Pam August
Connecting Potential
Former Director, Culture Activation at WestJet
Visionary, purpose-driven leaders recognize that there is untapped potential in their organizations. When this potential is left unrealized, it can lead to misalignment between an organization’s brand promise (external experience) and culture (internal experience). Through her high-energy keynotes, Pam August helps leaders and their teams unlock this potential to see transformational results. She equips audiences with practical strategies to help activate potential, at home and work, for greater performance and impact.
August was the Director, Culture Activation at WestJet, where for 14 years she was a fierce champion and developer of people and culture as a key enabler of strategic success. Today, she is a trusted partner for high-performance organizations around the world through her consulting firm, Connecting Potential.
With a background in leading culture development and experience working with diverse organizations, August knows what it takes to uncover, align, and activate the best of what organizations already are and what they want to develop into. She brings deep insight and appreciation for what it takes to influence change and the energy and discipline it takes to see it through.
August is a sought-after guide, facilitator, coach, and co-creator with a strong foundation of lifelong learning. She has a Bachelor of Adult Education, a Master of Arts in Leadership, and certification as an Organization and Relationships Systems (ORSC) and Brain-Based Coach.
Connecting Potential
Former Director, Culture Activation at WestJet
Visionary, purpose-driven leaders recognize that there is untapped potential in their organizations. When this potential is left unrealized, it can lead to misalignment between an organization’s brand promise (external experience) and culture (internal experience). Through her high-energy keynotes, Pam August helps leaders and their teams unlock this potential to see transformational results. She equips audiences with practical strategies to help activate potential, at home and work, for greater performance and impact.
August was the Director, Culture Activation at WestJet, where for 14 years she was a fierce champion and developer of people and culture as a key enabler of strategic success. Today, she is a trusted partner for high-performance organizations around the world through her consulting firm, Connecting Potential.
With a background in leading culture development and experience working with diverse organizations, August knows what it takes to uncover, align, and activate the best of what organizations already are and what they want to develop into. She brings deep insight and appreciation for what it takes to influence change and the energy and discipline it takes to see it through.
August is a sought-after guide, facilitator, coach, and co-creator with a strong foundation of lifelong learning. She has a Bachelor of Adult Education, a Master of Arts in Leadership, and certification as an Organization and Relationships Systems (ORSC) and Brain-Based Coach.
Adrian Breitwieser
Entuitive Corporation
Capital Planning Specialist
Adrian Breitwieser is a Capital Planning Specialist in the Entuitive Calgary office, delivering assessments for a broad range of project types.
With 13 years of experience as a Condominium Manager, Adrian has an intimate knowledge of all aspects related to residential and commercial condominiums including building systems, governance, operating and reserve fund budgeting, and insurance.
His operational experience covers project delivery from start to finish including initial Building Condition Assessments and performance failure investigations; Reserve Fund Studies; Capital Replacement Studies; Building Exterior Visual Assessments (BEVA); Technical Audits; recommendations for restoration and renewal of building envelope systems; and facilitate project administration tasks.
Entuitive Corporation
Capital Planning Specialist
Adrian Breitwieser is a Capital Planning Specialist in the Entuitive Calgary office, delivering assessments for a broad range of project types.
With 13 years of experience as a Condominium Manager, Adrian has an intimate knowledge of all aspects related to residential and commercial condominiums including building systems, governance, operating and reserve fund budgeting, and insurance.
His operational experience covers project delivery from start to finish including initial Building Condition Assessments and performance failure investigations; Reserve Fund Studies; Capital Replacement Studies; Building Exterior Visual Assessments (BEVA); Technical Audits; recommendations for restoration and renewal of building envelope systems; and facilitate project administration tasks.
Nicholas Fuss
Entuitive Corporation
Senior Building Envelope Specialist
Nicholas Fuss is a Senior Building Envelope Specialist in the Entuitive Calgary office. He brings nine years of industry experience including a breadth of exposure to all aspects ranging from the smallest investigation to large major projects and recladding.
