VIENNEAU INSURANCE - Key Persons
Alberte is the sweet voice you hear when calling the Dieppe location. She has many years of experience in the administration field, having worked at Viva Canada for almost 20 years.
When she's not at work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Camille is a CPA with over 45 years of accounting experience operating his own practice. He was been a constant reliable advisor to our company throughout this time, and now occupies an office within our Shediac head office, providing us with on-site guidance and expertise.
Camille resides in beautiful Cocagne, with his wife of 50 years: Adrienne. He is known as someone who is very community focused, having dedicated countless hours and years to the administration of his beloved town and to minor hockey in the area, amongst others.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Always smiling, Carole is one of our most recent employees to join our family. Growing up in scenic Cap Pele, Carole has set up roots with her young family in nearby Trois-Ruisseaux, where she resides to this day. She graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering -Architectural Option from Université de Moncton and her dream is to one day obtain her designation.
Soon after graduation, she began working at Medavie Blue Cross, for 7 years until recently, when she wanted a career change and joined us. During her spare time, Carole loves spending time with her family and over the summer months, they enjoy camping and being outside as much as they can.
Christine is our newest addition to our processing department at our Shediac location.
She was born and raised in Cap-Pele and now resides in Scoudouc.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Aptly named, Christine Smiley has a tendency to brighten the days of those whose path she crosses. A graduate of CCNB Dieppe in "Techniques de Gestion de Bureau Bilingue". She joined us in April 2012 as Administrative Assistant and moved on to Broker role in short order. She is working towards completing her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation.
When at home, Christine enjoys exploring the great outdoors on ATV, and spending time with her family and friends.
In her spare time, Claudette enjoys cooking and baking for family and friends, especially around the holidays
Danie is "Miss Dependable" when it comes to supporting our Brokers. It doesn't matter if there's a blizzard outside, or she's come down with the sniffles, you know you'll find her at her desk getting the job done.
Danie earned a Diploma in "Techniques de Gestion Bilingue" from NBCC Dieppe and then joined our team in 2010 as part of our processing department.
Danie enjoys going hiking, reading and spending time with her family and friends in her spare time.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Account Administrator
Born and raised in Shediac where she currently resides with her son, Danika Gabel graduated from NBCC in 2012 with a degree in Office Administration. She joined our team in 2017 and was our friendly receptionist until recently, when she joined our Shediac commercial team as one of their Commercial Account Administrator. In addition to Danika's passion for animals, she is very creative and enjoys spending time with her family. In the summer, she loves to spend time boating and gardening.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
With over 22 years of experience in the insurance business, mostly in personal lines but with recent experience in Commercial, Denise Corbett makes for a very well-rounded addition to our team. Born and raised in Richibucto, she is the 2 nd oldest in a family of 5 girls! Denise currently resides in Dieppe and in her spare time, she enjoys cooking and watching movies, and spoiling her young nieces and nephews.
Diane is the always organized and dependable "control center" for our Bouctouche office. She has a knack for remembering clients and details that is highly valued by her office mates.
A native of picturesque Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, Diane has been our receptionist since 2005. She filled similar positions with other companies prior to her joining us, and earlier earned a diploma in Accounting at CCNB Dieppe.
Diane enjoys spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Advisor: New Quotes
Emili Zwicker was born and raised in Israel for the first 11 years of her life, before moving to Canada in 2015. She is fluent in Russian, Hebrew and English. She understands Ukrainian and Polish and is currently studying French!
Emili graduated from Moncton High in 2021, after which she worked as a babysitter and supervisor in a fast food restaurant, before joining us as an Administrative Assistant in our Shediac office.
Emili and her husband, Chris, were married shortly after graduating in 2021. They live in Shediac and are the parents of a cute 4-year-old Bichon Frisé named Indi. Emili and Chris love camping in their spare time.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Frederic Desjardins was 4th born of 5 children, growing up in the small town of Siegas in northern NB. He attended High School in nearby Saint-Leonard, and then spent a couple years studying Psychology at U de M.
