Meet Our Management Team:
Leaders Driving Success!

Our dynamic management team brings years of experience, innovation, and dedication. They embody vision and collaboration, driving our success forward.

Mission

Using our suite of safety learning solutions, we continue to set the standard of excellence by blending human expertise with technological innovation.

Vision

The market leader in innovative & collaborative safety learning solutions, getting you and yours home safely.

Values

  • Customer Focus
  • Professionalism
  • Innovation
  • Quality
  • Teamwork

Our Team

Our family is bigger than the four of us. We embrace and thank all of our staff who dedicate themselves to making our roads safer. They are our family too. Without our team we are just four people with obvious competitive problems! Between KnowledgeSurge and DriveWise, we have grown from one facility serving Barrie to a group of companies serving the Road Transportation industry worldwide. Our entire team is extremely proud of our 99.9%+ client recommended programs. Whether you are looking for a high quality program for your staff or an approved driver training program for your child, we are here for you. We are passionate about everything, including our hockey! Thank you for visiting us and I hope we earn the right to serve you.

– Lesley de Repentigny, President & CEO

Management Team

Our team delivers quality, integrity and professionalism. We embrace a culture of lifelong learning and team collaboration.

LESLEY DE REPENTIGNY, CTDP

Lesley is a highly experienced training Professional with over 30 years in advanced learning. She is a recipient of the Brock University Alumni of Distinction Award and twice been named to the Profit W100 for Canada's top female CEOs. She is a passionate visionary who has dedicated her life to improving workplace safety. Lesley began her career as an officer in the Canadian Forces. Prior to founding her companies, Lesley was Vice President of Adacel, a world leading aerospace training company. She led contracts with NASA, the FAA, United States Air Force, the Canadian Forces and Nav Canada amongst others.

LESLEY DE REPENTIGNY, CTDP

President & CEO

MARTIN DE REPENTIGNY, PENG, MENG

Martin has over 30 years in advanced learning training. He has instructed at the university level and holds a Masters degree in Engineering. Martin is a certified Driving Instructor and has completed Teaching and Training Adults. He is also Kirkpatrick certified in the 4 Levels of Evaluation. Martin is a retired officer from the Canadian Forces.

MARTIN DE REPENTIGNY, PENG, MENG

Chief Operational Officer

KATHERINE SCHARAPENKO, MBA

Katherine has over 15 years experience in Adult Learning and Program Management with KnowledgeSurge Institute and DriveWise. Her passion for road safety and client satisfaction leads us to our 99%+ client recommendation rating. From conceptualization to implementation, she has demonstrated a keen ability to navigate complex business landscapes, identify key opportunities, and develop innovative strategies that align with organizational objectives. Katherine has an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University. She is Kirkpatrick certified in the 4 Levels of Evaluation and has completed Teaching and Training Adults.

KATHERINE SCHARAPENKO, MBA

VP Operations

Ryan Scharapenko

Ryan Scharapenko has been with DriveWise since 2015. Ryan holds a degree in Psychology from York University. He is a qualified in-vehicle and classroom instructor for both new drivers and professional drivers. He is passionate about road safety and providing quality driver training. He is enthusiastic about advancing our offerings with new technologies and learning methods. Ryan truly believes good driver training will help make our roads safer and ultimately save lives.

Ryan Scharapenko

PMV Manager

JAIME DUGANDZIC

Jaime has over 5 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, and Account management, during which she has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in building and maintaining client relationships. She enjoys interacting and getting to know clients, and approaches all situations with a friendly and positive attitude. She has a creative mindset and a passion for forming meaningful connections. Jaime holds an Honours Bachelors of Business Administration degree with a focus in Marketing.

JAIME DUGANDZIC

Business Development & Marketing Manager

MATT DAVIS

Matt has spent over 15 years in advanced learning solutions. Matt led the development team on our award winning air brake simulator and our new Toolbox simulator. He is an ardent advocate of advanced learning tools and keeps our state of the art environments humming. Matt has completed Teaching and Training Adults.

MATT DAVIS

Director of Product & Services

RHIANNON PENCHION

Rhiannon is an award-winning manager with over 20 years experience in the Training, Learning & Development field. With a proven track record of success, she is a dedicated & results-oriented professional adept at driving business growth. Rhiannon excels in fostering collaborative relationships, leveraging strong communication skills to effectively liaise with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, & clients. With meticulous attention to detail, she ensures that programs are executed with precision, on time, and within budget, exceeding expectations at every turn. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, Rhiannon is constantly seeking new ways to streamline processes, enhance efficiencies, and deliver unparalleled value to clients.

RHIANNON PENCHION

Commercial Programs Manager

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