Team

Richard Stoppler, CPC

Founder

As Founder, Rich led the company, firmly establishing Executrade’s culture and success through more than three decades of exceptional growth. Engaging heavily in the training and onboarding of new team members, Rich continues to drive the Executrade recruiting fundamentals. He holds a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation (retired), as well as his Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation. Among his distinctive achievements, Rich led Executrade to be recognized as a Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award Finalist and as a winner of the Torch Award for Business Ethics (Better Business Bureau, Central and Northern Alberta). He was personally recognized, receiving the National Leadership Award from ACSESS (Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services) and President’s Award from the local chapter of ACSESS. Rich currently resides on Vancouver Island.

Email: rstoppler@executrade.com

Phone:

Scott Stoppler, CPC

President & Chief Executive Officer

In 2014, Scott celebrated Executrade’s 40th anniversary and his 15th year at the firm. Under his leadership as President & Chief Executive Officer, Executrade has experienced tremendous growth in both revenue and market share, building off the foundation in Edmonton and opening offices in Calgary and Vancouver. His focus is on the company’s long-term vision, brand development, and on-going recruitment. He is a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) and proud graduate of NAIT’s business administration program. Scott is Past Chapter Chair of the Alberta Chapter of Young Presidents Organization (YPO). He is also Past President for the Edmonton Chapter Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS), and has served as Honorary Chair of the Hummingbird Gala for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation and for the Avenue of Hope for the Lurana Shelter. Scott is an alumnus of Edmonton’s elite “Sizzling Twenty Under 30” group and is a 2013 recipient of Business Leaders of Tomorrow award. Under Scott’s direction, Executrade supports numerous charities across Western Canada.

Email: scott@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1310

Kirsten Jenner, CMA

Corporate Controller

In her role as Corporate Controller, Kirsten is responsible for the formulation and execution of financial policies, plans and associated reporting. Her 15 years of progressive experience with such corporations as Waiward Steel Fabricators Ltd., Triton Projects, Schlumberger, TTG Systems and Luscar Ltd. provide her with the outstanding qualifications required for this multi-faceted position. Rounding out her substantial knowledge are her BMgt and her CPA,CMA designation. Kirsten supports the not for profit community through her current involvement on the Board of the Edmonton Chapter of Financial Executives International, as well as the Treasurer & Past President of the Kin Club of Beaumont. In the past she has been on the Board of Directors of the Society for Assisted Cooperative Recovery from Eating Disorders (SACRED), and the treasurer for the Beaumont Raiders Lacrosse Association.

Email: kirsten.jenner@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1127

Jennifer Hughes, PCP

Corporate Payroll and Human Resource Generalist

As Executrade’s Payroll Administrator, Jennifer is responsible for all in-house commission and payroll calculations and processing; permanent invoicing; various HR functions, including benefits administration; and accounting reports. With almost eight years of combined accounting and payroll experience, certification in both Accounting and Strategic Measurement and Office Administration, along with her Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation, Jennifer adds valuable knowledge to the Executrade team. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys yoga, running, cooking and gardening.

Email: jennifer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1323

Habib Ezimokhai

Operations Coordinator & Business Analyst

As an Operations Coordinator, Habib provides administrative support to the Corporate Services Team, manages ongoing technology requirements and supports marketing initiatives. As a Business Analyst, Habib strives to increase performance and efficiency by collecting and leveraging data that will help provide a stronger awareness of the Edmonton markets. With a degree in Economics and a strong focus on research and analysis, Habib is equipped with knowledge from a variety of Data analytical tools such as SPSS, STATA, SQL and MS Excel. He has utilized these tools in a variety of environments such as classes, personal ventures and professional projects. Outside of his work, Habib is an avid soccer fan and has recently delved into camping and hiking.

Email: habib.ezimokhai@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1328

Melody Wong

Staff Accountant

As Staff Accountant, Melody is responsible for numerous weekly and monthly performance reports and completes all month-end and year-end accounting functions for Executrade. Mel is currently completing her Applied Accounting Degree at NAIT and has her future sights set on completing her CPA. Her many years of training at Executrade, along with her combination of competence and patience ensures that the deadlines she is accountable for are met accurately and on time.

