Meet the Calgary Team

Cam started in the insurance industry in 1996 at Clay Robinson Ltd. To grow his knowledge base and experience, he worked in all sides of the brokerage including sales, customer service, underwriting and management. From 1996 to 2004, Cam was a shareholder of both Clay Robinson Ltd. and Grey Power Insurance Brokers(SA) Inc. as well a shareholder in West Coast Insurance Group. In 2004, Cam incorporated Westland Insurance and started the business with a solid foundation by purchasing a book of VIP business from Johnson Inc. (formerly Clay Robinson). Cam has continued to grow the brokerage by purchasing Quigley Hunt Group Insurance Services, Kelbrad Insurance Brokers Ltd. and then merging with Alpine Insurance in February of 2012. Cam looks forward to growing Alpine Insurance while continuing to serve clients who have been with the Clay family for over 30 years. Cam is a devoted husband and the father of three wonderful children. Along with his family, Cam loves the outdoors; skiing in the winter and boating in the summer. He is also firmly committed to supporting communities and his home town of Calgary.

Phone: (587) 317-9815

Brenda’s insurance brokerage career spans more than twenty-five years. She joined Alpine in November 2012 as Vice President of Operations, having previously worked with the Clay family in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Brenda has a diversified professional insurance background with a proven track record in management, administration and operations. She holds a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation. Brenda’s role is to oversee Alpine’s operations and to build and lead a strong, dynamic team. She is driven by delivering exceptional customer experiences and is passionate about employee engagement and development. In her spare time, Brenda enjoys the outdoors, sports, reading and travel. She has two grown children. Although Brenda has called Calgary home for more than thirty years, she is an Edmonton Eskimos and Oilers fan which makes for some healthy rivalry in the Calgary office!

Ron started his insurance career in Glasgow, Scotland with the Commercial Union Insurance Company in 1963. After emigrating to Canada in 1966, he became a commercial lines underwriter, eventually becoming the commercial lines manager at Royal Insurance Company. He joined Alpine Insurance (formerly Westland Insurance) in July 2004 taking on the responsibility of Vice President and Commercial Broker. Ron is committed to his clients who trust Alpine to offer the proper insurance, and the appropriate assistance when they have a claim. Ron is a lifelong musician who has played the guitar in many party bands. He enjoys spending time with his daughter and travelling to warmer climates.

Russ has proven himself to be a leader and a highly productive member of the Alpine team. His in-depth knowledge of commercial insurance and his performance over the past 5 years will support Russ working with the commercial and management team. Russ is dedicated to supporting every member and client of the commercial team.

Greig has nearly fifteen years of accounting experience in the insurance industry. He thoroughly enjoys providing accounting and financial expertise within Alpine and finds the company’s focus on delivering the highest quality service to be very rewarding. Prior to his career in the insurance brokerage industry, Greig worked as an accountant in the trucking, property management, and oil and gas industries. He finds his work environment now to be stimulating and interesting. He enjoys the friendly relationships with his Alpine clients and colleagues. Greig has a keen interest in music and likes to watch and play hockey, football and tennis. He enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and two teenaged sons whenever possible.

Marie France is the new Executive Administrator located in Calgary, Alberta. Mare-France has over 15 years’ experience as an administrative and executive assistant. She has diverse experience in providing both internal & external customer support and has a Diploma in Human Resource Management from Durham College, she is also fluent in both French and English!

Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having been within the insurance industry for over 20 years.  She is married with two amazing children and their family enjoys camping, hiking and spending time with friends and family.

Kevin has been with Alpine Insurance since 2016. He has passed the CIP program and CRM. He enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.

Brooke has been in the Insurance Industry since 1999 in Ontario. Taking on a role of Personal Lines broker for 18 Years. She thrives on building strong relationships with her clients by finding the solutions that are best suited to their individual needs. She also loves building solid working relationships with her team. In her spare time she enjoys watching her twins play soccer and spending time with Family.

Carmen began her career in the insurance industry 35 years ago, earning her license in 1977. She has been happily employed by the Clay family and Alpine Insurance since 1990. Currently she works as a Commercial Assistant and is proud to deliver efficient service to Alpine’s loyal commercial clients. Carmen lives in Calgary with her husband and family of dogs. She loves spending time outside – gardening in the spring and summer, and skating in the winter.

Arna has worked in the insurance industry since 1987. During that time she has worked primarily in the personal lines department undertaking various roles including distribution clerk, junior underwriter, accounting clerk and underwriter assistant. She joined the Alpine Insurance team in 2009. She is a dedicated member of the staff who appreciates our focus on client service as well as the family-like atmosphere we foster. Outside work, Arna enjoys making crafts, gardening and travelling.

