Meet our team

We take pride in helping you get the most out of your policies and financial plans. You can count on us to help you choose the right solutions for all your insurance and financial needs. We’re here to provide exceptional service, personalized advice, and straightforward answers to your questions. When you choose Co-operators, you’re choosing a dedicated team that’s on your side, ready to help you meet your needs for today and goals for tomorrow.

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John Wolodka

Associate Financial Advisor

John joined Co-operators in May 2007 and specializes in business and home insurance, as well as life insurance, marine and special risk insurance.

“Being able to work here at home within such a diverse and deep-rooted community is one of the greatest advantages of my career with Co-operators. Our organization is so well-known for our commitment to communities through our co-operative mandates and initiatives. Being in a position of trust to help guide and advise clients on their true insurance and investment needs is something I take sincere pride in, every step of the way. Whether it be a new, local start-up business or an established corporation, your very first home or your investment property, there can be a lot of complexities with insurance and having the right expertise and years of experience helps put our clients' minds at ease."

Location

Sydney

Jorge Pena Slaiman

BA , MBA

Associate Financial Advisor

Jorge specializes in life insurance and investments. With past experience in his home country of Dominican Republic, Jorge has been in the insurance industry since 2012 and joined our team in March 2023.

Location

Sydney

Mark MacLeod

Associate Financial Advisor

Mark specializes in life insurance and investment products, as well as home insurance.

Mark began his career with Co-operators in August 2008 in Fort McMurray, Alberta. In December 2009, Mark took on a role assisting in both the New Waterford and Glace Bay offices. In September 2010, Mark joined Tom Farr Insurance Services Ltd.

“If I can review a policy with someone and answer questions they may have or provide them with some added value, either through beneficial coverage options or a way to save money, that’s truly a great feeling."

Location

Sydney

Shawn Walsh

Associate Insurance Advisor

Shawn joined the team at Tom Farr Insurance Services Ltd. in September 2022, and specializes in auto insurance.

Location

Sydney

Thomas Farr

BBA

Financial Advisor*

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**

Tom started his insurance career representing Co-operators in 1991 in his hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia. Tom has held various roles within the organization, including Nova Scotia Claims Supervisor, and is also a past member of the Canadian Claims Manager Association. In April 2008, Tom assumed ownership of the Sydney office.

"I believe in the fundamental principle that all our clients are to be treated with courteous professionalism in helping them understand the products and services available to meet their needs."

"Our team of associates specializes in individual product lines and has the expertise necessary to fulfill your insurance requirements. Our team is very accessible and prides itself on efficient, courteous and professional client service standards. Our goal is to build trust and long-term relationships with our clients."