Richard Derham
40, Founder and General Manager
“I founded TurnAround Couriers in July 2002 and opened the business on 1 October 2002.
I am a qualified lawyer in both England and France. I worked as a commercial lawyer in London and Paris for six years prior to going to INSEAD, France to study for my MBA in 1999.
In July 2000 I emigrated to Canada and worked for Monitor, a firm of management consultants.
I have spent three years so far during my life backpacking around the world.”
Rees Harrison
35, Dispatcher
Rees joined TurnAround Couriers as an experienced courier in December ‘04 and became our full time dispatcher in December ‘05:
“Hi, my name is Rees and I am proud to be a part of the TurnAround team. I hope I can help this company grow and I hope I can help hardworking young people on the road to becoming bike couriers. More importantly, I’d like to see our employees become much more than bike couriers.
As for me, I just want to stay out of trouble, stay young, live peacefully, take care of my wonderful cat and my wonderful Jacky, and see the world come together under the philosophies and ideals expressed by John Lennon and Bob Marley.”
Nigel Arneaud
30, Courier
Nigel joined us through a personal referral from Sheldon Simon and has worked here since October 2006.
“My name is Nigel. I like biking a lot, as you can see. And I am a Real nice guy.
So peace and keep the calls coming.”
Josh Teneycke
21, Courier
Josh joined us through Covenant House and has worked here since April 2007.
“I came to Toronto with the clothes on my back. And now, I have a bike, an apartment and a whole new wardrobe.
“But that’s really beside the point. I don’t know of any other job I could have taken that would have given me the skills, stamina and confidence that I do now.
“Thank you TurnAround.”
Patrick Sullivan
21, Transit Courier
Patrick joined us through Greystone Pre Employment Centre and has worked here since April 2007.
“Hi, my name is Patrick and I am very grateful that Turnaround has given me this opportunity to start my life fresh. I am 19 years old and aspire to be an electrician. Being a courier for Turnaround has and will open so many doors for me, not just financially, but in experience and meeting so many great people. ‘I AM A PROUD TURNAROUND COURIER’.”
Rhode Yowart
25, Courier
Rhode joined us through Evergreen, Yonge Street Mission and has worked here since June 2007.
“Hi my name is Rhode.
I joined TurnAround Couriers through Evergreen and I have worked here for about 2 years now.
I really enjoy my job, it keeps me mentally and physically fit.
I meet a lot of really nice and interesting people everyday. I really enjoy hearing our clients telling me how they love the service we provide for them on an everyday basis.
Quick, efficient and accurate this is what keeps me motivated to keep providing our clients with this exellent service!”
Ryan Clarke
20, Courier
Ryan joined us through YES and has worked here since November 2008
“well my name is ryan im 20 years old i joined turnaround couriers november 5 of 2008 and this job is one of the best jobs ive had yet. I love riding my bike all year round but i hate the snow and love the summer just because you can where shorts and a tee shirt and of course the weather is hot and sunny. what i bring to the team is courage speed and a bubbly personiality.”
Adam Licznar
23, Courier
Adam joined us through Evergreen, Yonge Street Mission and has worked here since December 2008.
“Hi my name is Adam. I am currently a bike courier for TurnAround Couriers.
During my free time I enjoy watching movies or listening to music.
Some of the movies I like are Requiem for a Dream, Natural Born Killers, Last of the Mohicans and many more.
The music I like is anything that sounds good to me!
I also enjoy sports to keep me from becoming lazy.
Activities I have fun doing are cliff climbing, white water canoeing and going to Canada’s Wonderland. I enjoy going to Canada’s Wonderland and going on as many rides as I can before the day’s out.
My short term goal is to ride my bike and make money.
My long term goal is to eventually finish my schooling and to get a job making money.”
Julie Ostroff
19, Courier
Julie joined us through [Gateway Café] and has worked here since May 2009.
“Hey I’m Julie. I joined TurnAround Couriers in May 2009 and it’s the best job ever! I love being outside riding my bike all day long. Besides riding my bike I love to go rock climbing and play basketball in the summer and during the winter I love snowboarding and playing hockey. When I’m not busy doing what I love, I like to watch movies, play video games and listen to my music.”
Patrick Clarke
21, Courier
Patrick joined us through YES and has worked here since July 2009
“I was having trouble finding full time employment that would challenge me mentally / physically. Fortunately YES referred me to TurnAround Couriers. I feel stimulated by the job at hand but also the many colouful characters you will see or talk to really make the day fun. To quote a song that I feel sums up this job: “Some people pay for thrills, well I get mine for free. No theres nothing crazy ‘bout me-eeee””.
