Board Members

Wade started in the Insurance industry 18 years ago. In 2003, Wade and his business partner and brother Ryan took over the controlling interest of Garriock Insurance which is now a third generation brokerage. Wade has spent the last 18 years working and the last 7 years running their commercial department. Wade spends time at all his 4 Winnipeg locations however, his downtown location is where he calls home.

In addition to being one of the original 8 to form the first Canadian young broker network here in Manitoba, he is also a past chair. Wade has been involved in IBAM committees for 15 years yet his family involvement goes back much further. Both Wade’s grandfather (Doug in 1965) and father (David in 1985) have sat in the position of IBAM president with Wade’s father then going on to serve with IBAC.

In addition to volunteering for a number of organizations Wade, has sat on the Board of L.I.T.E. (Local Investment Toward Employment) and speaks regularly to the students of SEED (Supporting Employment and Economic Development).

Wade is happily married to his wife Kristin and together they have two children Kai (5 years) and Elle (3 years). Wade’s interests vary but include hockey, baseball, fishing and hunting in the fall however, the majority of his time is spent with his family, and at their Lake of the Woods cottage.