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ABOUT US
MEET THE OWNERS
Shea & Kristi Volk
(kids Nixon & Easton, dog Sunday & cat Joon)
Avid outdoor enthusiasts. Getting outside to explore and find new adventures has always been a passion.
Shea & Kristi are experienced trail runners. Shea & Kristi have competed in trail running ultras such as Sinister 7, Canadian Death Race, and the Canmore Grizzly. They also traveled to Iceland to compete in Run Iceland where both Shea & Kristi finished top 3 from competitors across the world.
Shea & Kristi’s most significant hike was the Royal Arch Loop in the Grand Canyon (complete with getting lost, traversing the “Ledge of Death” and not having water in the heat of the Arizona sun for a nearly a day and a half). Most recently, Shea & Kristi have taken on mountain biking, including traditional and e-MTBs.
Method Vans is located in Red Deer County, AB operating in a state-of-the-art 4800sf facility producing ultra premium adventure vans. Builds are second to none and are meticulously crafted by the owners. Every detail, every aspect to the build is methodically considered and carried out. Our builds are simply exceptional. PERFECT!
A true passion exists to bring you closer to nature and adventure. Come experience unforgettable adventures with us.
GET OUTSIDE!
Shea was born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta Canada. His mom was a school teacher, and his dad was a carpenter and ran Volk Builders LTD. Growing up, Shea’s parents fostered an entrepreneurial spirit. Throughout high school he worked for his dad's construction company, and side by side with his father, learned many of his skills and developed a passion for perfection.
After graduating high school, Shea & his best friend Kristi (who's now his wife) decided they wanted to start a summer business to help finance post-secondary education. Shea always enjoyed the fair, and was impressed by the idea of mini-donuts. In 1994, Lil' Orbits Mini-Donuts was born, and 29 years later and millions served, Shea & Kristi ran one of the most successful food booths in Alberta with multiple units. Lilorbits.ca has become a donut empire. The founder of Lil' Orbits Inc., Ed Anderson, featured Shea & Kristi in his personal biography book. In the fall of 2023, Lil' Orbits was sold and Shea is now focused on Method Vans Inc..
Shea graduated university (UofA) in 1998 with distinction and two degrees, one being a science degree majoring in Chemistry and a double minor in physics and mathematics, and a second degree in secondary education. Shea taught high school chemistry for 11 years while obtaining a Masters in Educational Technology from UBC.
Kristi went to veterinarian school (WCVM) and graduated as a doctor of veterinary medicine in 2000. The two were married in 1999. In 2003, Shea & Kristi incorporated Dog & Cat Hospital Ltd. and Shea used his construction skills to build their first veterinary clinic. In 2013, a second location was opened.
Shea & Kristi have two boys, Nixon (17), and Easton (13). Shea stopped teaching high school in 2008 when Nixon was born. He dedicated 2 years of his life to project manage the construction of the Red Deer SPCA facility. In December 2020, Shea & Kristi partnered with Vet Strategy, a national organization. As a result, Shea’s roles and responsibilities at the hospitals diminished.
Shea’s passion is adventure vans!
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