Darwyne Lang

President & CEO

darwyne.lang@apriinc.com
416.849.8080

My Life Plan…

I’ve been in the insurance industry over 30 years. That’s 30 years invested in doing something I truly enjoy and I’m fortunate because of it. I get to go to work every day and help people just like me – with families just like mine – plan their lives and ensure that the people they care for most in life are taken care of. That’s really why I’m in business – to do right by my clients.

When I’m not in the office, I’m spending time with my family. It’s pretty great how close we are, like when we get together and play a round of golf on the weekend. Not only is it a chance for us to get outside and have a great time doing something we all love but it also gives me the time to stop and think about the fact that my sons still have fun hanging out with their mom and dad. After I do that, I just can’t seem to stop smiling.

George Dunfield

Executive Vice-President

george.dunfield@apriinc.com
416.849.8064

My Life Plan…

I’ve worked in employee benefits for over 30 years and that’s a long time for anyone in any industry. So to say that I’ve seen a lot on my tenure would be an understatement. One thing I’ve come to notice about Apri is that we do things differently. Simple as that. Take our meetings for instance. Other companies would talk about sales figures first thing, we’d rather share stories about our clients instead. Building relationships with our clients and knowing who they are as people – that’s the fabric of who we are.

I’ve lived and worked in cities all over Canada but the truth is that I’m a country boy at heart. So beyond work, I love heading up to the family cottage. I spend summers at the cottage as often as possible and when I retire, I can’t wait to live up there full-time. But if I won the lottery today, (as in today-today), I don’t think I’d quit. Seriously, I love what I do – although I would probably drive a nicer truck. Helping my clients manage their benefits programs can come with some unique challenges but it can also be quite a bit of fun. And no matter what, it’s always rewarding.

Laura Klaehn

Executive Vice-President

laura.klaehn@apriinc.com
416.849.8135

My Life Plan…

I believe in numbers, and in putting the client’s best interests first. I know that when you have the correct formula in place, the math won’t lie. And when you do it right for clients you truly care to help, it adds up perfectly. That’s what drew me to Apri – honest work by people who really care about their clients.

I know how important it is to get the right plan together, because it’s about putting the family first. My life is centered on protecting and caring for my son, and I know that I can apply this philosophy towards helping other families who are trying to achieve that same goal. In life, I want to do honest and good work every day, so that everyone can go home and rest easy knowing those they value most are well cared for.

Margaret Reid

Senior Vice-President

margaret.reid@apriinc.com
416.849.8063

My Life Plan…

I was raised in a house built by insurance. My father was in the business his whole life and he helped me to get a job in the insurance industry over 30 years ago. After working in insurance for as long as I have, I’ve realized that there is a distinct difference that sets Apri apart from everyone else. At other companies it can be profits first, people second. Here our only priority is always doing what’s right for the client. What they need is our priority and I love that. It gives me a real sense of pride about what I do and that means the world to me.

Just like my dad was for me, I look to be a role model for my two sons. They may not have followed in my footsteps but I believe that they’ve been able to learn from my work ethic and how I treat others. I approach my job and my clients with a deep sense of compassion. My children are now grown and have responsibilities of their own. To watch them approach life with the same level of dedication for what they do and a true compassion for others, leaves me an immense feeling of satisfaction that I really can’t put into words.

Gail Dunfield

Senior Vice-President

gail.dunfield@apriinc.com
416.849.8126

My Life Plan…

I love adventure. My idea of a great time is to simply grab a few bags, take a few days and just go on a random trip somewhere new. It doesn’t have to be anywhere fancy. A road trip suits me just fine. I enjoy nothing more than the spontaneity of travel and experiencing everything and anything to do with the great outdoors. My dream is to find more time to do just that.

My cottage is such a relaxed environment and it’s where you can find me being me. But I still love my job and after more than 30 years in employee benefits, I have found a home at Apri where I can really make a difference helping clients. I appreciate the family atmosphere that we’ve built here; we make decisions together, as a team and everyone is not just a co-worker but an asset when it comes to serving our clients.

