We value both our people and our work environment. We continually strive to not only meet, but exceed the expectations of our customers. The TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre prides itself on attracting and retaining top professionals in the fields of sport, recreation, wellness and facility management. The following is a list of leaders within our organization and a brief description of their areas of responsibility.

General Manager

  • Lenny Richer

    Lenny Richer

    General Manager

    Lenny Richer

    General Manager

    Lenny Richer

     (780) 948-3200     lricher@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Lenny Richer
    2. What is your role at the TLC? General Manager
    3. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Reffing and coaching hockey in the winter and camping/exploring in the summer
    Get to know Lenny
    1. What has been your most significant health and wellness accomplishment? I ran my first 10km race in 2019, which is a big accomplishment for a non-runner.
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? I enjoy playing almost any sport, I am slightly competitive. In addition, our family does a lot of camping in the summer and spend most of the winter in the rinks either reffing or coaching/watching my son play.
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all time? Slapshot
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? While I am usually awake before my alarm, my phone alarm is set just to make sure I am up on time!
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? The amenities we have in the region are amazing! From facilities, to parks and trails and everything in-between, have really have all we need in the Tri Municipal Region!
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? Garth Brooks – The Hits
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Adam Sandler or Chris Rock, they are hilarious and humor would be much needed if stranded on an island.
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Milk, eggs, ketchup, hot sauce and cheese.
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Both, unfortunately, which leaves little time to sleep.
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? The people! Our amazing team as well as all our patrons and visitors make this such a great place to work!

Supervisors

  • Jenine Armstrong

    Jenine Armstrong

    Aquatics Supervisor

    Jenine Armstrong

    Jenine Armstrong

    Aquatics Supervisor

    Jenine Armstrong

     (780) 466-3835     info@pixelarmy.ca

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Jenine Armstrong
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Aquatics Supervisor
    3. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Walking my dog

    The Aquatics Supervisor is responsible for all activities and programs in the Century 21 Leading Aquatic Complex including oversight of staff and day-to-day pool operations.

    Get to know Jenine
    1. What has been your biggest health and wellness accomplishment? Doing my first ever triathlon in 2005. I’ve done a few other ones since.
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? Running my children around to all their sporting activities, and camping.
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all-time? The Princess Bride
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? My dog licking my face
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region?The landscape, the young families, it has everything I need.
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? That’s hard! Neil Diamond’s “Greatest Hits”.
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Bear Grylls would be handy.
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Butter, Sawmill Sauce, Chicken, Brussel Sprouts, Cheese
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Neither. I’m a mid-morning person. If I had to choose, Night Owl.
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? My coworkers.
  • Lyndsey Ostopchuk

    Lyndsey Ostopchuk

    Customer Experience Supervisor

    Lyndsey Ostopchuk

    Customer Experience Supervisor

    Lyndsey Ostopchuk

     (780) 948-3207     lostopchuk@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Lyndsey Ostopchuk
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Customer Experience Supervisor
    3. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Getting outdoors! Random camping, yoga and my indoor rowing machine.

    The Customer Experience Supervisor is tasked with oversight of staff, events that happen at the TLC, and all that goes into making the experience of all TLC patrons truly great.

    Get to know Lyndsey
    1. What has been your biggest health and wellness accomplishment? A three-day hike in the Australian Outback - very tough and very rewarding.
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? I foster kittens and volunteer with Barrhead Animal Rescue, I love reading, yoga and occasionally am inspired to paint.
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all time? Impossible decision... somewhere between Blade Runner and Finding Nemo.
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? My foster cats/kittens who are convinced they are starving. Better than any alarm clock on the planet.
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? The closeness of the countryside and small town feeling with an added bonus of big city conveniences.
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? Can I choose a lifetime subscription to Sirius XM Satellite Radio instead?
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? I think Dakota Johnson would be a hilarious friend to hang out with - I get her sense of humour.
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Oranges, aged cheddar, Onoway Packers double smoked pepperoni, salad greens, local farm eggs, roast chicken...wine makes six!
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Early riser! My brain shuts down past 10pm...
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? It’s such a collaborative environment – I feel very privileged to work in this diverse role where we’re so connected to our community and patrons, and have direct opportunities to bring physical health and well-being into their lives.
  • Tracy Hauff

    Tracy Hauff

    Finance & Corporate Services Supervisor

    Tracy Hauff

    Finance & Corporate Services Supervisor

    Tracy Hauff

     (780) 948-3201     thauff@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Tracy Hauff
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Finance & Corporate Services Supervisor
    3. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Working out, camping and fishing

    The Finance and Corporate Services Manager at the TLC is responsible for the departments of Finance and Operations.

