Notre équipe

Don Thompson a été nommé chef de la direction de la division de Hamilton en mai 2022 et apporte sa passion et sa volonté d’excellence aux Commissionnaires. En tant que directeur des opérations pour Commissionnaires Hamilton, après une année 2018 réussie marquée par une augmentation des revenus, une fidélisation de la clientèle à grande échelle et une amélioration des salaires de leurs employés, à partir de 2019, Don s’est concentré sur l’augmentation de la notoriété de la marque sur le marché et la création d’un nouveau modèle commercial pour générer des revenus. génération.

Don est arrivé en Ontario après avoir travaillé à Calgary, en Alberta, pendant 19 ans dans des rôles de supervision et de gestion de plus en plus responsables dans l’industrie de la sécurité, allant de la prise en charge des exigences opérationnelles pour G4S Secure Solutions dans l’ouest du Canada à la collaboration avec Paladin Security, Cadillac Fairview, la ville de Calgary, les Stampeders de Calgary, les Flames et Live Nation Promotions sur la sécurisation des événements de haut niveau et la sécurité personnelle des célébrités en visite.

À sa retraite du Royal Canadian Regiment à Baden, en Allemagne de l’Ouest, en 1991, Don s’est lancé dans une carrière dans le secteur de la sécurité privée, travaillant comme agent de sécurité personnelle pour l’Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick et le premier ministre de l’époque, Frank McKenna; ainsi que de travailler en étroite collaboration avec les détachements de la GRC sur des missions de haut niveau allant de l’évaluation de la menace des installations provinciales à la sécurisation de la coupe Stanley.

Avec plus de 30 ans d’expérience militaire et civile dans des postes de supervision et de gestion dans un large éventail de marchés verticaux, Don apporte une éthique de travail infatigable et cherche constamment à améliorer les performances passées. Don habite à Kitchener, en Ontario, avec sa femme et ses trois fils.

Je suis originaire de Diest, en Belgique, et je réside actuellement à Ancaster, en Ontario, avec ma femme et mon fils.

En tant que nouveau directeur des opérations à Hamilton pour le Corps des commissionnaires, je suis très heureux d’apporter plus de 30 ans d’expérience militaire et civile dans divers rôles administratifs et de direction à cette organisation.

Après avoir passé plus de 20 ans dans l’Armée de l’Air belge – 11 ans au niveau national, 11 ans à l’OTAN et 1 tour en Afghanistan – j’ai démissionné de l’Armée de l’Air en 2013 pour élargir mon horizon professionnel. Après ma carrière militaire, j’ai travaillé pour la Mission des États-Unis auprès de l’UE et l’Ambassade des États-Unis à Bruxelles, pour Nutrien aux États-Unis, et pour i3-Technologies Group et Foodmaker en Belgique. Ma famille et moi avons déménagé en Ontario au printemps 2021, où je travaillais chez Decathlon jusqu’à récemment.

Je suis un professionnel très motivé et expérimenté avec une solide éthique de travail et des compétences organisationnelles éprouvées. Je parle couramment 4 langues et je suis convaincu que mes compétences interpersonnelles, de direction et de communication profiteront à notre organisation dans un avenir proche.

Peter Wobschall a commencé son service auprès des Commissionnaires Hamilton en tant que premier responsable de la formation et de la conformité en septembre 2022. Depuis qu’il a obtenu son diplôme du programme de gestion du terrain et des ressources en eau du Fleming College, il s’est concentré sur le soutien des autres et le renforcement de la communauté au sein des secteurs à but non lucratif et des administrations municipales.

Au cours de 13 années de service chez Green Venture, une communauté à but non lucratif axée sur les questions de durabilité et de changement climatique, il a commencé comme coordinateur de programme et est devenu directeur exécutif. Au cours de cette période, Peter a développé une expertise en marketing social communautaire, en gestion de projet, en gestion des politiques, en gestion financière et en leadership tout en engageant le public et en facilitant le changement de comportement.

