Your Board of Trustees
As of July 1, 2020, the WISE Trust Board of Trustees has been responsible for administering the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Employees’ Pension Plan (the Plan). There are eight trustees. Four are appointed by the WSIB and four are appointed by the OCEU.
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As the administrator of the Plan, the WISE Trust Board of Trustees is responsible for the prudent administration and investment of the Plan and its assets, and has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the Plan’s members. The Trustees are well placed to fulfill this responsibility, as they collectively represent a breadth of experience, including expertise in pensions, law, finance and investments.
Finally, you should know that WISE Trust’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
Board of Trustees
Harry Goslin
Co-Chair
Harry has held numerous union leadership roles during the past 20 years. He was elected President and CEO of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU) in 2004, leading 3,500 employees from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA). He was OCEU’s lead negotiator in the conversion of the WSIB Employees’ Pension Plan to a Jointly Sponsored Pension Plan (JSPP).
Harry has extensive experience in governance with responsibility for over 20 committees, serving as Chair or Ex-Offico in several OCEU committees—such as Executive Board, Strategic Policy Development, Finance, Organizational Change, and more.
His professional experience is complemented by various educational designations such as the Osgoode Certificate in Pension Law, an Executive Certificate in Conflict Management from Windsor Law, Pension Plan Administrator certification from Humber College, Workers Compensation Management from George Brown College, and a Bachelor of Arts from York University.
Appointment effective until September 2025.
Harry has extensive experience in governance with responsibility for over 20 committees, serving as Chair or Ex-Offico in several OCEU committees—such as Executive Board, Strategic Policy Development, Finance, Organizational Change, and more.
His professional experience is complemented by various educational designations such as the Osgoode Certificate in Pension Law, an Executive Certificate in Conflict Management from Windsor Law, Pension Plan Administrator certification from Humber College, Workers Compensation Management from George Brown College, and a Bachelor of Arts from York University.
Appointment effective until September 2025.
Grant Walsh
Co-Chair
Grant B. Walsh is a Chairman, CEO and corporate director. He currently serves as Chair of Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB), and Director of Square Canada, Square Technologies, among others.
WSIB is a Province of Ontario Crown Corporation. It has $40 billion (2023 estimate) in investment assets; $5.6 billion in revenue, 330,000 employer members, 5.6 million insured employees, and employs 4,700 people.
Walsh was formerly the Chairman of Canada Lands Company Limited, a Government of Canada Crown Corporation, with real estate properties across Canada and tourism properties including the CN Tower; Downsview Park; the Old Port of Montreal; and the Montreal Science Centre.
Walsh was President and CEO of St. Peter’s Health System and Vice President of Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON. Previously, as Executive Vice President of The ServiceMaster Company, Chicago, IL, Mr. Walsh was accountable for $550 million in revenue (US in 1998), 30,000 employees, and 10,000 facilities in 44 states and across Canada.
Mr. Walsh has a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Southern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts from Roberts Wesleyan University in English and Philosophy. He holds a designation as a Chartered Director from McMaster University and the Conference Board of Canada.
Appointment effective until July 2026.
WSIB is a Province of Ontario Crown Corporation. It has $40 billion (2023 estimate) in investment assets; $5.6 billion in revenue, 330,000 employer members, 5.6 million insured employees, and employs 4,700 people.
Walsh was formerly the Chairman of Canada Lands Company Limited, a Government of Canada Crown Corporation, with real estate properties across Canada and tourism properties including the CN Tower; Downsview Park; the Old Port of Montreal; and the Montreal Science Centre.
Walsh was President and CEO of St. Peter’s Health System and Vice President of Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON. Previously, as Executive Vice President of The ServiceMaster Company, Chicago, IL, Mr. Walsh was accountable for $550 million in revenue (US in 1998), 30,000 employees, and 10,000 facilities in 44 states and across Canada.
Mr. Walsh has a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Southern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts from Roberts Wesleyan University in English and Philosophy. He holds a designation as a Chartered Director from McMaster University and the Conference Board of Canada.
Appointment effective until July 2026.
Tony Dinardo
Trustee
Tony has held several union leadership roles and was elected as Treasurer for the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU) in 2004, and continues in that role today. Tony began his career at the WSIB as a summer student working his way up to hold various positions throughout the organization such as Adjudicator, Case Manager and Appeals Resolution Officer.
