Our team

The representatives on our team take pride in helping you get the most out of your policies and financial plans. You can trust us to make sure you have the right coverage and investments to take care of the people and things you care about most. Get personalized service with one-on-one advice and clear answers to your insurance and investment questions. When you choose The Co-operators, you’re choosing a dedicated team that’s on your side, ready to help you make confident financial choices. Connect with us today.

Dennis MacLeod

Dennis MacLeod

Financial Advisor/Owner*
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**
West Kelowna

Dennis Macleod continues to excel in his professional and personal life. His keen eye and balanced approach have earned him great respect within Co-operators and the business community across Canada. He is positive and passionate about the Co-operators brand, it's culture, values and the products and services offered. Solve Insurance Services Inc. has been an exclusive Co-operators agent for 19 years. They are conveniently located in Kelowna, BC, and hold an insurance licence in every province. They represent a variety of sectors, including: agriculture, finance, service, retail/consumer, health, and labour.

Our team specializes in the implementation of large-scale programs for both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Programs are developed to meet the specific needs of the organizations we work with. Our team’s success here is largely based on our passion for service and participation in the community. We look forward to serving you!

Dennis Macleod continues to excel in his professional and personal life. His keen eye and balanced approach have earned him great respect within Co-operators and the business community across Canada. He is positive and passionate about the Co-operators brand, it's culture, values and the products and services offered. Solve Insurance Services Inc. has been an exclusive Co-operators agent for 19 years. They are conveniently located in Kelowna, BC, and hold an insurance licence in every province. They represent a variety of sectors, including: agriculture, finance, service, retail/consumer, health, and labour.

Our team specializes in the implementation of large-scale programs for both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Programs are developed to meet the specific needs of the organizations we work with. Our team’s success here is largely based on our passion for service and participation in the community. We look forward to serving you!

Yogesh Deswal

Yogesh Deswal

Administrative Support Representative
West Kelowna
Corey Defouw

Corey Defouw

Client Contact Representative
West Kelowna, Kelowna
Shirley Bonderoff

Shirley Bonderoff

Associate Insurance Advisor
West Kelowna, Kelowna
Having been in the insurance industry for over 30 years, Shirley has assisted many clients with their different insurance needs. This industry presents many unique challenges, and having the opportunity to work through them has been very rewarding for her.
Having been in the insurance industry for over 30 years, Shirley has assisted many clients with their different insurance needs. This industry presents many unique challenges, and having the opportunity to work through them has been very rewarding for her.
Parvisha Sekhon

Parvisha Sekhon

Receptionist
West Kelowna, Kelowna
Shallin Jamil

Shallin Jamil

Associate Insurance Advisor
West Kelowna, Kelowna

Shallin is an honest, friendly and outgoing person who works hard to make a difference in how you choose your insurance. She strongly believes in creating relationships with her clients to ensure all their insurance needs are met. Shallin currently provides speedy service in auto, home and travel insurance.

Shallin is an honest, friendly and outgoing person who works hard to make a difference in how you choose your insurance. She strongly believes in creating relationships with her clients to ensure all their insurance needs are met. Shallin currently provides speedy service in auto, home and travel insurance.

Brooke Foster

Brooke Foster

Associate Insurance Advisor
West Kelowna, Kelowna
Daryan Dube

Daryan Dube

Associate Insurance Advisor
West Kelowna

Daryan received his General Insurance Licence and joined our team in 2020 as an ICBC representative. Daryan enjoys the constant learning that comes along with the insurance industry. He has recently added home, condo, seasonal, and tenant insurance to his portfolio. When not serving our West Kelowna clients, Daryan can be found fishing, and although he isn’t likely to share his secret spots, he always has a Netflix recommendation. Daryan is a friendly and thorough person who prides himself on taking the time to assess your needs and provide the right solutions.

Daryan received his General Insurance Licence and joined our team in 2020 as an ICBC representative. Daryan enjoys the constant learning that comes along with the insurance industry. He has recently added home, condo, seasonal, and tenant insurance to his portfolio. When not serving our West Kelowna clients, Daryan can be found fishing, and although he isn’t likely to share his secret spots, he always has a Netflix recommendation. Daryan is a friendly and thorough person who prides himself on taking the time to assess your needs and provide the right solutions.

