Meet The Crew

Our crew is well-versed in the drilling, installation, and development of well casing, tubing, piping and cementing in accordance with specific local, state, and federal regulatory standards.

Highly Trained Drilling Professionals.

Tacoma Pump & Drilling values are based on a family tradition of safety first, hard work and superior workmanship. Since 1933, we have drilled thousands of potable water wells over a span over nearly 80 years. During this time, our reputation has been forged as an honest, fair, and reputable drilling contractor providing the highest quality services to Geologists, Hydrogeologists, Engineers, and Homeowners.

We take great pride in this reputation and it is the cornerstone of Tacoma Pump & Drilling and who we are today. Our team is built by highly trained drilling professionals with the training and experience and skills required to perform work at any site.

“Love them so much! Great people! Great value! Great experience! Thank you Andrea , Gray and friends!”

– Kelli-Harms Oliver –

Certification Requirements

Tacoma Pump & Drilling employees regularly receive and can pass stringent Security clearances that entail extensive background checks on all personnel involved in a project.

  • Minimum of 5 years of drilling experience
  • DoD, EPA, Railroad, Major Oil & Industrial, and other Site-Specific Training
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training & 8-Hour Annual Refreshers
  • MSHA Training
  • OSHA Certified Forklift Training
  • TP&D Corporate Employee Safety Training
  • First Aid/CPR Training
  • 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety

Meet The Crew

JON HANSEN

JON HANSEN

Owner

With over 50 years of experience and an active member of the community: Everything from volunteering for his local church, being a board member of the National Ground Water Association, to his volunteer work with various international charities, drilling in Guatemala, Haiti, and in Nigeria.

Jon is always on the lookout to find volunteers interested. If you are up for unforgettable adventures and using your skills to make a difference in the world, send Jon an email and introduce yourself!

ERIC HANSEN

ERIC HANSEN

Owner/President

Eric Hansen has drilled all over the Pacific Northwest over the last 40 years. Including Alaska, and in Canada. Every project is unique. What makes this industry, this career, so enjoyable and captivating is the opportunity to travel and meet different people at each site.

Every person has an extraordinary story; from the geologist who can code and create apps, to the landowner who remembers a time when Alaska was free and wild, and yet to be part of the United States. Eric is an avid boating and sailing enthusiast.

ANDREA SODON

ANDREA SODON

Office Admin

For 20 years Andrea has overseen all the administrative functions in the office as the Admin Manager. Handling all financial matters such as client billing, accounts payable, payroll, and banking. Along with scheduling of jobs and crews.

Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending time at her lovely beach house, fishing & kayaking, or motorcycling across the countryside.

Need to schedule or have a question? Contact Andrea Directly at 253-847-9352, Ext. 103, or via email.

MICHELLE PATRICK

MICHELLE PATRICK

Admin Assistant

Have questions about our services? Contact Michelle directly at 253-847-9352, Ext. 100, or via email.

JACOB HANSEN

JACOB HANSEN

Driller

Experienced and licensed to drill in Washington State Jacob Hansen has over 12 years of drilling experience. Jacob has drilled all along the west coast: Alaska, Washington, and California.

When Jacob is off the clock, he enjoys spending time with his family and teaching his daughter how to fight dragons.

MATTHEW CALL

MATTHEW CALL

Driller

Matthew was the first privately contracted driller to drill within Yellowstone National Park. Matthew has over 20 years of experience and licensed to drill in Washington and Oregon. Matthew and his family are active members of the Eatonville community.

Together, they have volunteered for numerous events in the past.

ROB SCHUBACH

ROB SCHUBACH

Assistant Driller

Robert Schubach has over 10 years of experience working in the drilling industry. Rob is an active member of the community; everything from running marathons with his daughter and granddaughters, to coaching the high school basketball team.

​Rob is also a Bronco fan, but we don’t hold that against him.

CHRIS ROBISON

CHRIS ROBISON

Assistant Driller

Trent Burrel

Trent Burrel

Assistant Driller