Frederic moved to South East NB in 2015, and had a bit of a brush with our industry while working for a restoration company for a couple years. He also has extensive experience in the customer service industry. Frederic obtained his broker license in the fall of 2022 and has since joined our St-Antoine office in the role of Home and Auto Insurance Advisor. He is currently studying with the goal of obtaining his CAIB designation.
He lives with his girlfriend, 10 year old son and two cats in Shediac Bridge. In his spare time, Frederic enjoys: fishing, golfing, hockey, pickle ball, and PC gaming.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Ginette Vautour is a lifelong resident of Shediac and the youngest of two children. A graduate of LJR, she continued her education at CCNB Dieppe, where she obtained her Bilingual Secretary diploma. She has spent the last 25 years in the Customer Contact Center world, doing customer service, training new employees, and becoming a team lead.
Ginette has recently completed her CAIB 1 and obtained her insurance broker license. Ginette is a proud mother of an 18 year old daughter. In her spare time, Ginette enjoys taking walks (particularly on the beach), hiking, and is passionate about travel. Occasionally on weekends, she works in a care home for elderly, where she finds direct contact with residents helps to balance her professional life.
Géraldine earned a Diploma in Paralegal/Legal Assistant at Oulton's Business College and worked in the legal domain for a number of years. She joined our team in 2006.
Irene owns the friendly smiling face that greets you when you walk into our Shediac office. She is a recent addition to our team as of 2016, and her warm and engaging personality and easy sense of humour was an immediate hit with our staff.
Irene has a strong background in administrative work, and she has brought a professionalism and organizational skills that are essential in keeping our office running smoothly.
A native of Saint-Norbert, Irene is a transplant to the Shediac area since 2004. She might have just a teeny-tiny addiction to coffee… so bringing her a fresh "cup of Joe" might just get you a front-of-the-line pass at our Shediac office!
Job Titles:
- Account Manager Life & Benefits
Jacques is a native of the quaint New Brunswick community of Eel River Crossing, NB. Shortly after his graduation from Université de Moncton's Business Admin Program, Jacques joined the insurance industry in 1991 as a Financial Advisor.
He is currently President of Assurance Jacques Savoie Insurance Inc., which is the sole firm entrusted with servicing Vienneau Insurance's life and group benefits clientele. When he's able to pull himself away from his work, Jacques enjoys playing golf, hockey, and traveling.
Our company's longest-tenured President and CEO, Jean-Claude purchased Vienneau Insurance way back in 1973. His hard work and leadership through the decades was integral in growing the company from a small 3-person "mom and pop" shop in the early 70s, to what is today the largest insurance brokerage based out of South-East NB. Although he has passed the company down to the next generation, he remains a highly valued advisor who can often be found at the office to this day.
Jean-Claude is a native of the quaint village of Saint-Antoine, but has resided in Shediac since taking ownership of Vienneau Insurance over 45 years ago. He has been extremely involved in the community over the years, having attained the rank of president with numerous regional and provincial organizations.
Jean-Claude still resides in Shediac with his wife of nearly 45 years: Judy. He enjoys escaping to his "winter home" in Florida for a portion of the year, and values time spent with his 3 adult children and 4 grand-children when back in the country!
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Josée is a consummate professional who constantly strives to do right by her clients. Having started her insurance career in 2010 as a Claims Adjuster with RSA Insurance, she joined our team in 2013 and has completed her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) in 2017.
Josée is the proud mother of a young family who enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Julien Bohoussou is a native of the picturesque seaside country of Ivory Coast, on the Western side of Africa. He and his younger sister grew up in the country's largest city, Abidjan. His native language is French, although he gets by in English as well.
Julien decided to make the move to Canada in 2019, after applying to CCNB's Business Administration: Insurance and Risk Management, where he obtained his diploma in 2021. Julien recently obtained is broker license and is currently in training to be a Personal Lines CSR at our Shediac office. Currently residing in Dieppe, Julien enjoys working out at the gym and taking walks in the park in his spare time.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Born and raised in Stoney Creek, Kelli Stevens lives in her grandparents former residence, right next door to her childhood home. Kelli came to us with over 4 years of insurance experience, but prior to getting into insurance; she ran her own flower shop for a number of years, and still does floral arrangements for family and friends upon request. Kelli and her husband are proud parents to two high school teenagers. Kelli enjoys spending time with her family and during the winter months you will find them at the rink as both children are passionate hockey players.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Krissy Cormier started her insurance career in 2007 after she completed a Diploma in Finance at the CCNB Dieppe. She gained great deal of experience during those years. Her journey started with us in 2013 as a Senior Account Executive and has now completed her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation. Krissy enjoys shopping, traveling and keeping fit.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Her work history demonstrates lots of experience in Customer Service: from travel, to retail, to hospitality industries. Lina has more than 3 years of experience in the insurance industry and we are grateful to have her on our team.
