The Team

ALAN SPERGEL, B.COMM, CFE, CA•CIRP, Trustee
President
North York (Head Office)

Alan Spergel is the founder and President of Spergel & Associates Inc­. and MSI Spergel Inc., licensed Trustee in Bankruptcy.  Alan is responsible for implementing the firm's philosophy to assist debtors in a sensitive, confidential manner, while maintaining the dignity of the individual through the process. Today Alan oversees the firm's entire insolvency team. 
 

Alan is the Chair of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) for the next two years.  As well, Alan serves on the Insolvency Practice Advisory Committee to the OSB. 

 

Alan has also held the following positions in the past:

  • Co-chair of the CAIRP/IIC committee responsible for responding to the Personal Insolvency Task Force’s Study and Recommendations for the next set of Amendments to The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.  
  • Director of the Ontario Insolvency Practitioners' Association
  • Director of the Ontario Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals
  • Co-chair of the Personal Insolvency Practice Committee of CAIRP from 2002-2006
  • President of the North York District Chartered Accountants’ Association  

Alan is currently Director of Camp Wishbone Foundation, an organization which assists in the Greater Toronto Community, challenged youths who are without family support.

 

Email: aspergel@trustee.com
Direct Phone/Fax: 416 498 4300



CARL RITCHIE, CCCE, CFE, CIRP, Trustee 
Executive Vice President
North York (Head Office)

Executive Vice President of Mandelbaum Spergel Inc.  Extensive experience in Insolvency matters, particularly in the Personal Insolvency area for over 25 years.  Trustee Designation was received in 1992 and is a member of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals.  Responsible for the coordination of all activities between the firm’s offices, primarily Personal Bankruptcies and Consumer Proposals.  A Certified Consumer Credit Executive and was granted a Certified Fraud Examiner Designation in 1996.  Currently OAIRP representative on The Toronto Registrar Court's Committee.


Email: critchie@trustee.com
Direct Phone/Fax: 416 498 4314


CHRIS GALEA, BBM, CA, CFE, CIRP, Trustee 
Senior Vice President
Mississauga and Brampton Offices

Chris has been practicing exclusively in Insolvency matters since 1988 and currently manages our Mississauga and Brampton offices. He obtained his CA designation in 1988.

Chris has a specialty working with Professionals and higher income individuals whose financial problems are primarily tax related.

He always enjoys bringing a relaxed, low-key and informal atmosphere to a serious problem while helping debtors.


Email: cgalea@trustee.com
Direct Phone: 905 602 4143
Fax: 905 602 8879



COLIN BOULTON, BBM, CA, CIRP, Trustee 
Senior Vice President
Oshawa, Peterborough and Lindsay Offices

Colin has been helping individuals solve their financial difficulties for the past 10 years as a Trustee in Bankruptcy. He currently manages our eastern offices including Peterborough, Lindsay and Oshawa, in both corporate and personal matters.

At MSI, Colin uses his own hands-on approach and personal touch to assist individuals in dealing and coping with their stressful financial problems. He is skilled in providing practical solutions. Colin has a keen interest in people, which helps make the debtor's path an easier one.


Email: cboulton@trustee.com
Direct Phone: 905 721 8251
Fax: 905 571 4682


JEFF ADIKEN, B. Soc. Sc., CGA, CIRP, Trustee 
Vice President 
North York (Head Office)

Prior to joining Mandelbaum Spergel Inc., Jeff  spent several years with a major accounting firm practicing exclusively in insolvency matters.  He has extensive experience in personal and business bankruptcies and proposals.  Jeff helps individuals deal with their financial difficulties and provides practical solutions which are tailored to their needs.

Email: jadiken@trustee.com
Direct Phone/Fax: 416 498 2841

TREVOR B. PRINGLE, CFE, CIRP, Trustee 
Senior Vice President
Hamilton and Burlington offices

The Senior Vice President in charge of Hamilton/Niagara, Trevor has been practicing in the Insolvency field locally for over 11 years.  A licensed Trustee in Bankruptcy, Trevor has broad experience in both commercial and consumer insolvency engagements.  He brings a practical approach to providing innovative solutions for difficult situations.  Trevor believes strongly in providing excellent client service.

Email: tpringle@trustee.com
Direct Phone: 905 527 2227
Fax: 905 527 6670