As Treasurer for OCEU, he has overseen the financial viability and good stewardship in a fiscally-sound manner. He has also served on several OCEU committees such as Finance, Occupational Health and Safety, and Organizational Change. Tony was part of a team that negotiated the conversion of the WSIB Employees’ Pension Plan to a Jointly Sponsored Pension Plan (JSPP).
Tony holds a Pension Plan Administrator Certificate from Humber College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Toronto.
Appointment effective until September 2025
As Treasurer for OCEU, he has overseen the financial viability and good stewardship in a fiscally-sound manner. He has also served on several OCEU committees such as Finance, Occupational Health and Safety, and Organizational Change. Tony was part of a team that negotiated the conversion of the WSIB Employees’ Pension Plan to a Jointly Sponsored Pension Plan (JSPP).
Tony holds a Pension Plan Administrator Certificate from Humber College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Toronto.
Appointment effective until September 2025
Martha Fell
Trustee
Martha Fell is an External Advisor to the WSIB Board of Directors Investment Committee. She is the former CEO of Women in Capital Markets with a demonstrated track record on Bay Street including as Executive Director in Debt Capital Markets and formerly in Retail Fixed Income Research, Sales and Trading at CIBC.
With over 30 years of experience spanning capital markets, board governance, and entrepreneurship, Martha has a collaborative and consensus building leadership style. Martha's accumulated governance experience most recently led her to chair Blackrock Canada's Independent Review Committee. Martha has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University. In 2012, Martha was recognized as a WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada award winner.
Appointment effective until December 31, 2026
With over 30 years of experience spanning capital markets, board governance, and entrepreneurship, Martha has a collaborative and consensus building leadership style. Martha's accumulated governance experience most recently led her to chair Blackrock Canada's Independent Review Committee. Martha has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University. In 2012, Martha was recognized as a WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada award winner.
Appointment effective until December 31, 2026
Michael Kainer
Trustee
Michael practiced law in Toronto for over 30 years until his retirement in 2010. His practice included advising pension and benefit plans and acting as counsel to numerous multi-employer plans. Since retirement he has led seminars and courses on fiduciary responsibility and governance.
Beyond his legal practice, Michael co-chaired task forces for the Ontario Non-Profit Network looking at pension options. He has also been a director on numerous non-profit boards including Parkdale Community Legal Services, Homes First Society, Toronto Artscape Inc. and City of Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation (City Home). He has produced and directed documentary films about a figure skating coach, art collector, Toronto New City Hall and a history of Toronto Island.
Michael earned an Honours B.A. from McGill University and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Appointment effective until September 2024
Beyond his legal practice, Michael co-chaired task forces for the Ontario Non-Profit Network looking at pension options. He has also been a director on numerous non-profit boards including Parkdale Community Legal Services, Homes First Society, Toronto Artscape Inc. and City of Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation (City Home). He has produced and directed documentary films about a figure skating coach, art collector, Toronto New City Hall and a history of Toronto Island.
Michael earned an Honours B.A. from McGill University and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Appointment effective until September 2024
Tony Maccarone
Trustee
Tony has held several union-based leadership roles for the last 25 years and was most recently elected as the Chief Steward of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union in 2011. He began his career at the WSIB, holding various titles throughout the organization from the Employer Revenue Services to the Information Technology Division as a Business Initiatives Analyst.
With his negotiation skills and passion for people, Tony has helped lead several bargaining teams to secure fair contracts at both the WSIB and the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA). Tony was also a part of the team that negotiated the conversion of the WSIB Employees’ Pension Plan to a Jointly Sponsored Pension Plan (JSPP).
Tony’s professional experience is supported by his Pension Plan Administrator Certificate from Humber College.
Appointment effective until September 2024
With his negotiation skills and passion for people, Tony has helped lead several bargaining teams to secure fair contracts at both the WSIB and the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA). Tony was also a part of the team that negotiated the conversion of the WSIB Employees’ Pension Plan to a Jointly Sponsored Pension Plan (JSPP).
Tony’s professional experience is supported by his Pension Plan Administrator Certificate from Humber College.