Après une transition au service des travaux publics de la ville de Hamilton, Peter a travaillé pendant six ans au sein des divisions de la planification stratégique et du transport en commun, où il a développé ses compétences en leadership et en formation dans les rôles de superviseur et de gestionnaire principal de projet. Le succès de Peter à soutenir le travail de la division reposait sur sa capacité naturelle à collaborer avec des intervenants internes et externes pour améliorer les services et les processus.

Après son service auprès de la municipalité, Peter est retourné dans le secteur sans but lucratif et a passé deux ans en tant que directeur des politiques et de la transition à la Central Student Association. Dans ce rôle, il a assuré la gouvernance organisationnelle et le soutien du conseil d’administration, et était responsable de la gestion des politiques et de la formation. Peter est heureux de continuer à travailler dans le secteur sans but lucratif et de faire partie de l’équipe qui contribue à la mission des Commissionnaires Hamilton.

Je suis né et j’ai grandi à Parry Sound, en Ontario. J’ai accumulé 20 ans d’expérience dans le domaine de la sécurité en partant de la base et en gravissant les échelons, travaillant pour différentes entreprises de sécurité à Toronto, Ottawa et Hamilton. Ainsi qu’une brève période en tant que membre des Forces armées canadiennes.

J’ai commencé ma carrière dans la sécurité à la fin des années 90. Pendant ce temps, j’ai pu suivre plusieurs cours liés à la sécurité et occuper quelques postes distincts, notamment en aidant à construire et à gérer la division mobile et la flotte du sud-ouest de l’Ontario avec GardaWorld. Mon poste précédent était membre de l’équipe de direction de la division centrale de Hamilton à Paladin. Je suis un formateur certifié ASP en utilisation de la force et j’ai travaillé comme opérateur mobile de première intervention, d’intervention d’urgence et comme officier K-9. J’ai participé à la couverture de nombreux événements uniques, notamment les tournées de golf de l’Open canadien, des concerts et des détails de protection du corps VIP.

Je suis motivé par l’ambition d’atteindre l’excellence avec professionnalisme, dévouement envers mon personnel assidu et dévouement envers mes clients. Je donnerai toujours l’exemple – en m’assurant que je ne demanderai jamais à mon personnel de faire quoi que ce soit que je ne maîtrise pas parfaitement.

Je vis à Brantford depuis 12 ans avec ma femme et mes 2 enfants adultes.

James a commencé sa carrière de comptable en 1996, lorsqu’il a obtenu son titre de comptable britannique auprès de l’Association of Accounting Technicians, dont il est aujourd’hui membre (FMAAT). Il a occupé divers postes, de contrôleur financier à directeur financier, dans les secteurs manufacturier, caritatif et à but non lucratif. Il est également examinateur certifié en matière de fraude (CFE) auprès de l’ACFE et a obtenu le titre de professionnel de la conformité de la paie (PCP) auprès de l’Institut national de la paie, officiellement l’Association canadienne de la paie.

James fait du bénévolat depuis 1991 et est actuellement président du conseil d’administration d’un fournisseur local de logements à but non lucratif à Hamilton. James a rejoint l’armée britannique (Royal Artillery) en 1979, à l’âge de 16 ans, et l’a quittée en 1989. Son service l’a conduit au Canada, au Kenya et en Allemagne. Il a participé au service actif en Irlande du Nord en 1981 et à la guerre des Malouines en 1982. Pendant son temps libre, il poursuit ses études et est un passionné de course à pied et de cyclisme.

Charlotte Cripps est l’actuelle responsable des services d’identification chez Commissionnaires Hamilton. Elle a rejoint l’équipe en juillet 2021 en tant qu’assistante technicienne en identification, puis a succédé à l’ancien responsable en juillet 2022.

Charlotte a commencé sa carrière dans le domaine aquatique, où elle a passé 30 ans à donner des cours pour tous les âges, à faire du water-polo, de la natation synchronisée, à former des équipes de natation, à examiner des candidats au Service national de sauvetage et à juger des compétitions universitaires. Pendant cette période, Charlotte a pu poursuivre d’autres activités, notamment l’enseignement thérapeutique, la formation aux urgences pré-hospitalières, la formation en entreprise et la banque.