Lina and her husband currently reside in Riverview. They are the guardians of a number of fur & feather babies. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, horseback riding, and is a big lover of music and can play several instruments (specialty is bass guitar)
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Linda is a rock, to both her clients and her colleagues who depend on her. She can always be counted on to be there and get the job done right.
Born and raised in Moncton, Linda is an alumnae of Moncton High School. She has over a decade's worth of experience in the insurance industry, having acquired skills in a variety of roles during this time.
As any of her coworkers will attest, Linda's talents also extend to the kitchen, where she is known to whip up delectable baked goods with which she tempts and delight her colleagues with from time-to-time.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Manager
- Receptionist
Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, Lisa Bourassa grew up in Bouctouche and later graduated from Clement Cormier High School. Once Lisa graduated, she moved and lived in Ontario for a number of years to work in the insurance industry, but missed the Maritime life and returned home. Lisa came to join us through our acquisition of Coast Insurance in 2021, and she continues to skillfully fill the role of Director of First Impressions (aka. Receptionist) since 2008. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys cooking, kayaking, and walking the dog. She enjoys the cottage life year round, and loves spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor / Team Leader
Lise wants nothing but the best for her clients and colleagues, and will go to battle for both.
Lise obtained her Diploma in Business Administration and Accounting at CCNB Dieppe. She then worked for a local Credit Union for 20 years in Customer Service and Sales. She joined our team in 2006 as a Personal Lines Broker and is working towards completing her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation.
Lise has been an active volunteer in her community, helping out at senior homes and at volunteering on youth soccer committees.. She loves to read and exercise in her free time.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Luce joined our Dieppe office as a Personal Lines Broker just a short time ago but is such a perfect fit, it seems like she was the first one here!! Born and raised in the picturesque seaside town of Dalhousie. She is the eldest of 2 children, and her brother and parents still live in her hometown. She moved to Moncton upon graduating from high school to attend the Université de Moncton, where she obtained a BA with a major in Finance. She came to us with nearly 15 years of insurance experience, having worked for Goguen Champlain/Johnson in various Sales and Service roles since 2005.
Luce and her husband Rémi reside in Greater Lakeburn, and are parents to 2 boys: Maxime and Vincent. As is the case with all us parents, she is a part-time "chauffeur" shuttling her kids to various sporting and social outings. In the little spare time she has, she enjoys travelling and partaking in different cuisine!
Manon has two decades worth of Insurance experience under her belt. Her career includes time on the agency side, the Life and Benefits side, direct writers/call-center, and of course brokerage. So, not to say that she's seen and done it all… but pretty close!
In her spare time, Manon loves to paint, travel and spend time with her friends & family. She is also a volunteer with George Dumont's "Arbre de l'Espoire", and is a former Chair of the Young Business Professional Women organization of Moncton and currently a member of Club Rotary de Dieppe.
Marc is proud native Shediac-er (born and raised!) and a 2nd-generation insurance broker. He earned his Bachelors of Business Administration Degree from UNB and moved on to work as an Underwriter in training in 1999. He joined the family firm in 2000 and then completed his Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation.
Marc has a long history of volunteering within his industry and his community. He is the past President or Chairman of various organizations (IBANB, NB Young Broker Network, Shediac Rotary Club), and is always keen on participating in community events.
On the personal side, Marc is proud husband and father of two active children, and describes his second job as that of an "assistant coach". Marc tries to keep fit by playing recreational ice and floor hockey, and loves kayaking and summer camping with his young family.
Marcel joined the family business in 2003, shortly after earning a Business Diploma at NBCC Moncton.
