Morris Insurance

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Are you ready to experience a more relaxing way to do business? Discover how Morris Insurance can be your partner in finding the right coverage for your needs.

235545 23rd Line,
Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0

Tel: 519-283-6608
Fax: 519-283-6012

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Welcome to Morris Insurance, a more relaxing way to do business

History

A Legacy of Service

From Threshing Fields to Financial Expertise: A Journey Spanning Generations.

The Watson/Morris Family's Century-Long Commitment to Agriculture

In 1903 the Watson/Morris family began servicing the agriculture community by offering custom threshing to farms in the Queensville, Ontario area. This involved threshing in the field in the summer with their steam powered traction engine, and barn threshing all winter. With a grain binder, the wheat was bundled in sheaves, and stored in the mow of the barn, then later thrashed. Robert Morris’ grandfather Albert Watson led this venture until 1928 when he retired.

Starting in 1944 until 1954 Robert’s father James Morris provided custom trucking (droving) of livestock to the Toronto livestock markets. As this was prior to the livestock marketing boards, James bought the livestock from the producers and resold it at the livestock markets. From 1956 until 1966, James owned and operated a mink ranch in Ravenshoe, Ontario.

History of the Watson/Morris Family business

Robert began working for Master Feeds in 1967 developing feeding programs for mink, poultry, dairy cattle, hogs and selling feed. He helped area farmers obtain financing for setting them up in larger, more economical ventures. The financial projecting skills Robert developed putting farm projections together drew him to the Toronto Dominion bank in 1974. He worked at the TD Bank until 1986 when he started the Insurance Brokerage you know today. Presently, the company is run by Robert’s son, Sheldon Morris.

Our family providing custom threshing. Photo taken in 1910 at corner of Holborn Road and Woodbine Road, East Gwillimbury.

Team

Meet Our Team

Sheldon Morris

Development Lead & President

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Sheldon obtained his Bachelor of Engineering Science from the University of Western Ontario, and has subsequently received his P.Eng, and RIBO qualifications. Sheldon started working for Honda in 2002. He began in the Paint engineering department, and then transitioned to Product Engineering for new model Civic development. In 2009 he joined General Dynamics Land Systems Canada as an electrical designer and held various positions there. In 2015, Sheldon joined Robert J. Morris Insurance & Consulting Ltd.

Dream Vehicle: Renault Alpine A110

Dream Destination: Machu Picchu, Peru

Robert Morris
Robert Morris

Vice President – Life Products

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Robert quit high school at the end of age 12 to assist in the operation of the family mink ranch. He returned to school by enrolling at the Ontario Agricultural College (Guelph) in a 4 year program in animal science. After graduation he joined Master Feeds to assist in the sales of various types of livestock feeds. A successful sale frequently involved providing assistance to the farmer for the construction of new poultry or hog farms. Bob then worked for TD Bank as an agrologist before starting Robert J. Morris Insurance & Consulting Ltd. in 1986.

Dream Vehicle: Mercedes 540K

Dream Destination: Anywhere without gravel roads

Ula Gurniewicz-Abreu

Vice President

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Ula’s Robert J. Morris Insurance & Consulting Ltd. journey began in 2017, driven by a passion for helping others. In 2023, she achieved her RIBO Level 3 license and stepped into the role of Vice President. Born and raised in Poland, Ula brings a unique perspective and strong work ethic to her role, always striving to provide personalized service. Ula’s ‘people first’ approach, intercultural sensitivity, and leadership have gained her many loyal clients.


Dream Vehicle: Jaguar F-Pace Portfolio

Dream Destination: Maldives

Sandra Fascinato

Operations Lead

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Sandra recently moved to Thamesford from Stoney Creek. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Guelph and also has her diploma in Culinary Management. Sandra has experience in customer service, sales, accounting and administration. She is excited to bring her strengths and knowledge to her new role at Robert J. Morris Insurance & Consulting Ltd.

