Council recommends to the membership that Becki Carlson, Jason Wiesner and Tara Felt be appointed to Council by way of a membership vote at the Annual General Meeting on November 5, 2025.
Becki Carlson is the Client Executive and Team Lead (Equine Farms) at BFL Canada, bringing over 30 years of experience in agricultural and equine insurance. She helped build specialized insurance solutions for Canada’s farm and equestrian communities.
Throughout her career, Becki has been an advocate for safety, education, and sustainability within the equine industry, supporting programs that strengthen farm resilience and rider protection.
She has contributed to industry partnerships with Equestrian Canada and community events such as the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC), reflecting her long-standing commitment to Canada’s rural and equestrian sectors. Becki is currently serving as Chair of RIBO’s Licensing & Standards Committee and is completing her final year of her first term as a RIBO Council member.
Jason Wiesner is Chief Executive Officer of Huddle Underwriting Solutions Inc., with nearly 40 years of experience in the Canadian insurance industry.
He is the former Founder and President of Wiesner Insurance Inc., a full-service brokerage serving Brampton and southern Ontario from 1991 to 2022. Under his leadership, the firm built comprehensive insurance programs, distinguished by a boutique-level commitment to client service. After its acquisition by Western Financial Group in 2022, he led the integration, ensuring a seamless transition while preserving the firm’s client-focused culture. Jason served on the Executive Leadership Team and held a national role as Head of the Central Distribution Team.
He is passionate about leveraging technology and operational efficiency to drive innovation and is particularly enthusiastic about the transformative impact of AI in insurance.
Tara Felt is licensed with TriPoint Insurance Underwriting, where she serves as an Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience to the Canadian insurance industry. She also holds the role of Vice President of Business Development and Internal Partnerships at Navacord Insurance, leading strategic collaboration across Managing General Agent (MGA) and brokerage operations to drive growth and alignment.
Tara has held key leadership roles, including overseeing licensing and compliance at an MGA. She actively supports industry advancement through volunteer work, serving as Gala Chair for the Starlight Insurance Foundation and mentoring through the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) program. Tara holds multiple designations, including CIP, CRM, CAIB, and ACIP.