Originaire de Hamilton, elle vit dans la région du Niagara depuis 25 ans. Grâce à son parcours diversifié, Charlotte apporte une grande expérience de la formation, une personnalité attachante et un désir naturel d’aider.

Ken travaille pour Commissionnaires Hamilton depuis 2000, où il a commencé comme gardien à temps partiel. En 2004, Ken a été muté au QG de la division au poste de répartiteur, puis en 2005, il est devenu gestionnaire de l’administration. Ken est non seulement notre directeur administratif, mais il occupe également les postes de quartier-maître, d’agent de sécurité de l’entreprise et d’agent désigné pour les marchandises contrôlées, comme le dit l’adage ” Jack of all Trades ” (le valet de tous les métiers).

Ken a passé 20 ans dans les Forces canadiennes (composante régulière) puis, après quelques années hors de l’uniforme, il est entré dans la composante de réserve en tant qu’officier du CIC et a terminé plus de 37 ans dans l’armée après une libération pour raisons médicales. Ken continue de travailler avec les cadets en tant que membre de la Ligue des cadets de l’Armée du Canada (Ontario).

Né et élevé à Hamilton, en Ontario, avec un moment à North York, il a fréquenté le Seneca College for Computer Animation and Multimedia Design.

Après l’université, Scott est retourné dans sa ville natale de Hamilton, en Ontario, avec sa femme et ses deux enfants.

Plus tôt dans sa vie, Scott a orienté ses activités vers l’industrie des arts créatifs, en commençant par Tattoo Designs, puis Commercial Marketing Logo Creation, et a finalement publié Comic Book Illustrations. La carrière de Scott dans le domaine de la sécurité a commencé de manière plutôt inattendue à Hamilton Health Science, qui a mené à la direction de la sécurité de l’hôpital pour enfants McMaster, et qui s’est diversifiée dans diverses avenues, dont plus de 12 ans en tant que sécurité des bâtiments pour le principal établissement du gouvernement de l’Ontario à Hamilton, le bâtiment Ellen Fairclough. au 119, rue King Ouest.

La branche la plus récente de cet arbre de carrière en sécurité est celle où Scott se trouve fièrement maintenant, en tant que nouveau planificateur de la division Hamilton du Corps canadien des commissionnaires. Son objectif est d’ajouter leurs 24 années d’expérience dans le domaine de la sécurité, leurs compétences en gestion de superviseur et une pincée de créativité artistique à ce rôle et à l’organisation dans son ensemble.

Lorne Gelowitz, Saskatoon Police Service (Ret’d) Chief Executive Officer Commissionaires North Saskatchewan Lorne Gelowitz was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the North Saskatchewan Division of Commissionaires in January 2019. He first joined Commissionaires in 2015, as Vice President of Operations for Saskatoon, Prince Albert, North Battleford, and La Ronge, and represented the Division on National Office Committees including the National Business Working Group, the Business Development Network, and the Communications Network.

Lorne brings over 31 years of proven leadership experience from his distinguished career with the Saskatoon Police Service. At the time of his retirement in 2015, he was serving as Detective Staff Sergeant in charge of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) where he was responsible for criminal operations, staffing, and budgeting for 10 Units within the Police Service. His leadership and dedication have earned him many honours including the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, the Saskatoon Volunteer of the Year Award, the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Humanitarian Award, the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal, the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, and several Law Enforcement Exemplary Service Awards, including the prestigious Chief of Police Award of Excellence. Lorne was a finalist in the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police “Canadian Top Cop Award,” and has been inducted into the International Law Enforcement Hall of Fame.

