Meet Our Team
Lindsay Elzinga Manager/Owner
Lindsay has 20 years of experience in the Customer service industry, ranging from the front desk of a hotel, taxes, and bookkeeping, and up to recently 10+ years of specialty Commercial auto insurance.
She has been an integral part of SyeLloyd Consulting for 7 years. Assisting with running Syelloyd from behind the scenes.
Lindsay grew up in Southern Alberta and currently resides in the Cowichan Valley. She lives on her hobby farm with her 4 daughters and husband Kevin Elzinga. Her hobbies include Gardening, and adventuring with her kiddos.
Kevin Elzinga P.Eng Manager/Owner
Kevin grew up on Vancouver Island on his family farm where they ran over 450 head of cattle. After graduating high school, he obtained his Heavy-Duty Mechanic Certificate and began working in Alberta (manufacturing oil rigs) and then back to the Island where he worked in truck shops (servicing, repairing, and commercial vehicle inspections) before moving into the Forestry Industry where he specialized in Field Repairs and Maintenance. After 10 years of hands-on field experience, he decided to expand his Mechanical knowledge by acquiring his Mechanical Engineering Degree.
Graduating from Camosun College with a Mechanical Engineering Technology in 2008, completing his Mechanical Engineering Bridge Program in 2009, and Graduating with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in 2012. His Career as a Mechanical Engineer started in fabrication companies that specialized in hydropower generation, mill/mining, and forestry machinery, which gave him an extensive understanding of machine design, fabrication, and industrial installation.
Douglas Grimmer MET
Doug has been working in the steel fabrication/machining industry since early 2015. Originally taking a drafting job after graduation from Camosun’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program. That job evolved into drafting, design, project management, purchasing, shipping, quoting, and some sales work. Thankfully, that diversity of tasks allowed him the opportunity to work with welders, machinists, millwrights, shippers, and installation crews over the years to help make designs and drawings clearer and more concise. In his spare time, you’ll find him at a local coffee shop, brewery, walking his dog, or riding (also, fixing) his motorcycle.
Daniel Stemler, EIT
Daniel was born and raised in Calgary, AB. He graduated from high school in 2008, after which he worked as a service technician and class 1 driver for a high-reach rental equipment company. While at this company, he attended SAIT and graduated with a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology in 2011. After graduating, he continued working at the rental equipment company as well as did an internship at a small metallurgical company until he moved to Vancouver Island in 2013. Daniel attended UVIC and received his BEng in Mechanical Engineering in 2019. During and after university, he worked for a custom manufacturing company as a project manager/detailer. This allowed him to develop skills and knowledge in 3D Modeling, Shop drawing drafting, and fabrication processes. Daniel enjoys spending time with his friends and family, tinkering with small projects in his garage, and exploring Vancouver Island.
John Kirkpatrick- EIT
John is a lifetime resident of Vancouver Island. Born and raised in the Cowichan Valley, he graduated high school in 2001 and received his BEng in Mechanical Engineering from UVIC in 2006. John served 5 years in the Canadian Navy as a Marine Systems Engineering Officer touring both the East and West Coasts. Working in the private sector John has been involved with project development and design within the steel fabrication industry for over ten years. His primary skills have been developed around 3D Model design, drafting, and fabrication. During his spare time, John enjoys visiting with friends & family, working on vehicles in his shop, improving his house & garden in Lake Cowichan, and traveling around the world. John has also been a member of the Lake Cowichan Kinsmen Club for over 5 years and enjoys being an active member of the local community.