Bringing more than 100 years of experience in the steel industry to every project Westco takes on. We have the expertise to bid out and fabricate the most complex jobs.
Nick Hieber
Estimator / Project Manager
Nick Hieber began his career in 2000 as a part time shop hand and worked his way up through various roles in shipping and receiving, purchasing, and quality control before becoming a project manager and estimator in 2005. With 19 years of project management and estimating experience in the steel industry, he has estimated and managed tens of millions of dollars in construction projects, working with some of the most well-respected general contractors in Northern California. Nick is dedicated to providing accurate cost estimates and exceptional customer service, combining a strong work ethic with a passion for problem-solving.
Scott Hofstede
Vice President
After playing 4 years of Division 1 baseball at San Diego State University and graduating college, Scott started working for a bay area steel fabrication company. Starting in the detailing department and then quickly moving into project management and estimating. He found that bidding projects was a natural fit for his highly competitive nature as well as providing enjoyment in building relationships with his customers. After 7 years in the industry Scott made a move to start a steel fabrication business in Sacramento. He helped to grow that business to 25 million annual revenues in less than 4 years. In 2008 Scott joined Westco Iron Works as a partner. Since joining Westco, Scott has estimated and been awarded some of the most complex and high-profile projects Westco has completed, including projects such as Cal Memorial, multiple Western Digital projects, Google East Charleston, Open AI, ChemoCentryx and many others.
John Wegner
President
John Wenger started in the steel fabrication business in 1986. He has done everything from running prints as a detail trainee and making templates for the shop and field, to project managing and estimating on construction projects worth millions. As head of project management at Westco Iron Works, John specializes in creating estimate-based production schedules designed to track the back-log of work for accurate labor allocations. What does that mean for you? Tighter production schedules that get your steel on the job site faster, along with leaner, meaner, more accurate estimates that cut the fat from a bid.
Brad Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
A structural steel company is only as strong as its finances, and that’s where Chief Financial Officer Brad Thompson comes in. Brad earned his CPA in 1985, and brings an accountant’s eye for detail to the accounting, financing, and general bookkeeping tasks at Westco Iron Works. In addition to making sure all Westco Iron Work’s banking, insurance and bonding requirements are met, Brad handles union issues, heads up the Safety Committee, and oversees every contract that goes out the door.
Michael Verkaik
Vice President
Michael Verkaik is a native of Southern California and started his steel construction journey in 1998 working at a local Fabricator/Erector. In 2015, Michael moved up to Northern California and joined the WeSTco team. Over the past 25 years Michael has held multiple positions within the industry such as Doc Control, Purchasing, Estimating and Project Management. A sense of commitment to a project and an emphasis on details, are key traits he delivers on all his projects. Integrity and work ethic are also guarantee’s Michael brings with him while servicing our clients.