead them in
their future.
What type of education do you
currently hold?
My current education is a Bachelor’s
Degree in Communication from
California State University in Fresno.
Looking ahead – is there anything
you would like to accomplish in your
career?
My current goal is to continue to
develop relationships in our various
markets, continue to develop the HDPE
Market, and represent ISCO’s
professional specialization and
expertise in the HDPE markets as we
continue to benefit the companies we
serve.
What ways do you currently
incorporate to help combat stress
and overwork?
Thankfully I’ve been blessed with an
amazing wife, and 3 incredible boys
which allow me to focus my attention
on them when things get to stressful.
ISCO is a great company to work for
and we have numerous resources for
me to take advantage of in order to
keep my workload manageable.
Tell us about you, what makes you
tick, what are you passionate about?
I mentioned my family and their
importance in my life, and one of my
greatest passions is providing an
amazing life for my family and
mentoring my 3 boys on how to be
great men and great leaders. Athletics
was a huge part of my life growing up
and I will continue to give back where I
can and provide my boys with the same
great opportunities I had.
. . . find a great mentor