Month: April 2017

Carolyn recently returned to the business community after spending the past few years raising her children. Carolyn has a history of working in various administrative and customer service roles for different types of companies. After recently receiving her certificate in the Fundamentals in Group Benefits, Carolyn joined Green Benefits Group and continues to work towards learning all that she can about the employee benefits and health industry.

Jennifer is responsible for handling various accounts held by all GBG Advisors. Bringing extensive knowledge and insight, Jennifer has previous experience working for a large corporate benefit consulting firm, which helps her understand the needs of both employers and employees. She also is an experienced account manager and appreciates the daily tasks and analytical nature of working directly with our clients.

With many years of experience in the benefits industry, Patti began her career working for a large insurance company and then moved to the advisor side over 15 years ago. Patti specializes in solving account matters quickly and provides a high quality of customer service. Outside work, she in involved with different charitable organizations (Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation, and was the past president of the Burlington Minor Lacrosse Association). While enjoying time spent with her family and friends, Patti likes to travel, hike, golf, and generally follows amateur and professional sports, especially lacrosse and hockey.

With over 30 years of experience in employee benefits and finance, Ian works with our small business clients to ensure their benefits program continues to meet their strategic needs, as well as engage their staff. He believes good governance, ongoing communication with employees, and targeted education is the key to a successful benefits program. Having previously worked for a major insurer and other benefit brokerages, Ian has a well-rounded knowledge of both the insurance industry and the brokerage/client side of employee benefits.

Prior to entering the benefits industry, Dolorese worked at all levels of government from federal to municipal. In 1988, she was invited to join a private practice heading up the administration team of Bujold Colburn, which specializes in group benefits and retirement. After obtaining her Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation in 2013, she provided solutions in all sectors with firms ranging from 3 to 500 employees. In 1994, she became a shareholder and primary principle of Bujold Colburn working with management of over 100 companies. In 2021, Bujold Colburn merged with Green Benefits Group. This partnership enhanced the offer to clients with increased depth in knowledge and solutions. Dolorese also provides services both in French and English. Lastly, she believes in giving back to her community serving on several not-for-profit boards, including Welland Hospital (now NHS), Hospice Niagara, La Boîte à Soleil (French language daycare), and within the local business community chairing the BIA for two terms.

Melanie has over two decades of experience in the benefits industry – many of these years working exclusively with the small business market. Receiving her Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation in 2013 and actively working towards obtaining her Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), she enjoys working with clients to provide solutions, answer questions and help educate their workforce. Always approachable and resourceful, Melanie is an integral part of the GBG family and helps our organization run at maximum efficiency and productivity.

Born and raised in Brantford, Ontario, Keaton forged his career in the insurance industry over several years. After graduating from the University of Western Ontario with a degree in Financial Economics and a brief career playing professional hockey, Keaton worked on the pricing committee at a national insurance company where he spent time in Ontario and British Columbia as an employee benefits specialist. During that time, he obtained the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation. In 2017, he joined the dynamic team at Green Benefits Group so he could deal directly with organizations and provide customized solutions on his client’s behalf. Since then, Keaton has become a partner in Green Benefits Group and continues to help further grow the business. Today, Keaton and his extended family reside in Brantford and continue to advocate on behalf of local organizations.