focus of critics after the scandal was discovered. “That chopper is simply a reflection of how business was done. There are still a lot of people, let alone the chopper, in those offices who should not be there,” noted PC MPP Frank Klees. The bike, valued at $50,000, was eventually auctioned for $30,000. The second bike, valued at $100,000 is thought to be owned by Agusta. The Ornge charity JSmarts also owned a $50,000 speed boat. Nepotism allegations Critics noted the rapid ("meteoric") rise of girlfriend Kelly Long to corporate power. A former water-ski instructor, she had apparently met Mazza while she worked as an account manager at a water-ski club. Pathway Group, a consulting firm used by Ornge, was asked by Mazza to hire Long. Pathway did so in January 2006 as a "favour". At Pathway she organized golf tournaments and did administrative work from home. Mazza was unsatisfied with the work assignments Long was given. He had her seconded to Ornge in September 2006. Pathway was paid nearly $9000 per month for this. Long was then hired by Ornge in December 2006. After that, she received a rapid set of four promotions between the various Ornge companies, rising to associate vice-president by 2012. Her salary had doubled during this time to $120000. Long defended herself in testimony at a legislative hearing. She stated she felt had done a great job for Ornge and was qualified with a BA. She stated: "The media is insinuating I rose quickly because of my relationship ... with Dr. Mazza.” Carrie Anne Brunet was a junior Ornge executive who is the daughter of former chairman Rainer Beltzner. She assisted Long with the Agusta research. Beltzner would claim Brunet got the job via a newspaper ad. Both Brunet and Long benefited from the MBA program. (Brunet graduating in 2012). Hallie Beecher McClelland, the daughter of HR vice-president Rhoda Beecher, became the executive director of Ornge's foundation. Beecher defended the hiring process as "rigorous". Coroner's investigation into patient deaths An initial review of 10 deaths found that none had been “materially affected” by problems at Ornge. A second review explored all deaths involving Ornge between January 2006 and June 2012. By November 2012, this investigation was "taking longer than expected" After a year long investigation, a special panel did find links between Ornge and patient deaths. Eight cases were found, although "scant" details were provided.