    Get to know Tracy
    1. What has been your biggest health and wellness accomplishment?  A return to the gym/working out after taking a “break” for many years.
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? I enjoy baking traditional sourdough, hiking, camping, travel and family time.
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all-time? Goonies is a great go to and the first John Wick!
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? Coffee and the potential for adventure.
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? The small town feel near the city – the best of both worlds.
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? I have a very wide interest in music so it truly varies by the day/mood.
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Do I have to pick just one??  Bryan Baeumler because he can fix/build stuff.
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Eggs, cheese, fresh vegies, fresh fruit, and wine LOL!
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? I would say night owl but really it’s something in between.
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? I love the amazing people that I’m fortunate enough to work with along with a great feeling of community and belonging.
  • Brad Pyke

    Brad Pyke

    Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance

    Brad Pyke

    Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Brad Pyke
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance
    3. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Keeping up with my 2 children. Which includes hockey, soccer, baseball, swimming, bike riding, hiking, and parks.
    Get to know Brad
    1. What has been your biggest health and wellness accomplishment? Joining and being a part of a High Angle Rope Rescue team from many years
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? Movies, Comics, Art, Camping.
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all-time? Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? Coffee.
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? It is a great place to raise a family.
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? Anything with Chris Cornell or Pearl Jam.
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Jim Carrey, keep things funny.
    8. What are the five must-have items in your fridge? Cheese, Apples, Ketchup, BBQ sauce and Coffee Cream
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? I am both an Early riser and a night owl, I really should get more sleep.
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? The atmosphere.
  • Terry Konyi

    Terry Konyi

    Wellness Supervisor

    Wellness Supervisor

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Terry Konyi
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Wellness Supervisor
    Get to know Terry

Coordinators/Administration

  • Beatta Bass

    Beatta Bass

    Administrative Assistant

    Beatta Bass

    Administrative Assistant

    Beatta Bass

     (780) 948-3220     bbass@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Beatta Bass
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Administrative Assistant
    3. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Swimming
    Get to know Beatta
    1. What has been your most significant health and wellness accomplishment? Losing 70pds before covid LOL working on losing what I gained back again
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? Camping, hiking, crochet
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all time? This is a toss up between Brigadoon and Laybrinth
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? COFFEE and my dog              
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? Its people and the small town feel with all the amenities of a city, and all the walking paths connecting everything.
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? Anything by David Bowie but honestly music is lifeblood! I could never choose just one!
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Bear Grylls – he can do anything and would be the best chance of not dying l      
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Macadamia milk, lettuce, eggs, cheese and hot sauce.
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Night owl
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? The sense of family!
  • Chris Kay

    Chris Kay

    Aquatics Program Coordinator

    Chris Kay

    Aquatics Program Coordinator

    Chris Kay

     (780) 948-3205     ckay@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Chris Kay
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Aquatics Program Coordinator
    3. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Trying anything and everything
    Get to know Chris
    1. What has been your biggest health and wellness accomplishment? Learning how to prioritize “me time”.
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? Travel and exploring, cooking, drawing/painting, guitar, hiking.
    3. What is your favourite movie of all time? Clue – Tim Curry is the best.
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? My puppy, he’s so full of energy and needs his morning walks.
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? The wonderful people.
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? Crisis by Alexisonfire
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Nicholas Cage would make things interesting.
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Pineapple, coffee creamer, hot sauce, yogurt, carrots
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Night owl for sure, but I get lots of work done in the early morning when it’s quiet.
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? I work with so wonderful people who are very positive and supportive, they make coming to work a wonderful experience.
  • Denise Nickerson

    Denise Nickerson

    Customer Experience Coordinator - Programs & Services

    Denise Nickerson

    Customer Experience Coordinator - Programs & Services

    Denise Nickerson

     (780) 948-3204     dnickerson@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Denise Nickerson
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Customer Experience Coordinator - Programs & Services
    3. Please include any career or education related special achievements/certifications you believe are noteworthy:
      • Diploma in Hospitality Management. Over 20 years of experience in customer service & management.
    4. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Walking

    Customer Experience Coordinators at the TLC supervise front desk and facility support staff, coordinate events at the TLC, and take bookings and liaise with our user groups. They are the heart and soul of all that happens here!