As a specialist in building envelope systems, Nicholas has gained significant experience in both commercial and residential sectors, with a strong focus on condominium work including being heavily involved in all aspects of project lifecycles.
Nicholas has overseen and assisted with a variety of large-scale condominium projects including the design and implementation of full-scale envelope recladding and rehabilitation, in addition to ongoing construction administration duties.
Entuitive Corporation
Senior Building Envelope Specialist
Nicholas Fuss is a Senior Building Envelope Specialist in the Entuitive Calgary office. He brings nine years of industry experience including a breadth of exposure to all aspects ranging from the smallest investigation to large major projects and recladding.
As a specialist in building envelope systems, Nicholas has gained significant experience in both commercial and residential sectors, with a strong focus on condominium work including being heavily involved in all aspects of project lifecycles.
Nicholas has overseen and assisted with a variety of large-scale condominium projects including the design and implementation of full-scale envelope recladding and rehabilitation, in addition to ongoing construction administration duties.
Kate Kozowyk
Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP
Partner
Kate’s legal practice focuses on professional negligence matters, condominium law and personal injury matters, including social and commercial host liability. She has appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta, including the Alberta Court of Appeal and been involved in an Application for Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Kate acts for individuals, boards of directors, property managers and developers with respect to various condominium matters including insurance claims, bylaw creation and interpretation, bylaw enforcement and condominium disputes.
Kate was born and raised in Calgary, and started to work for Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP (formerly Scott Venturo LLP) in 2003, while taking her undergraduate degree in History at the University of Victoria; whilst an undergraduate she also worked at a small law firm in Victoria. After working at Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP full time, she went to England to study at the College of Law at Braboeuf Manor, Guildford, and was awarded her Bachelor of Laws Degree in 2011. Kate was awarded the Pennington’s Michael Fellingham Memorial Prize for best student in Private Client and the Surrey Resolution Surrey Law Prize for best student in Family Law.
In 2012, Kate returned to Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP as an articling student and became an associate in 2013.
Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP
Partner
Kate’s legal practice focuses on professional negligence matters, condominium law and personal injury matters, including social and commercial host liability. She has appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta, including the Alberta Court of Appeal and been involved in an Application for Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Kate acts for individuals, boards of directors, property managers and developers with respect to various condominium matters including insurance claims, bylaw creation and interpretation, bylaw enforcement and condominium disputes.
Kate was born and raised in Calgary, and started to work for Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP (formerly Scott Venturo LLP) in 2003, while taking her undergraduate degree in History at the University of Victoria; whilst an undergraduate she also worked at a small law firm in Victoria. After working at Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP full time, she went to England to study at the College of Law at Braboeuf Manor, Guildford, and was awarded her Bachelor of Laws Degree in 2011. Kate was awarded the Pennington’s Michael Fellingham Memorial Prize for best student in Private Client and the Surrey Resolution Surrey Law Prize for best student in Family Law.
In 2012, Kate returned to Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP as an articling student and became an associate in 2013.
Hugh Willis
Willis Law
Lawyer
Hugh is a lawyer with Willis Law in Edmonton.
Hugh was awarded a Distinguished Service Award at the CCI National conference in Kingston, ON in November 2022 in recognition of his volunteer efforts for the condominium industry. His volunteer efforts includes regular participation in stakeholder sessions with the Government of Alberta on the Condominium Property Act and other legislation affecting condominium owners. He is also a frequent speaker at condominium education events and is a mentor for the Law Society of Alberta for lawyers with condominium law questions.
More recently, he was selected by his peers to be included in the Best Lawyer magazine for the area of corporate and commercial litigation.
Willis Law
Lawyer
Hugh is a lawyer with Willis Law in Edmonton.
