By Donna Collins, FCIRP (ret.)

In any given year, a high percentage of CAIRP’s members volunteer their time and expertise in some capacity. These volunteers have discovered the secret of volunteerism: You get back much more than you put in.  When you volunteer with CAIRP, in addition to the satisfaction you get from contributing to the Association and/or Canada’s insolvency and restructuring system, you develop a network of lifelong friends that stretches from coast to coast.

Each year, CAIRP formally recognizes a few extraordinary members. The challenge is identifying those who have made a substantial contribution to our Association and the profession. To meet this challenge, CAIRP needs the help of its members and other insolvency and restructuring professionals.

If you know a member that you believe has provided CAIRP with extraordinary service, take the time to nominate him or her for one of CAIRP’s awards: Fellow, Keith G. Collins Memorial Award, New Member’s Award, or Outstanding Volunteer Award. The detailed criteria for each award along with the nomination forms can be found in the “CAIRP Awards” page on CAIRP’s website. If you need assistance completing an application, CAIRP’s staff would be pleased to assist you. The next nomination deadline is January 31, 2027. The awards will be presented to the recipients at CAIRP’s Forums and Exchange events and announced at the CAIRP AGM in 2027.

CAIRP proudly recognized the following members in 2025: 

Fellow Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (FCIRP)

Jonathan Krieger, CPA, CA, FCIRP, LIT

Jonathan’s volunteer contributions to CAIRP have been vast and impactful over the course of his 20-year career. He has served on the Commercial Program Committee, and has been a member of the Corporate Practice Committee since 2006, serving as Chair since 2009. He has participated in developing submissions on a range of topics, and is an active participant in government briefings on industry issues, most recently on the T3 trust reporting issue.

Jon leads by example and has been a consistent advocate for our industry within CAIRP and beyond. He is a member of the Turnaround Management Association and the Insolvency Institute of Canada (IIC). He has presented at several industry conferences and contributed to business publications on the topics of insolvency and restructuring.

Jon can always be counted on to provide thoughtful commentary and insights on challenging issues facing the industry. He is highly respected within the profession, by the OSB, and by other stakeholders who work closely with the profession.

David Boyd, FCPA, FCA, FCIRP, LIT

David has been a valued member, thought leader, and outstanding CAIRP volunteer at a national, provincial and local level. He served on the CAIRP Board from 2006-2008. He has also served on multiple committees including the Continuing Education Committee, the Corporate Practice Committee, the Professional Standards Committee and the Annual Conference Committee. He has been an exam marker over the years and has spoken at a number of CAIRP educational events in Atlantic Canada. David has served on the NSAIRP Board since 2022 and was the its President for 2 years (2022-2024). He is also a member of the ARIL Board and ARIL Finance Committee.

David has been an active advocate for the industry in his volunteerism outside of the profession, including as Treasurer of Special Olympics in Nova Scotia, and as Treasurer of the Churchill Academy, a non-profit school for students with learning disabilities. David also served as Treasurer and Board Member of the Canadian Cancer Society Chapter of Nova Scotia.

Keith G. Collins Memorial Award

Josée Pomerleau, CIRP, LIT

Josée has been deeply involved in CAIRP’s education and professional development efforts for years. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with the next generation of insolvency professionals, and helping them reach the highest standards in our field.

She actively contributes to the CNIE marking center, has been a long-standing presenter at the CNIE Tutorial, and is also a webinar presenter for the AICP course. Since 2014, she has been involved in training candidates to become LITs, and has served on the OSB’s oral examination committee on several occasions. She is a frequent and reliable speaker at CAIRP’s professional development events, and co-chaired the 2016 Annual Conference in Montreal. She has also been an active participant in LILA/NINA and MSME discussions. Josée runs her own practice and despite the demands on her time, she has consistently gone above and beyond to give back to the Association in ways that emulate the characteristics of Keith Collins.

