Ken has worked in the insolvency field since 1992 and started working for Fontaine & Associates in 2002 managing the Kingston and Belleville offices. In 2012, he received his trustee license.

Ken has extensive knowledge of consumer proposals, bankruptcy, credit counselling, budgeting and restructuring. He truly enjoys helping people solve their debt problems to put them back on course to rebuilding their credit.

Ken originally went to school and then worked as a computer engineer before getting a job as a para-legal, where he was introduced to insolvency. In his spare time he loves to read, jog, play video games and watch movies. A little known fact about Ken is that he once worked for the Canadian Hockey League as a statistician with the Kingston Frontenacs.

Rebecca Sudano is a Senior Vice-President overseeing the insolvency practice in the Ontario GTA East 401 corridor from Oshawa to Kingston. Since 1990, Rebecca has specialized in helping individuals and small businesses get a fresh start through counselling, proposals to creditors or bankruptcy filings. Rebecca brings an objective, independent, knowledgeable and critical perspective to each situation. Known for her compassionate approach when dealing with stressful financial issues, she successfully assists debtors and creditors in reaching amicable solutions.

Rebecca feels that helping individuals feel the relief of having a plan to become debt free is the most rewarding part of her job. According to Rebecca, debt happens, and life happens. People can learn from what has happened in their past and look ahead, and dealing with their debt is their first move forward. Rebecca is a member of the Canadian Association of Insolvency Restructuring Professionals.

Rebecca received the BDO Canada CEO Award of Excellence in 2013, as well as several awards for her public speaking over the years. Rebecca gives financial literacy presentations to local employment agencies, high school students and manufacturing plants are part of their financial wellness initiatives. She enjoys keeping individuals and businesses connected to BDO by providing invaluable information through social media and speaking engagements.

Rebecca delights in spending time with her three active sons which includes hiking, biking and coaching basketball. Rebecca is known for her commitment to participation in many community and charity events.

Johanna has worked in the financial industry for over 25 years. Her knowledge and experience in consumer debt, financial analysis and budgeting helps her to assist individuals who are experiencing financial problems. Johanna enjoys seeing her clients’ transformations, knowing that she has helped make things better for them.

Johanna obtained her Business Administration 3-year Diploma in 1994 specializing in economics. She began her career in the financial industry at a financial institution. From there, she spent over 15 years as a Senior Credit Counsellor and Creditor Relations Coordinator at a not-for-profit credit counselling agency where she gained experience in insolvency. Johanna obtained her Insolvency Counsellor’s Accreditation in 2002 and her Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada Professional Designation in 2009.

According to Johanna, “part of being a person is about helping others. It is not about what you have or what you have accomplished; but it is about who I have lifted up and who I have helped make better. Being kind and having compassion for people that have lost hope is the most important part of their road to recovery.”

Johanna is a member of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce and the Gananoque and 1000 Islands Chamber of Commerce.