Meet the Sepro Team

Mark Van Kleek - President
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

After completing his undergraduate degree in Mining and Mineral Processing from the University of British Columbia, Mark began his career in Aggregates and Industrial Minerals before advancing to Gravity Processing Technology. After extensive world travel and on-site experience, Mark attended Simon Fraser University to complete a Masters of Business Administration with a specialty in Technology Development.

Mark then returned to the mining and mineral processing industry, working with environmentally friendly technologies before accepting the role as President of Falcon Concentrators in 2004. Under Mark’s guidance, Falcon Concentrators purchased Sepro Mineral Processing International which amalgamated the two companies into what is now Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

Through Mark’s strategic decision making, senior leadership and technical experience Sepro Mineral Systems continues to add to its well developed product lines and enjoy aggressive growth. Mark looks forward to expanding Sepro’s range of products and service to meet the ever changing needs of the mining and mineral processing industry.

Dave Hornick - Vice President – Sales
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

Dave Hornick joined Sepro in 2008 having spent the previous 20 years in the mining and construction aggregates industries with ABB, Lafarge Canada and Metso Minerals. Within these organizations, Dave held roles in technical service, operations management and sales management and has worked on many projects involving crushing, screening, milling, and scrubbing.

Dave strives to assist our customer base with sound solutions to technical challenges in the field with the support of the very talented team at Sepro.

Steve McAllister - Director
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

Steve obtained an Honours degree in Civil Engineering in 1971 from Queen’s University and worked throughout Eastern Canada on heavy construction projects until moving to Abbotsford, BC in 1978. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. Exposure to placer mining while working on heavy construction projects in the Yukon led to a hobby of developing centrifugal concentration technology through the early 1980’s.

In 1986, he founded Falcon Concentrators Inc. Under his guidance, Falcon developed and commercialized three centrifuge-based technologies that have expanded the range of application of gravity concentration to include ultra fine particles. Steve was also instrumental in recruiting an outstanding team of managers and engineers that have enabled Falcon to grow and prosper. Falcon became Sepro Mineral Systems Corp in 2008 after acquiring Sepro Mineral Processing International in the UK.  Steve continues to serve on Sepro’s Board of Directors.

Steve enjoys his grandchildren, golf and fishing as well as puttering with new inventions.

Mark Vinchoff - Engineering Manager
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

When Mark joined the Sepro team in early 1995, he brought over 5 years of experience in custom machinery design. After obtaining a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Lambton University, he worked as a Thermal Hydraulics Engineer at Atomic Energy of Canada Laboratories and as a Custom Machinery Designer at Accutech Engineer Inc.

Mark’s career with Sepro began as a Product Development Engineer for the Semi Batch and Continuous Concentrator Models. In his position, he worked directly with customers to modify products as per their specification and went above and beyond in order to meet their equipment needs. He then moved on to become the Manager of R&D Engineering, using his expertise to co-develop the C-Valve and Icon product line, in which he holds a co-share patent. In 2008 Mark was asked to manage our new product line of Sepro Mills, Scrubbers and Agglomerators, acquired through the purchase of Sepro Mineral Processing International.

His experience and knowledge has provided Sepro Mineral Systems Corp. with a solid foundation to be a leader in the international mining industry. In his current position as Sepro’s Engineering Manager, Mark and his team strive to develop the world’s best Mineral Processing Equipment.

Dave Robertson- Production Manager
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

A founding member of Falcon Concentrators, Dave Robertson has been with the company since 1989. He holds a graduate technologist degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has worked to enhance his already diverse skill set by taking part in progressive training seminars in advertising, international sales and distribution, CAD, QA, and business. Prior to joining Sepro, Dave has worked in mining operations, marine aircraft products, manufacturing and machining.

Over his 22 years at Falcon & Sepro Mineral Systems, Dave has been involved in all aspects of the business. He has helped to develop product R&D, design and manufacture; marketing; sales management (local and foreign); international equipment commissioning and site visits; strategic partner agreements, purchasing, and subcontract supervision; managing facilities, infrastructure, relocation and expansion; and manufacturing and production control.

Dave’s training and background of over thirty years in related industries as well as his many years dedicated to building Falcon Concentrators & Sepro Mineral Systems makes him an integral member of our decision making team.

Ken Smith - Technical Service Manager
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

Ken Smith joined the Sepro team in January of 1993, bringing with him over 10 years of experience in the mining industry.  This experience includes hardrock and alluvial mining, mining construction, sand and gravel, mill ore processing and system design. Combined with schooling in mechanical engineering, this gives him a very well-rounded base of knowledge and expertise in many areas of the mineral processing field.

As Technical Services Manager he is responsible for managing on-site commissioning and service of the Falcon Gravity Concentrators equipment, training of site personnel, implementing test programs, creating instructional documentation and manuals, as well as contributing to design improvements of Sepro technology.

Whatever the application, Ken is committed to doing everything necessary to ensure optimum performance of Sepro equipment throughout the world.

Ken Kirk - CFO
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp.

Ken Kirk joined Sepro in late 2010 bringing with him 25 years of experience in a heavy equipment manufacturing and service industry. The majority of that time was spent John Deere and Peerless in a senior financial role. Most recently Ken was Director, Finance at Cascade Aerospace Inc. Ken holds a B. Comm. as well as a CMA designation and is well balanced in an operational environment.

Ken strives to improve operational and financial efficiency while providing support to both Customer and the Sepro team from a financial and business perspective.