Our Team

AWS Edmonton Head Office
Meet the team who makes it all happen.  We care deeply about what we do every day.  Our unique development ensures we have the very best staff at every level of our operation.

Owner & President


Leonard Traub

Owner & President
Edmonton

In 1967, Leonard Lee Traub, aged 28, would establish Alberta Wilbert Vault Ltd.  He would establish the first Western Canadian tradition of vault usage.  Today Leonard is the only remaining founder still active in a network of 200 licensees across North America.

Management Team

Our management team  brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. 

Ose Ahianba
Edmonton

Controller 
Email: osea@wilbert.ca  

David Dallaire
Edmonton

Sales Manager
Tel:  780-447-2222

Mike DePatie
Calgary

Branch Manager
Cell: 403-862-3676
Email: miked@wilbert.ca 

Frank Bozso
Winnipeg

Branch Manager

Funeral Services
Edmonton


Larisa Day

Funeral Services Manager

Tel:      780-447-2222  

Robert Schaller

Vault department Supervisor - Edmonton

Cell: 780-818-5443       EMERGENCY CONTACT, AFTER HOURS OR WEEKENDS
My name is Robert Schaller and I started my career with AWS in 1989 as a vault driver. After apprenticing as a heavy duty mechanic, getting my Class 1 license and delivering tanks I decided to take a supervisor position in the vault department and been managing it ever since.
It’s always nice to work with great people and enjoy what you do every day, and I enjoy talking to new people that are just starting in the industry.

In my spare time I enjoy quadding and fixing old vehicles.

Rookie Shewfelt

Vault Driver - Edmonton

My name is Rookie Shewfelt , I grew up in a large family that ran school bus and snow removal companies. Over the years I’ve helped build bridges, operated skid steer, mechanic work and even carpentry. I started with Wilbert in 2009 working on the tank side of things and Wilbert helped me with getting my Class 1, but the funeral side of Wilbert has been the most enjoyable part for me. I’ve been working with funeral vaults for 7 years and truly enjoy traveling Alberta’s countryside, visiting unique cemeteries and making grieving families’ day a little bit easier.

I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Chicago to see how and where Wilbert started. During our stay, I won the Wilbert Way Sprint Championship, meaning I was able to set up a Wilbert Way vault in under five minutes!

I enjoy the time I get to spend with my two beautiful daughters and golfing with the Wilbert boys.

Wilbert has been an amazing place to work for the past nine years and I’m eager to see where it takes me.

Neil Thomas

Vault Driver - Edmonton

My history with Wilbert goes way back to 1993, I’ve come and gone enjoying a few other things in between and came back for good in 2010. I enjoy golfing and bowling with my teammates , sharing lots of laughs and a few beverages.

In the past I’ve done odd jobs in warehouses, some iron work, bicycle assembly, teaching drivers training and installing billboard sign decals just to name a few.

The most adventurous thing I’ve done was start my own screen printing shop. I enjoy staying busy with regular coffee dates with friends and family and going to the gym.

Trever Werenka

Vault Driver - Edmonton

My name is Trever Werenka, I grew up in a little farming town in south east Idaho, farming with my parents and helping with their crop-dusting business.

In April of 2013 I started working with Wilbert I enjoy the people I get to work with and driving all over the Province in my Dodge truck.  Wilbert vaults received the ultimate service award in 2016 and I’m proud to say that I’m one of the crew that helped get it!

I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my grandson, golfing, swimming, playing pool and enjoying a pint with the Wilbert boys.

Vault driver - Edmonton

Funeral Services
Calgary


Steve Ierullo
Calgary

Gerry Buonincontri
Calgary

Vault Driver

Funeral Services
Winnipeg


Ferenc (Frank) Bozso

Funeral Services -Branch Manager 

I am originally from Hungary and have lived in this beautiful country since 1985. I’ve been working with Wilbert for 33 years and counting. The funeral industry is my passion and I’m grateful that Wilbert lets me do what I love every day.
When I have some spare time I enjoy horseback riding and enjoying all aspects of nature.

Cruz Coreas

Vault driver - Winnipeg

I am originally from El Salvador in Central America but I have lived in Nicaragua, California, Texas and now Winnipeg.  I’ve been with Wilbert for ten years and enjoy delivering vaults throughout the city and being a part of such an important part of people’s lives.
My hobbies include cooking, gardening and playing the guitar.

Randy Alemendral

Vault driver - Winnipeg

I am originally from the Philippines and worked as a computer programmer and encoder in Manila. I was hired at Alberta Wilbert Sales in 2012 as a truck driver and encoder and have been working happily ever since.

Office Administration
Edmonton - Calgary - Winnipeg


Laura Foster
Edmonton

Administrative Assistant
Tel:      780-447-2222

Veronica Gonzales
Edmonton

Assistant Controller
Tel:     780-447-2222
Email: veronicag@wilbert.ca

Shelagh Green
Edmonton

Accounts Payable
Tel:      780-447-2222

Navita Maghera
Edmonton

Accounts Receivable
Tel:       780-447-2222
e-mail: receivables@wilbert.ca

Tracy Embury
Edmonton


Receptionist
Tel:        780-447-2222

Elizabeth Olley
Calgary

Administrative Assistant
Tel:      403-230-1666
Email: elizabetho@wilbert.ca

Frank Bozso
Winnipeg

Branch Manager
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