Year Started: 2021

Most likely to: be found at Leopold’s Tavern

First Job: Busboy

Interesting fact: I spent 28 consecutive days in the woods canoe camping

Bio: Being in the industry for over 25+ years, I enjoy assisting my clients in differentiating themselves in the market place. The relationships I have with my clients and vendors is very important to me.

Year Started: 2002

Most Likely To: Tell it like it is – (gets me in trouble sometimes!)

Favorite Saying: I’ll tell you that for free

Favorite Sports Team: Winnipeg Jets / Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Bio: Wandered the planet for decades in search of the things that were with me the whole time. 

Year Started: 2019

Most Likely To: Use a smartass remark 

Interesting Fact: I dated Bif Naked in Jr High School 

Describe yourself in 3 words: Witty, Magnanimous, Opinionated

Year Started Working: 1978 

First Job: Canadian Oil office boy 

Interesting Fact: Never had a boring day 

Describe yourself in 3 words: What happens is 

Year started: November 2020

 Most likely to: Go for a nice drive and listen to some music

 First Job: Waitress for chicken chef  

 Interesting fact: Before I got braces I had a tooth under my tongue

Bio: Having been in the marketing industry for 10 years I was fortunate to have been seeked out by the Shippam family 10 years ago to join their team. I embraced the environment, family and corporate culture and haven’t looked back.

Year Started: 2008

Favourite Saying: If you want something you’ve never had, then you’ve got to do something you’ve never done.

Interesting Fact: I can wiggle my ears

Favourite Sports Team: Winnipeg Jets

Bio: With a degree in Kinesiology, a career in promotional product sales was not on the horizon 20 years ago, but life is funny like that. This industry is all about the people who shape it and let’s face it, promotional products make people happy!  When I’m not at the office, I can be found cheering my kids on at the rink or theatre, hitting the hot yoga studio or the slopes, and enjoying family time at the lake (preferably with a G&T on the dock, listening to the loons).

Year Started: 2014

Most Likely To: Spend an entire day in Target.

First Job: Flight Attendant

Interesting Fact: I love spontaneous dance parties

Bio: So what happens is… When not at Shippam & Associates, I’m leaving on a jet plane…

Year Started: 1989

Most Likely To: never take a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon

Describe yourself in 3 words: Saturday Happy Hour!

Favorite Saying: betcha dollars to doughnuts

Bio: When not at work, you can catch me hanging out with my daughter with the music cranked, riding my horse, or chillin’ with my dog & two cats.

Year Started: 1999

Most Likely To: Stay with Shippam until I retire.

Interesting Fact: I’m a twin (identical sister) ☺

Favorite Saying: “Everything happens for a reason”

Year Started: 2022

Bio: NFL Fan, avid reader and huge music fan who has spent many years in the music industry from working with various record labels to working in radio and hanging out with some big named musicians and tv personalities.

Most likely to: Read the book before watching the movie. 

Favourite saying(s): I woke up today, so it’s already a good day. 

Interesting fact: I have lots for stories to tell. 

Year Started: November, 2020 

Most likely to: Be out for a long walk in a forest or park.

First Job: I moved to Canada last July and this is my first job in Canada. I enjoy every second of this job and I love to be part of the Shippam team.

Interesting fact: I love the nature, yoga, learning new things, reading and cooking.

Bio: Grew up in East Kildonan playing hockey & baseball. Upon graduation from Kildonan East High School, I took some computer and criminology courses at Red River. Enjoy trips to warm places such as Mexico & Cuba.

Year Started: 2012

First Job: Gondola Pizza

Favorite Tv Show: Barney Miller

Favorite Sports Team: Jets/Blackhawks

Bio: I have had some bad times and found myself in a deep dark hole, but I found the strength to pull myself out. Sometimes I slip but I always find the strength and will to keep fighting.

Year Started: 2008

Most Likely To: Be seen with a 7/11 Big Gulp

Interesting Fact: I like the unusual and unique animals like snakes and stick bugs

Favorite Saying: Fudge Nuts

Bio: Even with over 15 years’ of design experience, my goal has remained the same; to collaborate, create and celebrate with others.

Year Started: 2017

Most Likely To: be out back playing with Murphy

Interesting Facts: I have been called “K” since I was 16.

Favorite Saying: “Accept yourself, as you were designed” – Milk and honey poetry

Bio: I have the best job in the world – I come to work when I feel like it, I get treats just for showing up, I’m allowed to take naps whenever I please, and the best part – when I’ve had enough of a meeting, I start yawning and stretching and people think it’s adorable.

Year Started: 2009

Most Likely To: Ask you for a treat

First Job: Inside House Security – no cats or bunnies were allowed on property

Favorite Saying: Woof!

Bio: I am a recent graduate of Red River College with a Commerce/Industry, Sales and Marketing Certificate. When I’m not at work, I’m normally at home telling myself I should go to the gym that’s two blocks away…

Year Started: 2019

Most Likely To: Pack extra snacks or tissues in case anyone finds themselves in a pickle or gets hungry

Favourite Saying: Hakunamatata

Hobbies: Self-declared plant mom, casual yoga goer, jazz enthusiast

Bio: I met Scott and Randy at a family gathering while I was a student at Red River College, they offered me to work at the office as a summer student, then when I graduated, I was offered a full time position – That was about 13 years ago and I’m still here…

Year Started: 2006

Most Likely To: become addicted to Coke Zero (even though my family already knows that I secretly am)

Interesting Facts: Bilingual. Lived & worked in Mexico for about 8 years during my teens

Favorite Saying: Oh crap…

Bio: Shippam has provided me with a career that has enabled me to travel and make new friends and lasting relationships!

Year Started: 2005

Most Likely To: Have an empty inbox

Interesting Fact: Have my Phys. Ed Degree

Favorite Saying: Someone busier than you is running right now!

Bio: I’ve been married 25 years to my lovely wife Shannon, I have two beautiful daughters Kathryn & Kyrstyn and an great dog named Lucy!  Currently I am GM and a Partner with Shippam & Associates…. Living the DREAM!!

Year Started: 2005

Most Likely To: Meet for lunch Fridays with the boys!

Describe yourself in 3 words: Fun loving guy!!

Favourite Saying: I’ll have one more then cut me off!

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Year Started: 2001

Most Likely To: Be outside

Favorite Saying: Living the Dream

Interesting Facts: I’m the baby of 5 children and was an Auntie at the age of 7.

Bio: Who knew I would be selling pens and t-shirts for a living? We joke about this a lot in our industry  but I truly enjoy helping clients make a big impact with staff or customers with promotional items that work with lasting value. I have always enjoyed working with people and helping solve problems. How can I help you?

Year Started: 1998

Most Likely To: Be the last one leaving the party

Interesting Fact: Have a private pilot license

Favorite Sports Team: Winnipeg Jets

Bio: I got a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and had about 8-year working experience in Vietnam before my lovely wife Ngan and me chose Canada as our second home. We currently have one little naughty boy who was born in Canada, and we all have a big proud to live in Canada.

Year Started: 2021

Most Likely To: Take a long drive with my family members when summer or fall comes.

First job: (in Canada) was a friendly server ? @ a Vietnamese restaurant!

Interesting fact: Van is my middle name but now it’s become my first name when I moved to Canada. I like it actually, simple and easy!