Appointment effective until September 2024
Reagan Ruslim
Trustee
Reagan is the Senior Manager, Talent Management with Region of Peel. In this position, Reagan manages and oversees all talent acquisition, employee relations and labour relations at the Region. He is also responsible for overseeing all collective bargaining negotiations for the Region and its over 7,000 employees.
Previously, Reagan has been a member of the Law department of Hydro One as Senior Legal Counsel. Reagan provides practical legal advice in the areas of: Labour, Employment, Human Rights, Occupational Health & Safety, Workplace Investigations, Pensions, Benefits and Corporate Ethics to the team at Hydro One.
Prior to moving in-house, Reagan worked in private practice for more than 12 years. He practiced primarily Labour, Employment and Human Rights law.
Before his legal career, Reagan practiced public accounting with Deloitte. During his time at Deloitte, Reagan earned two accounting designations: (1) Chartered Accountant (Ontario, Canada); and, (2) Certified Public Accountant (New Hampshire, United States). Reagan holds a BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, an LL.B from Western University, two LL.M degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. Additionally, in 2014, Reagan earned both his Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations from the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario. Also, Reagan holds a Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) from Humber College, the Retirement Plans Associate (“RPA”) designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans, and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Interim appointment effective until March 23, 2024
Previously, Reagan has been a member of the Law department of Hydro One as Senior Legal Counsel. Reagan provides practical legal advice in the areas of: Labour, Employment, Human Rights, Occupational Health & Safety, Workplace Investigations, Pensions, Benefits and Corporate Ethics to the team at Hydro One.
Prior to moving in-house, Reagan worked in private practice for more than 12 years. He practiced primarily Labour, Employment and Human Rights law.
Before his legal career, Reagan practiced public accounting with Deloitte. During his time at Deloitte, Reagan earned two accounting designations: (1) Chartered Accountant (Ontario, Canada); and, (2) Certified Public Accountant (New Hampshire, United States). Reagan holds a BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, an LL.B from Western University, two LL.M degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. Additionally, in 2014, Reagan earned both his Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations from the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario. Also, Reagan holds a Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) from Humber College, the Retirement Plans Associate (“RPA”) designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans, and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Interim appointment effective until March 23, 2024
Bruce Smith
Trustee
Bruce Smith is the Chief Governance Officer at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Bruce brings with him extensive leadership and governance experience from both the private and public sectors where he has held the positions of President and CEO, Board Chair and Director.
Bruce has over 20 years of experience as a Director including the WSIB where he served as Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and member of the Governance and Health & Safety Committees as well as the newly created Service Excellence Advisory Group. Bruce is also a past member of the Board of Directors for St. Joseph’s Health Care, London, Ontario and Fanshawe College where he served as Board Chair for two years as well as Chair of Colleges Ontario – the advocacy organization representing Ontario’s 24 colleges of applied arts and technology.
Bruce had the honour of serving in the Ontario Legislature from 1995-1999 as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Middlesex & Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education & Training. During that time, Bruce served on the Policy Coordination sub-committee of Cabinet and Caucus Advisory Committee to the Minister of Finance.
Bruce earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Western University, an Honour’s Degree in Environmental Studies (minor degree in Political Science) from the University of Waterloo, and a Diploma in Urban Design from Fanshawe College.
Appointment effective until September 2025
Bruce has over 20 years of experience as a Director including the WSIB where he served as Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and member of the Governance and Health & Safety Committees as well as the newly created Service Excellence Advisory Group. Bruce is also a past member of the Board of Directors for St. Joseph’s Health Care, London, Ontario and Fanshawe College where he served as Board Chair for two years as well as Chair of Colleges Ontario – the advocacy organization representing Ontario’s 24 colleges of applied arts and technology.
Bruce had the honour of serving in the Ontario Legislature from 1995-1999 as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Middlesex & Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education & Training. During that time, Bruce served on the Policy Coordination sub-committee of Cabinet and Caucus Advisory Committee to the Minister of Finance.
Bruce earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Western University, an Honour’s Degree in Environmental Studies (minor degree in Political Science) from the University of Waterloo, and a Diploma in Urban Design from Fanshawe College.
Appointment effective until September 2025