Meet the Trustee – Kathy Lenart

I have been helping debtors who are struggling with overwhelming debt for over 30 years.  I understand that reaching out to a Trustee is a really difficult step to take and that everyone’s circumstances are different and very personal to them.  I thought it might be easier to explore solutions with me if you knew a bit about me.

I am a born and raised Hamiltonian.  From early on in high school, numbers have always been “my thing”.  I worked numerous jobs in retail (McDonalds, Towers and The Beer Store) and thus learned the importance of customer service and a courteous disposition very early.

I joined Taylor Leibow in 1989 after graduating from the University of Waterloo and started as a junior providing accounting services.  Many people in my profession change employers multiple times in order to progress, but Taylor Leibow has a great reputation, acknowledges hard work and the culture is unbeatable.

After obtaining my Chartered Accountant designation in 1991, I went on to obtain my Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional designation and became a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in 1996.  This is when I found the ultimate satisfaction in helping people find a path forward to a brighter financial future.  Most people I meet find themselves unable to pay their debt due to life circumstances.  The fact that I have the training and experience to help them find a financial fresh start is very rewarding.

Maintaining the integrity of my profession is important to me and I currently stand on the Professional Conduct Committee for the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals.

Outside of Taylor Leibow, I enjoy the outdoors, staying active, travelling and spending time with my adult children.

Take the first step to a financial fresh start and reach out to me today.