Wayne Gamest
Principal / President-CEO
Wayne left his home in PEI and started a career in restoration in the 1980’s. He worked his way up to Crew Chief, running crews for fires, water damage and other claims until starting AFF in 2003. The business was originally based from his home, but quickly outgrew that location. Since then, Wayne grew the business with hard work, honesty and good business practices to now celebrating his 20th year with the company. AFF has a reputation of being a professional, knowledgeable and economical organization, capable of handling all your property damage needs. He is loved by his employees and customers alike.
Rick Templeman
Principal/General Manager
Rick began his career as an estimator in his family restoration business in Newfoundland in 1979, preparing estimates for adjusters for property damage claims. He became an independent adjuster in 1980 and advanced to branch manager at several locations in BC in the mid 90’s. After 25 years adjusting, he transitioned back to restoration in 2005, advancing from Project Manager to large loss commercial PM, General Manager and, after joining AFF in 2022, to partner and GM. Rick is experienced in all aspects of claims handling, major restoration and business management.
Brooke Templeman
Operations Manager
Brooke has 12 years in the industry, she has moved her way through all administrative positions, AFF for 2 years as Operations manager
Pam Gamester
Accounts Receivable
Lori Boran
Accounts Payable
I have been working in the restoration industry for 30 years, as a Finance/Accounting Manager. Though I’ve known Wayne, President & CEO, of Alberta Fire & Flood Ltd. for the entire 30 years, I have been working with him at AFF since 2012.
Mike Lamb
Safety Manager
Mike has 14 years’ experience in safety, most of that time spent in the oil & gas industry. He has his NCSO designation.
Mike has been with AFF as safety manager since May 2024.
Mark Lunnin
Client Service Manager
Mark has 40 years experience of Sales and Management positions over his career and with over 17 years now in the Insurance/Restoration industry. Mark joined AFF 21/2 years ago and has assumed the role of Clients Service Manager.
Deon Bowering
Senior Project Manager/Complex Claims
Deon has been in the industry for 33 years, working his way up from technician to joining AFF. Deon has been with AFF for 13 years, moving his way up from crew chief to project manager He specializes in large loss and complex loss projects, and mostly handles large reconstruction projects. Deon has commercial & applied structural drying, mold & asbestos, commercial & residential fires designations.
Matt Schmidt
Senior Project Manager/Complex Claims
Matt has been working at AFF for 13 years, working his way from crew chief to project manager. He manages mostly large loss and complex loss projects.
Peter Beerman
Project Facilitator / Complex Loss
Jennifer McGarrity
Project Manager Assistant/ Complex Loss
Jennifer has been with AFF for 10 years. She started in the field, and moved her way through to project manager assistant to Complex loss coordinator.
Tony Penner
Senior Project Manager
Tony has over 30 years in the restoration industry working his way from crew chief to project manager. He has been a project manager with AFF for just over two years Tony specializes in both residential and commercial losses.
Sjohn Wolfe
Project Manager
Sjohn has been with AFF for 2 years, Sjohn has 17 years’ experience in the industry, working his way from technician where he specialized in flood & bio-hazard cleans to becoming a project manager. Sjohn holds a Master Fire Restorer certification & a journeyman designation in water & textile restoration. Sjohn specializes in condo & private restoration, Asbestos, mold and drywall removal.
Carol-Anne Walker
Project Manager
Carol-Ann has been with AFF for 17 years. She moved her way up through all administrative positions, and then moved into a project manager position 3 years ago and has been handling both residential and commercial losses.
Sherry Hubel
Contents/Fire Line Manager
Sherry has 3 years in the industry, 3 years at AFF Sherry started in the field, and moved her way to project managers assistant then to Contents, Fireline manager.