    Get to know Denise
    1. What has been your biggest health and wellness accomplishment? I was recruited as a pitcher for a Nova Scotia ladies fast-pitch team while in high school
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? Travel and tourism, cooking, camping and walking with my headphones in
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all time? Titanic
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? My family and my cat, Scooter
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? The small town feel but so close to many amenities. I also enjoy the many activities, sports and venues that are available for my two children.
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? Anything by Whitney Houston.
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Oprah. I love her wisdom and her drive to make positive changes in the world
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Milk, eggs, ketchup, cheese and soy sauce
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Weekdays I am an early riser and on weekends I enjoy the night
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? My coworkers and the different people I get to meet on a daily basis
  • Katrina Klein

    Katrina Klein

    Customer Experience Coordinator - Facility Bookings

    Katrina Klein

    Customer Experience Coordinator - Facility Bookings

    Katrina Klein

     (780) 948-3210     kklein@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Katrina Klein
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Customer Experience Coordinator - Facility Bookings
    3. Please include any career or education related special achievements/certifications you believe are noteworthy:
      • Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport and Tourism.
    4. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Being active with friends who motivate and encourage each other.

    Customer Experience Coordinators at the TLC supervise front desk and facility support staff, coordinate events at the TLC, and take bookings and liaise with our user groups. They are the heart and soul of all that happens here!

    Get to know Katrina
    1. What has been your biggest health and wellness accomplishment? I am currently working on this!
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? Being active with friends, relaxing watching movies and being on the water.
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all time? The Blind Side.
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? The sound of my alarm going off.
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? There is enough here to keep you busy every day!
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? Justin Timberlake: 20/20
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Anna Kendrick - you wouldn’t know what to expect!
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Pickles, cheese, eggs, carrots, sour cream
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Night owl.
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? The people and the great relationships I have developed with other staff and patrons.
  • Kody Kisiloski

    Kody Kisiloski

    Children & Youth Program Coordinator

    Kody Kisiloski

    Children & Youth Program Coordinator

    Kody Kisiloski

     (780) 948-3214     kkisiloski@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Kody Kisiloski
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Children & Youth Program Coordinator
    3. Please include any career or education related special achievements/certifications you believe are noteworthy:
      • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta, CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Level 1 Early Childhood Educator
    4. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Getting a workout in at the Fitness Centre or shooting some hoops in the gymnasium.
    Get to know Kody
    1. What has been your biggest health and wellness accomplishment? Recently graduating with my Kinesiology degree to help kids and adults have fun while exercising!
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? I like anything and all outdoor activities including fishing, canoeing and adventuring!
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all time? Forrest Gump! Because life is a box of chocolates, we never know what we are going to get!
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? Coffee and Coffee
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? The variety of different activities from walking trails all the way to being able to canoe on the many lakes.
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? Alan Jackson- Greatest Hit Collection - full of the classics!
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Neil deGrasse Tyson because we would talk about the cosmos and I’d be entertained for days on end.
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Peanut butter, raspberry jelly, eggs, protein powder and peanut M&M’s
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Night Owl definitely!
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? I enjoy the variety of fun that everyone can have here at the TLC! From toddlers to seniors and everyone in between, there is something for everyone to become active and love their life!
  • Robin Lillywhite

