THE CORNER | TEAM
Built by people who know the road.
More than 350 combined years of frontline transportation experience, and every one of them shows up on your file.
FOUNDED IN WESTERN CANADA. SERVING CARRIERS COAST TO COAST.
THE STANDARD WE WERE RAISED ON
Dad never called it compliance. He called it doing the job right.
Our founder, Samuel, watched his dad bring that standard to the road. Work hard. Know your job. Do it properly. And when your name is attached to something, make damn sure you're proud of it.
OUR TEAM
PROFESSIONALS YOU WANT IN YOUR CORNER.
SAMUEL ELKINS
FOUNDER
& CEO
Samuel brings clear direction and a practical approach to complex business challenges. He keeps the focus on what matters, building smart, efficient systems that give clients a clear path forward.
ANGELA LAVOIE
CHIEF OPERATING
OFFICER
Angela turns complex challenges into clear, workable plans. With a steady approach to operations, priorities and deadlines, she keeps teams moving and makes sure the details support the bigger picture.
JUDE GROVES
CHIEF ADVISOR &
THOUGHT PARTNER
Jude brings a sharp perspective to complex business and regulatory challenges. He asks the right questions, challenges assumptions and helps turn difficult situations into clear, well-informed decisions.
CHRISTOPHER FINCH
CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER
Christopher brings financial discipline and practical business thinking to every decision. He keeps a close eye on costs, value and long-term sustainability, helping Strategic HSE grow with purpose.
SARAH SHAW
DIRECTOR OF
OPERATIONS
Sarah keeps people, schedules and priorities moving in the right direction. She is quick to solve problems, adapt plans and coordinate the details that keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
LISA SCHNEIDER
FIELD SAFETY
MANAGER
Lisa brings practical field experience and a steady approach to workplace safety. She understands what crews face on site and helps make sure people, equipment and operations are protected when it matters most.
Gary Taneja
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER
With over 20 years in sales and business development, Gary helps transportation companies navigate safety and compliance challenges. He focuses on practical solutions, understanding client needs, and building lasting relationships.
MARY SLANEY
DIRECTOR OF
LEARNING STRATEGY
Mary turns complex information into training people can actually use. She builds practical learning programs that make safety and compliance easier to understand, apply and carry into everyday work.
JOSSELINE PENITU
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS
PARTNER
Josseline keeps priorities organized, details covered and plans moving forward. She brings calm coordination to busy environments and makes sure the right people have what they need, when they need it.
GRANT ANDERSON
FIELD SAFETY CONSULTANT
Grant brings hands-on field experience and practical judgment to safety challenges. He understands equipment, crews and real-world operations, helping clients find solutions that work beyond the paperwork.
TERRI MCNEILL
TRANSPORTATION COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT
Terri has a sharp eye for the details that can make or break compliance. She helps carriers keep records accurate, documents current and files ready, so problems are caught before an auditor finds them.
MACKENZIE LOCKARD
TRANSPORTATION COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT
Mackenzie brings order to the details that keep carriers compliant. From records and permits to missing paperwork, she helps clients stay organized, prepared and ahead of issues before they become bigger problems.
AMBER KUESTER
HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANT
Amber combines an approachable style with a sharp eye for risk. She works with crews to understand what is really happening in the field and turns those insights into practical safety improvements.
SAPHIRE ELKINS
CREATIVE
ADVISOR
Saphire brings a sharp creative eye to the Strategic HSE brand. She helps turn ideas into thoughtful, polished creative work that feels fresh, clear and professional without making serious topics feel dull.
ERin Kilgore
ADMINISTRATIVE
COORDINATOR
Erin supports the day-to-day operations, managing safety documentation, reconciling load tickets, and coordinating occupational drug & alcohol tests to keep clients organized and compliant.
RYLEE L'ABBE
DIRECTOR OF
MARKETING
Rylee shapes Strategic HSE’s visual identity through thoughtful design and creative branding. She brings strategy, creativity and attention to detail together to build a consistent, recognizable brand that reflects the company’s expertise and values.
JANEL BRIGHTWELL
SOCIAL MEDIA
MANAGER
Janel brings Strategic HSE’s work to life online. She finds the stories worth sharing and turns everyday moments into clear, engaging content that keeps the brand active, approachable and connected.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Three things we will not bend on.
01
Defensible is
the product
Feeling good about your program is a by-product. Being able to prove it is the point.
02
People pass
audits
The back office keeps us real-time. The people stand behind the file. The work is human, supported by tools, never the other way around.
03
Nobody stands
alone
The operator with five trucks deserves the same corner as the fleet with five hundred. That is why this company exists.
