CORY MCAS: How did you get interested in the trade? CORY: I remember a big Kyle Plumbing and Heating magnetic door sign that was stuck to the freezer in our garage with my dad’s name on it, and I always thought it would be nice to have a logo of your skills and way of life right on the side of your truck. Until I was 12, Dad was a Gas Inspector, so the actual Plumbing trade was something I always associated more with following in Grandpa’s footsteps. MCAS: Did you “hold the light” for your dad as well? CORY: The red handle was ¼” and the yellow handle was 5/16”. I’ll always remember this because I always had to run and get these two and a 9/16” wrench to help dad put in our irrigation pump every spring. I’d help dad get everything close before he would button it up. Somehow I always got the job of wading into the 5 degree water to place it because I was “better at it.” MCAS: With your family history, did you ever imagine yourself doing anything else? CORY: It always used to frustrate my teachers when I would say “I don’t need to learn this, I’m going to be a Plumber.” I’m sure in most cases they are correct in thinking a child will probably change their mind sometime between 12 and real life, but 10 years into the trade I am glad I never did. MCAS: Do you aspire to run Swift Plumbing and Heating yourself one day, or do you have the bug to start your own business as well? CORY: It has always been the goal to someday sit in the office and be the man with the answers, but I would not want to change anything about the road I am taking to get there. I enjoy being on the tools and hope I always will, and that I will always find time to dust off the wrenches and get some clothes dirty. MCAS: Will you bring your own kids to the shop to spark their interests as well? CORY: My daughter Emery is four years old, and as far as she is concerned, I sure hope not. I’ll be sure to teach her the basics and the confidence to try to fix things herself. I also have twin boys, Beau and Sutter, who are almost two. I am sure they will start helping out in their early teens and someday decide for themselves. I am excited to have the opportunity to raise a pair of boys who will hopefully pester me and make my hair fall out the same as I have done with Dad. I will say though, that if Beau continues to be as rammy as he is now, he might just have to be an electrician. Sorry, I had to. MCAS: Any memorable experiences you can share? CORY: I have had the opportunity to work with some outstand- ing Journeymen, and all-around good people. The countless hours of driving “down home” with Ron Lis or all the times Ed Cochet helped me fix something with a proud smile even though he could have done it himself in half the time. Or changing a live sewer main with Tyler, a Refrigeration Tech, and watching him dive left and right away from the mess. Ten years in the trade have seemed to fly by, and I have made many great memories, but I am most excited about all the things yet to come. 1839 Saskatchewan Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1R1 P 306.955.1800 F 477.1711 interwestmechanical.ca Mechanical Contractors Serving you since 1982 1839 Saskatchewan Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1R1 P 306.955.1800 F 477.1711 interwestmechanical.ca Mechanical Contractors Serving you since 1982 25 A Century in Review MCAS FEATURE Knowing your business matters. Federated Insurance can design specialized and comprehensive insurance programs specific to the needs of you and your business. Call 1.844.628.6800 and speak to a Commercial Insurance Specialist today. www.federated.ca Federated Insurance Company of Canada is the insurer of Federated Insurance policies. [3706-036 ed01E | 11-2018]