Our Team
Pat Rediger
Managing Partner
Pat Rediger is a journalist, author, public relations consultant and entrepreneur. He has written for national magazines and edited a variety of provincial and regional magazines. He is a former principal in Sunrise Publishing, which publishes Saskatchewan Business Magazine, and Concept Media Ltd., which published Regina Magazine. Active in the community, he has been a Director of the Western Magazine Awards Foundation and was President of the Saskatchewan Writers Guild. Pat has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Communications from the University of Regina.
Lynn Gidluck
Partner
Lynn Gidluck has a wealth of public relations experience. She has served as the Executive Director of Corporate Affairs with the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation and has provided media relations for the Government of Saskatchewan. She holds a Masters Degree in Political Science from the University of Regina and a Certificate in Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University.
Nicole Williams
Senior Communications and Graphic Design Consultant
Nicole Williams serves as editor, associate editor and designer for various public relations projects. She produces articles, speeches, media releases and other written materials for multi-media campaigns, and manages the company’s design projects. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with a Minor in Psychology from the University of Regina.
Maureen Rediger
Comptroller
Maureen Rediger provides financial and accounting services for the firm. She operates her own administrative support company and has extensive experience in the financial industry having served with a credit union and legal firm.
Trilby Henderson
Communications Consultant
Biography to come....
Mitch Larsen
Communications Assistant
Mitch Larsen assists in general office procedures and design projects. He graduated with honours from SIAST Wascana Campus in Regina, and holds a degree in Graphic Communications as a graphic artist.
Jo-Ann Carignan-Vallee
Community Relations Consultant
Jo-Ann Carignan-Vallee is a government and community liaison involved primarily in the development of the Trans Canada Trail in Saskatchewan. She performs trail audits and meets with communities to secure the Trans Canada Trail route in the province. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, and is seeking a Master's Degree in Political Science. Community involvement is an important part of Jo-Ann's life. Her involvement has included a term as councillor for the Town of Assiniboia, and seats on the board of directors for a long list of organizations.
Don Shalley
Events Coordinator
Don Shalley brings many years of experience in a variety of fields to the Benchmark team. Throughout his career in the private and public sector, Shalley has worked in communications, marketing, financial management and human resources. He has been Director of Fund Development with the Canadian Paraplegic Association, Executive Director for the Saskatchewan Department of Tourism, as well as founding and operating his own successful private business undertakings.
Nadine Olson
Communications Consultant (Saskatoon)
Nadine Olson has an extensive communications background. She has worked for Saskatchewan Environment and the Regina Construction Association before joining our team. She provides writing and event management support.