Ken has spent his entire career in the insurance industry, following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps. He has worked in various sales, service and supervisory roles in Newfoundland, Edmonton, Medicine Hat and Calgary. Ken has extensive experience in both personal and commercial lines. His passion is sales and service because he loves the customer interaction and the ability to provide each of his clients with the best insurance solutions to meet their unique requirements. In his spare time, Ken enjoys time with his family and friends. He and his wife Shirley have a daughter at home and two grown sons who also live in Calgary. They are the proud grandparents of a Boxing Day baby girl.

Kris thrives at learning, his strong belief that ”knowledge leads to wisdom which leads to opportunity”; should be the driving force for our youth today. Kris, through his CIP and CRM designations as well as his 18 years in the insurance industry has taught him that our industry is deep with proud traditions; but we can do better at evolving quicker to help support the ever changing world around us. Outside of work, Kris has two young kids that keep him active as well as his passions for fishing and golfing.

Deb began her insurance career in 1986. She joined the Clay family in 1992 and has been at Alpine since 2004. She has worked as a personal lines broker and currently, she is pleased to help manage the Alpine Insurance office. Deb holds a CAIB insurance designation. Deb, who was born and raised in Calgary, enjoys spending time with her three granddaughters. Deb loves to travel especially via motorcycle or to warm climates like Hawaii.

Before joining Alpine in July 2015 as a personal lines account manager, Maya had previously worked in Calgary for a major direct writer since 2005 where she held several positions during her tenure in personal lines insurance. Maya then embarked on a different path and transitioned to Alpine’s commercial department. When Maya isn’t busy working at Alpine, she enjoys spending time with her puppies and travels to warm places with her family.

Krisinda has been in the insurance industry since 2001 and joined Alpine Insurance in 2014. Krisinda has a passion for collector and classic vehicles which is why in 2015 Krisinda has adopted the role of Collector Car Specialist. Her vast knowledge for collecter and classic vehicles gives our customers the right advise and coverage options for this niche market. In her spare time, Krisinda enjoys keeping active at the gym, going to car shows, and spending quality time with her 2 children.

Tammi attended U of C where she graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology. Tammi has been in the insurance industry for over ten years in various roles in personal lines. As a mother of two boys, she knows more about the Marvel and DC Comic book universes than most people. A few of Tammi’s favourite hobbies are reading, crafts, sewing and baking. As a family they enjoy four season camping, hiking, music, and movies.

Marina joined Alpine in June 2012. She began working in the insurance industry in 2010 and has a wealth of accounting experience in various industries including automation, instrumentation, retail, packaging and real estate. Marina likes working in the insurance industry because insurance affects everyone. She enjoys working for an independent brokerage because she knows it can provide the most flexible solutions for clients. She takes pride in providing reliable and accurate information to help her internal customers perform their jobs well. When she is not working, Marina spends her time gardening, working with tropical plants, hiking, reading and listening to music.

Shannon has been in the Insurance industry since 2006, moving her way up from a file clerk to a Level 2 General Insurance Agent, recently she started with Alpine as an Account Executive. She is a born & raised Calgarian, always cheering on the Calgary Flames! In her spare time you will find her teaching dance, working out or trying a new recipe in the kitchen.

Caitlin has previous experience in customer service and reception. In her spare time Caitlin enjoys bike riding, cooking/baking, yoga and playing the piano.  She has lived in St. Paul,  Vancouver and Toronto,  choosing to make Calgary her home.

Will is a born and raised Calgarian who has been in the Insurance Industry for the last decade and to a broader extent, built a career around customer service roles for over 20 years. Will strives to deliver excellent experiences with every interaction by beginning with the customer in mind and using a human approach to simplify Insurance in a relatable way. During his spare time, he has diverse interests in technology, pop culture media, and is also a proud Calgary Flames fan. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family over various forms of gamesmanship including board games, billiards, and poker.

Marilyn has been in the insurance business since 1979. She joined Alpine in 2017 and was moved to Private Client Services in October 2018 and has enjoyed assisting her clients with their insurance needs. She enjoy her workouts at the Gym and likes to travel to the Coast to visit with family.

Lisa is a native Calgarian. She has 20+ years in the insurance industry and takes pride in providing gold star service to her customers. She has a blended family of 5 daughters and 2 grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoys time with the family, drives to the mountains, long walks, and camping.

Janine has worked in the insurance industry for over 5 years and has a background in marketing, underwriting and finance. She enjoys working in insurance because she is in the business of creating peace of mind, building confidence and providing assurance to her community. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys board games and is a huge supporter of track & field. Since 2018, she routinely volunteers as a tutor and mentor for Calgary Immigrant Association (CIWA) and Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC).

Jonathan moved from London, Ontario to Calgary, AB in 2019 and has been exploring ever since. He is the oldest sibling in my family with a passion for continuing education. He loves reading, hiking and socializing.