Email: melody@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.3890

Manpreet Gill

Accounting Clerk

Situated in ECL Group of Companies’ Edmonton office, Manpreet fulfills the vital role of managing the weekly temporary payroll function, as well as answering queries concerning payroll. Since obtaining her Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Manpreet has gained valuable experience with such organizations as TD Bank, City of Westfield, Huntington Bank and Wal-Mart. As a dedicated family individual, she spends most of her free time with them, enjoying various activities.

Email: manpreet.gill@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732-3888

Michelle Quaale

Front Desk Administrator, Edmonton

Michelle welcomes Executrade’s callers and visitors with professionalism and sincerity in her position as Front Office Administrator. With over 25 years of experience in reception and administrative functions mostly concentrated within the career transition field, Michelle is the quintessential specialist of first impressions. Her dedication to her job coupled with her completion of various computer and communications programs combine to round out her diverse experience. Spending time with family, participating in church activities, and yoga rate as top priorities in her life.

Email: reception@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1122

Kelly Willson, RPR (On Maternity Leave)

Director of Business Development

Kelly Willson spearheads our Business Development and Account Management team for Executrade Consultants Ltd. (ECL). Kelly’s passion and energy for building strong client relationships is a tremendous fit to foster success across all lines of business. Her educational background includes a Registered Professional Recruiter designation, as well as a Business Administration Diploma (Marketing Management Major) which both align perfectly with her goals within the ECL family. With nearly 8 years of industry experience and over 10 years in professional sales, Kelly has gained a strong understanding of what it takes to build and maintain long lasting and successful business partnerships. She recently served on the Board of Calgary Women in Energy (CWIE) as Co-Director of Membership (2014-2018) and has been an active member since 2012. Her passions include the outdoors, watching and playing sports, spending time with family and friends, and travel.

Email: kelly.willson@executrade.com

Phone: 403.718.5075

Danielle Johnson

Strategic Account Manager

Danielle has a strong passion for business and people. She believes that people are at the heart of every organization and understands that aligning the right people with the right culture contributes to the company’s overall success. Danielle has over 10 years of management and business development experience. As a Business graduate of UBC, she successfully built a career with one of Canada’s largest e-commerce companies. As her career evolved, her ethos prioritizing honesty and personal connection led her to develop strong business relationships and partnerships throughout a range of international industries. Her passion to travel and see the world continues to remind her how special Canada is as her heart belongs in the mountains.

Email: danielle.johnson@executrade.com

Phone: 403.718.5081

Jae Cripps

Strategic Account Manager

Email: jae@ecl-group.ca

Phone: 403.718.5083

Stephanie Rodenkirchen, BA, RPR

Accounting & Finance/Information Technology Division Director

Stephanie Rodenkirchen oversees the strategic leadership, development and growth of Executrade’s Accounting and Finance/Information Technology recruitment divisions across Western Canada. She brings over eight years of dedicated experience as a Senior Accounting and Finance Recruiter, with over 14 years of consultative business and sales experience. Her team of recruitment professionals brings over 28 years of combined specialized experience.
Stephanie specializes in the recruitment of designated senior Accounting and Finance professionals, for both contract and permanent hiring needs across all sectors. She is known for her sense of urgency, ability to identify top talent, commitment to quality, and her dedication to brokering the best possible match for clients and professionals. She is a trusted resource/consultant supporting both candidates and clients along the search path. She thrives in helping them to identify needs and reach new career heights and team dynamics for their personal growth and also for the organizations she partners with.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of British Columbia. She is a 2018 Nominee for Canada’s Top Recruiters, has successfully completed the Registered Professional Recruiter Designation and Roy Group “Leader’s Discipline Training”. She is an active member in the community for various charities, not-for-profit organizations and teams. She was a past UBC Varsity athlete, Alpine Women’s Ski Coach/Manager, as well as an all American Athlete. In her spare time, if not found cheering on kids in various hockey rinks, she is likely heading to the mountains and traveling with her family and dog.

Email: stephanie.rodenkirchen@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.3892

Jessica Kopitar, RPR

Senior Recruitment Consultant

As Senior Recruitment Consultant Jessica brings seven years of expertise to her clients and candidates within Calgary's Accounting, Payroll and Finance sectors. She consults and conducts specialized searches across various industries, for diverse clients seeking top talent. Jessica’s focus and practice spans the temporary, contract and permanent recruitment of junior to senior designated and non-designated Accounting, Payroll and Finance professionals.