Hugh was awarded a Distinguished Service Award at the CCI National conference in Kingston, ON in November 2022 in recognition of his volunteer efforts for the condominium industry. His volunteer efforts includes regular participation in stakeholder sessions with the Government of Alberta on the Condominium Property Act and other legislation affecting condominium owners. He is also a frequent speaker at condominium education events and is a mentor for the Law Society of Alberta for lawyers with condominium law questions.
More recently, he was selected by his peers to be included in the Best Lawyer magazine for the area of corporate and commercial litigation.
Crystal Deley
ACMS
Owner/ACR Conference Chair
Crystal joined Accredited Condominium Management in 2000. Seasoned and highly-credentialed, Crystal brings over 30 years of leadership and extensive experience and passion in property and condominium management. Her condominium experience is complemented by many years learning to perfect the “art and science” of customer service.
Highly active in the industry, Crystal is co-founder and Vice-President of the new National Association of Condominium Managers, established to educate, standardize and certify specialists in condominium management in regions across Canada. Top on her list is updating the Association’s national curriculum & textbooks.
Crystal is a member of the Canadian Condominium Institute (South Alberta Chapter) and a Past President for the Real Estate Institute of Canada, the Association of Condominium Managers of Alberta and the Institute of Real Estate Management. Crystal is also a founding member of one of the two Calgary Chapters of the Women’s Presidents Organization (“WPO”). The WPO is a global peer advisory membership organization of women presidents, CEO’s, and managing directors of privately held companies with 145 chapters on 6 continents. Through peer support and problem solving meetings the WPO promotes the advancement of women entrepreneurs in all industries. Members are vetted and must meet the criteria based on revenue (over $1M US annual revenue) and have a well established and respected business.
Crystal also serves on the Condominium Advisory Board to Service Alberta pertaining to the new changes to the Alberta Condominium Property Act and is the founder of and serves on the Steering Committee for the annual Alberta Condominium and Real Estate conference. In June 2018 Crystal won the REIC Emeritus Award in recognition of her longstanding commitment and outstanding contribution to REIC at both the National and Chapter levels. In June 2016 Crystal won the J.A. Weber Award in recognition of her far reaching contribution to the ACR (Alberta Condominium and Real Estate) Conference.
Creative with an action-oriented management style, Crystal uses her broad experience and natural talents to help clients and industry organizations meet their goals and objectives.
When Crystal finally lets her hair down, she enjoys relaxing with family and friends as well as golfing, camping, reading and listening to music – but not all at once. The eternal life-long learner, Crystal likes to expand her horizons by travelling to new places and experiencing different cultures.
ACMS
Owner/ACR Conference Chair
Crystal joined Accredited Condominium Management in 2000. Seasoned and highly-credentialed, Crystal brings over 30 years of leadership and extensive experience and passion in property and condominium management. Her condominium experience is complemented by many years learning to perfect the “art and science” of customer service.
Highly active in the industry, Crystal is co-founder and Vice-President of the new National Association of Condominium Managers, established to educate, standardize and certify specialists in condominium management in regions across Canada. Top on her list is updating the Association’s national curriculum & textbooks.
Crystal is a member of the Canadian Condominium Institute (South Alberta Chapter) and a Past President for the Real Estate Institute of Canada, the Association of Condominium Managers of Alberta and the Institute of Real Estate Management. Crystal is also a founding member of one of the two Calgary Chapters of the Women’s Presidents Organization (“WPO”). The WPO is a global peer advisory membership organization of women presidents, CEO’s, and managing directors of privately held companies with 145 chapters on 6 continents. Through peer support and problem solving meetings the WPO promotes the advancement of women entrepreneurs in all industries. Members are vetted and must meet the criteria based on revenue (over $1M US annual revenue) and have a well established and respected business.
Crystal also serves on the Condominium Advisory Board to Service Alberta pertaining to the new changes to the Alberta Condominium Property Act and is the founder of and serves on the Steering Committee for the annual Alberta Condominium and Real Estate conference. In June 2018 Crystal won the REIC Emeritus Award in recognition of her longstanding commitment and outstanding contribution to REIC at both the National and Chapter levels. In June 2016 Crystal won the J.A. Weber Award in recognition of her far reaching contribution to the ACR (Alberta Condominium and Real Estate) Conference.
