FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
 Brendan Taman General Manager |
Taman is in his second year as general manager of the Green and White and third season since returning to the Riders in June of 2009 when he came on board as the Director of Football Administration. |
 Jeremy O'Day Assistant General Manager |
O’Day is entering his first season as the Riders Assistant General Manager. He moved into the front office last year after accepting the position of Football Operations Coordinator in February, 2011. O’Day originally joined the Toronto Argonauts in 1997 after a stellar collegiate career at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania where he was a three time All-American Division II player. In two seasons with Toronto, O’Day dressed in 36 games and was a member of the 1997 Grey Cup championship Argonaut team. In 1999, O’Day signed in Saskatchewan as a free agent and spent the next 12 seasons as stalwart in the middle of the Riders offensive line. His 202 regular season games played for the Green & White ranks him 12th on the club’s all-time games played list. He also played in 16 playoff games and three Grey Cup games, helping the team win the championship in 2007. Known for his fierce competitiveness and leadership on and off the field, O’Day was named a divisional all-star six times and a CFL all-star three times. He was also the Riders nominee for Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in four seasons. O’Day and his family have made Regina their year-round home and he has spent countless hours in the community. That dedication was recognized by the CFL in 2008 when he was named the Tom Pate Award recipient which goes to the player with outstanding sportsmanship, who made a contribution to his team, as well as, to his community. |
 Craig Smith Director of Player Personnel |
Smith is entering his second season with the Green and White as he joins the team as the Director of Player Personnel. Previous to joining the Riders, Smith spent a total of eight seasons with the B.C. Lions in a capacity of roles within their player personnel department. He entered the CFL in 1999 when he first joined the Lions as a guest coach. Smith also spent three seasons as the director of player personnel for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 2005-2007 before returning to the Lions for the 2008 season as a scout. Craig and his wife Kathy now make Regina their year-round home. |
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Gutfriend is entering his 34th season as the team’s athletic therapist. He has been with the Roughriders since 1978. He was named head athletic therapist in 1981. Gutfriend is responsible for the day-to-day treatment and rehabilitation needs of all Roughrider players and coaches. He also oversees programs designed to maintain the team’s health and welfare. Gutfriend received undergraduate degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and completed a Masters degree in Athletic Training from Indiana University. He is a certified athletic therapist through the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association. Ivan and his wife Marie Anne live in Regina year round and have two daughters, Dori and Brandi. |
 Gordon Gilroy Equipment Manager |
Gilroy is entering his third season as the Equipment Manager for the Green and White. He was a part of the equipment team for the previous four years under long time equipment manager Norm Fong. |
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| SUPPORT STAFF | ||
 Cheryl McLean-Keil Executive Assistant |
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| VIDEO DEPARTMENT | ||
 David Dunster Manager, Video Systems |
 Alex Smith Jr. Head Video Assistant |
 Chris Rewniak Video Assistant |
| EQUIPMENT STAFF | ||
 Bob Thomas Assistant Equipment Manager |
 Mike MacNeil Equipment Assistant |
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| MEDICAL STAFF | ||
 Trevor Len Assistant Athletic Therapist |
 Alistair Wilson Physiotherapist |
 Dale Pitura Physiotherapist |
 Dr. R. McDougall Head Doctor |
 Dr. W. Elliott Team Doctor |
 Dr. J. Fraser Team Doctor |
 Dr. M. Heroux Team Doctor |
 Dr. D. Zimmer Team Dentist |
Regina Eye Centre |
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