Our Team
Sheldon Morris
Development Lead & President
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
Vice President – Life Products
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
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
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
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
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
Insurance Broker
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
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
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
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
Telephone Extensions
- Sheldon Morris – President – Extension 203
- Urszula Gurniewicz-Abreu – Vice President – Extension 209
- Robert Morris – Vice President – Extension 201
- Sandra Fascinato – Operations Lead – Extension 207
- Melanie Valle – Operations Specialist – Extension 210
- Geolvana Martinez – Personal Lines Lead – Extension 205
- Luis Suarez – Farm Insurance Broker – Extension 211
- Martina Blanco – Personal Lines – Extension 206
- Bohdan Pidvysitskyi Extension 208
- Michael Morrar – Business Development – Extension 202
