Our Story
How We Started...
My Buddy Gard started when our CEO, Erika Wager, needed to find a solution for her elderly Mum to keep her independence., but it didn’t take long for her to see that she could also help other people look after their loved ones and gift them peace of mind, security and freedom!
And this is what sets My BuddyGard apart from other GPS tracking companies!
Our drive and ultimately our success comes from the heart.
We know how we’d want our loved ones treated.
Having built a successful business selling GPS trackers for cars, Erika saw the new personal trackers that were emerging as a perfect tool for her to help keep my mum safe and independent from afar…
Although the tracking industry was evolving quickly, she found that what was on the market was limited, so she built her own app so that everyone can add their whole support team on the one screen.
Watch the video to hear the whole story….
Meet our Team
At My Buddy Gard, we pride ourselves on our team of skilled professionals that have their hearts in the right place. We have a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and talent….all with the same goal….. customer satisfaction!
Core Values
At our company, we pride ourselves on being respectful. We believe that respect is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, whether it be with our customers, our partners, or our employees. We are also reliable and trustworthy; two essential qualities in any business dealings. Furthermore, we are kind and fun, two core values that help to create a positive work environment. Lastly, we have integrity; a quality that ensures that we always do what is right, even when no one is looking. These core values are what define us as a company, and they are the foundation upon which we have built our success.

RESPECT
We respect, value and honour customers and team’s actions, words and embrace our differences.

RELIABLE
To be the person you can always rely on. To be dependable, arrive on time and consistently offer the best version of ourselves.

TRUSTWORTHY
We choose to be vulnerable and courageous in our trust of others. We have confidence that our integrity and reliability will show our worth!

INTEGRITY
When faced with difficult decisions we will always do the right thing even if it’s the harder choice. We will always be truthful and honest.

KINDNESS
We will always show kindness to our fellow team members, work associates and customers. This can be as simple as a smile or a word of encouragement to show we care.

FUN
Life is meant to be enjoyed. We will always strive to find the good and enjoy our work day!
And here’s some of our pets…
Hey pets are an important part of our lives and we can’t leave them out!

Our Mission
Dedicated to being the most recognised and trusted name in personal tracking.
Create raving fans by offering the best experience with the most user friendly and reliable tracking devices. As well as a unique App that is easy to use with the ability to see multiple devices and multiple users at one time. A team of 24/7 “Buddy Gards” for a fraction of the cost.
Our Vision
My Buddy Gard to provide peace of mind, security & freedom
To help provide peace of mind to everyone that cares for another through our support, teamwork and Buddy program. Connecting our members with a caring and ethical community that shares information, tips and ideas and allows families to get back to having a fun life!
To grow a family of Buddy partners that share our products with others and get rewarded with financial freedom and join us in giving back and making a difference in the lives of those that most need our help.

Erika Wager

Irish Nunag
I have been in the digital marketing field for five years and with the My Buddy Gard team for over two years now. Of all the skills I possess, I'd say that doing creative works is what I enjoyed the most.
My work at My Buddy Gard involves designing marketing materials like flyers, newsletters, landing pages, social media graphics and more. I also help with content and web design among other things.
I love trying new things and learning new skills. With the talented and fantastic team, I get to do that! We learn from each other and share ideas to produce the best output possible. I am happy I get to work with passionate, kind, motivated, and caring people. Teamwork truly makes the dream work.
During my spare time, I enjoy listening to podcasts and audiobooks and watching informative YouTube stuff. I am passionate about helping people, travelling, being with nature, and spending quality time alone and with family and friends!

Lou Chua
I have been working for My Buddy Gard for over 3 years now and so far, I am loving it.
I do a variety of work including data entry, research and graphic design. What I love about My Buddy Gard is that they allow me to grow in every aspect of the job!
I am passionate about self-development and self-improvement in my personal life. I am always looking to challenge myself and learn new things. If I do not know a thing I ask, because I believe it won’t make less of a person if I ask and in that way I learn.
I also love being a mom to my three kids, I love when they still ask me for help even though they are teenagers already. I love reading books in my spare time, I especially love Nicholas Sparks; One of my favourites is the Notebook and The Wedding.
And lastly what I love about the team, Erika and Angie are always eager and ready to listen. I am grateful and thankful to be part of this amazing team. I am looking forward to many more years to come!

Andrea Morrell
Customer Success Guru

Paul Scagliotti
I was fortunate enough to meet Erika in the summer of 2019 and it was then, that I discovered Erika’s desire to help business’s get ahead and have the success they strive for, a vision
that resonated with me.
The previous 8 years of my working life was involved in advocacy within the automotive association field, providing assistance and guidance to members wherever required. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity supporting members, promoting their interests and making a contribution to their professional environment.
With experience in marketing, distribution and manufacturing I am eager to contribute to the My Buddy Gard team, who have been receptive, supportive and encouraging. It was reassuring to learn of the importance these business’s places in security.

Simon Konks
Web Admin

Angie Schmitzer
My passion for helping people started from a very young age; I loved pretending to be mum to my siblings! The first charity work I did was way back in Year 8 at school when I volunteered to help with ‘Meals on Wheels’.
This ignited my enthusiasm for helping people. In fact, my motto is Happy Healthy Wealthy and Safe….with a long fun filled and fulfilling life. (What more could I ask for!)
Workwise, I’m a people person. I started in Reception, then Customer Service, Sales, Sales Rep and for the last 10 years or so I have been a Sales and Motivation Trainer.. I like to lead by example and inspire those in my team to continue to grow and be the best they can be.
I have a love of photography and enjoy taking photo’s of our 20 acre farm including my family, dogs, ducks and reptiles… I’m into gardening, exercise, and camping although I do love a resort in tropical paradise.

Jess Lau
I’ve been a freelance web consultant, systems admin and software developer for more than a decade and a web developer for My Buddy Gard for more than a year now.
In my spare time, I engage in activities like page speed optimization, extending the features of existing modules, configuring plugins, modifying code and writing custom functions, enhancing user interface for better user experience, and various other frontend and backend web development tasks. All of these are now done for My Buddy Gard.
Now I’m getting paid while doing my what I love. Working with WP CMS, REST API, and integrating other third-party open-source software has allowed me to keep up with the latest web development trends.
My enthusiasm for tech and software extends beyond the computer screen into my day-to-day life, as I am an avid fan of Pokemon Go, enjoy exploring different places, and relish the opportunity to sample new cuisine.

Rubienne Pearl Ortiz
Market Research Analyst

Tim Jarvis
CTO

Axel Aringoy
Creative Graphic Artist