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    • Daniel Mulloy

      Chief Executive Officer
      Daniel MulloyChief Executive Officer

      Daniel is the Chief Executive Officer of an association that is enjoying steady growth and is striving to achieve its goals in the areas of member services, advocacy, wellness and organizational excellence. Daniel has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a professional background in finance, strategic planning, management, and performance measurement. Daniel has been with ARTA since 2012.

      • Gary Sawatzky

        Chief Operating Officer
        Gary SawatzkyChief Operating Officer

        After working in group benefits consulting for twenty years, Gary joined ARTA to serve as their Chief Operations Officer in November 2017. Gary has his certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation and is the Past President of the Alberta chapter of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists.

        • Lisa Sutton

          Director, Plan Administration
          Sutton
          Lisa SuttonDirector, Plan Administration

          Lisa is the Team Lead of Plan Administration for Member Services. She is passionate about the ARTA benefit plans and has worked as a partner of ARTA for over twelve years, through their third-party administrator. Now a full part of the ARTA team, Lisa is committed to supporting Member Services to ensure everyone has the resources required to provide ARTA’s members with the highest level of customer service.

          • Sudha Nair

            Team Lead, Plan Administration
            Sudha
            Sudha NairTeam Lead, Plan Administration

            Sudha is a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional who has over fourteen years of operational excellence in employee group benefits administration. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, holds a post-graduate diploma in Business Administration, and has obtained the full Life and Accident & Sickness License.

            • Vivian Luca

              Senior Administrator, Member Services
              Vivian
              Vivian LucaSenior Administrator, Member Services

              Vivian has over five years of experience in benefits administration and an extensive background in customer service and employee benefit plans. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree specializing in Human Resources.

              Antonietta MacEachern

              Senior Administrator, Member Services
              Employee photo
              Antonietta MacEachernSenior Administrator, Member Services

              Antonietta joined ARTA in January 2016. She has over twenty years of experience in customer service and administration.

              • Gretchen Green

                Member Services Administrator
                Gretchen
                Gretchen GreenMember Services Administrator

                Mikhayla Doroshuk

                Member Services Administrator
                Mikhayla DoroshukMember Services Administrator

                Mikhayla has nine years of customer service experience in a variety of industries. She is excited to enter the world of health benefits administration and is working towards her Group Benefits Associate designation. In her free time, Mikhayla loves to spend time outdoors with her family, friends, and her dogs.

                Maryam Chaudhry

                Member Services Administrator
                Maryam
                Maryam ChaudhryMember Services Administrator

                Maryam holds a bachelor of science degree, majoring in psychology and has over ten years of experience in customer service and administrative roles. She prides herself on being detail-oriented as well as her love of helping others. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

                Eva Burant

                Member Services Administrator
                Eva
                Eva BurantMember Services Administrator

                Eva has ten years of customer service experience and a certificate as a Hospital Unit Clerk from NorQuest College. She takes pride in her organizational skills and her eye for detail. In her spare time, she likes to travel and spend time with family and friends.

                Morgan Bond

                Member Services Administrator
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                Morgan BondMember Services Administrator

                Morgan has seven years of experience in customer service and administrative roles. She is excited to be at ARTA and enjoys the challenge of learning new things. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, slo-pitch, and spending time with her family and four pets.

                Anjali Sanathara

                Member Services Administrator
                Anjali
                Anjali SanatharaMember Services Administrator

                Anjali is enthusiastic about helping members. She comes to ARTA with a master's degree in Commerce and over eight years of experience as an administrative assistant and customer service representative. She is detail-oriented and passionate about building strong customer relationships. In her spare time, she likes to cook and spend time with her family.

                Rosie Borrelli

                Member Services Administrator
                Rosie Borelli
                Rosie BorrelliMember Services Administrator

                Rosie comes to ARTA with seven years of customer service experience, along with strong communication skills and an attention to detail. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Human Resources from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Rosie prides herself on being compassionate and empathic towards everyone she encounters. In her spare time, Rosie likes to travel with her family and friends, and hike with her two goldendoodles.

                Bethany Beddows

                Member Services Administrator
                Bethany
                Bethany BeddowsMember Services Administrator

                Bethany brings over seven years of experience in customer service, medical claims adjudication, and health insurance benefits. She has her accident and sickness license and prides herself on maintaining a great standard of communication and treating each interaction with a sense of empathy.

                Joanne Brewer

                Member Services Administrator
                Joanne
                Joanne BrewerMember Services Administrator

                Joanne brings over twenty years of office experience in a variety of different settings. She has a diploma in Legal Office Administration and a certificate as a Medical Office Administrator. In her spare time, Joanne likes to travel and spend time with friends and family.

                Dency Baiju

                Member Services Administrator
                Dency
                Dency BaijuMember Services Administrator

                Dency has worked for several years in various sectors and has expertise in Administrative Function. She holds a master’s degree in Management Studies and prides herself on being an effective communicator and is passionate about customer service. In her free time, she loves to listen to light music and spend time with her family.

