BILL EMPEY (Managing Partner)
Bill Empey is Managing Partner at Prism Economics and Analysis. He has held executive positions at mid-sized and large consulting firms for over 20 years. Mr. Empey has secured faculty appointments at two Ontario universities, where has has taught economics courses. He has also designed and delivered economics courses for the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO). Mr. Empey holds a Ph.D. in Economics (Boston College) with a specialization in econometric analysis, as well as a MA in Economics from Concordia University.
Email: empey@prismeconomics.com
JOHN O’GRADY (Partner)
John O’Grady is a Partner at Prism Economics and Analysis. Prior to launching a full-time consulting career in 1990, he worked for the Ontario Federation of Labour, the Canadian Labour Congress, the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, and the Economic Council of Canada. Mr. O’Grady has prepared wage arbitration submissions for several construction unions, and has also represented a number of police associations in wage disputes. During “social contract” negotiations, Mr. O’Grady was an advisor to the Ontario Association of Physicians and Dentists in Public Service. He has taught industrial relations courses at two Ontario universities, and is the author of several published articles on industrial relations and human resource management issues. Mr. O’Grady has served as an executive member for various research and social organizations such as the North-South Institute, the Institute for Work and Health, ORTECH Corporation.
Email: ogrady@prismeconomics.com
BOB COLLINS (Partner)
Bob Collins is a Partner at Prism Economics and Analysis. He has a M.A. in Economics from Dalhousie University and over ten years experience as a consultant and business economist. Mr. Collins specializes in industry, policy and economic analysis. He has extensive experience in the construction industry, and has worked closely with the Ontario Construction Secretariat since its inception.
Email: collins@prismeconomics.com
Fernando Traficante (Managing Consultant)
Fernando Traficante is Managing Consultant at Prism Economics and Analysis. He is an accomplished economist and policy professional with significant experience as an economic researcher, analyst, policy developer and program manager. Fernando Traficante has joined Prism Economics and Analysis after a career in the Ontario Public Service where he was responsible for consultation, policy and issues management for numerous sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, construction, information technology and services sectors. He has an M.A. in Economics from York University and an MBA from the University of Toronto.
Email: traficante@prismeconomics.com
Adam Cywinski (Consultant)
Adam Cywinski is a consultant with Prism Economics and Analysis. He has an Undergraduate Degree in Economics from York University and an M.A. in Labour Studies from McMaster University. Prior to joining Prism, Adam worked as a Market Research Analyst with the Ontario Construction Secretariat and an Analyst with Export Development Canada. Adam’s experience includes providing analyses of construction market conditions, developing surveys, and conducting various research studies related many aspects of construction, including extensive work in the area of trades training and apprenticeship.
Email: cywinski@prismeconomics.com
Christine Newton (Associate Consultant)
Christine Newton is an Associate with Prism Economics and Analysis. She has a M.B.A. and has completed program requirements to the dissertation stage of a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management/Labour Relations from McMaster University. She also has a Bachelor of Education degree and is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. Ms Newton’s prior work experience includes positions as Lecturer and Teaching Assistant – in computers, industrial relations, and human resource management – at two Ontario universities.
Email: newton@prismeconomics.com
Claire Grégoire (Associate Consultant)
Claire Grégoire is an Associate with Prism Economics and Analysis. She has considerable experience with the construction industry in Quebec, having worked with the Commission de la Construction du Québec (CCQ) for an extensive number of years. Ms Grégoire has worked with Prism on a number of other assignments for the manufacturing and engineering sectors.
Email: gregoire@prismeconomics.com
Sadiya Khan (Office Administrator)
Sadiya Khan is the Office Administrator at Prism Economics and Analysis. Ms. Khan’s previous experience includes office and administrative responsibilities with the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario.
Email: admin@prismeconomics.com