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Meet the 4Seasons Leadership Team

Almost every member of the 4Seasons Transportation leadership team has work experience driving students who live with disabilities. In fact, almost all began as School Bus Drivers before becoming part of the leadership team. This experience gives us the skills and ability to empower our drivers and provide the best accessible school transportation experience to the schools, families and students we support.

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Brooke Garcia

CEO

Brooke Garcia

CEO

As the CEO of 4Seasons Transportation, Brooke leads the organization’s vision to affect change in the lives of students with disabilities by being the leading accessible school bus company. She oversees all operations of the company and creates connections with schools, parents and communities, making sure every child receives an equal opportunity to a nurturing educational experience.

Brooke is dedicated to raising industry standards for the transportation of students living with disabilities. She regularly speaks at transportation forums, and has been globally and nationally renowned for excellence in disability and transportation fields, having recognition as an International Transportation Leader, Business in Calgary Leader, and Top 40 Under 40. Brooke attended Mount Royal University, where she studied Early Childhood Education.

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Grace Millar

Operations Manager

Grace Millar

Operations Manager

Grace is responsible for overseeing 4Seasons’ Operations Department. Specifically, she leads 4Seasons’ Safety, Training and Student Care Teams in providing safe, calm and compassionate school bus rides for students living with disabilities.

Grace possesses a Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies from the University of Calgary and a Diploma in Disability Studies from Mount Royal University. Prior to joining 4Seasons, Grace had the beneficial experience of supporting individuals with disabilities as a community support worker. Grace also has experience with supporting at-risk children and youth and has received training in trauma care and behavioural management.

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Christine Groulx

Health & Safety Manager

Christine Groulx

Health & Safety Manager

As 4Seasons’ Health & Safety Manager, Christine upholds company standards to ensure employee and student wellness and prevent injury. She is instrumental in maintaining 4Seasons’ COR Certification and National Safety Code status, which verifies 4Seasons’ meets national standards for commercial vehicle and workplace safety.

Christine leads the company’s Health and Safety Program and Occupational Health and Safety Courses. In addition to her 33 years of industry experience, she’s a Certified Auditor and Qualified Health and Safety Officer (QHSO™) with the Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships.

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Colleen Ledene

Human Resources Manager

Colleen Ledene

Human Resources Manager

As 4Seasons’ Human Resources Manager, Colleen directs the selection and retention of all 4Seasons’ personnel. Her focus is on finding individuals that are compassionate, adaptable and committed to the company’s vision to affect change in the lives of students with disabilities by being the leading accessible school bus company.

Colleen started as a driver with 4Seasons and progressed into HR, where she continually advances HR processes. She is focused on increasing employee satisfaction, enhancing retention and building 4Seasons’ award-winning corporate culture. Colleen holds a Diploma in Digital Communications from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).

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Carolyn Gillette

Training Manager

Carolyn Gillette

Training Manager

Carolyn is 4Seasons’ Training Manager. She began her career with 4Seasons as an Attendant, which gave her a solid foundation in understanding how to support School Bus Drivers and Attendants in working alongside students living with disabilities. In the role of Training Manager at 4Seasons, Carolyn plans and implements programs, courses and workshops so employees are empowered to transport students safely and with the utmost care.

Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Communications from Mount Royal University. Prior to joining 4Seasons, Carolyn had the beneficial experience of working at non-profits in support of health and wellbeing.

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Kersti Rasmussen

Marketing & Communications Manager

Kersti Rasmussen

Marketing & Communications Manager

As the Marketing & Communications Manager, Kersti is responsible for 4Seasons’ internal and external communications. She leads the company’s communication strategy and manages all marketing platforms to help 4Seasons empower students living with disabilities by being the leading accessible school bus company.

Kersti has nearly a decade of experience in marketing and communications and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Aberdeen, a Graduate Degree in Public Relations from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Dalhousie University.

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Umul Khair

Operations Lead

Umul Khair

Operations Lead

Umul is responsible for managing 4Seasons’ day-to-day operations. As the Operations Lead, Umul supports Transportation Coordinators, Dispatchers and Supervisors to ensure 4Seasons works effectively to provide quality school transportation.

Umul has more than 10 years of experience in transportation and childcare industries. She started with 4Seasons more than five years ago as a School Bus Driver and quickly progressed to Supervisor and Dispatcher positions before becoming an Operations Lead. Her experience has provided her with an in-depth understanding of each role on the road and empowers her in providing exceptional support for our School Bus Drivers.

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Brian Bell

Driver Education Lead

Brian Bell

Driver Education Lead

Brian Bell is 4Seasons’ Driver Education Lead. He brings over 35 years of experience in the transportation regulation sector, 20 years of which he spent as a Driver Examiner for all license classes.

In his role as Driver Education Lead, Brian oversees the training of all School Bus Drivers so they develop professional driving habits to transport students to and from school safely and with the utmost care. Brian holds First Aid and Mental Health certifications. He’s certified in Investigations and Investigative Interviewing, as well as Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee Functions and Wheelchair Securement.

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Meet the 4Seasons Leadership Team

Brooke Garcia

Grace Millar

Christine Groulx

Colleen Ledene

Carolyn Gillette

Kersti Rasmussen

Umul Khair

Brian Bell