In addition to his community involvement, Lorne maintains memberships in the Saskatoon Police Association, both the Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Chambers of Commerce, the North Saskatoon Business Association, the Royal Canadian Air Force Association 602 Lynx Wing, the Army Navy & Air Force Veterans Club (ANAVETS), the Royal Canadian Legion and the Canada Remembers Our Veterans Air Show.

Lorne attended the University of Saskatchewan where he achieved a B.A. Adv. Degree majoring in both Political Science and Sociology. He has obtained his Strategic Management in Policing Certification, Senior Police Administration, and both the General and Advanced Certifications in Police Studies.

Lorne and his wife, Deidre, have two married children and four grandchildren. He enjoys travel, golf, time with family and friends, and his new role as grandfather.

Les Speers is responsible for the overall day to day Operations and Contract Management. Joining the Corps in 2002, Les has over 19 years’ experience in security management. Les is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), board certified in security management with ASIS International, Risk Assessments and CPTED Reviews.

Darwin is an accomplished and focused executive with over 30 years of leadership experience. Following graduation from the University of Regina, Darwin has held several senior positions and has acquired extensive experience in the Canadian insurance market. As a leader and mentor, he has a passion to build exceptionally strong, high performing teams. Darwin enjoys coaching and supporting others in sports, as well as in business. He continues to be active in hockey, golf and Triathlon.

Darwin has served as Governor for the Commissionaires, North Saskatchewan Division since 2012. He joined the Audit Committee in 2020, served as Vice Chair 2020-2023 and was elected Chairperson in 2023.

• Cary Primeau, Vice Chair
• Darwin Forbes, Past Chair
• Doug Curliss
• Joan Steckhan
• Doug Konkin
• Janine Harriman
• Heidy Shockey

Originally from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Mr. Pitcher is a Royal Roads Military College graduate who served seven years in the Canadian Armed Forces as an infantry officer. He spent 24 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) before retiring in 2019 at the rank of Inspector. Mr. Pitcher worked as an international security consultant prior to his role as Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Pitcher deployed to Afghanistan in 2007 and has been a member of the Primary Army Reserve since 2010. He is currently a Colonel with the 5th Canadian Division in Halifax and has served as Operations Officer for the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic and as Commanding Officer of the Princess Louise Fusiliers. Most recently, Mr. Pitcher was the Community Engagement and Event Lead for the federal government’s apology to the descendants of the No. 2 Construction Battalion.

Mr. Pitcher comes from a family of police and military veterans and is an avid fitness and outdoor enthusiast. He is passionate about prioritizing people and culture in the workplace and recently completed a yearlong Equity, Diversity and Inclusion program at Dalhousie University.

Originally from New Brunswick, Ms. Hachey is a Chartered Public Accountant with more than 30 years of varied experience, including financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting and planning, equity and debt financings, corporate governance, and operational and financial management.

Ms. Hachey began her career with Ernst & Young in Saint John, New Brunswick focusing on audit-related services for clients in several different industries. After two years of working at NB Tel Inc, she moved to Halifax and worked in increasingly senior roles with Emera Inc. and its subsidiaries from 2001 to 2006.

She was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Corporate Secretary of Corridor Resources Inc. for 14 years, and most recently the CFO and Corporate Secretary of Nova Leap Health Corp. 

When not at the rink, gym, or sports field watching her daughter play sports, she loves to cook and spend time with her family and two dogs.

Mr. Wiper joined Commissionaires Nova Scotia in 2021, following a very successful 30-year career in the Royal Canadian Navy. He served on a variety of warships and completed several deployments, including a year in Kosovo as the Task Force Commander, a year in Haiti, and several years with NORAD in Colorado. Upon his retirement from the Navy, Mr. Wiper joined the private sector. He served as Regional Director of Atlantic Canada with Terrapure before joining Irving Shipbuilding as a Director, a role he assumed for five years.

Mr. Wiper holds an undergraduate degree from the Royal Military College. When not at work, Stacey enjoys going to the gym and spending time on the water, hiking trails, or ski slopes with his wife and two daughters.

