Leadership Team


TIERNAN MURPHY – Owner and Founder

“Some people call me Chief Wave Maker – but most people call me ‘T’! I truly believe that our growth as a company is a tribute to the motivated, creative, talented and caring staff that fuel Making Waves. When not in pursuit of all things aquatic, you may find me biking, golfing, cooking something super spicy or just having fun with my two little boys!”

STEPHANIE OREFICE – Co-Owner

“I’m the one without the webbed feet contributing from behind the scenes on marketing, management development and strategic planning. You are more likely to find me running after our kids and editing copy than doing front crawl at the pool! I love meeting new parents enrolled in our program and hearing how pleased they are with their children’s progress. It is such a rewarding industry to be a part of! Besides building Lego City with our boys I also love painting, photography, soccer and eating lots of good Italian food!”

CARRIE MENDLOW – General Manager

“I have been working at Making Waves since 1999!!! It has been amazing to see the company grow over the years and touch so many lives. When I am not at the pool you may find me in the kitchen – I love to cook!! If the leaves are falling and it’s Sunday you will find me in my Green Bay Packers jersey watching football!!! I love being a part of teaching a life saving skill to so many children.”

JUDI LANG – Program Manager, Milton 

I have been working here at Making Waves since 2005 and love the positive environment and the amazing people I get to work with everyday! I am the Program Manager at our Milton location so if you ever have questions, concerns or a great suggestion – come and chat with me! I’d love to hear from you!

RENEE TRICHILO – Program Manager, Brampton

“I have been working with Making Waves since 2003! Time sure flies when you’re having fun! I learned to swim at Making Waves years ago and then I became an Instructor and now I am a Program Manager in Brampton! You can usually find me at our East Brampton location. Someday I would love to visit Italy or Greece! I went to the US Swim School Association Conference in California last winter and dipped my toes in the Ocean for the first time! If I’m not at the pool you may find me drawing, painting or playing volleyball. Making Waves sometimes feels like it’s one big family!”

TIM CAMPBELL – Assistant Manager, Brampton

“You can call me Tim The Swim! I’ve been working at Making Waves since 2004 and have come to realize that I wouldn’t want to work for any other company! I studied biological sciences and analytical chemistry at school so you can see how teaching swimming is totally related! I love watching football and cooking when I’m not singing songs in the pool! I love coming to work and encouraging kids and staff to try new things!”