    Robin Lillywhite

    Marketing & Communications Specialist

    Robin Lillywhite

    Marketing & Communications Specialist

    Robin Lillywhite

     (780) 948-3225     rlillywhite@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Robin Lillywhite
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Marketing & Communications Specialist
    3. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Hiking!
    Get to know Robin
    1. What has been your biggest health and wellness accomplishment? I would say my current journey is getting my physical health back on track.
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? Biking, skateboarding, photography, hiking, comic books, snowboarding and travel.
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all time? Tough choice...Super Troopers? I quote it every meow and then.
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? The alarm on my phone.
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? It’s home. I have lived here for most of my life.
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? The Beatles - White Album
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Kate Winslet...She was great on Running Wild with Bear Grylls and one of my favourite actresses.
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Milk, Bell Peppers, cheese, mustard, and eggs
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? I am an early riser... I’d rather not be, but I don’t seem to have a choice in the matter.
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? I love working in my home community and being a part of such an incredible team that is passionate about their work.
  • Tanya Ironside

    Tanya Ironside

    Wellness Program Coordinator

    Tanya Ironside

    Wellness Program Coordinator

    Tanya Ironside

     (780) 948-3221     tironside@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Tanya Ironside
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Wellness Program Coordinator
    3. Please include any career or education related special achievements/certifications you believe are noteworthy:
      • Can-Fit-Pro Personal Trainer Specialist
      • RockTape Canada Fascial Movement Taping Certified Rocktape Doc
      • Trigger Point Foundations Certification
      • AFLCA Group Cycle Certification
      • AMHSA Leadership for Safety Excellence
      • Verbal Judo Canada Tactical Communications for Contact Professionals
      • GRAVITY Foundation Instructor Certification
      • East to West Yoga Exercise Certificate
      • Fitness Kickboxing Canada Level 1 & 2 Kickboxing Specialist
      • Fitness Kickboxing Canada Bootcamp Instructor
      • TRX Suspension Training Certification Level 1
      • TRX Suspension Training Sports Medicine Level 2
      • Zumba Level 1 Instructor & Zumba Gold
      • Lifesaving Society – Level C CPR/AED
      • Certified Coaches Federation: Certified Coach Practitioner (CCP)

        Can-Fit-Pro: Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Coach (HWL)

    4. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Working out with my friends.

    The Wellness Program Coordinator at the TLC is responsible for programming adult fitness registered and drop-in programs, coordinating custom programs, and giving expertise and support to our fitness instructors.

    Get to know Tanya
    1. What has been your biggest health and wellness accomplishment? 20th place finish overall in Gender/Age category in Spartan Super 2014.
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? Travelling
    3. What is your favourite movie of all time? Blade
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? Coffee
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? Friendly community
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? Ozzy Osbourne’s No More Tears
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Vin Diesel - he’s a hottie!
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Eggs, bananas, chicken, apples, salad greens and chocolate.
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Early riser
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? The staff
  • Tara Gadica

    Tara Gadica

    Customer Experience Coordinator - Guest Services

    Tara Gadica

    Customer Experience Coordinator - Guest Services

    Tara Gadica

     (780) 948-3209     tgadica@trileisure.com

    The Basics

    1. What is your name? Tara Gadica
    2. What is your role at the TLC? Customer Experience Coordinator - Guest Services
    3. What’s your favourite way to get triactive? Playing with my kids, running or biking.

    Customer Experience Coordinators at the TLC supervise front desk and facility support staff, coordinate events at the TLC, and take bookings and liaise with our user groups. They are the heart and soul of all that happens here!

    Get to know Tara
    1. What has been your most significant health and wellness accomplishment? Completed ten half marathons.
    2. What are your hobbies/interests outside of the TLC? Spending time with my family, camping, running and biking.
    3. What’s your favourite movie of all time? I don’t think I can pick a favorite. I enjoy comedies.
    4. What wakes you up in the morning? A shower.
    5. What do you love most about the Tri-Municipal Region? The smaller town feel with many amenities and great parks.
    6. If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? P!nk, I enjoy all of her music!
    7. If you were stuck on an island with one celebrity, who would you choose and why? Jillian Harris, she seems very down to earth, caring and funny.
    8. What are five must-have items in your fridge? Condiments, milk, yogurt, flavored sparkling water and pickles.
    9. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Night owl.
    10. What do you love most about the TLC? The amazing employees and seeing the smiling faces and excitement from the little kids when they come swimming.