C/Supt Bennett was elected to the CNS Board in 2006. He served with the RCMP for 37 years in a number of positions across Canada, including criminal operations officer in Nova Scotia, and operational and administrative positions in Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland/Labrador. Since retiring in 2009, he has continued to work in law enforcement and was appointed the Commissioner of Police in Antigua and Barbuda assisting their government in modernizing their police force and developing competency to fight criminal activity, resulting in award of a Meritorious Service Medal.

During his legal career, Mr. Ruck specialized in labour relations and employment, human rights, occupational health and safety and administrative law. In 1995, he was appointed Ombudsman for Nova Scotia. In 2011 he became the first full-time chair of the Unified Nova Scotia Labour Board. Mr. Ruck has shared his time and expertise with a range of volunteer organizations and is currently Chair of the University of King’s College Board of Governors. He was elected to the CNS Board in 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Law from Dalhousie University, Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Kings College, and Mediation from Harvard University Law School.

D/Commr Graham is the former Deputy Commissioner East, responsible for RCMP services in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces, retiring 8 June 2013 after 38 years’ service with the RCMP. Prior to this appointment, he was the Deputy Commissioner Atlantic Canada and Commanding Officer for Nova Scotia (“H” Division). He also has served as the Commanding Officer of New Brunswick (“J” Division) and Prince Edward Island (“L” Division). D/Commr Graham was elected to the CNS Board in January 2011.

Cdr Armstrong joined the CNS Board in 2014. She served 25 years in the Canadian Armed Forces Personnel/Logistics Branches followed by 10 years as a civilian in Chief of Military Personnel. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Mary’s University, is a graduate of Canadian Forces Command and Staff College and NATO Defence College. In 2017, Saint Mary’s University presented her with an honorary degree (Doctor of Civil Law, Honoris Causa) in recognition of her service to Canada.

Cdr Hickey, a former Commanding Officer of HMCS Scotian and naval reservist for 35 years, was elected to the CNS Board in 1996 and served as the Board\’s first female Chair from 2018-2020. As a partner at McInnes Cooper, Halifax, she practices in the areas of litigation and administrative law. Cdr Hickey is a Past President of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. She currently chairs the Governance Committee for Commissionaires Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude) from Saint Mary’s University and an LLB from Dalhousie Law School.

LCol Espenant was elected to the CNS Board in 2021. She served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 36 years in a variety of nursing, medical planning and health care leadership roles in Canada, the United States and overseas. Prior to joining the military, Anne was a critical care nurse at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax and her career ended full circle as the Commanding Officer of 33 (Halifax) Field Ambulance. Her post-retirement focus has been on community volunteer work where she currently serves as a Broad member of Queens VON Community Corporation, Queens Manor and Queens Home Support, and the Astor Theatre for the performing arts. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alberta and has completed all courses in the Executive Master of Arts in Leadership and Training at Royal Roads University.

Mr. MacRae is the President of RKM Investments which has interests in a number of Nova Scotia businesses. He has served his community in the roles of Honorary Colonel of The Cape Breton Highlanders and as Board Chair of The United Way of Cape Breton, Celtic Colours International Festival, Gaelic College of St. Ann\’s, as well as Sydney Airport Authority and Chamber of Commerce. Kirk also spent ten years as Board Member of The Royal Canadian Mint and presently sits on the Cape Breton University Board. Mr. MacRae was elected to the CNS Board in February 2020.

Cdr Oland joined Commissionaires in September 1995. With a career in the private sector and the Naval Reserve, he was owner/operator of Accurate Security Services before selling the enterprise to Chubb Industries. He held numerous positions in the Naval Reserve including command positions at sea and ashore, retiring as the Atlantic Regional Advisor to the Commander of the Naval Reserve. Cdr Oland is currently President of Lindwood Holdings Limited. He holds a commerce degree from McMaster University.

