Dedicated Professionals
About Us

Marie Ruzek
Owner / Operator
Marie is a long time resident of the Crowsnest Pass completed most of her schooling in the area and raising her family. Marie has been the owner operator of Crowsnest Insurance for twenty years with over 25 years in insurance.
Marie has since obtained the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker designation from the Independent Insurance Broker Association of Alberta. In 2005 she graduated from the Insurance Institute of Canada with the Chartered Insurance Professional designation.
Marie is quite involved in the needs of the clients, with her experience and knowledge in personal , commercial and farm insurance.

Melissa Vanderplas
Insurance Broker
Melissa started with Crowsnest Insurance Agencies in October 2016 when she relocated from Lethbridge to the Crowsnest Pass. She has been in the Insurance industry since June 2015. Melissa is also a licensed Alberta Registry Agent since May of 2011 when she was also appointed a Commissioner for Oaths in the Province of Alberta.
Melissa completed a one year certificate in Office Administration at Lethbridge College and brings several years of experience in customer service and business management/administration.

Johanne Burke
Customer Service Representative
Joanne started with Crowsnest Insurance Agencies in April, 2019 and is currently working her way towards her Insurance Broker License. Joanne is also a licensed Alberta Registry Agent as well appointed a Commissioner of Oaths in the Province of Alberta.
She is a long-time resident of the Crowsnest Pass and brings 20 years of experience in customer service and business management including 5 years as an administrative legal assistant.
Joanne is looking forward to long term grown and advancement with Crowsnest Insurance Agencies.

Denise Somebody
Customer Service Representative
CONTENT REQUIRED: Joanne started with Crowsnest Insurance Agencies in April, 2019 and is currently working her way towards her Insurance Broker License. Joanne is also a licensed Alberta Registry Agent as well appointed a Commissioner of Oaths in the Province of Alberta.
She is a long-time resident of the Crowsnest Pass and brings 20 years of experience in customer service and business management including 5 years as an administrative legal assistant.
Joanne is looking forward to long term grown and advancement with Crowsnest Insurance Agencies.

Alycia Ruzek
Customer Service Representative
CONTENT REQUIRED: Joanne started with Crowsnest Insurance Agencies in April, 2019 and is currently working her way towards her Insurance Broker License. Joanne is also a licensed Alberta Registry Agent as well appointed a Commissioner of Oaths in the Province of Alberta.
She is a long-time resident of the Crowsnest Pass and brings 20 years of experience in customer service and business management including 5 years as an administrative legal assistant.
Joanne is looking forward to long term grown and advancement with Crowsnest Insurance Agencies.