Andrew MacLeod

Andrew MacLeod

Associate Financial Advisor
West Kelowna, Kelowna

Andrew entered the insurance industry in 2014. Since then, he’s become experienced with auto, home, travel, business, group benefits, life, accident and sickness, disability, TFSAs, and RRSPs.

Andrew specializes in business and life insurance with the Solve Insurance Services team in our head office. He considers all aspects of a client's needs, and has helped many of our residential and commercial clients protect their assets and save on their insurance. 

Andrew is dedicated to his work and looks forward to helping you with all your insurance needs.

Andrew entered the insurance industry in 2014. Since then, he’s become experienced with auto, home, travel, business, group benefits, life, accident and sickness, disability, TFSAs, and RRSPs.

Andrew specializes in business and life insurance with the Solve Insurance Services team in our head office. He considers all aspects of a client's needs, and has helped many of our residential and commercial clients protect their assets and save on their insurance. 

Andrew is dedicated to his work and looks forward to helping you with all your insurance needs.

Barbara Boyd

Barbara Boyd

Client Contact Representative
West Kelowna, Kelowna
Anju Kiran

Anju Kiran

Associate Insurance Advisor
West Kelowna, Kelowna

Anju began representing Co‑operators in June 2017. In that time, she has acquired her General Insurance Licence and obtained accreditation in home, travel and auto insurance. Anju specializes in premier insurance for her clients at our West Kelowna location. She believes in great customer service and finding the best option for her clients.

Anju began representing Co‑operators in June 2017. In that time, she has acquired her General Insurance Licence and obtained accreditation in home, travel and auto insurance. Anju specializes in premier insurance for her clients at our West Kelowna location. She believes in great customer service and finding the best option for her clients.

Brittany Macleod

Brittany Macleod

Insurance/Financial Advisor*
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**
West Kelowna

Brittany has been in the insurance industry since 2018. She recently joined Co-operators as part of our life and wealth management team. She specializes in permanent and term life insurance, mortgage, disability, and critical illness insurance, as well as group benefits and estate planning. Brittany’s primary focus is on building a long-term relationship with you and your family by offering client-centred solutions. These solutions promote the emotional and monetary value of our products. Brittany can help you identify your needs and financial objectives for savings or retirement, and make sure that your family and lifestyle are protected against the unexpected.

Coming from a successful line of family members in the insurance industry, Brittany takes exceptional gratification in her work and continues to provide her clients with the utmost respect and personalized advice.

Brittany has been in the insurance industry since 2018. She recently joined Co-operators as part of our life and wealth management team. She specializes in permanent and term life insurance, mortgage, disability, and critical illness insurance, as well as group benefits and estate planning. Brittany’s primary focus is on building a long-term relationship with you and your family by offering client-centred solutions. These solutions promote the emotional and monetary value of our products. Brittany can help you identify your needs and financial objectives for savings or retirement, and make sure that your family and lifestyle are protected against the unexpected.

Coming from a successful line of family members in the insurance industry, Brittany takes exceptional gratification in her work and continues to provide her clients with the utmost respect and personalized advice.

Morris Sobool

Morris Sobool

Associate Insurance Advisor
Kelowna

This father and daughter team specialize in mobile auto insurance (personal, commercial, fleet, and garage policies). Morris has been working in insurance since 1995. Melanie recently joined the Sobool team in 2018. They offer free delivery of auto insurance to your home or business. Personal service is just a phone call or text away at 250-878-9434 or 250-258-5380.

This father and daughter team specialize in mobile auto insurance (personal, commercial, fleet, and garage policies). Morris has been working in insurance since 1995. Melanie recently joined the Sobool team in 2018. They offer free delivery of auto insurance to your home or business. Personal service is just a phone call or text away at 250-878-9434 or 250-258-5380.

Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson

Associate Insurance Advisor
Kelowna
Melanie Sobool

Melanie Sobool

Associate Insurance Advisor
Kelowna

This father and daughter team specializes in mobile auto insurance (personal, business, fleet, and garage policies). Morris has been working in insurance since 1995. Melanie recently joined the Sobool team in 2018. They offer free delivery of auto insurance to your home or business. 

This father and daughter team specializes in mobile auto insurance (personal, business, fleet, and garage policies). Morris has been working in insurance since 1995. Melanie recently joined the Sobool team in 2018. They offer free delivery of auto insurance to your home or business. 