As a past Accountant, Jessica understands the fundamental importance of technical alignment, while being a strong adjudicator of client needs. She is also very tuned in with Clients, committed to grasping their unique needs, culture, soft skills and personality fit required in her search outcomes to provide the best candidates. She has a strong reputation for taking on highly technical roles, being a trusted advisor.

Born and raised in Calgary Jessica is a highly connected professional and a very active participant in many not-for-profit organizations and charities. Among them past and present are; Board Director of Recruitment and Volunteers for Dress for Success, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, PACE Kids, coach for Special Olympics.

In her spare time Jessica loves spending time with her husband Rob and their two rescue dogs, Duff and Lulu.

Email: jessica.kopitar@executrade.com

Phone: 403.718.5091

Jennifer Dean

Recruitment Consultant

In Edmonton’s Accounting and Finance Division of Executrade, Jenn goes above and beyond to ensure she’s pairing the best candidates with the organizations she represents, successfully fulfilling their staffing needs. Through her dedication to establishing partnerships Jenn is a valued asset throughout the entire recruitment process, enabling the achievement of vision for both clients and candidates alike.

Jenn has acquired an invaluable foundation with over four years in Recruitment and holds another six years of sales/management. This experience combined with Jenn’s calm, attentive demeanor, has contributed to her overall success as a recruiter. All accounting and finance professionals who come in contact with Jenn can feel confident they will be heard, understood and well represented when discussing their career goals, or recruitment needs with Jenn.

Jenn is passionate about the city of Edmonton and her hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia. She spends time volunteering for organizations such as ‘Free The Children’, ‘United Way’, ‘The Children’s Wish Foundation’ and ‘Loaves and Fishes’.

Email: jennifer.dean@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.3889

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Laurie Brooks, CPC, RPR

Administration Division Director

As Senior Recruitment Consultant and Administration Division Director with 15 years of experience in the Office Personnel staffing industry, Laurie’s passion for working with candidates and clients to find a great fit are a testament to her experience and dedication.

As an active member of Executrade’s Community Engagement Team, Laurie ensures the company’s direct involvement with organizations that assist individuals in need within the Edmonton area. Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and volunteering with her local community league. Laurie holds both her CPC and RPR designations.

Email: laurie@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.3887

Marilyn Chorney, CPC

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Marilyn has enjoyed long tenure at Executrade and she is currently a Senior Recruitment Consultant in the Contract and Temporary Division of Executrade’s Administrative/Office Personnel department.

Her previous experience spanning 18 years with the Alberta Government and NorQuest College in a Human Resource capacity serves her well as she concentrates on recruitment, placements and building long term relationships with clients and candidates. Marilyn has earned her Human Resource Diploma at the University of Alberta and her CPC designation.

When Marilyn is not spending dedicated time at Executrade, she plays golf, enjoys sports activities and travels with her husband to visit their daughter and son in the U.S.A. For the past ten years, she has volunteered on various committees in the Sherwood Park community. Marilyn is well known for her positive energy and strong desire to provide quality service.

Email: chorney@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.0023

Tracy Callander, CPC

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.

She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.

In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.

Email: callander@executrade.com

Phone: 780.702.5250

Lauren Strate

Recruitment Consultant

Lauren has come full circle as Recruitment Consultant specializing in Administrative and HR roles in the Edmonton office. She genuinely loves this business and personifies ECL’s core values of passion, exceeding expectations, strength, awareness, abhorrence of complacency and relationships.

She possesses 15 years of generalist and recruitment experience, complemented by her Business Management Diploma and Human Resources Certificate. Since 2007, Lauren has worked for the ECL Group in various capacities including Recruitment Coordinator, Researcher, Recruitment Consultant, and most recently with Stoppler Hughes as an HR Consultant.

Lauren is devoted to her young family and loves to travel with them. She dedicates much of her time to daily exercise, personal development, baking and volunteering.

Email: lauren@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1325

Lindsay Ross

Recruitment Consultant

The Calgary branch of Executrade is proud to have Lindsay create the first impression for candidates and clients as Recruitment Coordinator and Front Desk Administrator. In addition to being the first point of contact, she also pre-screens candidates and performs follow-up on hiring documentation, ensuring all ISO policies are met.

Lindsay possesses three years of experience in the pharmacy industry, with her most recent experience consisting of education in marketing and sales within the health and fitness industry. She graduated with Honours obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.

