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Christine Merswolke is the President of LCM Property Services Inc., Waterloo Region’s leading Building Services Contractor. LCM specializes in working with condominium corporations, including their developers, property management and Boards. In a challenging industry, Christine is the motivating force behind the 100+ people on her growing team. Providing consistently excellent client experiences is a matter of personal pride. As members of ISSA and CCI-GRC, Christine and the team at LCM stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
Lauren is a born and raised Guelphite and Manager at rlb Chartered Professional Accountants.
With almost a decade’s experience specializing in the condominium audit niche she is dedicated to providing a knowledgeable and superior client experience. With more and more people in our community choosing to live in Condominiums it is important owners are educated on the nuances and unique nature of this lifestyle choice.
Passionate about her client’s success, Lauren is always available to answer questions and provide practical advice on all Condominium matters, ranging from best practices and compliance with the Condominium Act and Regulations to more complex issues.
Christopher Mendes, B.A. (Hons), M.A., J.D.
SmithValeriote Law Firm LLP
Christopher Mendes is an associate with SmithValeriote Law Firm LLP in the Condominium Law Practice Group. Chris has a B.A. (hons) in history and political science from the University of Waterloo, an M.A. in Political Studies from Queen’s University and completed his legal education with a J.D. from the University of Ottawa. Since his call to the Bar in 2018, Chris’ practice is strictly concerned with condominium law matters. Chris, together with the Condominium Law Practice Group at SV Law, assists condominiums in all legal matters concerning governance, contracts, dispute resolution and enforcement, including matters before the Condominium Authority Tribunal. Chris has been a member of CCI-GRC since his call to the Bar and serves on the CCI-GRC’s education committee. Chris regularly speaks on condominium law issues in the area.
Ian Miller is a building science engineer with a multitude of experience in the design, assessment, and repair of various buildings and building components. Ian is the Branch Operations Director and a Project Principal for Pretium Anderson’s Waterloo Region office, and the current President of the Ontario Building Envelope Council..
Cowan Insurance Group
705 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, ON N1R 5T2
T. 519.650.6360
E. david.outa@cowangroup.ca
David Outa, BA, CIP, CRM. is a commerical Account Executive at Cowan Insurance Group. David has over 16 years’ experience in commercial and residential insurance. He specializes in insurance for condominium corporations at Cowan. David is regularly involved with CCI through his presentations at educational seminars and has contributed to Condo News Articles. He is a past director of CCI-Golden Horsheshoe, where he was also a member of various committees. David is proud to have served on the inaugural board of directors of CCI-Grand River Chapter where he is still a director and also a member of the membership and education committee.
Edison Engineers Inc.
E. snespoli@edisonengineers.ca
T. 289-925-5029
I’m a professional engineer and project manager by trade, and a passionate advocate and volunteer with CCI. Professionally my career has been built around working with condos to prepare Reserve Fund Studies and carry out major structural and building envelope repair projects. I’m passionate about working with condos because my work has a direct impact on owners’ lives and finances – it’s an enormous responsibility and gives me pride in my work.
Those who know me know my wife and I have moved around a lot in the past 10 years and I’ve had some great CCI experiences along the way. My CCI journey started out as a volunteer with CCI-Ottawa (now CCI-Eastern Ontario), then moving to Windsor and joining the CCI-Windsor Board (and winning the H. Penman Smith Newsletter of the Year Award as Communications Chair), then simultaneously joined the CCI-London and Area Board (where we won the Lorne Young Chapter of the Year Award in my VP year). I’ve also presented at education events with CCI-Huronia, CCI-Golden Horseshoe, CCI-North Saskatchewan, and on multiple occasions for CCI-Toronto and CCI-National. I’ve been a regular contributor to multiple CCI publications, and as Chair of the CCI-National Resource Content Committee, oversaw the National website updates and creation of the CCI-National Resource Centre from 2018-2020. It’s been an amazing journey.
Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation
309 Darrell Drive
Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
E. bmccandless@semplegooder.com
T. 519-623-3300 | Cell: 519-751-4298
Bryce McCandless is currently the Director of Business Operations, Western Ontario for Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation, one of the largest commercial roofing firms in Ontario. He started in the commercial roofing industry in 2001. After completion of his MBA at Wilfrid Laurier University, Bryce owned a successful Kitchener based roofing firm until selling it in 2011. Prior to entering the roofing industry he was the Marketing Manager for a Burlington-based truck accessory start-up company for six years.
Bryce also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region Foundation as well as the Economic Development Advisory Committee for the City of Cambridge. He has been actively involved with CCI members for several years and has developed a solid understanding of the condominium and property management market.
Criterium-Jansen Engineers
25 First Street
Orangeville, ON L9W 2C8
E. hjansen@criterium-jansen.com
T. 519-940-0571 ext. 321
Henry J. Jansen, P.Eng., ACCI is president and owner of Criterium-Jansen Engineers, which he started in 2007. He graduated from McMaster University in 1992 and earned his P.Eng. license in 1994. He has always been a design engineer helping to solve problems. Henry loves to help clients with their building needs and has developed a team of strong industry leaders to meet the demands of his condominium clients.
Henry has been on the Board of Directors for CCI-Toronto and Greater Dufferin Home Builders Association and is a proud member of the ACMO Associates Committee and Guelph and District Home Builders Association. He is a contributor to the PEO Performance Audit and Reserve Fund Committee. Henry also chairs the CCI Tarion Advocacy Committee which advocates condominium issues in front of government leaders. Henry regularly attends and contributes to the CCI-N conferences across the country.
Whispering Pines Landscaping
Landscape Sales
T. 519-943-0330 x 104
www.wpn.ca
I graduated from the University of Guelph (1998) with an B.Sc. Hons. I currently lead the sales activities for service contracts at Whispering Pines Landscaping. I am passionate about building relationship and have over 20 years of business development and relationship management experience. Prior to Whispering Pines Landscaping I spent many years within the Education industry (Premier, FranklinCovey) helping schools and school districts foster and build leadership culture.
I have lived in Guelph my whole life. I love family life; together with my wife Theresa we have been blessed with 6 children. I enjoy the outdoors and derive much pleasure in our backyard in our large vegetable garden. In December 2021 our eldest completed her final semester at U of G on the same day that our youngest celebrated her 10th birthday…there are few dull moments in the Westrik home!
Condo Board Member
E. schrumm@sentex.ca
Condo owner for over 25 years. Condo Board member of various Boards both managed and self-managed for many years. Member of the CCI GRC Education Committee, as such I have been a participant, presenter, helper and registrar at Leaders Circles, Conferences, Zoom Sessions.
Recipient of the CCI GRC DSA 2019. Retired Educator
Robson Carpenter LLP
10 Northumberland St.
Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
E. MKelly@rcllp.ca
T. 519-632-1327 ext. 247
Michelle Kelly is a condominium lawyer at Robson Carpenter LLP in Ayr. She assists condominiums, managers, and owners throughout Ontario with a range of condominium issues. She is former editor of the CondoNews and regularly contributes articles to condominium industry magazines. She also writes about condominium legal issues on Robson Carpenter LLP’s condominium management blog: www.ontcondolaw.com. Michelle is regularly asked to speak about condominium legal issues at seminars organized by CCI and for news reports on various media platforms, including radio, print, and the internet. She is also often asked by the government, CAO, and CMRAO for input on legal issues affecting condominiums, such as revisions to the prescribed forms.
