Our People

Lee is the Safety Program Director, he previously headed our Training and Auditing departments and has been working at the Sales and Service Safety Association (S2SA) since 2016. Lee has worked for both Government and private industry before S2SA and has been in the health & safety field for over 15 years.

Lee completed the Occupational Health & Safety course at Red River College in 2006, and obtained his CRSP designation in 2015. Lee enjoys training, auditing, and assisting members with their health & safety needs. Lee’s goal is to simplify health & safety for all our members in the sales and service industry.

Lee is a huge Jets and Bomber fan and has thoroughly enjoyed the back-to-back grey cups, he hopes to see a Stanley Cup one day.

Jordan Senderewich is our Program Certification Manager. He was previously a Safety Advisor with S2SA since August 2020. His background consists of 10+ years of experience in hospitality as an Operations Manager in the food and restaurant industry, where he first learned about health and safety including food safety.

He received his certificate in Health and Safety from Red River College Polytech in 2020 and attained certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST®) in 2022. He hopes to raise awareness of health and safety and improve safety culture in many workplaces through safety training and shared experiences so that everyone can go home safely at the end of the day.

He values the connections he has made and hopes to continue to network and build strong relationships to continuously learn and educate. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, a variety of sports, and his favourite hockey team is the Vegas Golden Knights!

Don has been involved in all aspects of workplace safety and health training since 2012, with significant experience in the private sector and within industry-based safety programs.

Don’s experience includes training delivery, course development, and all other elements of workplace safety training, including in-person, webinar and eLearning courses. Don enjoys all aspects of helping individuals, teams, and employers improve their workplace safety and health knowledge and practices in order to keep Manitoba workers safe and healthy. Don has a Certificate in Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University.

Don also holds a Lean Green Belt Certificate and has been practicing and implementing Lean since 2012. He enjoys coaching hockey and baseball and has been cheering for the Jets since Ducky was the captain.

Sonya joined S2SA in January 2021 as a project manager. Before this, she was an account manager with Coca-Cola for almost 10 years, where she perfected her flawless execution of projects and developed a talent for customer relations.

She holds a degree in Criminology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Manitoba, has completed her Certificate of Occupational Health and Safety (COHS) through the University of New Brunswick and is currently pursuing her CRST (Canadian Registered Safety Technician) designation.

Sonya is passionate about people. Building and maintaining great customer relationships is her superpower.

Amy Wall is the newest Safety Advisor with S2SA. Amy has been in the health and safety field since 2014 working primarily in private sector (Environmental Consulting and Manufacturing) and briefly for Government.  Prior to working in safety Amy worked in Administration in the finance and educational industries.  

Amy completed the Occupational Health and Safety course at Red River College in 2024.  Amy has a passion for continuing education and plans to continue pursuing industry and non-industry related education. She believes safety has a strong correlation to positive workplace culture and that every step taken toward safety, no matter how small, will have a ripple effect toward a healthier work environment. Amy has a particular interest in small businesses and emerging industries and looks forward to assisting members with any health and safety requests.

In her spare time, Amy enjoys spending time with friends and family.  Amy has two grown girls that have flown the coop and has been rediscovering what it’s like to have an empty nest. With her newly found independence she’s been exploring her options at sporting events (Go Sea Bears Go!), minor home renos, and various health and fitness activities.

Gabe brings a diverse background to the role of Safety Advisor at S2SA. Initially, he completed a bachelor’s of kinesiology at The University of Winnipeg and completed his CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist designation. As a kinesiologist, Gabe worked with injured workers in a rehab and reconditioning context, conducted pre-employment fitness evaluations, and delivered health and wellness presentations to various workplaces around Manitoba. This sparked an interest in workplace health and safety, leading him to enroll in the Occupational Health and Safety program at Herzing College in 2021. Upon completing his diploma, Gabe formally joined the safety field as a health and safety manager in a manufacturing setting and later within the transportation industry.  

Having experienced workplace injuries himself, Gabe understands firsthand the importance of safety training and building a functional safety system that works for its people. He firmly believes in building a safety culture where workers are educated and work safely because they want to, not just because they have to. During his time as a health and safety manager, Gabe co-chaired safety committees and lead his workplace through the successful completion of their SafeWork certification and first maintenance audit cycle. An experience he looks forward to sharing with S2SA members as he guides them through that very same certification process.

In addition to his career as a Safety Advisor, Gabe also actively serves within the Canadian Army Reserves as an infantry soldier. In his free time, he likes to travel, and train mixed martial arts. Competing and coaching regularly at local tournaments.

Chris brings extensive experience in occupational health and safety management, compliance, and training facilitation. He has a strong background in construction safety and a proven history of guiding organizations toward achieving and maintaining compliance through program development, risk assessment, auditing, and employee training.

Before joining the safety field, Chris worked in construction and trades, an experience that shaped his practical and collaborative approach with clients. He has delivered a wide range of training programs across Manitoba, including in-house, on-site, in remote Northern communities, and at several safety conferences.

Chris holds an Occupational Health and Safety Certification with Honours from Red River College and is a certified National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®).

Outside of work, Chris enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, and expressing his creativity through art and design.

Andrea is Organizational Business Partner for MMDA & S2SA. 

Andrea has spent over 15 years working at industry-based Associations, having previously worked at MMDA from 2008 until 2017 as an Office Manager and then at the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba from 2017 until 2024 as an Office and Administrative Manager. 

She has always been interested in the various aspects of office and association administration and management and enjoys working with people to make the workplace more efficient and enjoyable.  
Outside of work, Andrea likes to keep busy with lots of hobbies and activities. She enjoys travel and is really into Formula 1.  Andrea has two young kids and too many pets and survives on caffeine. 

Nishant is a Marketing Manager for MMDA & S2SA. 

He is a passionate marketer with expertise in brand outreach, market research, content marketing, and strategic growth initiatives. He believes in leveraging marketing strategies to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact.

Nishant has over a decade of experience in the field, working in diverse roles across government, non-profits, and private companies.

Nishant moved to Canada in 2021 to pursue a Marketing Management Diploma from the University of Winnipeg PACE. Outside work, he enjoys travelling to new countries, immersing himself in different cultures, and experiencing diverse perspectives. He is also passionate about playing table tennis and badminton, which helps him stay active and focused.

Daryl Abrasaldo graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing. She has years of experience in the retail banking industry and has worked for the federal government.

Her purpose as the program administrator is to provide general and program-specific administrative support to MMDA and S2SA. She is a part of a centralized support team that will perform the association’s core administrative functions.

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and finding new recipes. She also enjoys visiting new restaurants.

Carson is currently pursuing an Occupational Health and Safety diploma, with plans to complete the program in 2025. He also serves as the Safety Program Administrator, reflecting his commitment to fostering safe environments. 

In May 2024, Carson joined the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association (MMDA) as a marketing assistant, building on his marketing expertise. Earlier that year, he graduated from Red River College with a diploma in Business Administration, specializing in marketing. He has since transitioned to a new role at S2SA but continues to help out at MMDA when he can. 

Outside of his academic and professional roles, Carson coaches high school football and basketball, where he enjoys mentoring young athletes and helping them develop discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.