                Karen Batiuk

                Member Services Administrator
                Karen
                Karen BatiukMember Services Administrator

                Karen has twenty years of experience in the areas of Benefits, Payroll, and HR Administration with specialties in Benefits Administration, Claims, and Disability Management. She looks forward to pursuing education in the Group Benefits programs. Karen also loves to travel, meet new people, and build new relationships.

                Samneet Grewal

                Member Services Administrator
                Sam
                Samneet GrewalMember Services Administrator

                Samneet is a Member Support Administrator. She has over six years of experience in employee benefits and benefits administration. In her past life, Samneet studied Social Work.

                Alana Raymond

                Member Services Administrator
                Alana
                Alana RaymondMember Services Administrator

                Alana graduated from an administrative professional program and has experience supporting many different clients in a variety of fields. Today she works as a Member Services Administrator, assisting ARTA members with their various benefits and membership needs.

                • Amanda Cassidy

                  Administrative Assistant, Member Services
                  Cassidy
                  Amanda CassidyAdministrative Assistant, Member Services

                  Amanda has over fifteen years of administrative and customer service experience and treats every challenge with a fine attention to detail and a problem-solving attitude. She joined ARTA in 2021 after many years in the energy industry and loves spending time with her many pets.

      • Scott Tywoniuk

        Chief Financial Officer
        Scott TywoniukChief Financial Officer

        Scott is a Chartered Accountant and ARTA’s Chief Financial Officer. He has over twenty years of experience in accounting, information technology, and information systems. He joined ARTA in January 2016.

        • Andreea Lucaci

          Controller
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          Andreea LucaciController

          Andreea is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a bachelor's degree in accounting and over ten years of private sector experience. In her spare time she likes to bake cakes, spend time with her girls, and play rummy with her family.

          • Ross Hamm

            Billings & Distributions Accountant
            Ross
            Ross HammBillings & Distributions Accountant

            Ross joins ARTA with a finance degree from the University of Alberta and twelve years of accounting experience in both public practice and private industry. He is also a father to three young children.

            • Barrington Simpson

              Accounting Coordinator
              Barrington Simpson
              Barrington SimpsonAccounting Coordinator

              Barrington is ARTA’s Accounting Coordinator. He has over fifteen years of experience in accounting and finance. He joined ARTA in February 2017.

              • Danny Zheng

                Accounting Administrator
                Danny
                Danny ZhengAccounting Administrator

                Danny holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from NAIT. He helped pilot the business school’s co-op program working as an accounting intern at a cancer research organization.

                In the past, Danny has also held various retail jobs working with phones, electronics, and school supplies, and acted as a reseller prior to entering the workforce.

                • Arnie Buchholz

                  Business Systems Analyst
                  Arnie
                  Arnie BuchholzBusiness Systems Analyst

                  Arnie Buchholz has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alberta and a Computer Systems diploma from NAIT. Arnie maintains and improves ARTA's information systems using experience gained from over 20 years working in Information Technology, both as a consultant and an employee in various business models.

                  • Roland Atkinson

                    Systems Administrator
                    Roland
                    Roland AtkinsonSystems Administrator

                    Roland is married with four children and one pug. He brings with him fifteen years in the I.T. industry supporting users in all sorts of environments, from five to 100 users.

      • Margaret Sadler

        Editor in Chief
        Employee photo
        Margaret SadlerEditor in Chief

        Margaret is the Editor in Chief of news&views Magazine. She offers a vast range of editorial skills in multiple forms of media and genres.

      • Amanda Shaw

        Chief Marketing Officer
        Amanda ShawChief Marketing Officer

        Amanda Shaw holds a commerce degree with a focus in marketing from the University of Alberta, and a CAAP accreditation from the Institute of Communications Agencies. She has worked in a variety of industries, including marketing and operations for both private organizations and with an advertising agency.

        • Jennifer Hope

          Manager, Marketing & Promotions
          Jennifer HopeManager, Marketing & Promotions

          Jennifer graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Management degree with a major in marketing. Prior to joining the ARTA marketing team in 2018, she held a variety of marketing positions in media and communications. Jennifer is a mom to two boys and enjoys doing exercise.

          • Virginia Quist

            Senior Creative Designer
            Virginia
            Virginia QuistSenior Creative Designer

            Virginia is an imaginative graphic designer and photographer with a passion for creating clean, effective and interesting designs and images. She brings a sense of joy to everything she does and is always trying to better herself and enhance her skills. She loves working with others to make the world a little better.

            • Tony Esteves

              Senior Graphic Designer
              Tony EstevesSenior Graphic Designer

              Tony Esteves is the Senior Graphic Designer. With an extensive artistic background, he combines his creativity with his skills in technology to make communication vehicles stand out from the crowd.

