Meet the team

The engineer who thinks
outside the box

Peter Kerkhof

Wild West Wheelchairs Owner and CEO, Perth WA

Wild West Wheelchairs is a highly professional company with many years experience in the disability equipment sector in Australia (and soon New Zealand too). Our primary focus is a high level of service towards the end user, therapists, funding bodies and dealers. We carry a range of wheelchairs and accessories for both the local and domestic (Aus and NZ) market. Wild West Wheelchairs is owned and operated by Peter Kerkhof. Peter has a Bachelors degree in Human Kinetic Technology and is an Engineer in Industrial Product Design. Peter has 15+ years experience working with disability equipment. He worked for several equipment dealers, and manufacturers over the years. His experience includes; repairs, maintenance, seating (wheelchairs) fitting (stander/walkers), sales, programming (electric wheelchairs), in-service and education sessions.

OPEN-MINDED, REALISTIC, AND FUN

Jack O’Keeffe

Wild West Wheelchairs Customer Experience Connoisseur, Perth WA

Jack O’Keeffe joined Wild West in 2021 and uses his lived experience in a wheelchair to create connection and build trust with our clients. He has real-life experience in a wheelchair, a passion for education (Masters in Secondary Education), and a whole lotta positive attitude. He’s also an elite international powerchair hockey player and emerging wheelchair daredevil.

THE COMPLEX SEATING EXTRAORDINAIRE

Declan Davids

Wild West Wheelchairs Techie, Perth WA

Declan is a Spex Seating expert with an extensive history in wheelchairs and health products. He has a natural talent for problem-solving, product assembly and technical support. You'll no-doubt see him in our newly renovated Showroom or out on the road in the coming weeks.