Greg Komaromi (EMBA) was recently named Deputy Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources in Yukon. Greg previously held the position of Assistant Deputy Minister and has been the department’s Acting Deputy Minister since September 2011.
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Koel Loyer (BCom) has been appointed to the partnership at Stonegate Private Counsel in Toronto. As Principal and Portfolio Manager, he provides comprehensive wealth-management services to business-owner families and professionals, particularly those accumulating wealth inside holding companies or professional corporations. Koel resides in Toronto's Little Italy community and still enjoys good food and wine, travel, skiing, cycling and his philanthropic pursuits. He also reports that his good buddy Eric Beynon (BCom’98) lives on the same block!
Published in: Summer 2015
Gavin Magrath (BCom) joined with Sarah O'Connor (Artsci’01) to form Magrath O’Connor LLP, one of Toronto’s newest litigation boutiques. They represent a wide variety of clients in civil, commercial, and quasi-judicial litigation, with a particular emphasis on tax litigation and cases related to international transportation.
Published in: Summer 2008
Dorrie Manu, BCom’98, has expanded her ministry role with Cru to global strategist for digital strategies in the area of partnerships. She continues to also serve with the Canadian digital strategies team. “During the pandemic, we saw the need for connection and e-mentoring exponentially grow, as people were reaching out to navigate such uncertain times in their lives and countries. People reach out through a host site, such as issuesiface.com, and are paired with a mentor who journeys with them through life’s challenges. It’s been really rewarding work!”
Published in: Spring 2022
Dorrie (Block) Manu, BCom, has recently moved with her son to PEI to be closer to family. While continuing her work as Associate Director of Global Missions, Power to Change – Students, she will be spending more time at the family’s B&B, Victoria Inn.
Published in: Summer 2017
Dorrie (Block) Manu (BCom) and her husband Eric were excited to welcome their son, Kweku, born March 18, weighing 5lb 8oz. Kweku is a traditional Ghanaian name, meaning Wednesday-born, reports Dorrie. His full name is Nana-Arthur Ajare Amissah Manu. Nana (a traditional Ghanaian name meaning chief), Arthur (named after Dorrie's dad), Ajare (named after Eric's uncle) and Amissah (the family name of tribal heritage).
Published in: Summer 2015
Christine Miyagishima, BCom, moved back to Canada after 20 years in London, England and the U.S. Christine worked in finance in London, most recently with Goldman Sachs. The job of her husband, Luke Weaver, at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, brought the family back to Canada. Christine and Luke have a growing family with the recent birth of Devon as a little sister to Alexa. Christine says she is “enjoying discovering my new home city, Toronto, and spending time with the new baby.” She’s keeping an eye out for a new career opportunity and is eager to reconnect with classmates after her long time out of the country.
Published in: Winter 2019
Brett Potvin (BCom) and wife Kara (Harness) Potvin (BCom’97) are pleased to announce the arrival of their second daughter, Meghan Leslie, on March 24. Everyone is doing well and, as you can see by the photo, Victoria is a very proud big sister.
Published in: Summer 2008
Karen A. (Larke) Vedova, EMBA, died unexpectedly on July 10, 2017 at the age of 49. She is survived by her children, Matthew and Jonathan Vedova; father and mother, Graham and Eleanor Larke; sister Angela Ricketts; boyfriend Bosko Nedovic; and former spouse Philip Vedova. Karen served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1986-1998. Subsequently, she worked in information technology with EDS in Vancouver, as well as Sofbang LLC of Burr Ridge, IL. Karen was most recently Vice President of Operations for Core Associates LLC in Jupiter, FL.
Published in: Winter 2018
Dana (Grant) Williams (BCom) recently relocated to San Diego, CA, with her husband Craig and 1-year-old daughter, Charley Margaret. She is loving her current title of “Charley’s Mom.”
Published in: Summer 2011