Our team at Southern Shade Solutions is made up of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering reliable security solutions with integrity and attention to detail. Built on collaboration and a shared commitment to doing things right, we work together to ensure every project is handled with care and precision.

Full Name: Kristy Wassenaar
Job Title / Position: Owner
Years with Southern Shade Solutions: From the beginning
Role / What do you usually work on day-to-day? Help with the daily operations of the business.
Favorite part about working at Southern Shade Solutions: Collaborating with the Team to provide custom solutions for our Amazing Customers
Favorite hobby outside of work: spending time with my family
Fun fact about you: I love classic VW’s
Favorite food or restaurant: Texas BBQ
Favorite place to travel or dream vacation: The Beach
Coffee or Energy Drink?: Coffee
Something people might be surprised to learn about you: I have run a few Marathons representing the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Favorite movie or TV show: That is tough, more of a book reader
Dogs or cats?: Dogs
Early bird or night owl? Early Bird

Full Name: Rory Wassenaar
Job Title / Position: 1 of 2 owners
Years with Southern Shade Solutions: since conception
Role / What do you usually work on day-to-day? Customer relations
Favorite part about working at Southern Shade Solutions: We have answers
Favorite hobby outside of work: Restoration
Fun fact about you: I used to have long hair.
Favorite food or restaurant: Mexican
Favorite place to travel or dream vacation: Mountains
Coffee or Energy Drink?: Coffee
Something people might be surprised to learn about you: I have a tattoo
Favorite movie or TV show: Somewhere In Time
Dogs or cats?: Dogs
Early bird or night owl? Depends

Full Name: Brandon Dean Biesecker
Job Title / Position: Operations Manager
Years with Southern Shade Solutions: Since October 5, 2020
Role / What do you usually work on day-to-day? Structural design, consultations, project management, scheduling, pricing, purchasing, product knowledge, efficiency of operations
Favorite part about working at Southern Shade Solutions: Being able to work hand in hand with like-minded people while fulfilling the needs of clients thus improving their quality of life.
Favorite hobby outside of work: Hunting, cooking, and spending time with family
Fun fact about you: I enjoy cooking as much as eating
Favorite food or restaurant: Steak (but anything good)
Favorite place to travel or dream vacation: Florida Keys
Coffee or Energy Drink?: Coffee (most of the time)
Something people might be surprised to learn about you: I was born with 3 lungs
Favorite movie or TV show: Lonesome Dove
Dogs or cats?: Feral wife (dog if I have to pick)
Early bird or night owl? Early Bird

Full Name: Tasha Hare
Job Title / Position: Office Manager
Years with Southern Shade Solutions: 6 years
Role / What do you usually work on day-to-day? I oversee the day-to-day office operations. That includes handling customer communication, scheduling installs and consultations, creating estimates and invoices, and coordinating with our field team to keep projects moving.
Favorite part about working at Southern Shade Solutions: My favorite part about Southern Shade Solutions is being part of a team that truly cares about the quality of what we deliver. Every project is customized, and it’s rewarding to see a space transform into something the homeowner can really enjoy.
Favorite hobby outside of work: Spending time with my family or going on walks.
Fun fact about you: I love old country music: Waylon, Merle, Conway…..
Favorite food or restaurant: Texas Roadhouse
Favorite place to travel or dream vacation: Dream Vacation to Wyoming
Coffee or Energy Drink?: Coffee
Something people might be surprised to learn about you: I was both Gainesville Rodeo Princess & Gainesville Rodeo Queen.
Favorite movie or TV show: Suits
Dogs or cats?: Dogs
Early bird or night owl? Early bird gets the worm!

Full Name: Christopher Paul Sampson
Job Title / Position: Installer
Years with Southern Shade Solutions: Since June 26, 2025
Role / What do you usually work on day-to-day? Install / Repair / Consultation
Favorite part about working at Southern Shade Solutions: My coworkers
Favorite hobby outside of work: Woodworking, Golfing
Fun fact about you: Frequently Longboarding
Favorite food or restaurant: Mexican
Favorite place to travel or dream vacation: Italy
Coffee or Energy Drink?: Coffee
Something people might be surprised to learn about you: Veteran of U.S. Army
Favorite movie or TV show: Dexter
Dogs or cats?: Dogs
Early bird or night owl? Early Bird

Full Name: Kenneth Wayne Hare
Job Title / Position: Screens & Shutters Installation Crew
Years with Southern Shade Solutions: 32 weeks
Role / What do you usually work on day-to-day? Consultations + measure / install
Favorite part about working at Southern Shade Solutions: Family / employees
Favorite hobby outside of work: Hunting
Fun fact about you: Touch my tongue to my nose
Favorite food or restaurant: Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
Favorite place to travel or dream vacation: Key West
Coffee or Energy Drink?: Red Bull, Black Rifle
Something people might be surprised to learn about you: Sometimes I hear voices.
Favorite movie or TV show: Price is Right