Appointee Biographies

HUGO GATSBY

Hugo Gatsby is the cofounder of Stradea, a design thinking lab that focuses on building both accessible corporate cultures and accessible digital solutions. He’s spent time working in and teaching design as well as in both consulting and financial services. Hugo has created a niche area of expertise to develop AODA-compliant digital solutions, and authentic brand identities, and redefine strategic and workplace culture issues within organizations. In addition, Hugo works as a behavioural science specialist for Deloitte Canada.

IRA GREENSPOON

Ira has been a resident of Dundas Ontario since 1984. Ira has been a lawyer since his call to the Bar in 1983, first practicing in Toronto before establishing an office in Hamilton in 2016, with an emphasis in the areas of Real Estate, Business and Employment Law. He has volunteered in community organizations including terms as President of the Beverly Golf & Country Club and the Beth Jacob Synagogue. During his professional career, he has been both in the private practice of law and has also been Corporate Legal Counsel for a national healthcare company.

ROBERT “SCOTT” COLLINGS

Scott Collings retired as a Sergeant from the Hamilton Police Service in 2015 after 35 years of service. Scott has worked as an investigator in the Criminal Investigation Branch, Sex Assault Unit, Intelligence Branch and investigator in the Forensic Services Branch. He received his Bloodstain Pattern Analyst (BPA) Certification in 2006. He has investigated hundreds of crime scenes, homicide and otherwise, from a forensic perspective. Scott has instructed at the Ontario Police College and Canadian Police College with reference to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, has provided expert testimony with reference to BPA numerous times, and has been published three times. He conducted the Scenes of Crime Officer training for the Hamilton Police Service for 12 years. In 2010 he went to Haiti as part of a Disaster Victim Identification Team to identify and repatriate Canadian remains. Scott was employed in private industry teaching photography and has consulted for BPA court matters.

BRIGITTE MUIR

Brigitte Muir is friendly and down-to-earth, specializing in estate planning and corporate legal matters. Originally hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Brigitte grew up with a strong sense of community spirit. After finishing her education, Brigitte embarked on an adventure-packed journey, traveling the world while raising a family. Along the way, she never lost touch with their roots and always sought out ways to give back. Her passion for community service led her to serve as the president of a Rotary club for two consecutive years. During their tenure, she championed various projects aimed at improving education, healthcare, and community development. Now back in Hamilton, Brigitte continues to make a difference both professionally and personally. When she’s not busy with legal matters, you can find Brigitte volunteering, mentoring, or spending quality time with their family. With a warm personality and a genuine desire to help others, Brigitte is a valued member of her community.