Noel Andrews, CFE, CIRP, LIT

Noel’s volunteer contributions to CAIRP and the Newfoundland provincial association have been vast and impactful at a national, provincial and local level. Noel is currently serving on CAIRP’s Professional Conduct Committee, the Core Knowledge Exam Board, and the Consumer Practice Committee. He has previously served as Chair of the Education Committee, and was on CAIRP’s Board of Directors when it was known as the Canadian Insolvency Association. He has also contributed his time and efforts as a Past President of the Newfoundland provincial association.

Noel is generous with his time and is selfless, unpretentious, and respectful of everyone. He represents the profession well with his other volunteer efforts, including serving 8 years on the Board of Directors and 6 years as the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee of St. John’s International Airport Authority, and 2 years on the Board of Provident 10, which is the Newfoundland government’s pension plan corporation.

John Delo, CMA, CPA, CIRP, LIT

John has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the profession and to the Association through active and engaged volunteerism. His efforts earned him CAIRP’s Outstanding Volunteer Award in 2018.

John has been very active in Association’s Education Program. He has served as a member and Chair of the NIQP 301 Exam Board and the CNIE Board. In addition, he has been a CNIE Author, Tutorial Presenter, and CQP Sponsor, and has attended countless marking centers for the CNIE and NIQP Course exams. A significant portion of his time is dedicated to ensuring the viability and longevity of the industry through the development of the next generation of CAIRP members.

John is a highly respected member of the insolvency community. He is a frequent contributor to the Courts across multiple provincial jurisdictions. He is also an accomplished musician who often shares this skill at CAIRP events. In addition, John volunteers one week each year cooking meals at a children's camp.

Outstanding Volunteer Award

David Lewis, CPA, CIRP, LIT

David has demonstrated his commitment to the industry and the Association through his engagement on several CAIRP Committees. He was the Executive-at-Large on the Executive Committee of the CAIRP Board from 2018 to 2019, Alberta’s provincial representative on the CAIRP Board from 2016 to 2020, and has been a member of the Corporate Practice Committee and Professional Conduct Committee for several years.

David has been a media spokesperson for CAIRP since 2020, helping to build the profile of our members and the industry. He has been engaged in other areas such as the WEPP subcommittee, MSME advocacy, and matters involving Indigenous People. He has participated in multiple briefings and roundtables with the OSB and ISED, and has been a speaker at multiple CAIRP professional development events. David always provides thoughtful comments and good insights.

Mary-Ann Marriott, CIRP, LIT

Mary-Ann was a member of CAIRP’s Media Communications Committee from 2013 to 2024, and Chair of that committee from 2015 to 2024. During her time on the committee she played a major role in revitalizing the Association’s communication initiatives. Sharing her insights on financial literacy topics, she has drafted numerous blogs, participated in CAIRP Facebook Live events, and been a speaker at multiple CAIRP professional development events. She also assists CAIRP’s Education team with assessing PCIC assignments for students without sponsors. In addition, Mary-Ann joined the NSAIRP Board as Secretary in 2025.

Mary-Ann is a passionate advocate for our industry and cares deeply about helping others become financially literate. In addition to her volunteerism with CAIRP, she has been a guest speaker for various groups and organizations on the topic of money management and volunteers at her community radio station under her alternate title “Dr. Debt,” where she shares tips and ideas to achieve healthy finances.

New Member’s Award of Merit

Kaitlin Verge, CIRP, LIT

Kaitlin has been a member of the Media Communications Committee since 2024 and, as part of that committee, has contributed both blogs and videos on financial literacy topics. Also, since 2024, she has contributed her time and efforts as a member of the NSAIRP Board. In addition to those contributions, Kaitlin was involved in the CQP renewal initiative and, drawing on her education background, helped to author practice questions for the IP3 modules. She was also involved in providing advice and counsel for the OSB’s Engagement with Indigenous Peoples initiative. When joining a committee, Kaitlin is fully engaged and is widely recognized as a young champion for our industry.