Creative with an action-oriented management style, Crystal uses her broad experience and natural talents to help clients and industry organizations meet their goals and objectives.
When Crystal finally lets her hair down, she enjoys relaxing with family and friends as well as golfing, camping, reading and listening to music – but not all at once. The eternal life-long learner, Crystal likes to expand her horizons by travelling to new places and experiencing different cultures.
Justin Tudor
Keller Engineering
President
Justin is the President and Senior Project Manager at Keller Engineering, a multi-discipline building science and envelope firm that has been providing tailored engineering investigatory and project management services with a focus on condominium restoration since 1982. He has more than 15 years of experience in the field of building science and structural engineering.
Justin has overseen and completed hundreds of reserve fund studies, building conditions assessments, and technical audits, while leading building element investigation including odour transfers, cladding failures, water infiltration, concrete, masonry deterioration and membrane replacements.
As a contract administrator, Justin prepares drawings and specifications for the structural rehabilitations, window and roofing replacements, parking renewals, and envelope restorations.
Keller Engineering
President
Justin is the President and Senior Project Manager at Keller Engineering, a multi-discipline building science and envelope firm that has been providing tailored engineering investigatory and project management services with a focus on condominium restoration since 1982. He has more than 15 years of experience in the field of building science and structural engineering.
Justin has overseen and completed hundreds of reserve fund studies, building conditions assessments, and technical audits, while leading building element investigation including odour transfers, cladding failures, water infiltration, concrete, masonry deterioration and membrane replacements.
As a contract administrator, Justin prepares drawings and specifications for the structural rehabilitations, window and roofing replacements, parking renewals, and envelope restorations.
Sherry Bignell
BFL CANADA Insurance Services Inc.
Client Executive
SHERRY BIGNELL is Vice President, Team Leader and Partner in the Calgary office of BFL CANADA Insurance Services Inc. Sherry joined BFL in June 2013 and as a senior member of the Calgary team at BFL, she is responsible for leadership of the Real Estate Client Service Managers, servicing of clients as well as producing business.
Sherry started her insurance career in 1991 and has worked with clients from a variety of industries, but she has dedicated 28 years of her career to Condominium Corporations. She has a strong background in building client relationships, problem solving, claims management and risk management.
Education is a key component of what she does, which includes presenting at trade shows, speaking at seminars for property managers, teaching the insurance course for the CCM series and attending board meetings.
Sherry is an active member of the Canadian Condominium Institute of Canada, Southern Alberta, and the Association of Condominium Managers of Alberta. Sherry has earned her CIP and CAIB designations.
BFL CANADA Insurance Services Inc.
Client Executive
SHERRY BIGNELL is Vice President, Team Leader and Partner in the Calgary office of BFL CANADA Insurance Services Inc. Sherry joined BFL in June 2013 and as a senior member of the Calgary team at BFL, she is responsible for leadership of the Real Estate Client Service Managers, servicing of clients as well as producing business.
Sherry started her insurance career in 1991 and has worked with clients from a variety of industries, but she has dedicated 28 years of her career to Condominium Corporations. She has a strong background in building client relationships, problem solving, claims management and risk management.
Education is a key component of what she does, which includes presenting at trade shows, speaking at seminars for property managers, teaching the insurance course for the CCM series and attending board meetings.
Sherry is an active member of the Canadian Condominium Institute of Canada, Southern Alberta, and the Association of Condominium Managers of Alberta. Sherry has earned her CIP and CAIB designations.
Paul Blakeney, C.Med
ADR Institute of Alberta
Director and Governance Committee Chair
Paul is a senior dispute resolution professional with a robust combination of skills, training and experience in the field.
He has mediated numerous disputes in a variety of settings involving governments, companies, municipalities, landowners, condominium boards, civil claimants, and neighbours.
