The Team
Meet our team of experts.
Meet our team of experts.
Currently the director of Fall Protection Group Inc. and instructor. He has worked intensively in industry as an instructor of fall protection and industrial rescue. Ron has developed programs in fall protection and rescue, as well as teaching these courses, for sites across Canada and in some U.S. locations. Ron brings great enthusiasm to the classroom.
Ron currently chairs the Canadian CSA committee.
Marty is a hard working and enterprising individual who has many areas of expertise. Marty heads up program development for Fall Protection Group Inc. He has an extensive background in teaching fall protection, industrial high-angle rescue and has over 15 years of experience in fall protection education. Combining a B.Sc. with a degree in Education, allows him to have a unique insight into the development of the educational programs at the company.
Like the man in the engine room of a World War 2 submarine, Andrew is responsible for controlling the chaos and ensuring that the Fall Protection Group machine is well oiled and running tip-top. With management experience in tourism, manufacturing and technology companies, Andrew excels at balancing the ‘now’ while maintaining an eye on the ever-moving future. He has an MBA from University of Calgary, and is extremely enthusiastic about business. His passion for ski racing outside of work is consistent with his fast paced and hard working management style.
Mark Brooker is the Senior instructor at Fall Protection Group. Mark has extensive experience in the fields of high-angle rescue and confined space extrication. His military background has endowed him with a teaching style that is both confident and eggshubearant, commanding the undivided attention of every student he instructs.
Anne Marie is a long time member of the Fall Protection Group team, and heads up our print media division. Her eye for print media enables her to create industry leading student manuals and course material. Her pleasant demeanor and glowing personality lifts the spirits of the office every day. But as an extremely hard worker, who has a passion for her career, she's not all smiles and sunshine.
April is the wonderfully friendly voice of trainer services at Fall Protection Group. April is not only gifted at developing strong bonds with our trainers, but she is also well educated on the matter, having received a Communication Arts diploma in Advertising & Public Relations. April is a kind hearted Albertan who loves the outdoors and muscle cars (what a combo!). She is also an extremely talented gardener, and knowledgable in all things horticultural.
Brianna represents the front line of our Student Services department. Her job is fast paced and demanding, but she manages to do it with a high degree of accuracy and a smile on her face. This is probably because she is well versed in the art of customer service with her plethera of experience in both the Travel and Insurance industries. Having studied Tourism and Human Resource Management (Thunder Bay), Brianna has lived all over Canada, and is quite happy to call Calgary her home now. Because she is rebelious by nature, she drinks the new Diet Dr. Pepper, even though it's just for men. She also pluralizes the word 'Safeway'.
Richard's background in adult education within the Construction industry has given him the skills and tools to effectively instruct training that is informative and engaging. His desire for training has led him to obtain his Certificate in Adult Learning. His current responsibilities include training and educating in the classroom, assisting in program development and providing support to fellow trainers. His passion for teaching and ability to simplify complex ideas make him a superb addition to the Fall Protection Group team. Richard is also the real life incarnation of The Tick
Alex is originally from Monterrey, Mexico (la Ciudad de las montañas). She studied at University Laval and the University of Ottawa, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce. With a background of developing budgets and contending with accounting and financial statements, Alex is heavily involved with the administrative and bookkeeping functions at the company. She relates well to the educational nature of the company, having been involved with teaching at a grade school and helping youth developing their leadership skills. Some of Alex’s passions include languages and volunteering in social projects.
Catherine is the key person working in the Rocky Mountain National Army Cadet Summer Training Centre Leadership & Challenge. In conjunction with Yamnuska Mountain Adventure, this involves planning, instruction and delivery of teaching outdoor adventure sports and leadership skills to 180 gold star Canadian army cadets each summer. Catherine’s Outdoor Leadership and Tourism Adventure degree from University of Quebec in Chicoutimi, allows her to bring excellent perspective to the program’s risk management component. Although her preference is to be working in the field and not behind her desk, she works out everyday to keep her positive energy flowing. Her other secret is that, just like Astérix, she consumes a lot of her magic potion… Maple Syrup.
Dominic is a a hard working, energetic FPG instructor, who is always ready to tackle his next project with enthusiasm. His 'put me in coach' attitude, has made him an invaluable asset to Fall Protection Group's team. As a multilingual Canadian with experience in many facets of the outdoors, Dom has a nack for dealing with gear. Dom's skills and wisdom shine through in every course he teaches.
Jonathan brings many tools to the Fall Protection Group team. With a degree in Human Kinetics, a love for being active, and a passion for physical fitness he adds a lot of value to the company. Formerly a strength and conditioning coach for varsity athletes at the University level, Jonathan has the ability to bring participants in his training courses to a whole new level. Most importantly, he 'pops' the collars of his LaCoste shirts like a boss.
A Bachelor of Education degree combined with a very well traveled and love of the outdoors background, Jeremy brings a unique perspective and skill-set to the team at FPG Inc. His current responsibilities include training and educating both in the field and the classroom, assisting in program development, and technical writing for both fall protection courses and rescue based programs. His pursuit of excellence mirrors well the goal of Fall Protection Group Inc.; to be Innovative. Safety. Leaders.
Gavan Brown is a unique addition to Fall Protection Group's technology team, as he is skilled in both graphic design and software development. Armed with a Computer Technology Diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and over 12 years programming experience, Gavan can take on the role of developer when called upon. But with a lifetime of graphic design and traditional art background, Gavan is an artist at heart.
