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…
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….
Barbara Visentin, CIRP, Licensed Insolvency Trustee.
Your Goldhar shed the debt® professional in Mississauga and across the GTA.
Barbara began her career as an insolvency professional 20 years ago with KPMG in Kitchener. Thriving on the challenge of helping people address their personal debt issues, she enrolled in CAIRP programs and became a senior bankruptcy administrator. When BDO acquired the insolvency and restructuring division of…
Karen Liberty, BA, CIRP, Licensed Insolvency Trustee.
Your Goldhar shed the debt® professional in London, Chatham, and throughout southwestern Ontario.
Born and raised in the Chatham-Kent area, Karen Liberty has been helping people overcome the burden of unmanageable debt for 27 years. A graduate of Brescia College at UWO, Karen began her career as an insolvency professional in the Chatham office of Thorne, Ernst & Whinney in 1989…
Administrators and Debt Counsellors
Catherine Stockton
Your Goldhar shed the debt® professional in Mississauga and across the GTA.
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….
Roberta Robinson, CAIRP
Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in Stratford, London and southwestern Ontario.
Born and raised in Lambton County, Roberta attended Mohawk College in Hamilton, receiving a diploma in Business Administration in 1993. She began working for a bankruptcy trustee in Burlington on a co-op program and stayed on after graduation. In 1997, she moved back to her roots in Lambton County and covered a maternity leave for Karen Liberty at KPMG. Roberta stayed on, enhancing her qualifications…
Jeff Maracle, CFP, CAIRP
Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in Belleville, Kingston, Trenton and surrounding areas.
Born and raised in the Quinte area, Jeff began his financial career in personal banking, becoming a credit specialist and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). After 20 years in banking, Jeff chose a new path as a not-for-profit credit counsellor , which permitted him to better address the real financial needs and issues of people and small businesses. In 2014 Jeff joined Goldhar and is now your shed the debt® specialist in Kingston/Quinte…
Serena Peksa, CAIRP
Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in the Greater Toronto Area.
Born and raised in Scarborough, Serena began her career in insolvency in 2006, before graduating from college in 2007. She completed the CAIRP course in 2008, and worked as an estate administrator and debt counsellor with a GTA insolvency firm. She continued her studies at Seneca College with courses in Family Financial Planning and Accounting . Attracted to Goldhar by its fresh, friendly approach and energy, Serena moved to Goldhar in 2016 and is the on-site 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….
Karen Tompkins
Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in Peterborough.
Originally from the UK, Karen emigrated to Canada in 1981 with her family. Karen began her career as an insolvency professional 26 years ago with KPMG in Kitchener. In 2007, after 17 years with KPMG, Karen went to work for 310 Debt in Kitchener. In 2008, Karen and her husband and twin girls, moved to Australia, living in Perth, Western Australia. Karen’s roles in Australia included working as a Financial Counsellor for a Not for Profit, and working for the State Government as a Resource Officer…
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….
Suleyma Barrera
Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in London and South Western Ontario.
Suleyma was born and raised in San Salvador, El Salvador. Came to Canada in 1989. Obtained Business Office Administration Certificate back home in 1987, subsequently worked for CONIMA Engineers shortly after graduating before coming to Canada. In Canada, completed grade 12 equivalence in order to enroll at Fanshawe College Office Administration -Executive Program. She began working at KPMG in 1997 on a co-op program and was hired on a full time basis as an Estate Administrator…
Joshua Samson
Your Goldhar shed the debt® representative in Toronto.
Joshua brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Goldhar & Associates Team. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Ryerson’s Ted Rogers School of Management and has been a Chartered Accountant since 2015. Joshua takes pride in assisting individuals, sole proprietorships, and corporations who are experiencing significant financial obligations and operational challenges. Joshua helps to guide clients through various options in a concise and easy to understand…
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