During her downtime, Lindsay is a competitive curler who is passionate about fitness and wellness. She also volunteers as a curling instructor, teaching children and adults alike how to curl at the Calgary Curling Club.

Email: lindsay.ross@executrade.com

Phone: 403.718.5084

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Ian Strate, RPR

Engineering & Construction Division Director and Regional Leader

As Regional Leader and Division Director of Engineering and Construction, Ian is dedicated to increasing the levels of performance and customer service within the Edmonton branch for both clients and team.

With his education and experience in Construction and HSE Management, Ian joined Executrade in 2011 where he worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant for two and a half years which led into his current role. Ian has an unbridled passion for talent acquisition and therefore capably splits his time between leading and recruiting in the Engineering and Construction Division, and overseeing the Region.

Email: ian@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1207

Emily Chater

Recruitment Consultant

As one of the Engineering and Construction Recruiters in Executrade’s Edmonton office, Emily performs an essential role in the process of successfully connecting clients and candidates. Researching for and interviewing candidates are the main tools she uses in ensuring fit and suitability for both groups.

Her career experience is complimented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources and Labour Relations, and she is also working towards her CPHR Designation.

Soccer plays a major role in Emily’s life - she plays on a division one competitive women’s soccer team.

Email: emily.chater@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1256

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Ian Strate, RPR

Engineering & Construction Division Director and Regional Leader

As Regional Leader and Division Director of Engineering and Construction, Ian is dedicated to increasing the levels of performance and customer service within the Edmonton branch for both clients and team.

With his education and experience in Construction and HSE Management, Ian joined Executrade in 2011 where he worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant for two and a half years which led into his current role. Ian has an unbridled passion for talent acquisition and therefore capably splits his time between leading and recruiting in the Engineering and Construction Division, and overseeing the Region.

Email: ian@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1207

Kevin Pedersen

Sales Division Director, Sales and Regional Leader

Having returned to Executrade as Senior Consultant and Regional Leader, Kevin runs an active desk and leads the Calgary recruiting team in understanding and reacting speedily to candidate and client needs.

An incurable entrepreneur, Kevin founded small side businesses and eventually left the corporate world and built a small manufacturing business. Upon the successful sale of that business, he found a perfect combination of sales, client interaction and enterprise in the field of professional recruiting. Kevin has successfully developed an extensive network in Western Canada and has placed scores of candidates with clients in a relatively wide range of industries. Kevin completed a degree at Simon Fraser University. After traveling extensively in Europe and Africa, he settled in Calgary and began a career in sales in consumer packaged goods with such companies as General Mills, Maple Leaf Foods and Nestle.

He continues to express avid interest in rugby and soccer. He is still actively involved with his three grown children and plays vicariously through them on the pitch!

Email: kevin.pedersen@executrade.com

Phone: 403.718.5077

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Ian Strate, RPR

Engineering & Construction Division Director and Regional Leader

As Regional Leader and Division Director of Engineering and Construction, Ian is dedicated to increasing the levels of performance and customer service within the Edmonton branch for both clients and team.

With his education and experience in Construction and HSE Management, Ian joined Executrade in 2011 where he worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant for two and a half years which led into his current role. Ian has an unbridled passion for talent acquisition and therefore capably splits his time between leading and recruiting in the Engineering and Construction Division, and overseeing the Region.

Email: ian@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1207

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Tracy Callander, CPC

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.

She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.

In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.

Email: callander@executrade.com

Phone: 780.702.5250

Jessica Kopitar, RPR

Senior Recruitment Consultant

As Senior Recruitment Consultant Jessica brings seven years of expertise to her clients and candidates within Calgary's Accounting, Payroll and Finance sectors. She consults and conducts specialized searches across various industries, for diverse clients seeking top talent. Jessica’s focus and practice spans the temporary, contract and permanent recruitment of junior to senior designated and non-designated Accounting, Payroll and Finance professionals.

As a past Accountant, Jessica understands the fundamental importance of technical alignment, while being a strong adjudicator of client needs. She is also very tuned in with Clients, committed to grasping their unique needs, culture, soft skills and personality fit required in her search outcomes to provide the best candidates. She has a strong reputation for taking on highly technical roles, being a trusted advisor.

