Meet Our Team
At Playgrounds-R-Us, our team is the heart of our success.
We’re a diverse group of professionals united by our passion for play and commitment to building strong community relationships. From design to installation, each team member brings unique skills and experiences that help turn ordinary spaces into extraordinary playgrounds.
Matthew Lacroix
President
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With over 20 years in the playground industry and more than 100 supervised installations under his belt, Matt is our resident playground guru. As a Canadian Certified Playground Inspector, he knows every nut and bolt of our structures. Matt’s passion for innovative play spaces comes to life through his advanced AutoCAD skills, allowing him to transform client dreams into reality. When he’s not overseeing our installation crew, you’ll find Matt collaborating with customers to create the next generation of exciting play environments.
Tracy Drake
Sales and Marketing Consultant
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Tracy is our go-to expert for all things related to site furnishings, park shelters, shade structures, surfacing, park accessories, bike parking, and sports and fitness equipment. With over 10 years of experience at Playgrounds-R-Us and a Canadian Certified Playground Inspector, she’s behind our Supply-Only projects, ensuring every client gets what they need. Tracy’s multitasking skills shine as she manages our marketing services and provides crucial sales and administrative support, keeping our operations running smoothly.
Serge Gette
Saskatchewan Playground Consultant
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Serge’s playground journey is a boomerang story we love. After working with us from 2000-2004 as part of our in-house installation crew, Serge caught the “playground bug” and couldn’t stay away. Now, as our Saskatchewan Playground Consultant and a Canadian Certified Playground Inspector, he brings his hands-on experience to every corner of the province, providing top-notch sales and service. Don’t be surprised if you spot Serge lending a hand with installations – once a builder, always a builder!
Bryan Deibert
Playground Consultant
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Bryan is our rural playground expert, bringing design expertise and sales to rural Manitoba, Northwest Ontario, and childcare centers across central Canada. Armed with his AutoCAD skills, Bryan transforms empty spaces into play paradise. Whether sketching designs in the office or meeting clients on the road, Bryan’s commitment to customer service is unwavering. And when duty calls, he’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and join the installation crew.
Jessica Hayward
Sales Administrator
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As the friendly voice and face of Playgrounds-R-Us, Jessica is often the first person our clients meet. She’s the master of multitasking, providing administrative support across the entire organization while managing Jensen Swing Accessory orders and replacement parts. Jessica keeps the wheels turning smoothly, ensuring everyone interacting with us has a positive experience from start to finish.
Tammy Bulas
Bookkeeper
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Tammy is the financial backbone of our operation. She skillfully manages all our financial records, using traditional and computerized systems to keep our books balanced and our business running smoothly. Tammy’s expertise ensures that our financial foundation remains rock solid while we’re busy building playgrounds.
Justin Janisch
Site Foreman
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Justin leads our in-house crew from the first stake in the ground to the final safety check. His expertise ensures that every playground we build is safe, sturdy, and ready for years of joyful play. With Justin on-site, clients can rest easy knowing their project is in capable hands. He’s also the guardian of our COR certification.
Kory Savary
Installer
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Kory is where fun meets precision. As a critical member of our in-house installation crew, he’s there from the first bolt to the last safety check, ensuring every playground is built to perfection. But Kory’s role goes beyond installation ensuring we meet the highest safety and quality standards in everything we do.
Travis Guzzi
Installer
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Travis is a key player in our in-house installation crew, bringing care and skill to every playground project we undertake. From ground prep to final assembly, his dedication to precision helps bring designs to life and ensures installation at the highest level of safety!