Known as the "quiet, and behind the scenes" brother, he is a integral part of our team, taking care of a multitude of administrative and property maintenance responsibilities.
In his free time, Marcel enjoys spending time with his family and the great outdoors.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Insurance Advisor
Marise Cormier was born and raised in the beautiful Memramcook valley, along with her 6 siblings. She went to grade school in Memramcook, and then obtained her high School diploma from Mathieu Martin. Marise has extensive customer service experience, having worked in the insurance industry for over 14 years and previously in accounting roles. Marise is a Level-4 licensed broker, and CAIB graduate. Marise still resides in Memramcook… and in the home she grew up in, no less! Away from the office, Marise enjoys reading and keeping up on current events, travel (during simpler times), and spending time with family.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Maryse Boudreau has recently joined our team as a Personal Lines Home & Auto Insurance Advisor at our Bouctouche location. Maryse has previously held the position of Account Administrator in our Commercial Department in Shediac. Originally from our beautiful town of Shediac, she now resides in Saint-Thomas with her spouse, young nine year old son and their dog.
Upon graduation from LJR, Maryse enrolled at Oulton's College where she obtained her Office Administrator degree in 2004. She has years of experience in customer service having worked at Sobey's and more recently at Home Hardware. Her interests are all related to nature where she discovered her love of photography. With her family, she cherishes movie nights at home.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Maryse Doucette joined our team the day after COVID-19 made its appearance in NB, jumped & fit right in. Born & raised in beautiful Campbellton, Maryse learned about the simple things in life early on, and continues to enjoy visiting her family, who still reside in her childhood home to this day. She graduated from Roland Pépin High School then obtained her photography degree from CCNB Dieppe Campus, and her Travel & Hospitality Degree at Outlon's College. Prior to joining us, she worked in the banking industry for the past 7 years, where she's perfected her excellent customer service abilities. Mom of two, three of you include their fur baby, Maryse & her fiancé live in Moncton with their beautiful family. Maryse, artistic to her core, enjoys photography, bringing beautiful projects to life, and loves to attend concerts, hoola hoop, hiking, travel & any time with her family & friends.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Mathieu Arseneault-Gautreau was born in Tracadie & grew up in Dieppe, where he graduated from Mathieu Martin High School. He later obtained a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from CCNB, Dieppe Campus. With over five years of experience in sales, marketing, and customer service, Mathieu is a dynamic and customer-focused professional.
He currently resides in Dieppe with his fiancée and is beautiful 2 sons and step-daughter. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Account Administrator
This little ray of sunshine is also one of our newest Vienneau family member, joining us in December 2018. Meagan was born and raised in Shediac, where she still resides with her young family. Being new to the insurance industry, she's already a valuable team member as one of our Commercial Account Administrator. Meagan loves to spend time with her two young daughters and fiancé. In the summer, you will find them at one of the local campgrounds or splashing around in their family pool.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Mireille is our soft-spoken yet upbeat new addition to our team since September 2016. A native "Quebecoise", she has been calling NB home since 2004.
Mireille is a seasoned customer service professional, having worked in the call centre world for the better part of a decade, including managerial roles. She is one smart cookie, having quickly grasped complex insurance terminology and translating that into an insurance license in record time!
When away from the office, Mireille enjoys spending time with her young son, as well as watching movies, and keeping in shape with Zumba classes.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Born and raised in beautiful Saint-Edouard, Monica Blanchard graduated from Clement Cormier then obtained her Dental Assistant Certificate from Oulton College. During her school years, Monica played ringette with local teams, then went on to play for Team NB and pursued her competitive side which led her to compete at two National Championships.
At the young age of 16, her love of the game led her to the role of Assistant Coach for U14 Team NB and won the Eastern Championship. Monica worked in the banking industry for a few years, then attended University of Moncton for a year. In 2020, she joined us as a summer student and was so efficient that we decided to keep her!
She recently obtained her NB Broker's License in 2021, and is now well on her way to obtain her CAIB designation. In her downtime, Monica is an avid golfer, outdoor enthusiast and loves spending time with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor / Branch Supervisor
Monique knows her clients and her community like few others. With almost 35 years of protecting residents of Bouctouche and surrounding areas, her knowledge and experience are unmatched in town.
