Christine Payne
President

Christine is a multi-skilled communicator who has spent her career successfully shaping the stories of corporations, organizations, executives and entertainers. She has 25+ years of experience in media relations, investor relations (IR) and corporate communications. Her background includes work in multiple sectors, including mining, telecommunications, technology, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, live entertainment, oil and gas and non-profit. Christine has worked with Primoris Group since it was founded in 2001, previously as Director of Media and Investor Relations. She has also held a variety of consulting and leadership roles. Before transitioning to communications, Christine was a broadcast journalist (CBC TV, 680 News) and writer.

Adam Bello
Media & Analyst Relations Manager

With 25+ years of experience in media and IR, Adam has a long track record of gaining significant coverage for clients in major national and international media outlets – from Benzinga S&P Global, the Globe and Mail, the National Post and the Northern Miner, to  CTV, CNBC, CBC, CityNews 680, and BNN Bloomberg, amongst many others. Resourceful in generating media opportunities, Adam has developed extraordinary working relationships with journalists across the Americas and the UK, becoming a trusted source to aid them under deadlines. Prior to joining Primoris, Adam worked as a successful freelance journalist. He has published over 500 articles in outlets including the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, Silicon Valley North, the Toronto Business Times, Alberta Venture and Atlantic Progress, as well as serving as a contributor to PR Fuel, a U.S. public relations portal. He holds an Honours B.A. in Communications.

Nick Boutsalis
Principal and Co-founder

Nick is a co-founder of Primoris Group. He brings a strong understanding of the markets and financial community at large to his work, which includes liaising with management, investor relations and marketing of public companies. Nick has worked closely with clients in a variety of sectors, including mining, technology pharmaceuticals/biotech, oil and gas, and manufacturing. Prior to co-founding Primoris Group in 2001, Nick was Director of StockHouse BullBoards for StockHouse Media Corporation.

Joseph Carusone
Principal and Co-founder

Joseph has been involved in the founding and management of companies and partnerships for more than 25 years. He has extensive experience as a liaison between management and shareholders. Prior to co-founding Primoris Group in 2001, Joseph was Vice President of Operations for StockHouse Media Corporation, a global, award-winning financial news portal. Joseph’s background also includes eight years managing research activities in the University of Toronto’s Institute for Aerospace Studies’ Space Robotics Group. He holds a degree in Engineering and Applied Science from the University of Toronto.