Senior Leadership Team

Senior Leadership

Steve Dilts Interim CEO

Steve Dilts, CPA, CMA, began his career in the insurance industry in 1990. He has spent over three decades in a variety of executive and management roles in finance and operations, working in almost every vertical in the insurance and wealth management industries.

Senior Management

Melanie Chase Learning and Development Manager

As the Learning and Development Manager, Melanie is passionate about developing, coordinating, and facilitating training programs. Her goal is to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within our organization, contributing to both employee satisfaction and the success of Salus Mutual.

Jeremy Derksen Chief Compliance Officer

Jeremy began his career in the automotive industry and acted as sales manager for a local car dealership before starting his career in the mutual system. He joined Howard Mutual in 2021 as an agent. He has an education in law and criminology from Niagara College and the University of Windsor.

Richard Lee Special Projects Manager

As a Certified Public Accountant, Richard brings extensive experience in organization and project management to his role. He is an accomplished professional adept at overseeing complex projects and delivering exceptional results across various sectors.

Anna Micka Chief Human Resources Officer

Anna Micka is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) with over ten years of experience in human resources and a degree in psychology. Anna is a strategic and innovative human resources leader who drives performance, growth, and engagement of employees and has a proven track record of delivering results, cultivating relationships, and fostering a culture of collaboration and respect in various industries.

Marcy Mortier Executive Assistant

Marcy Mortier has over 25 years of experience as a law clerk in the Chatham-Kent area where she provided direct customer support and undertook a multitude of other tasks required to run a legal practice. While relatively new to the insurance industry, it is very important to Marcy that she understands all aspects of it. As a result, she is currently working toward obtaining her Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation and participates in any insurance learning opportunity available.

Heather Pettit Chief Operating Officer

Heather Pettit, CIP, CRM, began her career in the insurance industry in 1995. She has obtained both her Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designations and has held senior leadership roles for one of Canada’s largest national insurers.