Having completed her Business Diploma at Oulton's Business College Monique then began her insurance career in 1982. She joined our team in 2010 as a Personal Lines insurance broker.
Monique enjoys volunteering at her church, reading and jogging in her spare time.
Nadia Breau is a native from Shediac, having lived in this area her whole life. A fairly-recent graduate of LJR, Nadia is the youngest member of our team, and mature well beyond her years! Prior to joining our work family, Nadia worked in the restaurant industry for a few years and gained experience which serves her well in her new role with us.
Nadia is an older sister to two younger brothers and a dog mom to a mini Australian Sheppard named Rosco. In her spare time, she likes taking walks, reading, and spending time with family.
Natalie has been passionately protecting our clients since 1999, when she joined the family firm.
Known as a truly empathetic soul by colleagues and clients alike, she has the knowledge to back up her excellent listening skills having completed her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation in 2015.
When not at work, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dogs and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
A newcomer to Assurance Vienneau as of 2015, Natasha joined us after having spent the previous 5 years learning the technical side of the industry as an insurance company underwriter.
Natasha is easy with the smiles, and her positive attitude is infectious. She has been a great addition to our team.
In her spare time, Natasha enjoys four-wheeling, camping, and spending time with her family.
Paul is our in-house Information Technology professional, and has been working with us since 2012. Curious by nature, Paul is known in our office as a fellow who has built up well-rounded base of knowledge on various topics. He is adept in digital marketing, and - along with his Audio/Video skills - has been instrumental in helping us become a digital leader in our field. You can credit Paul with the transformation of our famous "Worry Pas" radio ads into catchy YouTube videos!
In his spare time, Paul is a dedicated husband who lends his many skills to his local church on Sundays. You may also catch him banging out a mean beat on his drums!
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Rachel Vienneau joined our Dieppe office in 2017 after having spent the better part of 15 years perfecting her customer service skill in local customer contact centers.
Rachel hails from the small NB community of Lagacéville. She enjoyed her small-town upbringing, but did not hesitate to move to the big city of Moncton upon graduating from high school. She originally studied to be an esthetician, but fate had other plans for her and she discovered her skill and passion for customer service.
Rachel and husband are parent to a young son. They are also dog lovers with a family pooch. In the little spare time she has, Rachel has a few things she likes to do, including: knitting, reading, and cooking
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Sabrina Trites was born and raised in the charming town of Shediac, and graduated from Moncton High School. Shortly after, she began her professional career working in a medical office and transitioned into the insurance industry in 2019 before joining our work family in 2024.
A proud mom of a young son and daughter, Sabrina spends much of her weekends cheering them on as they play hockey and ringette - you will likely run into her at one of the arenas in South East NB! Outside of work, she is an experienced horseback riding instructor who has been an avid rider since she was 11 years old. She even bought her first horse at age 12!
Samantha Bourque grew up in the charming town of Bouctouche, where she still resides today. She is the youngest in her family, with a sister and two half-brothers who hold an important place in her life. After graduating from Clément Cormier High School, Samantha decided to pursue her studies in the Small and Medium Business program at CCNB, Dieppe campus, where she proudly earned her diploma in 2023.
Outside of her professional commitments, Samantha enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also loves shopping and working out at the gym. Additionally, she is the proud mom of a little cat named Skye
A dedicated operations leader with two decades of experience in insurance, sales, and customer care, Shawn is passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences. He has successfully led diverse teams across North America and globally, bringing insights from a world of professional and cultural perspectives. Known for his "people-first" approach, Shawn thrives in collaborative environments, often found in front of a whiteboard asking, "How might we?" He firmly believes that feedback is a gift and a key to driving growth.
Born and raised in Riverview, NB, Shawn still calls it home, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys crafting a great cocktail, spending time outdoors, tackling DIY projects, and traveling with his family. His personal and professional pursuits reflect his enthusiasm for connection, creativity, and helping others.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Stacy Cormier, a proud graduate of Dalhousie Regional High School, was born and raised in the Campbellton area. She launched her professional career in the insurance industry in 2012 and has since earned a reputation as a dedicated and reliable specialist.