Meg Armbruster

Meg Armbruster

Associate Insurance Advisor
Kelowna

Meg moved to the Okanagan in 2020 after discovering her love of the West while working in the summer in Osoyoos during her schooling at the University of Waterloo, Ontario. She joined the Co-operators in 2021 after getting settled in Kelowna and obtained her General Insurance Licence in 2022. When she is not in the office, you can find her at the hill snowboarding in the winter and on the lake sailing in the summer. 

Meg moved to the Okanagan in 2020 after discovering her love of the West while working in the summer in Osoyoos during her schooling at the University of Waterloo, Ontario. She joined the Co-operators in 2021 after getting settled in Kelowna and obtained her General Insurance Licence in 2022. When she is not in the office, you can find her at the hill snowboarding in the winter and on the lake sailing in the summer. 

Maddie Daigle

Maddie Daigle

Client Contact Representative
Kelowna
Chris Hunter

Chris Hunter

Associate Insurance Advisor
Kelowna

Crystina is new to Solve Insurance and brings a diverse array of experience to our team. Her previous work in the radio industry and journalism provides a unique set of skills in helping clients meet their needs.

Crystina is new to Solve Insurance and brings a diverse array of experience to our team. Her previous work in the radio industry and journalism provides a unique set of skills in helping clients meet their needs.

Terra Patzer

Terra Patzer

Associate Insurance Advisor I
Kelowna
Doris Ratz

Doris Ratz

Associate Financial Advisor*
CFP®
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**
Kelowna

Doris recently joined Co-operators as part of our wealth management team. She is a Certified Financial Planner and has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her knowledge and expertise in creating the best possible investment and insurance solutions have helped her clients experience better outcomes than they thought possible. Whether you're planning your retirement or portfolio, downsizing your business, or looking at a partnership, key-person insurance or estate planning, Doris can design a plan to set you on the right track. She holds an Elders Planning Counsellor (EPC) designation, as well as a Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC) designation.

Doris recently joined Co-operators as part of our wealth management team. She is a Certified Financial Planner and has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her knowledge and expertise in creating the best possible investment and insurance solutions have helped her clients experience better outcomes than they thought possible. Whether you're planning your retirement or portfolio, downsizing your business, or looking at a partnership, key-person insurance or estate planning, Doris can design a plan to set you on the right track. She holds an Elders Planning Counsellor (EPC) designation, as well as a Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC) designation.

Steven Cheung

Steven Cheung

Office Co-ordinator
Kelowna

Steven joined Co-operators in November 2019 as digital marketing manager for Solve Insurance Services Inc. He assists the organization to develop and manage social media channels and websites and its visibilities on search engines, along with all online marketing campaigns. He enjoys wilderness hiking, camping, birding, wildlife watching, and nature photography in his spare time.

Steven joined Co-operators in November 2019 as digital marketing manager for Solve Insurance Services Inc. He assists the organization to develop and manage social media channels and websites and its visibilities on search engines, along with all online marketing campaigns. He enjoys wilderness hiking, camping, birding, wildlife watching, and nature photography in his spare time.

Jessica Fairall

Jessica Fairall

Associate Insurance Advisor
Kelowna
Dolores Tournachon

Dolores Tournachon

Client Contact Representative
Kelowna

Dolores got her start in the insurance industry with Co-operators in 2017 as a client contact representative for the business insurance department. She's currently working towards obtaining her Level 1 licence. Dolores has always worked in the customer service field, as it's a natural fit for her bubbly personality, and she enjoys interacting with clients.

Dolores got her start in the insurance industry with Co-operators in 2017 as a client contact representative for the business insurance department. She's currently working towards obtaining her Level 1 licence. Dolores has always worked in the customer service field, as it's a natural fit for her bubbly personality, and she enjoys interacting with clients.

Daniel Pellegrini

Daniel Pellegrini

Associate Financial Advisor*
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**
Kelowna
Chibesa Mumba

Chibesa Mumba

Associate Financial Advisor
Kelowna

Originally from Vancouver, Chibesa moved to Kelowna for school and joined Co-operators with almost a decade of customer service experience under his belt. He uses this knowledge along with Co-operators principles to help clients meet their specific needs.

Originally from Vancouver, Chibesa moved to Kelowna for school and joined Co-operators with almost a decade of customer service experience under his belt. He uses this knowledge along with Co-operators principles to help clients meet their specific needs.