Our Executive Team

Randy Ward, President   >> Contact

Growing an organization like Diversified Staffing Services Ltd. requires a visionary leader. Randy has been the driving force behind the growth and change in Diversified since its inception in 1978. Randy has always believed in quality, responsive service, knowing his market, and a longer-term belief in partnered organizations, whether they are clients or business partners. He has taken this belief one step further with the development of the PEO Division, liaising with NAPEO (a PEO association in the USA), to provide an international flavor to a distinctly Canadian company.

Ed Murphy, General Manager   >> Contact

Ed spent 21 years in the petroleum service industry with Grant Prideco before joining Diversified Staffing Services as General Manager. He began the Grant Prideco Canada operation in 1992 moving to Canada in 1999. His specialty with Grant Prideco was business development. He joined the Diversified Staffing Services with the objective of growing the corporation's core businesses. Since joining the company, many new projects have been successfully completed while enjoying steady growth across the company.

Bill Leesman, Manager   >> Contact

Bill has been a member of the Diversified Staffing team since 1999. Bill brings over twenty years of people managing and sales experience to PEO Canada. After growing up in Oregon, Bill has made Calgary home and has owned two local businesses and managed two others in the Calgary area. Beginning working with the sales team, Bill now directs both sales and service teams across Canada.


Our Management Team

Deborah Boksteyn, Benefits Manager    >> Contact

Deborah joined the PEO Canada team in 1999 with the mandate to develop the Benefits Program. Coming to PEO from JC Perry, Deborah brings 12 years of Benefits Management experience. Deb has both a Bsc. and GBA, providing her with experience to manage the complexities of multiple Benefits programs.

Sonia Sgarbossa-Grech, Payroll Manager    >> Contact

Joining PEO Canada in 2001, Sonia brings over 12 years experience to our Payroll Division. Initially a payroll specialist with us working with our largest clients, Sonia has advanced to Manager of the Payroll Division in 2005, actively helping the Division double in size.

Diane Heavens, Senior HR Specialist    >> Contact

Coming to PEO Canada from Talisman Energy in 2004, Diane has been a key component of our HR Team with 7 years experience. Diane is a member of the HRAC and is a designated CHRP. Diane graduated from Bishop's University in Quebec with a Bachelor's of Business Administration focused on Human Resources.

Patricia Araujo, Sr. Payroll Specialist - PMP Division    >> Contact

Originally from Venezuela, Patricia has been with the PMP Division of PEO Canada since 2005. She took a leadership role in the PMP Division in 2007.

James Reykdal, Sr. Worker's Compensation Specialist    >> Contact

James recently joined the PEO Canada team in 2007. With 4 years experience in Worker's Compensation claims management, James works with all of our clients in administering Worker's Compensation issues and improving OH&S aspects of our clients.