Saskatoon Office

LEE DIXON, B. COMM., CIP

Lee began his insurance career with a large Mutual Insurance in 2005 and has worked as an Independent Adjuster since 2007. Lee has been with Midwest Claims since May 1, 2012 when he opened the Saskatoon branch. Lee became a partner of Midwest Claims in May 2015. Lee handles all types of claims including commercial and residential property losses, liability and machinery losses, as well as loss prevention and catastrophes.

He is HAAG and Xactimate certified. Lee obtained his CIP designation in December 2015. Lee earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan with a major in Marketing and a minor in General Business.

He lives in Saskatoon with his wife Kathleen, daughter Danica, son Brendan and dog Merle. He enjoys the outdoor lifestyle with camping and fishing excursions throughout the year.

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NATHAN RIVARD, CIP, CFEI, CRM

Nathan started his insurance career in 2004 in Winnipeg as a personal lines Insurance broker. He proceeded to relocate in Saskatoon in 2006 at which time he accepted a position as a broker for a commercial insurance Brokerage which specialized in Transportation and Oil/Gas. In need of a new challenge, he proceeded to start his career as an independent adjuster in 2010. During his time as an independent adjuster he was eventually promoted to the position of general adjuster handling large and complex insurance claims. Nathan brings experience in Commercial and Residential property losses, large losses, Transportation/Cargo and Municipal Insurance.

Nathan holds his CIP designation, CAIB designation (Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker) and his CRM (Canadian Risk Management) designation. Having an interest in the adjustment of fire losses Nathan completed a fire course through the National Association of Fire Investigators successfully earning the CFEI designation (Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator).

He resides in Warman with his wife Erin and their two children.

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KEVIN BUCHHOLZ, BA

Kevin began his adjusting career with The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company in August of 2013. During this time he gained experience adjusting hail, wind, theft, water, and fire claims. In November of 2014, Kevin embarked on his independent adjusting career when he joined Crawford and Company Canada Inc. During the next three years Kevin continued to gain knowledge in residential and commercial property claims. He also took part adjusting claims for major catastrophes in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Fort McMurray. Kevin joined Midwest Claims Services in September of 2017. He continues to take CIP courses to advance his level 2 adjusting license. Kevin is a HAAG Certified Roof Inspector.

Kevin was born and raised in Saskatoon, where he resides with his wife. When Kevin is not hanging out with his wife, he enjoys fishing, watching ALL sports, playing basketball, and spending time with his friends and family.

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JOCELYN GUEST

Jocelyn began her insurance career as an Administrative Assistant in 2000 with Crawford & Company. In 2006, she started taking her CIP classes and got her adjuster’s license. In 2008, she moved over to Galon Insurance as a Personal Lines broker. She soon realized her passion was adjusting and in 2009 returned to Crawford & Company.  In 2012, she accepted a position with Granite Claims Solutions, which was later bought out by ClaimsPro in 2014.  She remained with ClaimsPro until August 2020 when she joined the Midwest team as a General Adjuster. Jocelyn is currently licensed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia and primarily handles personal line and commercial line property claims; she also handles liability and bodily injury losses. Jocelyn does field claims as well as telephone adjust claims.

Jocelyn was born in Spalding, SK and grew up as a farm girl. She currently lives in Martensville with her husband, Travis. She has 3 children ranging in ages from 22-4yr of age.  In her spare time, you will find Jocelyn cooking, gardening, playing the piano/singing and she loves spending time at the lake.

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CYLER WIENS

Cyler began his adjusting career with SGI CANADA in March of 2010 and worked as a level 2 adjuster for 8 years. During this time he gained experience adjusting hail, wind, theft, water, fire, sewer backup, agricultural claims, and commercial losses. Cyler then promoted to a level 3 adjuster, examining claims for SGI CANADA for 3 years. Cyler joined Midwest Claims Services in August of 2022.

Cyler comes from a grain farming background, has 5 years experience as an auto claims adjuster with SGI and 5 years experience in the Auto Salvage industry with SGI SALVAGE prior to becoming a claims adjuster. Cyler has a diverse mechanical and construction aptitude stemming from an interest in automotive, agricultural and commercial equipment, and also residential building technologies.

Cyler was born and raised on his families grain farm located at Beechy, SK. He currently resides in Dalmeny, SK with his wife and 4 children. When he is not busy with his family attending track & field, soccer games, or coaching soccer, Cyler is actively involved at his local church and plays drums on their worship team. Cyler enjoys building and playing drums, mountain biking, working on one of his  classic truck restoration projects, doing home renovation projects for himself or others, and restoring John Deere Garden tractors.

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KELSEY KOENNING

Kelsey began his adjusting career with The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company in March of 2013 starting as a Field Claims Representative Trainee and worked towards a Senior Field Claims Representative specializing in commercial lines. During this time, he gained experience adjusting hail, wind, theft, vandalism, vehicle impact, fire, water, sewer backup, catastrophe events, agricultural claims, commercial losses and condominium claims.  Kelsey is a HAAG Certified Inspector.  Kelsey is continuing to work towards obtaining his CIP designation.  

Kelsey was born and raised in Cudworth, SK. He currently resides in Saskatoon, SK, with his wife, son and dog. Kelsey enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends, relaxing at the lake, fishing, snowmobiling, curling and woodworking. 

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REED WILLISON

Reed Willison as our new farm machinery and heavy equipment appraiser in North and Central Saskatchewan. In addition, Reed will also be heading up the new aviation claims division at Midwest Claims. Reed has been a commercial pilot since 2013. Prior to starting his flying career, Reed was a farm machinery and heavy equipment appraiser from 2002 to 2015. Reed is an accredited journeyman mechanic and welder with an extensive background in the aviation, agriculture, and construction industries. Reed’s wide-ranging expertise in these areas will further enhance our services to a wide client base of insurers, brokers, and corporations.

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