Born and raised in Calgary Jessica is a highly connected professional and a very active participant in many not-for-profit organizations and charities. Among them past and present are; Board Director of Recruitment and Volunteers for Dress for Success, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, PACE Kids, coach for Special Olympics.

In her spare time Jessica loves spending time with her husband Rob and their two rescue dogs, Duff and Lulu.

Email: jessica.kopitar@executrade.com

Phone: 403.718.5091

Lauren Strate

Recruitment Consultant

Lauren has come full circle as Recruitment Consultant specializing in Administrative and HR roles in the Edmonton office. She genuinely loves this business and personifies ECL’s core values of passion, exceeding expectations, strength, awareness, abhorrence of complacency and relationships.

She possesses 15 years of generalist and recruitment experience, complemented by her Business Management Diploma and Human Resources Certificate. Since 2007, Lauren has worked for the ECL Group in various capacities including Recruitment Coordinator, Researcher, Recruitment Consultant, and most recently with Stoppler Hughes as an HR Consultant.

Lauren is devoted to her young family and loves to travel with them. She dedicates much of her time to daily exercise, personal development, baking and volunteering.

Email: lauren@executrade.com

Phone: 780.944.1325

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Jayme Clark

Recruitment Consultant

As IT/Tech Recruitment Consultant based in Calgary, AB, Jayme is an integral part of serving Executrade’s valued Clients across Western Canada. She is passionate about creating relationships, identifying top talent, and providing an extremely positive experience for both the clients and candidates she partners with.

After working with her family’s retail business on Vancouver Island and being an avid athlete, Jayme was brought to Alberta on a Scholarship to join the University of Alberta’s Pandas Hockey team. After graduation she followed her passion for coaching and working with people as a Recruiter in Calgary and is coming into her third year of specializing in the IT/Tech sector. Jayme has a keen sense of intangibles that define a successful placement, making it her mission to blend cultural fit with the required skills and proficiencies for each search engagement. Jayme specializes in securing top talent for permanent and contract IT/Tech hiring needs for her various clients. She’s agile and driven to deliver results. She works with clients ranging from start-ups to enterprise sized clients and across multiple industries.

Jayme’s passion for her profession has been supported through her pursuit of excellence in the past. As an elite athlete, teammate, leader and now coach, Jayme is a proven and trusted advisor to all her business partners. She volunteers her time with the Grindstone Foundation, which focuses on growing the game of female hockey and providing financial aid for hockey players across the country.

Email: jayme.clark@executrade.com

Phone: 403.718.5079

Pamela Kassian

Recruitment Consultant

As Information Technology (Tech) Recruitment Consultant Pamela is dedicated and committed to driving the best possible results for her clients and candidates in the Edmonton marketplace. With over eight years combined experience in customer service, consulting and recruitment experience, coupled with Pamela’s skilled, efficient and professional approach, clients and candidates find her a trusted advisor for their search and career goals.

Pamela’s area of expertise and focus spans from small to enterprise sized clients across all industries. Ranging from Junior to Senior level roles as well as permanent and contract opportunities, Pamela understands the IT/Tech market and efficiently delivers on search requirements. Helping clients and IT/Tech professionals find their perfect match brings her immense joy and satisfaction. She has a thorough understanding of the importance of quickly reacting to customer needs while ensuring her dedication to quality and integrity throughout the search process remains intact, until the successful candidate is identified.

Born and raised in Texas, Pamela holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is an active member of the Junior League of Edmonton and volunteers as a translator for Edmonton Immigrant Services Association.

Email: pamela.rodriguez@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.3886

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Tracy Callander, CPC

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.

She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.

In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.

Email: callander@executrade.com

Phone: 780.702.5250

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Tracy Callander, CPC

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.

She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.

In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.

Email: callander@executrade.com

Phone: 780.702.5250

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Tracy Callander, CPC

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.

She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.

In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.

Email: callander@executrade.com

Phone: 780.702.5250

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Kevin Pedersen

Sales Division Director, Sales and Regional Leader

Having returned to Executrade as Senior Consultant and Regional Leader, Kevin runs an active desk and leads the Calgary recruiting team in understanding and reacting speedily to candidate and client needs.