Jessi-Rae is a born and raised Albertan. She has worked in insurance since 2015 and is currently working on her CIP designation. She started her career in personal lines and then moved to commercial insurance. She prides herself on providing exceptional customer service and determining the needs of her clients and educating them on their policies to ensure they are properly protecting the things that are important to them.

In her spare time, she often finds herself back at the family farm helping during calving or haying season. When she gets some spare time to herself, she enjoys camping, hiking, and swimming. When the weather gets colder, she can be found bundled up with a cup of coffee while playing board games, watching cheesy old movies,  or reading and writing stories for her friends and family.

Kimberley is a born and raised Calgarian. She has a diverse background in Sales and Customer Service and made the career change to Insurance in 2020. She started her career in administration and quickly worked to obtain her General Level One license. In her spare time, she likes to sew, bake and go for walks with her dog.

Anita has been in the Insurance Industry since 2013 starting as a Customer Service Representative, she has also worked in Commercial Processing. The customer service skills and knowledge she gained in these roles set her up for success when she moved on to become a licensed broker.  She prides herself in the committed service that she provides to her clients and always strives to go above and beyond to ensure they have the answers they need. Knowing that her clients trust her to make sure their biggest investments are protected makes her proud, and it inspires her to do her best work. When out of office she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs and travelling.

Suzanne was born and raised in North Battleford Sask where she began a long career in the RCMP.  She worked as an Administrative Assistant throughout departments in Sask and AB.  She left the RCMP to pursue a career in the Oil and Gas Industry as a land administrator.  Recently, she has had the opportunity to work at Nordstrom as a sales associate in the designer handbag department.  She enjoys travelling- Greece being her favourite destination.  She also loves taking long walks and spending time with her children.

Jordan Carmichael has 10 years of sales and customer service experience. In his free time, he enjoys taking his husky “Cheeto” to the dog park, hanging out with friends and family. He is also an avid sports fan and collector.

Meghan has been working in personal lines insurance for a few years now. She has 2 kids and they enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking mostly, whenever they get the chance. She is very happy to be part of the team.

Alexis has 7 years of experience as a Corporate Receptionist/Administrator. She enjoys meeting new people and believes that customer service is # 1. She is also fluent in Spanish and English.

Ken was born and raised in Southwest Saskatchewan, moved to Alberta for school and has called here home ever since. H spent about 17 years in Lethbridge but has lived in at least 3 other places in Alberta and after university found his way into insurance a couple years after he graduated with a BA. He is kind of a strategy/sandbox game kind of person and a bit of a history and science fiction nerd!

Nitesh has been in insurance for the last 5 years. He currently holds a CAIB insurance designation. Nitesh believes in helping people, assessing their needs, and providing them with the appropriate solution.  He enjoys photography, traveling and problem solving.

Renae has a strong combination of administrative and customer service skills. She is in progress of getting her C.I.P designation. She enjoys hiking, gardening, fishing and anything outdoors.

Kent started as a personal lines broker and subsequently moved to working in both personal and commercial lines of business where his interest in all aspects of insurance has helped him to develop a solid understanding of the insurance and surety needs of his clients. Kent strives to provide exceptional customer service, finding clients the right coverage for the right price. Kent is a born and raised Calgarian, graduating from both Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary in Criminal Justice and Education respectively. Outside of insurance Kent’s passions include travel, skiing, and D&D game nights with friends. He also volunteers with Cadets Canada as a bagpipe instructor.

Angela is an insurance professional with 20+ years’ experience. She has held positions in the areas of high net worth, quality assurance testing, customer service, sales and underwriting. Angela started her insurance career in 2001 working for Clay Robinson Insurance in Calgary. Through the acquisition of Clay Robinson she worked for Johnson Incorporated from 2002-2013. Angela moved from Alberta to Newfoundland in 2008 and worked in both the banking and insurances industries. She most recently worked for Co operators Insurance. Angela has relocated back to Alberta and is very excited for the opportunity.

Kerry-Ann is originally from Jamaica.  She relocated to Canada in 2018.  Kerry-Ann holds a degree in Business Studies that she earned in Jamaica.  She has accounting experience in both Jamaica and Canada and is currently pursuing her CPA designation.

Chelsea is newer to the industry and eager to expand her knowledge.  She is customer service orientated; she enjoys getting to know her customers to make sure they are covered properly.   When not at work, she enjoys exploring the city with her husband and her 3-year-old daughter.

Yasir has been in the insurance industry for over 10 years.   He is currently pursuing his CIP/CAIB and plans to continue his education.  His hobbies include working out daily, archery, skating and cycling.  He also has a passion for flying, he is a hobby pilot.  Yasir volunteers in his spare time with organizations who introduce the insurance industry to immigrants.