Dream Vehicle: Porsche 911 Turbo

Dream Destination: Italy

Melanie Valle

Operations Specialist

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Melanie grew up in Woodstock, Ontario. She enjoys gardening, live music, and spending time with family and friends. In her spare time Melanie is painting portraits with oil on canvas and tending to her gardens/indoor plants. Melanie is a recent graduate from Humber College where she attained a diploma in Interior Decorating. She has worked in administration and sales for the past 5 years giving her a great deal of customer service experience. She began her role at Robert J. Morris Insurance & Consulting Ltd. in July 2022.

Dream Vehicle: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Dream Destination: Siciliy, Italy

Geolvana Martinez

Personal Lines Lead

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Geolvana graduated from Medical Office administration at Fanshawe College. she worked in several medical offices. In July 2018 she joined Robert J. Morris where she started working as Operation Leads. Since then, she has obtained her Ribo and Life license. After a year of obtaining additional insurance experience Geolvana rejoined Robert J. Morris Insurance & Consulting Ltd. in 2023.

Dream Vehicle: 1980 Jeep CJ7

Dream Destination: Santorini, Greece

Martina Blanco
Martina Blanco

Insurance Broker

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Martina moved to Canada in 2021 from Italy, where she studied Economics and Sociology. Martina has gained exceptional customer service skills from her career in Canada, which is complemented by the multicultural setting in which she has frequently worked. Martina is currently enrolled at Fanshawe College in Human Resources and Management. Her career at Robert J. Morris Insurance began in March 2024, and allowed her to develop a passion for the insurance industry and obtain her RIBO license. She loves cars, art, music and experimenting with new recipes from different cultures.

Dream Vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Camaro

Dream Destination: Jaipur, India

Luis Suarez

Farm Lines Lead

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Luis grew up in Colombia where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Financial Engineering. He loves numbers, Baseball and spending time with his family. He is married and has a 6 years-old son. He loves being in Canada. He has worked in the banking and insurance industry for over 10 years. He began his role at Robert J. Morris Insurance & Consulting Ltd. in November 2022.

Dream Vehicle: Ferrari 296 GTS

Dream Destination: Caribbean Islands

Bohdan Pidvysitskyi

Insurance Broker

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Bohdan moved to Canada in January 2022 from Ukraine. He is a huge fan of soccer and played professionally during his teenage years. After finishing his Bachelor’s in International Business, he moved to London to pursue his master’s in digital management at Ivey business school. Bohdan has almost 4 years of Sales and quality assurance experience, but always had an interest in the insurance industry after working on multiple projects with different insurance companies. Bohdan started at Robert J. Morris Insurance & Consulting Ltd. in 2024, and is working towards his RIBO certification.

Dream Vehicle: Audi RSQ8

Dream Destination: Bora Bora

Omar Elmahalawy

Marketing Coordinator

Omar was raised in London, Ontario, and is currently studying marketing at Fanshawe College. He enjoys forming relationships and getting to know others, as well as traveling and learning about different ways of life. He is excited to learn more about the insurance and classic car industries. Omar is hoping to use his education to add value at Robert J. Morris Insurance & Consulting Ltd. during his summer co-op with us.

Dream Vehicle: Mercedes SL 300 Gullwing

Dream Destination: New Zealand

Amanda Van Roestel
Amanda Van Roestel

Bookkeeper

Amanda grew up on a farm outside of Belmont, Ontario, where she developed a love for the outdoors. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her friends and family. Currently, Amanda is pursuing a diploma in Accounting at Fanshawe College. She began her role at Robert J. Morris in July 2024. She is excited to continue expanding her knowledge in her new role.

Dream Vehicle: 1977 Ford Bronco

Dream Destination: Iceland

Our Collection

Antique Vehicles

On-site at Robert J. Morris Insurance & Consulting Ltd., we have several antique vehicles that we have collected over the years. Scroll through the images below to learn about a few of our favourites!