RAdm Weadon joined the CNS Board in 2020. He served 35 years with the Royal Canadian Navy with his final appointment as ADM Finance and Corporate Services and Senior Financial Officer for National Defence. Since retirement, RAdm Weadon helps deliver the CPA/CMA accreditation programs. An active volunteer, he serves as National Treasurer of the Navy League of Canada, Royal Military Colleges of Canada Foundation, and Canadian Naval Memorial Trust. He is also Director and Disbursement Advisory Committee Chair for the True Patriot Love Foundation.

LCdr Harding served in the Canadian Navy for 24 years, in both the regular and reserve forces. She was Commanding Officer of MAROPSGRU 5 and held a variety of logistic positions at sea and ashore.

A real estate agent for more than 20 years, LCdr Harding is a Broker and Licensed Partner for Engel & Völkers Nova Scotia. She manages seven locations and oversees roughly 100 advisors/staff working throughout Nova Scotia.

LCdr Harding holds an instructor position on the Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC) faculty, with FRI and CIPS designations. She holds a Bachelor of Political Science from the Royal Military College of Canada.

LCdr Harding is active in numerous community charities. She was elected as a CNS Governor in 2023. She also serves on the Boards of CUA, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, A Home for Everyone, and REIC – Atlantic Chapter.

Dean Rae was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Commissionaires, South Saskatchewan Division in March 2024. Prior to this, Dean was a member of the Regina Police Service for over 34 years, serving as both the Deputy Chief of Operations and Administration for the last 9 years of his career.

Through Dean’s extensive experience, he has developed strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills while maintaining a strong presence in the community.

Dean has earned numerous awards and recognition for his commitment to policing and the community. These include Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, Governor General of Canada Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Services, Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal, Premier’s Award in Excellence in the Public Service (Honourable Mention) and the Police Exemplary Service Medal.

Dean has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina and has completed many courses at both the Saskatchewan and Canadian Police Colleges. He also completed the Senior Management Institute for Police program hosted by the Police Executive Research Forum and the Leadership in Police Organizations course from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Dean served as the chair on a number of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police committees as well as a member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Ethics and Policing with Indigenous Peoples Committee.

Jonathan has held positions in marketing, communications and media relations within the Government of Saskatchewan, SaskPower and other organizations since 2004. Jonathan is also a former journalist, having written or spoken for a variety of North American outlets including Radio Canada, the History News Network and CTV. He holds graduate degrees in Professional Communication Management and Business Administration. He volunteers his time on the Boards of SaskAbilities, the Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan and the International Association of Business Communicators.

Jonathan leads the Commissionaires Business Development team, tasked with proactively managing the division’s contracts, exploring new lines of business, and leading communications and marketing for the division, since 2022.

Adam has broad experience in human resource management in the municipal, healthcare and education sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Education and Masters of Human Resources Development from the University of Regina and currently lectures at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Joining us earlier in 2023, Adam leads Commissionaires South Saskatchewan’s recruitment, onboarding, labour relations, disciplinary functions and various training opportunities with his team.

He is Past Rotary of Regina Oskaya, a member of the Elks Club, a Board Director of the Regina Work Preparation Centre, and is Board Secretary for the Kenosee Boys and Girls Camp.

Norm retired from the military after 22 years of service as a drill and gunnery instructor, ballistics expert and notably performing Air Defense Artillery Evaluations with NATO and as training co-ordinator for Improvised Explosive Disposal in Afghanistan.

Norm has also given 22 years of service to Commissionaires and is currently Director of Operations in Regina. All Commissionaires in the southern part of the province, through their supervisor and Operations Managers, report to Norm. For his service to Canada and his community, Norm received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022.

Yvonne has extensive experience in finance and management in the financial services sector and not-for-profits.  She has over 25 years experience working with one of the top 5 banks in Canada in customer service, management and financial compliance. 

Joining us in 2002, Yvonne leads Commissionaires South Saskatchewan’s financial services team in payroll services, benefits, budgeting, compliance, preparation and analysis of  financial statements, and manages all fiscal reporting.

She has been the volunteer lead for the Branch 1 Legions poppy fundraising initiative for the past 4 years, as well as being a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022.