With a strong background in customer service, Stacy is committed to exceeding client expectations and ensuring their needs are met. She now resides in Dieppe with her fiancé, where she embraces her role as a devoted mother to her daughter and a loving pet parent to her cats.
Outside of work, Stacy enjoys staying active at the gym, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Sushil was born and brought up in Cuttack, in the province of Odisha, in the East coast of India. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce specializing in Accounting, A Masters in Management from Crandall University, Moncton and a Management Designation, Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.).
Sushil resides in the Shediac area with his young family. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family & friends, and teaching/sharing his knowledge on breath work and meditation helping others find inner peace.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Joining our team in 2021, Susie Beaumont grew up in St-Louis-de-Kent, but has been living in Hillsborough for almost 25 years now. She and her husband are parents to a lovely 20 year old daughter named Ashley. Susie is no stranger insurance, after taking a break from the industry, she was looking forward to getting back into things and connecting with customers again. Susie's a dog lover and is an outdoors enthusiast. Hiking, mountain biking, camping and riding in their side-by-side is where she is in her element.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Advisor for Commercial Clients
Suzanne is often described as a genuine "people-pleaser" who goes that extra mile to serve her clients. These attributes - along with her extensive knowledge - made her the perfect choice to take care of the home and auto needs of our Commercial Clients.
Working in insurance since 2004, she joined our team in 2014 following the acquisition of Beauséjour Gaudet Insurance.
In her spare time, Suzanne enjoys the great outdoors, walking her dogs and camping.
Sylvie joined our team in 2015 following years of experience in sales and customer service in other industries. She began her career with us as a receptionist in our Dieppe office, but has since settled into an account administrator role in our Shediac office.
Sylvie is known as an energetic colleague and easy conversationalist. Her energy level serves her well as a mother of two young boys who are the focus of her life outside work. When not chasing her little guys around the house, she enjoys visiting with family and friends.
Tanya is the exceptionally efficient and helpful young lady who has greeted callers and visitors to our Bouctouche office since 2013.
Tanya earned a Diploma in Bilingual Office Management from CCNB Dieppe and has been in the insurance industry since 2009. She hold a insurance brokers license, and as such answers some insurance questions right from the front desk.
When not at work, Tanya enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Vanessa is a proud native of the charming community of Riviere-du-Portage, located near Tracadie. After graduating from high school in Tracadie, she quickly immersed herself in the workforce, developing her customer service skills across various roles. She's been working in the insurance business since 2016 and has since achieved her CAIB designation, further enhancing her expertise in the insurance industry.
Outside of work, Vanessa shares her life with her boyfriend Kevin and their lovely pup, Missy. In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys relaxing at their vacation trailer and exploring the trails in their side-by-side, especially when joined by friends.
Job Titles:
- Home & Auto Insurance Advisor
Véronic Rioux grew up on the quaint northern NB town Saint-Quentin. She is the youngest of three and also has a half-sister. Veronic has an impressive background of customer service, having worked in the call center world for about 18 years. She even has a bit of insurance experience, having spent a few months in the insurance industry a few years ago. Véronic is one of our recent Personal Lines Account Executive at our Shediac office.
She and her common-law husband - Tony - reside in Dieppe and have 3 children. Although very active with multiple hobbies in earlier years (Kickboxing, dance, volleyball…), being a mother of 3 has obviously switched her focus and she now says she values spending any free time she has hanging out with family.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Account Administrator
Yves Pirard was born and raised on the other side of the Atlantic, in Belgium. French is the first language in the part of the country where he and his older sister grew up, in Wallonia, but he is well versed in the region's second language, Dutch (Flemish), and has also learned English as a third language over time.
After completing a marketing degree in his home country, Yves worked mainly in the automotive industry, holding various positions in marketing, sales training and rental account management. Since moving to our region four years ago, he has worked mainly in the insurance sector. Yves is currently a sales administrator in our Dieppe office.
He and his wife, Anne-Catherine, are the proud parents of Elise and Maxence, who are apparently already learning chiac! Two pet cats complete their family and, in their spare time, they enjoy travelling, hiking and cycling.