An incurable entrepreneur, Kevin founded small side businesses and eventually left the corporate world and built a small manufacturing business. Upon the successful sale of that business, he found a perfect combination of sales, client interaction and enterprise in the field of professional recruiting. Kevin has successfully developed an extensive network in Western Canada and has placed scores of candidates with clients in a relatively wide range of industries. Kevin completed a degree at Simon Fraser University. After traveling extensively in Europe and Africa, he settled in Calgary and began a career in sales in consumer packaged goods with such companies as General Mills, Maple Leaf Foods and Nestle.

He continues to express avid interest in rugby and soccer. He is still actively involved with his three grown children and plays vicariously through them on the pitch!

Email: kevin.pedersen@executrade.com

Phone: 403.718.5077

David Gorn

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Since joining Executrade as Senior Recruitment Consultant in the Sales and Marketing division, David has initiated strong growth in the sector of pumps, valves, rotating equipment and other related devices.

His years of experience in financial planning and his well-defined sales background, along with his RPR designation lend themselves well to his technical sales role. Prior to settling in Edmonton with his family, David lived in or travelled throughout Europe, the U.S. and Canada.

An enthusiastic competitor, he enjoys cycling through the city and along more challenging paths in outlying areas, as well as coaching his two energetic children’s hockey and soccer.

Email: gorn@executrade.com

Phone: 780.702.5132

Mike Montgomery

Recruitment Consultant

As a Recruitment Consultant for the sales division in Calgary, Mike brings passion and tenacity in his endeavor to assess specific client needs, determine fit, and solve problems. His determination to always be better coincides seamlessly with ECL’s values.

Born and raised in Calgary, Mike started his career in human and vocational services in the non-profit sector. He was responsible for finding competitive employment for individuals with both physical and mental barriers. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Calgary.

Aside from recruitment, Mike has a particular interest in competitive sports and games such as soccer and volleyball.

Email: mike.montgomery@executrade.com

Phone: 403.718.5076

Andrea Stepansky, B.Mgt

Recruitment Consultant

Andrea’s passion for continuous learning, building long term strategic relationships with customers in addition to her recruitment and sales experience make her a tremendous addition to the EYRS team in Calgary, in her capacity as Recruitment Consultant in the Sales division.

Andrea comes to Executrade with three years of direct agency experience managing a 360 desk and almost two years as an Account Manager. Rounding out her diverse background is 10 years of experience in the oil and gas, food and beverage, and agriculture industries. In 2017, she completed her Bachelor of Management through the University of Lethbridge with a minor in Supply Chain.

When Andrea isn’t working she enjoys skiing, volunteering and cooking.

Email: andrea@executrade.com

Phone: 403.718.5092

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835

Tracy Callander, CPC

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tracy has been making successful permanent placements in our Office Personnel/Administrative Division since 2005 while handling a variety of positions in a broad range of industries. Her successful placements include Executive Assistants, Project Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Document Control, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.

She works very closely with our clients and candidates to ensure that the needs of both parties are equally met. Born and raised in Edmonton, Tracy has a diploma in Business Administration (Administrative Management) and her CPC designation.

In her spare time, Tracy enjoys travelling, volunteering and spending time with her family. She has volunteered as board secretary/board member (seven years) and with such organizations as Girl Guides of Canada and Santa’s Anonymous.

Email: callander@executrade.com

Phone: 780.702.5250

Amer Ramic

Recruitment Coordinator

In his role as Recruitment Coordinator in the Edmonton office, Amer acts as the right hand man for the recruiters. His responsibilities include completing reference checks, posting web ads, and performing other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Amer is in the process of completing his HR degree at the U of A, adding to his existing talents and past experience of promoting customer service with a can-do attitude.

As an avid soccer enthusiast, he has transitioned from player to referee and has aspirations to become a National/FIFA referee in due time.

Email: amer@executrade.com

Phone: 780.732.2891

Katie Steinmeyer

Recruitment Coordinator

Katie plays an integral role as part of Executrade’s Calgary office. As the first point of contact, her positive demeanor creates a welcome atmosphere both in person and on the telephone. Among other responsibilities she completes reference checks, posts web ads, and performs any other duties necessary to ensure that the best talent is obtained for Executrade’s clients.

Katie’s versatile background includes working in sales as an Account Manager for three years and spending a year living in Thailand working as a high school English teacher. Adding to her valuable assets, she also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University.

Her passions include volunteering and being an advocate for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, playing competitive soccer, and travelling and immersing herself into new cultures and cuisines.

Email: cal-reception@executrade.com

Phone: 403.252.5835