David Wessels is the co-founder of Just-In Traps and engineer with a diverse background in chemical engineering, ranch management, and project controls. From a young age, David’s entrepreneurial spirit was evident as he ran his own businesses, from roofing houses to trapping small rodents and raccoons during the heyday of the hide industry. These early ventures allowed him to invest in properties in South Central Texas and West Texas, where he honed his skills in ranch management, wildlife conservation, and negotiating contracts with oil and pipeline companies.

Davids professional career took a more corporate turn after earning a degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M. He then went on to have a successful career in project management, overseeing global projects in industries ranging from oil refineries to copper mining. Despite his international career, David remained deeply connected to his ranches, where he developed a high-fence operation, bred exotic livestock, and sold commercial hunts.

It was on these ranches that David witnessed the exponential rise of the Texas feral hog problem—a problem that went from a rare nuisance to a full-blown crisis. The hogs caused extensive damage to his property, killed his fawns, and led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost income due to destroyed fences and other resources. This experience, combined with his technical expertise, inspired him to develop a solution.

After retiring from engineering in 2020, David channeled his energy into his ranching business that led to the ideation of smart traps to address the growing hog issue. He created the Sky Fall Cage, but needed help to incorporate the necessary intelligence to make it truly effective. This led him to team up with his son-in-law, Justin Wells, co-founder of Just-In Traps, to bring his vision to life.

Today, David is excited to put an end to hog problems for once and for all, without detrimental effects to native wildlife. He frequently ropes in his wife Suzie, daughter Cara, and son Steve to lend a hand in the operation. Whether overseeing the development of innovative traps or managing his ranches, David continues to blend his technical expertise with his passion for solving real-world problems.

Justin Wells is the founder of Just-In Traps, a company born from his deep passion for both the outdoors and technology. A native Texan, Justin didn’t grow up on a ranch, but his love for nature and outdoor sports was instilled early on through his involvement in the Boy Scouts, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. This experience shaped his understanding of the great outdoors and fueled his drive to explore and protect nature.

With a keen interest in both the natural world and technology, Justin pursued a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas, blending his passions for nature and innovation. After graduating, he began a successful 15-year career at Intel, where he honed his technical skills and gained invaluable experience in the tech industry.

Despite his corporate success, Justin remained deeply connected to the outdoors, often escaping to the ranch to enjoy activities like hiking and fishing. It was here that he became acutely aware of the growing feral hog problem in Texas, which was damaging the land and hindering outdoor recreation. His wife’s concerns about the dangers posed by these wild boars further fueled his desire for a solution.

Determined to address the issue, Justin combined his expertise in programming, machine learning, and hardware design to create the Boar-No-More Trap—a high-tech solution to reduce the feral hog population. His innovative trap integrates advanced technology with his outdoor skills, offering a more efficient and humane approach to managing the problem.

Outside of his work at Just-In Traps, Justin enjoys spending time with his wife, their boxer dog, cat, and two horses, with a preference for enjoying these moments at the ranch. Whether he’s hunting hogs, testing new tech, or simply enjoying the outdoors, Justin’s life reflects his commitment to both preserving the environment and advancing technology.