Meet our Founders
Jason and Wesley came together with one goal in mind: to promote jobs and economic growth for their community. Together they formed Tablelands, a staffing company focused on the values and unique requirements of Western Newfoundland. Tablelands was designed as an extension of community, and they look forward to furthering that community with your help.
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PartnerA proud Qalipu band member, Jason was born and raised in Port au Port, Newfoundland. His studies began in Biochemistry and Information Technology, and his career took him all over North America, starting at The University of Notre Dame, as a Database Administrator and later settling in Ottawa for many years working in Finance as an IT Analyst. Eventually his heart took him back to Newfoundland, where he started the award-winning craft brewery, Secret Cove, which has become a prominent tourist attraction in the area and one of Port au Port’s main employers. His beer and food celebrates Newfoundland lore and language, and his desire to see the region grow led him to partner with Wesley on a community-oriented venture.
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PartnerWhile Wesley came later in life to Western Newfoundland, he immediately fell in love with its wild beauty and open-hearted people. Wesley is the Vice President of Blueforce Logistics, a North American staffing company that has employed thousands of Newfoundland workers. His many years of experience in the industry elicited a partnership with Jason, and he brings extensive experience in human resources, recruiting, and project management. Wesley has overseen the labour provision for countless multi-million dollar projects and worked with companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Wayfair. He is also a #1 New York Times Bestselling author of fourteen novels and counting, including the Wizenard Series with Kobe Bryant and the Edgar Award-winning OCDaniel, which is being adapted for film. His next novel is set in Western Newfoundland and will be released with Simon and Schuster in Spring 2024.