Meet the Team

DEBORAH BANNISTER, CPA, CMA
VP Finance
Deborah joined Always On UPS in 2012 with over 20 years’ experience in working with owners/presidents of manufacturing firms, service companies, health care facilities, and non-profit/charity organizations. As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA), Deborah not only provides strategic business planning and financial management for Always On UPS, but also oversees the international business operations of our growing and dynamic business.
Outside of work Deborah likes to relax by spending time with family and her two Yorkies, Sasha and Declan. During the summer you can find her camping with family and enjoying the outdoors.

LYNN KWASNICA
Plant Manager
Lynn joined Always On UPS in 2019 to assist in Finance and Special Projects, eventually moving to Plant Manager. Lynn has over 20 years experience in manufacturing and supply chain management. As Plant Manager she oversees orders from scheduling, production and logistics, and works closely with sales and procurement to ensure on time delivery. Lynn is a common sense problem-solver and takes a straightforward, logical approach to challenges and resolutions.
Outside of work Lynn likes to relax by reading and watching NFL football, and is a big Sci-Fi fan. During the summer you can find her camping with family and enjoying the outdoors.
Get to Know Lynn:
Where are you currently located?
I moved to Kelowna, BC in 2019 from Coquitlam, BC where I lived for 30 years raising two children with husband David.
What is your favorite thing to do when not working?
Spending time with family and watching sports.
If you could try out any job for a day, what would you choose?
Nursing.

YI YU, P. Eng.
Sr. Engineer & Engineering Manager
Yi is the Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager at Always On UPS Systems Canada Inc. with 34 years of experience in UPS design, production process, sales technical support and service support in Canada and China.
Yi immigrated to Canada and joined Always On UPS in 2005 and received his P. Eng. designation in 2009. Before joining Always On UPS, he has worked for representatives of several well-known brands of UPS and received detailed technical training from the manufacturers.
As one of Always On UPS’s most knowledgeable and experienced engineers, Yi participated and led the complete CSA/UL certification process for Always ON UPS, including documents preparation, test lab setup, certification test planning and scheduling, certification documents finalization, etc.. He also accomplished numerous UPS (including emergency lighting and ABS grade UPS) projects in Canada and the United States. These include governments, airports, public transits, nuclear power plant, schools, army, air force, navy, coast guard, ferries, oil sands, mines, and more.
Yi and his engineering team are happy to provide customized design, high quality engineering support and services to customers.
Get to Know Yi:
What is your favorite thing to do (or favorite place to go) when you are not working?
I really enjoy sports. I play badminton at the club all year round and ski in winter. I also enjoy hiking, and taking photos of the landscape and birds.

TOM MARTIN
Regional Sales Manager
Tom joined Always On UPS in 2020 with over 30 years of electrical industry experience. His career background and extensive electrical industry knowledge provides him an excellent understanding of working with and building strong relationships with electrical contractors, distributors, engineers and end users.
As a Sales Professional, Tom’s goal has always been to exceed customers’ satisfaction & expectations. Tom takes great pride in managing all projects, small or large, in the same manner, always maintaining vast attention to details from commencement through to completion.
Outside of work Tom enjoys golfing in the summer and curling in the winter. His passion for sports includes the Calgary Flames, Toronto Blue Jays and his favorite team the San Francisco 49ers.
Get to Know Tom:
What is your favorite thing to do (or favorite place to go) when you are not working?
Relaxing by the pool or on a beach in Mexico.
What is the most interesting item in your desk drawer?
A coffee cup with a photo of my two boys on it from our trip to Disneyland in 2009.
If you could try out any job for a day, what would you choose?
Professional soccer player.

JASON READER
Quality Control & RMA Technician
Jason joined Always On UPS in 2003, starting in production and working his way into quality control. Having worked with Always On products for well over 18 years, he has a good understanding and knowledge of their products and works to ensure the highest level of quality and craftsmanship in all products. Not only inspecting products, Jason, works with production and service technicians to provide the best product and experience for customers.
Outside of work, Jason’s eye for detail and enjoyment of mechanical and technological things continues. He enjoys dabbling in artistry and working on classic cars. He is also a fan of Star Wars and playing video games with his friends.
Get to Know Jason:
What is the most interesting thing in your office?
Some drawings by my partner’s son and a Star Wars laugh button.
What is your favorite thing to do when not working?
Playing video games with friends or working on/driving my classic car.
If you could try out any job for a day, what would you choose?
Classic car restoration.

PRABHJOT GURAM, MASc, EIT
Engineer Service Coordinator
Prabhjot has been working as the Engineer Service Coordinator at Always On UPS since 2013. With 9 years of customer service experience, she provides fast, accurate and reliable resolutions for clients. Her electrical background and experience working as an Application Engineer is a great asset to the Always On UPS team. Prabhjot also carries a deep product knowledge that allows her to serve clients quickly and confidently in their critical times.
Prabhjot loves working in a multicultural environment and is originally from India. She completed her undergraduate degree there, and is now happily located in Kelowna, BC where she enjoys all the beautiful seasons with her family.
Please feel free to contact Prabhjot at pguram@alwayson.com or 250-491-9777 ext. 219, for any information about product warranty, technical support and field services.
Get to Know Prabhjot:
What is your favorite thing to do when not working?
Watching movies and family time.
If you could try out any job for a day, what would you choose?
Makeup artist.

BEN MAGALLANES
Production Supervisor