Gary Reynolds (MBA) is pleased to announce the addition of two of his daughters to the Queen’s Alumni Association this spring. Lindsay (pictured middle left) graduated with an Honours BA (Psychology and Biology) and begins working as an Assistant Brand Manager for Proctor and Gamble this summer. Jennifer (pictured left) graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and will begin working toward her CA designation with KPMG in the fall. Youngest daughter Caroline (pictured middle right) has now completed her second year in Music at the University of Toronto. Gary expresses his sincere thanks to all the teaching and support staff at Queen’s for continuing to provide a great education and life experience. He resides in Calgary, Alta., where he is a consultant for the power and energy industries.
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Bonnie Golomb, BCom, celebrated the 30th anniversary of both her company, Riverview Publishing Inc., and Profile Kingston magazine. Bonnie was honoured to have received the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce award for Business Person of the Year for 2015.
Published in: Winter 2016
Mark Green, BCom, took a year off in 2018-2019 to travel with his wife, An Chi, in Asia and the Middle East. “Days featuring spontaneity and potential for adventure are the way to go from now on,” he writes, sharing that he is retiring from his position as a financial management adviser at Transport Canada in May.
Published in: Spring 2021
Mark Green, BCom, let us know that he is embarking on one of his periodic odysseys, taking a year off from Transport Canada to wander with his wife, An Chi, through Asia and beyond. “It may not be the quickest path to a corner office, but it will come with loads of memories. Follow the adventure on Facebook, if I finally decide to sign up,” he says.
Published in: Summer 2018
Mark Green, BCom, let us know that he is embarking on one of his periodic odysseys, taking a year off from Transport Canada to wander with his wife, An Chi, through Asia and beyond. “It may not be the quickest path to a corner office, but it will come with loads of memories. Follow the adventure on Facebook, if I finally decide to sign up,” he says.
Published in: Summer 2018
Barbara Havrot, MBA’81, says that the YouTube channel she launched as a retirement project has amassed
18,000 subscribers and 2.5 million views. Barbara is a former high school math teacher. Her channel covers all the lessons in Grade 10 university mathematics, Grade 11 functions, Grade 12 advanced functions and Grade 12 calculus and vectors. Barbara currently resides in Ottawa.
18,000 subscribers and 2.5 million views. Barbara is a former high school math teacher. Her channel covers all the lessons in Grade 10 university mathematics, Grade 11 functions, Grade 12 advanced functions and Grade 12 calculus and vectors. Barbara currently resides in Ottawa.
Published in: Fall 2023
Veerinder Kakar, MBA, moved to Santa Monica, CA, and established his own management consulting and motivational speaking firm. He reports enjoying the experience, but wishes some of his former classmates were there, too.
Published in: Winter 2016
Peter Kinch (BCom) was elected a Fellow in The Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, earning the designations FCPA and FCA. Fellowships are awarded for outstanding career achievements, as well as outstanding service to the community and the profession. Peter is a Senior Assurance Partner at Ernst & Young (EY) in Toronto, the firm he joined upon his graduation in 1981. He has served many of the firm’s key financial services clients during his career in Canada and abroad. An advocate for human rights and equity, Peter is a board member and chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee for Children’s Mental Health Ontario and the Executive Sponsor of EY’s LGBT Professional Network, which promotes an inclusive work environment. He is a past president of Family Service Toronto and the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario.
Published in: Summer 2014
Peter Kinch (BCom) was elected a Fellow in The Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, earning the designations FCPA and FCA. Fellowships are awarded for outstanding career achievements, as well as outstanding service to the community and the profession. Peter is a Senior Assurance Partner at Ernst & Young (EY) in Toronto, the firm he joined upon his graduation in 1981. He has served many of the firm’s key financial services clients during his career in Canada and abroad. An advocate for human rights and equity, Peter is a board member and chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee for Children’s Mental Health Ontario and the Executive Sponsor of EY’s LGBT Professional Network, which promotes an inclusive work environment. He is a past president of Family Service Toronto and the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario.
Published in: Summer 2014
Frederick Mifflin, BCom, has been appointed to the board of directors at the loyalty firm Aimia. Frederick is vice-chair and partner at Blair Franklin Capital Partners, and currently serves on the boards of Altius Minerals and Uni-Select.
Published in: Winter 2020