              • Robert Michon

                Communications Specialist
                Robert
                Robert MichonCommunications Specialist

                Robert Michon holds degrees in English and Communications from the University of Alberta and MacEwan University. He has a background as a writer, editor, and journalist and enjoys every opportunity he gets to bring stories to life.

                • Jonathan Schieman

                  Digital Marketing Coordinator
                  Jonathan SchiemanDigital Marketing Coordinator

                  Jonathan comes to ARTA after 12 years working in post-secondary. He completed his Bachelor of Arts, Sociology from MacEwan University and is constantly adding to his education as he loves to learn about all things marketing.

                  • Maria Sune-Taylor

                    Marketing Coordinator
                    Maria Sune-TaylorMarketing Coordinator

                    Maria Sune-Taylor graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor of education degree and joins ARTA with over twenty-five years of experience as an elementary educator. Maria loves gardening, spending time with her family, and organizing spaces. She is very passionate about celebrating the uniqueness of others and creating experiences that promote joy.

                    Kendra Liber

                    Marketing Coordinator
                    Kendra L.
                    Kendra LiberMarketing Coordinator

                    Kendra holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Marketing from MacEwan University. She is a strong believer in wellness and staying active through sport, whether that comes in the form of golf, volleyball, hockey, snowboarding, or just about anything else you can think of. Kendra loves to travel and dreams of eventually visiting every continent.

                      • Yvette Le

                        Junior Graphic Designer
                        Yvette Le
                        Yvette LeJunior Graphic Designer

                        Yvette holds a Bachelor of Commerce in accounting from MacEwan University as well as a Web Design and Development diploma from NAIT. She has worked for many years in client service and administration prior to joining ARTA. In her spare time, she is interested in learning different languages and loves to travel.

      • Jenna Gagliardi

        Human Resources Manager
        Jenna
        Jenna GagliardiHuman Resources Manager

        Jenna holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Human Resources Management. She started her career in the public sector and joined the ARTA team in October 2021. Jenna enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs.

        • Lisa Sissons

          Executive Assistant to the CEO
          Lisa SissonsExecutive Assistant to the CEO

          Lisa is an experienced administrative professional who brings over fifteen years of experience in administrative roles in a variety of industries. Lisa has a diploma in Office Administration and has taken part in many continuing education opportunities since joining the workforce. Lisa joined the ARTA team in 2018.

          • Ashley White

            Administrative Specialist
            Ashley
            Ashley WhiteAdministrative Specialist

            Ashley holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. While obtaining her degree, she worked as an administrative assistant, and after spending a few years as an educator, she moved her focus fully to office administration. Ashley enjoys creating a supportive and fun atmosphere for both staff and members.

      • Yatin Patel

        Director, Pharmacy Services
        Yatin
        Yatin PatelDirector, Pharmacy Services

        A graduate from the University of Alberta, Yatin has been a registered pharmacist for over sixteen years, proudly assisting Albertans with their health and wellness goals. He enjoys time with his family and is an avid cyclist, skier, and golfer.

        • Darren Tardif

          Manager Pharmacy Operations
          Darren
          Darren TardifManager Pharmacy Operations

          Darren is a clinical pharmacist and a University of Alberta graduate. He brings 6 years of pharmacy management experience to ARTARx and is passionate about empowering his team to provide exceptional care to all patients.

          • Kavita Mali

            Pharmacist
            Kavita
            Kavita MaliPharmacist

            Kavita Mali is a pharmacy graduate from the University of Alberta. She has over twenty years of clinical pharmacy experience in both community and long-term care settings. She has a passion for health and wellness and loves to use her knowledge and skills to guide Albertans in their health journeys. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, going for walks and hikes, and reading.

            Carrie Blenkinsop

            Pharmacist
            Carrie
            Carrie BlenkinsopPharmacist

            Carrie graduated from the University of Alberta with a BSc and PhD in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. In addition to being a registered clinical pharmacist with an Additional Prescribing Authority (APA), she is also a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). Carrie is committed to empowering and supporting ARTA members in achieving their health goals. In her spare time, she enjoys playing Celtic harp, reading books, and spending time with her family.

            • Abby Schelske

              Pharmacy Technician
              Abby
              Abby SchelskePharmacy Technician

              Abby is a regulated Pharmacy Technician and a Red Deer Polytechnic graduate. She has a background in community pharmacies and is excited to be part of ARTARx, a new model of patient-focused pharmacy services.

              Morgan Kachulak

              Pharmacy Technician
              Morgan
              Morgan KachulakPharmacy Technician

              Morgan began her pharmacy journey as a pharmacy assistant in August of 2015, before becoming a regulated pharmacy technician in August of 2019. She loves reading, baking, and spending quality time with her boyfriend and puppy!

              • Craig Tomchuk

                Pharmacy Assistant
                Craig
                Craig TomchukPharmacy Assistant

                Craig has been working in the pharmacy field since 1997 as a Pharmacy Assistant. His focus is on institutional and long-term care, with a strong emphasis on automation technologies, remote prescription filling, and deliveries.

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