David Wright

Senior Vice-President

dwright@apriinc.com
416.849.8077

My Life Plan…

Two passions that I love to lose myself in are the cottage and golf. At the cottage there’s always something that needs to be repaired or looked after and I always feel a sense of pride at being useful with my hands. Golf on the other hand is a constant challenge because there’s no such thing as perfection. All I’m ever trying to do is improve each and every time I get the chance to take a swing.

I look at work the same way; I’m always striving to do better by my clients. I have close to 30 years experience in investment and client services and I thought I knew how things were done. And then I became a part of Apri. Joining Apri quickly changed how I looked at my job – what I previously viewed as a “numbers game” transformed into a “helping people game”. That kind of thinking and difference in approach has everything to do with Apri and their “client first” way of doing things.

Chris McFarland

Consultant

chris.mcfarland@apriinc.com
416.849.8069

My Life Plan…

It’s important for me to be healthy and to keep fit so that I can do my part to ensure that I’m around for the important things. The interesting thing is that living fit has quickly become a labour of passion. I start every morning at 5:30 am and run, regardless of the weather or if I’m not really feeling like it. I know that regardless of how I’m feeling before I run, I know that after the run, my mind will be clear and I will feel fantastic. I’ve started to think of my morning run as moving meditation.

I’ve been in the benefits field for nearly 15 years but it’s here at Apri that I can put into practice what caring for the client is supposed to be about. When I look at my work and how we do things at Apri, I think my job helps my clients achieve their own state of well-being and that’s a pretty fantastic feeling.

Todd Elson

Consultant

todd.elson@apriinc.com
416.849.8070

Brian Laundry

Business Development Consultant / Insurance Consultant

brian.laundry@apriinc.com
416.849.8057

My Life Plan…

Passionate. It’s the best word I can use to describe how I feel, about what I do. At Apri, my role, amongst other things, involves developing the operations side of the life insurance division. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be part of an organization that shares my values – where the focus is on cultivating relationships and where the people are genuinely enthusiastic about being here.

While professionally I feel extremely lucky, my family is what drives me. There is no better thing in life than spending time with my daughter – it feels like Christmas (even when it’s mid June!). After nearly a decade in this industry, lending my hand to everything from “paper-pushing” to advising, moving to Apri was a huge step, but definitely a step in the right direction. It allows me to provide financially for my family, to associate myself with people who are surrounded by positive energy and to enjoy every aspect of my life.

Andrea Thompson

Consultant

andrea.thompson@apriinc.com
416.849.8073

My Life Plan…

I came to Apri because it was very clear to me that genuinely helping people is their number one priority. It is a philosophy that I strive to live by every day. My colleagues are passionate about living life to the fullest and it is a very family-oriented work environment – both of these things resonate very strongly within me. I love to look in the mirror every day and know that I feel good about what I’m doing and where I’m heading.

For me, a happy and fulfilling life includes an outlet for creativity, which is why I run a not-for-profit dance company with my three close friends. I like to have an even balance in my life between work and outside passions. It’s a beautiful duet and I hope to do it every day with a ready smile for everyone I meet.

Sophie Moryoussef

Consultant

sophie.moryoussef@apriinc.com
416.849.8079

Shelly Fournier

Client Service Consultant

shelly.fournier@apriinc.com
416.987.4516

Marg Pecora

Client Service Consultant

marg.pecora@apriinc.com
416.849.8056

Kim Vepsa

Client Service Consultant

kim.vepsa@apriinc.com
416.840.9906

Natalie Ladouceur

Client Service Consultant

natalie.ladouceur@apriinc.com
416.849.8129

Leslie Sproul

Associate Consultant

leslie.sproul@apriinc.com
416.849.8065

Helen Martins

Operations and Business Development Coordinator

helen.martins@apriinc.com
416.849.8074