ANEEZA AHMAD—KASE Insurance
A bit about you?
I’m a complete insurance nerd and I love learning new things about the industry on a daily basis. I’m passionate about what I do, and always strive for more. I love meeting new people and listening to their stories.
Favorite pastime?
Exploring the city and finding new coffee spots to try. I’m a sucker for a good latte.
Desert island read?
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor R. Frankl. The author speaks about finding purpose in life as the key to personal happiness and wellbeing. Very fitting for being stuck on an island.
DOROTHY RENZI, CAIB—Independent Insurance Managers
A bit about you?
I work at Independent Insurance Managers in Mississauga as Chief Operating Officer & Partner. I’m a mom to three boys, so when I’m not in the office you’ll often find me chauffeuring them around to various sports.
Favorite pastime?
I play in a volleyball league and enjoy photography.
Desert island read?
The Institute by Stephen King. It’s one of those books you can’t put down. It can keep me entertained for hours.
MARK ORLECKI—Petley-Hare Limited Insurance Brokers
A bit about you?
I’m a Team Leader for Central East Ontario. My wife and I have four kids, they certainly take up a lot of my time. I’ve been in the insurance industry for six years. Prior to insurance I was in the utilities industry.
Favorite pastime?
Spending time with my family. My three sons are all in organized sports, I coach them all.
Desert island read?
Even though I have trouble following Ikea instructions, I’m going to risk it and go with Tom Brown’s Field Guide to Wilderness Survival. How hard can it be?
MEGAN MCCARTNEY—Nicol Insurance
A bit about you?
I’m a huge fitness enthusiast. When I’m not working or at an arena or ball diamond with my son, you can find me at the gym. I’m passionate about sports and love cheering my son on.
Favorite pastime?
My heart is on the lacrosse field. I play women’s senior box lacrosse.
Desert island read?
Finding Your Happy. It’s an uplifting book to start each day with a positive message.
PATRICK GALLOWAY—Aon Reed Stenhouse
A bit about you?
I’m born and raised in Thunder Bay. I’m very dedicated to my job and the many other community boards I sit on. I’m a big family person. I’m Italian! So family’s important. I’m a passionate Leafs fan, more enthusiastically so when we make it out of the first round.
Favorite pastime?
Golfing, being in my community by officiating and helping the younger hockey crowds, and playing scrub hockey.
Desert island read?
Tiger Woods by Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyianis. It’s very motivating and shows how life can affect you but doesn’t have to stop you from greatness.
SCOTT SLEIGHTHOLM, H.B. Comm, CAIB—Kenny Insurance Brokers
A bit about you?
I’m the Principal Broker at Kenny Insurance Brokers in St. Thomas and London. Born in St. Thomas but spent 15 years in Ottawa at school and working in insurance. Then moved back to the St. Thomas area in 2016 to come into the family brokerage.
Favorite pastime?
Hanging out with the family. My son Caleb is just over two years old, so it’s amazing to unwind from work and hang out with him, my fiancé and our puppers.
Desert island read?
The Chris Farley Show. The man is one of my favourite actors and comedians. Reading the biography as told by friends and family is both heartwarming and hilarious. It’d bring all the joy while stranded on a desert island.
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