Dave Dinesen
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dave Dinesen founded Checkwell in 1989. Previously, he served as co-founder and Senior Vice President of a large investigation and due diligence firm. Realizing that organizations need meaningful and actionable information to make informed decisions about their workforce, Dave launched the Checkwell Continuous Employee Feedback service brands. His approach uses people for what they do best and technology for what it does best, to bring powerful decision-making tools to life.
Dean Drysdale
Chief Financial Officer
Dean Drysdale holds a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD and a PhD from Cass Business School at City University - London. He is a professor of business management at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and has extensive experience in all levels of government, including 2 years in the Prime Minister's office. He has 10 years experience in corporate finance specializing in raising funds for high growth companies. Dean has served as an officer in the Canadian Army Reserve for 25 years, and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
Andy Kroen
Senior Vice President - Sales
Andy Kroen is responsible for managing Checkwell’s external sales and account management team. He is a Certified Human Resources Professional with 25 years of corporate HR experience, including extensive international experience. Andy is a graduate of the University of Toronto and has chaired many HR Forums and Committees such as the International Technology Association of Canada.
Kristin Vaughan-Smith
Assistant Vice President – Employee Engagement & Retention Solutions
Kristin Vaughan-Smith joined Checkwell in early 2004 and has taken on a variety of roles during her career with the company. Kristin has given leadership to the development of Checkwell’s Employee Engagement & Retention Solutions Services. As Assistant Vice-President, Kristin is responsible for providing direction to operational departments and setting goals for service quality, efficiency, and client relationships. Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology from Simon Fraser University.
Stephen Dinesen
Vice President - Business Development and Marketing
Stephen Dinesen is an original member of the Checkwell team, having developed the client service delivery protocol, along with supporting software-based technology for service delivery. Stephen is an active member of the business development team and aims to support, through technology, ever increasing quality, speed, and efficiency of service. Stephen has previously held the role of Checkwell General Manager and holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.
Elizabeth Kriegler Vice President
Elisabeth C. Kriegler joined the Checkwell team in 2004. Elisabeth brings over 30 years of experience as Vice President in the human resources and administration fields. Her résumé includes 5 years as Vice President of HR at NAV Canada, and over 13 years with Canada Post, ending her tenure in the role of Senior Vice President of Administration. Elisabeth is a Member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board and has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Toronto.
Shaun Hammond Vice President
Shaun Hammond is tasked with the expansion of BackCheck's UK operations, with the goal of repeating the immense success that has seen BackCheck lead the Canadian market. He brings with him skills and experience from a career that has seen him hold positions such as Director of Sales and Marekting at ADP, Vice President and General Manager at Fujitsu Software and Director of Operations/Sales Director at Amdahl. Throughout his career, Shaun has worked upon the establishment, management and growth of world-wide and pan-European companies and has always enjoyed particular success in regards to sales. In his short time with BackCheck, Shaun has already established relationships with several major UK companies, and is set to add yet more to BackCheck's ever increasing UK presence.
