Christine Ashton
Partner
Wilson Vukelich LLP
Christine is a partner with Wilson Vukelich LLP, a full-service firm in Markham and a leader in business and tax law. Christine's practice is devoted to the areas of labour and employment law, tax litigation and related litigation.
In regards to her labour and employment law practice, Christine represents unionized and non-unionized employers in all aspects of labour and employment law. Christine is thoroughly versed in issues surrounding the employment relationship from hiring, discipline, compensation, performance management, workplace health and safety, human rights, through to termination.
In regards to her tax litigation practice, Christine represents individuals and corporations in their disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency at the Tax Court of Canada.
Christine is an active member of various committees, boards, and associations, including acting as the past Chair of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. Christine regularly moderates and speaks at events, including those held by the Ontario Bar Association, the Professional Engineers Ontario, the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade, and the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce.
Christine enjoys travelling and has been on trips to Ireland, England, Norway, France, Germany, Italy, Egypt, Belize, several Caribbean islands, several Greek islands, and the Galapagos Islands. Christine is also an avid runner, regularly taking part in local half-marathons.
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Stacey Fox
Vice President, Human Resources
Safran Landing Systems
Stacey Fox currently serves as Vice President, Human Resources for
Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. With over 650 employees, this site
specializes in the design and development of fully integrated landing
systems, manufactures landing gear components, and assembles and
delivers shipsets to customers throughout North America.
Stacey’s broad experience and passion for people spans two decades. In
her role with Safran Landing Systems, she leads the overall people
strategy, including talent acquisition, employee learning and development,
compensation and benefits, and effective employee and labour relations.
In addition, Stacey’s portfolio includes Facilities Management, Health and
Safety, and Communications.
Since joining Safran in 2018, Stacey has held various leadership roles within HR. She is particularly proud of her and her team’s accomplishments transforming and fostering a positive Union/Company relationship,
moving the managerial approach to one of empowerment and new ways of working, as well as invigorating total rewards programs for employees.
Prior to Safran, Stacey spent 17 years at Agropur Cooperative, Canada’s largest dairy cooperative. At Agropur, she held a number of progressive roles over her career, culminating in the responsibility of the overall HR function for its sites throughout Ontario and being recognized as an advocate for employees and trusted partner to the business.
Stacey’s approach to people leadership is one of inclusivity, empowerment, and pragmatism, always with the mindset of simply “doing the right thing”.
Stacey is a graduate of the University of Ottawa with a degree in Psychology as well as a graduate of Durham College with a post- graduate certificate in Human Resource Management. A proud mother of two teenage boys, she can often be seen at one the local hockey rinks cheering on her sons’ hockey teams.
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Safran Landing Systems
Bill Zolis
Senior Employee Benefits Consultant
Penmore Benefits
Bill is a passionate sports fan who roots for Toronto’s teams: Maple Leafs, Blue Jays and Raptors. He tries to fit exercise into his life and enjoys gardening. He volunteers at his local Ajax Pickering Board of Trade and is a past Director, President and Chair. He is also a past winner of the Board’s Business Excellence Award. A devoted husband and dad to two daughters, he always leads by example – a trait inherited from his hard-working Greek immigrant parents. Value and respect are two driving needs that are important to Bill.
He is a Senior Employee Benefits Consultant, responsible for customer care of his valued group clients and developing new relationships. With over 30 years of experience in this area, Bill started in the underwriting field and has advanced his vast industry knowledge base through ongoing seminars and
various positions. He shares his expertise on committees of the Benefits Alliance Group and various Group Insurance Organizations such as Canadian Group Insurance Brokers (CGIB) and Group Insurance and Pharmaceutical Committee (GIPC).
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Senior Employee Benefits Consultant
Penmore Benefits
