Meet the Goldhar shed the debt® Professionals

Licensed Insolvency Trustees (LIT)

Richard Goldhar, B.Comm., CIRP, Licensed Insolvency Trustee.

Your Goldhar shed the debt® Professional anywhere in Ontario.

After analyst roles with Toronto insolvency firms Soberman, and Meyers Norris Penny, Richard joined BDO Canada (Mississauga offices) to complete his professional accreditation. He commenced his professional practice as a licensed trustee in bankruptcy in June of 2013 with BDO, and then founded Goldhar & Associates Ltd. in November 2013…

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Kenneth Tessis, CA, CIRP, Licensed Insolvency Trustee.

Your Goldhar shed the debt® professional in Mississauga, the GTA, Georgina, and anywhere in Ontario.

Ken founded the insolvency firm Tessis & Partners, with his late father, Joseph Tessis, in 1978. The firm provided insolvency and restructuring services to individuals and businesses across Ontario. In 1997, Tessis & Partners merged with Soberman LLP, where Ken continued as the partner leading this service niche….

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David Adams, CIRP, Licensed Insolvency Trustee.

Your Goldhar shed the debt® Professional anywhere in Ontario.

David grew up on the east coast of Canada on Prince Edward Island, has lived and practiced in Western Canada, and has now settled in Ontario with his fiancé, Karla, to help Ontarians find financial freedom from debt! David understands the many needs and differences of Ontarians living all over the province and tries to identify personally with understand each person he chats with unique situation.

David understands the impact Debt can have on an individual’s personal wellbeing and as a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, he knows he can help you Shed the Debt!.

David’s strong expertise and friendly personality have been a tremendous help at Goldhar & Associates; positioning the firm at the forefront of independent insolvency firms in Ontario.

Norma Yau, CIRP (Ret.), Licensed Insolvency Trustee.

Your Goldhar shed the debt® professional in Western Ontario.

A native to Western Ontario, Norma understands the demands of daily life! The stress of Debt can be overwhelming and with her many years of experience as a Licenced Insolvency Trustee, she knows she can help you Shed the Debt! Norma’s unique expertise has been a tremendous help at Goldhar & Associates positioning the firm at the forefront of independent insolvency firms in Western Ontario…

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Administrators and Debt Counsellors

Catherine Stockton

Your Goldhar shed the debt® professional in Renfrew, Ottawa and Surrounding Areas.

Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, Catherine spent 7 years in South Africa before emigrating to Canada in 1977. She worked at Bell Canada processing the consumer insolvency desk until 1998, then studied to become a law clerk, joining Paralegal Services of Ontario in 2000 as an independent paralegal and senior administrator/ counsellor. In 2002 she graduated from Ryerson with her counselling certificate….

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Jackie Gillis

Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in Kingston Surrounding Areas.

Jackie was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario. Attending local colleges for Business and graduated in 2011 with a Medical Office diploma. Since joining the Goldhar Team over 5 years ago, she has been assisting clients with their insolvency process and through the overwhelming stress that financial difficulties can cause. In 2018, Jackie became a Certified Insolvency Counsellor to better help Goldhar Clients get a fresh start. Jackie empathizes that it can be very difficult to ask for help and encourages anyone to take the first steps to Shed the Debt.

Jeannie Tran

Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in Marham, Richmond Hill, and Mississauga.

Since graduating college in 1996, Jeannie has held a variety of roles in tax and finance. Her experience in tax and day-to-day cash management enables her to assist Goldhar clients in budgeting and personal financial management. Jeannie is able to work with Goldhar clients in Chinese and Vietnamese. Jeannie lives in Mississauga with her husband and son, who is a basketball enthusiast. Weekends are often spent at basketball tournaments….

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Joanna Gorecka

Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in Greater Toronto Area East, Pickering, Polish Community

Joanna joined Goldhar in February, 2019 and she manages our consumer practice working out of Mississauga, Scarborough and Oshawa offices. She is very committed to assist clients and ensuring that their financial needs are met as she gracefully guides them through the insolvency process. She is looking forward to expanding her Polish clientele in the near future.

Joan Fay Cabacungan

Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in Greater Toronto Area.

Since graduating college in 2010 with a major in marketing management, Joan has held a variety of roles in banking, small business administration, and personal care. Her experience in these roles enables her to assist Goldhar clients in monthly budgeting and to Shed the Debt. Joan’s caring and compassionate nature along with her many years at various jobs enables her to be excellent at assisting those in financial need and keeping their situation very confidential….

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Kelly-Ann Nicholas

Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in Belleville and Surrounding Areas.

Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Kelly-Ann attended Sheridan College in Oakville, receiving a diploma in Business and Justice Studies in 2000. She began working in the insurance industry in a co-op program and stayed on after graduation working in the accident benefits department. In 2002 Kelly-Ann accepted a position as a junior law clerk specializing in personal injury and eventually moving into a senior law clerk roll in corporate litigation….

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Kim Uszynski

Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in Windsor, Essex, Chatham, Tecumseth and southwestern Ontario.

Kim started working in the insolvency field back in 1982 as a Junior Administrator until the early 90’s when she started raising her family. Kim returned to the field in 2005 working as a Senior Estate Administrator at KPMG. In 2006, she obtained her Insolvency Counsellor’s Qualification Certificate and Insolvency Administration Course Certificate. …

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Interested in joining the Goldhar Team?

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