In 1949 J.J. Simpson started Simpson Elevation Company Limited. This was a subscriber service aimed at providing the Alberta petroleum industry with reliable ground and Kelly Bushing Elevations for wellsites. As the oil industry grew and demanded new services, the company began performing wellsite and access road surveys. Subsequently, these services and pipeline right-of-way surveys became one of the company’s key areas of expertise.
As the company grew and established a strong presence in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, Midwest also embraced the geomatics technologies of the future. Our experienced, knowledgeable staff and strategically located offices and crews are essential to Midwest’s key business cornerstone: to provide consistent premium service to all of our clients.
As the company grew and established a strong presence in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, Midwest also embraced the geomatics technologies of the future. Our experienced, knowledgeable staff and strategically located offices and crews are essential to Midwest’s key business cornerstone: to provide consistent premium service to all of our clients.
Company Accolades
50 Best Employers and Best Small & Medium Employer
Ranked as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada 5 of 5 years we participated (2005 – 2008) and named a Best Small & Medium Employer (BSME) in 2014.
Alberta’s Top Employers
Ranked as one of Alberta’s Top Employer’s (2006 – 2010).
Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Grads
A sub-category under the Top 100 Employers Survey, Midwest received this recognition 3 years in a row (2010 – 2013).
30 Best Pension & Benefits Plan
Midwest recognized nationally in 2009. Flexibility in structure and “thinking outside the box” helped us to achieve this recognition.
Safety Awards
2011 – Cenovus Energy Safety & Environmental Stewardship Award. WCB’s Top Industry Performer in AB, BC, SK
2008 – Alberta’s Best Workplaces for Health & Safety (Alberta Venture Magazine).
Office Managers
CALGARY
Jerry Simpson
Ken Moore
Bill Turner
John Schmidt
Jim Halliday
Dode Berry
Jim Sharpe
Jay Abbey
Scott Boulanger
EDMONTON
Hal Falkenburg
Stan Rudovics
Len Leiman
Doug Krempien
Kevin Swabey
Ralph Bode
Mark Knott
REGINA
Gordon Goldsworthy
Bruno Hoever
Larry McLeod
Garnet Garner
ESTEVAN
Gordon Goldsworthy
Bruno Hoever
Bruce Morrow
Lyle Ford
David Quirk
Steven Drew
LLOYDMINSTER
Henry Knitter
Barry Clarkson
Brad Pollard
Matt Ward
LLOYDMINSTER
Henry Knitter
Barry Clarkson
Brad Pollard
Matt Ward
MEDICINE HAT
Don Wong
Gordie Repp
Lloyd Cridland
Tim Martin
MAPLE CREEK
Roger Morrow
Brian Burridge
Curtis Galecki
GRAND PRAIRIE
John Engleberts
Don Begg
PEACE RIVER
Ross Metcalfe
Don Begg
FORT ST. JOHN
Earl Little
Neil Bennett
Rich Nixon
Jerry Mullin
Department Managers
GIS
Pearson Farnsworth
Brian Waller
Scott Boulanger
Michael Vogel
HR
Elizabeth Disman
Brent Gordon
Kelsey Poxon
IT
Vince Orme
Jaci Da Silva
Don Owen
PCIS
Dode Berry
Andy Sytsema
Steve Card
PIPELINE INTEGRITY
Jeff Main
MMP
(Calgary Opps.)
Jay Abbey
Scott Boulanger
SAFETY
Ken Wesen
Tim Schmidek
Paul Maron
CLIENT RELATIONS & MARKETING
Victor Hut
Derek Feener
Jill Burridge
Kevin Swabey *Vacant*
Company Presidents
Jerry Simpson
1949
Bill Turner
1979
Len Leiman
1982
Jim Halliday
1997
Kevin Swabey
2008
History of the Brand
Company Letterhead
Taglines and Logos
Then & Now
Tools & Technology
65 Years
Jaren Norcutt
“Could you write us a poem?” Kevin asked with a grin, “I guess I could try though I’m not sure where to begin.
My husband said this sounds like something your mom did, and it’s true, she’s the poet, I’m just her kid.
So I’ll give it a go, sit back, have a drink and listen to the history of Midwest Surveys Inc.
Simpson Elevation Company is how we were known, 1949 to now, just look at how we’ve grown.
In 1953 a Saskatchewan division was formed, then in 1955 the Edmonton office was born.
In 1956, they changed the name once more, Simpson Surveys we were called and the shareholders
numbered 4.
Somewhere down the line they settled on Midwest, we did the work the clients needed, our field crews were the best.
Through the years we’ve expanded, Estevan and GP, Medicine Hat, Lloydminster, and Ft. St. John, BC.
Regina, Maple Creek & Peace River to name them all, each one a stepping stone to great things big and small.
Celebration in ’99, we made it to 50 years, 47 shareholders clinked glasses and said cheers!
Ups and downs we’ve had them all but here’s what sets us apart, we’ve got the perfect mixture of work ethic and heart.
It’s like a family business without your family near, but then I got to thinking there’s more family here than peers.
The Berry’s and the Farrant’s, the Halliday’s and Ward’s, one or two have walked these halls in some cases even more.
The Hoever’s and the Sears’ and a Leiman or three or four, some would call it nepostism, I call it good rapport.
So here we are in 2014, look what 65 brings, 119 shareholders celebrating at the Banff Springs.
So whether you’re new or been around for a few, or retired or just starting out you all played a part, make sure to take heart …you’re what Midwest Surveys is all about.
Thank the ones around you, a handshake or clink of the cup. We’ve come a long, long way my friends and there’s no place to go but up.
65 years has snuck up on us and we all deserve a hand So raise a glass, say congrats and strike up the band.
