Our Team

Alan Rigby
Co-Owner, Director-Operations, Certified Prosthetist, Certified Orthotist, Custom Seating SpecialistAlan holds a Bachelor and Master of Science and Bachelor of Physical and Health Education Degree from Queen’s University. He is also a graduate of the Clinical Methods in Prosthetics & Orthotics program from George Brown College. Alan takes great pride in the team of Niagara Prosthetics & Orthotics and Niagara Wheelchairs & Seating and the powerful corporate culture they have created around the provision of care to all our clients!

Jennifer Rigby
Co-Owner, Director-Human ResourcesJenn holds Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Physical and Health Education Degrees from Queen’s University. She is passionate about helping staff achieve their potential through the use of solid HR best practices!

Joanne Ayton
Finance & AccountingJoanne holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of Guelph. Outside of work she enjoys travelling and spending time with her family!

Emily McCaffery
CommunicationsEmily holds a Degree in Business Communications from Brock University. She loves that her job challenges her every day in different ways, and that she is continually learning from her experiences. Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with friends and family!

Carly Sansano
Logistics CoordinatorCarly holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Brock University. She finds most fulfillments in leaving work knowing she has made a difference in a client’s life!

Hannah Hutchinson
Client Services CoordinatorHannah completed the Medical Administration program at Niagara College. If she is not assisting clients at Niagara Prosthetics & Orthotics, you can usually find her outside with her dogs or working on her team’s racecar!

Brandi Mitchell
Customer Service RepresentativeBrandi completed the Office Administration-Executive Co-Op program at Niagara College. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She has a passion for makeup and hair styling, as well as playing baseball and being outdoors!

Kirstine Colyn
Customer Service RepresentativeKirsti holds a Medical Diploma in Office Administration from Niagara College. She loves that she gets to meet and talk to new people every day at work. Outside of work she enjoys spending time outside on her family farm!

Bernadette Qua
Accounts Payable SupportBernadette holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree. She has worked in bookkeeping for several years and enjoys her work as a way of helping the community. Outside of work she enjoys reading, journaling, and listening to music!

Jody Cotter
Registered Prosthetic TechnicianJody is a certified prosthetic technician. Outside of work he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife and kids!

Christina Vieira
Registered Orthotic TechnicianChristina is a graduate of the P & O program at George Brown College. She enjoys coming up with fun and creative ideas for our infant remolding helmets!

Luke Tax
Mobility TechnicianLuke is currently completing his Kinesiology Degree at Brock University. He is especially enjoying learning new skills and watching devices go from raw materials to a finished product. Outside of work he enjoys running and biking long distances!

Gary Kenyeres
TechnicianWith over 25 years of experience in the P & O industry, Gary enjoys interacting with all the clients and seeing the positive changes we can make in their lives. Outside of work he enjoys hunting and fishing!

John Michael Goertz
Registered Orthotic TechnicianJohn Michael is a graduate of the Prosthetic & Orthotic Technical Program at George Brown College. He enjoys working with the team at NPO and takes pride in the work he does, and the people he does it for!

Mitchell Koplowitz
TechnicianA graduate of George Brown College, Mitchell says “It is not just the satisfaction of improving lives, but the ability to problem -solve and create on a daily basis!”

Krista Cook
TechnicianKrista holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with a minor in Nutrition. She also completed the Prosthetic & Orthotic Technical Program at George Brown College. Outside of work she enjoys baking, rollerblading, and kickboxing. She especially loves the diversity of products she gets to fabricate while combining the best of tech shop and the body!

Lydia Sharon Lynn McKenzie
TechnicianLydia is a graduate of the Prosthetics & Orthotics Program at George Brown College. Her favourite part of the job is having the opportunity to make devices more comfortable, helpful, and beautiful. Outside of work she enjoys taking her two white huskies for hikes on the weekends!

Jacklyn Wanat
TechnicianJacklyn holds a Degree in Biological Engineering from the University of Guelph. She is also a Graduate of the Prosthetics & Orthotics Technical Program at George Brown College. Outside of work, you can find her baking, crafting, or on the soccer field!

Michael Chouinard
Certified OrthotistMike completed the Prosthetics & Orthotics program at George Brown College. He enjoys seeing the difference he makes in people’s lives through the design and use of various orthotic devices!

Bryn Jones
Certified Orthotist, Certified ProsthetistBryn holds a Degree in Biological Engineering from the University of Guelph, as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Methods in Prosthetics from George Brown College. Outside of work he enjoys playing golf & softball in the summer, and curling throughout the winter!

Sovoeun Muon
ClinicianSovoeun holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Health Sciences, as well a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking with his wife and reading with his kids!

Amedeo Buri
Certified Orthotist, Certified ProsthetistAmedeo holds Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education Degrees, as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Methods in Orthotics and Prosthetics from George Brown College. Outside of work, he enjoys being kept busy with his children's extracurricular activities!

Laura Pantano
Certified Canadian PedorthistLaura holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology with Honours from Brock University, as well as a diploma in Pedorthics from the University of Western Ontario. Outside of work she enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her three daughters and husband. As a lifetime resident of Niagara, she especially enjoys helping those in the community to regain their comfort and mobility!

Devin Sims
ClinicianDevin is a graduate of the Clinical Methods in Prosthetics & Orthotics Program at George Brown College, as well as the Prosthetic & Orthotic Technical Program. Outside of work Devin is an avid cyclist. He enjoys riding anything with two wheels or less!

Katie Kalchman
ClinicianKatie holds a Kinesiology Degree from the University of Western Ontario. Outside of work she enjoys running, hiking, cooking, and spending time with her dogs. What she loves most about her job is making a positive impact in her clients quality of life by allowing them to get back to the activities they enjoy doing!

Antonella Mosley
Mobility Sales ConsultantAntonella holds a Diploma in Law and Policing Foundations. With over 25 years of experience in the Mobility industry, she has acquired a variety of skills and knowledge through training, courses, and work experience. Outside of work she enjoys entertaining friends and family through the joys of cooking and sunny days!

Sheri Williams
Paediatric Mobility Sales ConsultantSheri has been in the Mobility industry for 30 years and enjoys seeing the difference her work makes in the lives of her clients and their families. Her hobbies outside of work are perennial gardening and attending music concerts with her friends and children!

Crystal Goldsworthy
Mobility Service TechnicianCrystal has been in the mobility industry for 4 years. She enjoys taking pride in every job she completes, and loves helping people with their mobility needs!

Eric Dick
Mobility TechnicianEric is a graduate of the Prosthetic & Orthotic Technician Program at George Brown College. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family as well as boating and knitting!

Ken Elzinga
Custom Seating and Mobility ConsultantKen completed the Prosthetic & Orthotic Technical Program at George Brown College. In his spare time he enjoys woodworking and beekeeping. Ken finds working with people to be his biggest source of enjoyment each day!