Ken and the original truck in 1973
Ken Meyer, formerly a construction framer, sees a need in the industry for a dependable insulation provider and starts Okanagan Insulation Services with a small loan for a truck and an order of insulation.
Our Story
It started more than 50 years ago. Ken Meyer knew that he and his family, along with a talented and friendly crew, could make a difference to their community neighbours. Starting small and growing with experience and innovation, Okanagan Insulation has cemented their place as an industry leader across the Okanagan.
Too many to count now; from single-family homes to wineries, hotels, and award-winning multi-million-dollar projects, OKI continues to build on their reputation of honest estimates, dependable services, and fair prices.
At the heart of Okanagan Insulation is the people—now in the hands of the second generation of the Meyer family, the legacy built by Ken is honoured by the team that looks forward to helping their customers every day. The crew seamlessly works together and contributes to not only the success of their insulation company, but to the long list of happy customers.
An estimator meeting you at home, the crew showing up ready for work on a job site, the familiar OKI vehicles driving the streets—Okanagan Insulation has never taken for granted their role in the community. And all of us look forward to continuing to be a trustworthy local company that is deeply invested in the success and growth of it.
A company can’t work without an amazing team, and we’ve got one. We’re lucky enough to have a team that truly cares about what they do, and that shows in our quality of work. Josh Meyer
Our Team
Josh Meyer
President & General Manager
Josh is the head honcho at OKI! He is passionate about all things insulation and is always on top of the latest developments and code change requirements in the insulation world to keep OKI at the forefront of the insulation industry.
Jason Meyer
Office Administration
Meet Jason, the financial wiz at OKI. Need to make a payment? Jason will guide you through the process. Have a question about invoices or need assistance with accounts payable? He’s your man!
Scott Belsey
Spray Foam Manager
With over 16 years of experience in all aspects of the insulation industry, Scott is OKI’s trusted Encyclopedia of Spray Foam. He ensures our spray foam department executes safe and airtight installations for all projects.
Chris Greenwood
Manager
Chris is the master of the behind the scenes at OKI. Scheduling, Rescheduling, Troubleshooting and Problem Solving, Chris makes it happen and ensures that crews and materials are where they need to be, when they need to be there!
Meagan Meyer
Project Coordinator
You know the saying ‘a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one’? Meagan brings an outside-the-construction-industry view to the team since joining OKI in 2019 and now begrudgingly knows more about insulation than she ever thought she would.
Jackson & Linden Meyer
Third Generation Insulation Experts
You merely adopted the dark; I was born in it” – Bane, also Jackson & Linden Meyer. Having been given no choice since birth, the boys are being raised to be the future generation of OKI!
Samantha Goodfellow
Estimator
Samantha, our newest addition to the OKI team, comes with many years experience working in residential construction.Her expertise being in high-end concrete finishing and project coordination, Samantha is excited to now learn all about the fluffy, itchy stuff they put inside the walls.
Layla
Office Guard Dog
Bark bark bark, grrr, bark, grr, ruff, ruff!
Chris Shreeves
Estimator
Having previously owned and operated his own insulation company, Chris knows all there is to know about insulation. He’s OKI’s expert estimator for everything from upgrades and renovations to new construction projects.
1973
1975
Ken pioneers blown-in insulation
Ken pioneers blown-in insulation and the transition from paper backed insulation to the unfaced fiberglass batts with vapor barrier in the Okanagan.
1973
Okanagan Insulation Services is officially incorporated
In 1979, Okanagan Insulation Services becomes officially incorporated and cements itself as a trustworthy business in the construction industry.
1993
A new generation
Josh and Jason, Ken’s sons, start learning about the exciting world of insulation after school and during summer vacations.
2001
Josh and Jason start working at Okanagan Insulation
Josh realizes his love for all things insulation and starts working full-time at Okanagan Insulation with Ken and his older brother Jason.
2007
Josh and Jason take over
Josh and Jason take over running the company and form Okanagan Insulation Services Ltd. as Ken transitions into a (well-deserved) snowbird.
2016
Okanagan Insulation Services now offers spray-foam insulation services
Building code changes meant that spray-foam was going to be necessary on monst new construction projects (to meet building code requirements). OKI adopted this service to be able to meet the needs of our customers!
Today
A New Home
OKI has moved to a new office to better serve their customers and the community. Josh and his team continue to build on the legacy that Ken started over 50 years ago while Josh’s own two sons are eager and ready to join the team as the third generation of insulation experts.