Paul also has experience as a specialized ombudsman and administrative decision-maker involving complex, financially material and politically sensitive issues.
ADR Institute of Alberta
Director and Governance Committee Chair
Paul is a senior dispute resolution professional with a robust combination of skills, training and experience in the field.
He has mediated numerous disputes in a variety of settings involving governments, companies, municipalities, landowners, condominium boards, civil claimants, and neighbours.
Paul also has experience as a specialized ombudsman and administrative decision-maker involving complex, financially material and politically sensitive issues.
Stephanie Whyte
McLeod Law LLP
Partner
Stephanie is a litigator with a focus on:
condominium law
foreclosures
debt recovery
personal injury
Stephanie represents condominium corporations, boards, and property managers with collections, foreclosures, bylaw enforcement, bylaw interpretation and opinions, and access issues. She represents banks, financial institutions, and private lenders in foreclosure, and secured and unsecured debt recovery. She also assists parties in obtaining compensation when they are injured through no fault of their own.
McLeod Law LLP
Partner
Stephanie is a litigator with a focus on:
condominium law
foreclosures
debt recovery
personal injury
Stephanie represents condominium corporations, boards, and property managers with collections, foreclosures, bylaw enforcement, bylaw interpretation and opinions, and access issues. She represents banks, financial institutions, and private lenders in foreclosure, and secured and unsecured debt recovery. She also assists parties in obtaining compensation when they are injured through no fault of their own.
Harold Weidman
Normac Reliance
Harold Weidman is the founder of Reliance Asset Consulting Inc. and has completed appraisal assignments across Canada and in the State of Arizona. He has been completing insurance appraisals since 1977. He has appeared as an expert witness in insurance arbitration hearings and before The Tax Review Board, Court of Queen’s Bench, Alberta Surface Rights Board, Calgary Assessment Review Board and Municipal Government Board.
Normac Reliance
Harold Weidman is the founder of Reliance Asset Consulting Inc. and has completed appraisal assignments across Canada and in the State of Arizona. He has been completing insurance appraisals since 1977. He has appeared as an expert witness in insurance arbitration hearings and before The Tax Review Board, Court of Queen’s Bench, Alberta Surface Rights Board, Calgary Assessment Review Board and Municipal Government Board.
Chris Low
BFL CANADA Insurance Services Inc.
Client Executive - Real Estate Division
Chris is a Client Executive at BFL CANADA’s Calgary branch, specializing in Residential Realty.
H e brings over 12 years of risk management and insurance expertise in multiple industries which includes Transport, Oil & Gas, and also Residential & Commercial Realty. Chris’s current successes can be attributed to his determination
and focus on ensuring his client’s needs are not only met but exceeded. He takes pride in staying on top of the latest industry trends to ensure his clients risk management program is being balanced with their insurance program and any gaps are analyzed, discussed and addressed.
BFL CANADA Insurance Services Inc.
Client Executive - Real Estate Division
Chris is a Client Executive at BFL CANADA’s Calgary branch, specializing in Residential Realty.
H e brings over 12 years of risk management and insurance expertise in multiple industries which includes Transport, Oil & Gas, and also Residential & Commercial Realty. Chris’s current successes can be attributed to his determination
and focus on ensuring his client’s needs are not only met but exceeded. He takes pride in staying on top of the latest industry trends to ensure his clients risk management program is being balanced with their insurance program and any gaps are analyzed, discussed and addressed.
Doug Dixon
Real Estate Council of Alberta
Regulatory Compliance Advisor
Doug Dixon, CAE, Regulatory Compliance Advisor | Real Estate Council Alberta (RECA)
Doug Dixon is a Real Estate Regulatory Compliance Advisor for RECA and was the staff coordinator providing support to the Condominium Manager Implementation Advisory Committee. Doug has a long history with the condominium industry, including sales, working with developers and condominium managers. In his 25 years of regulatory experience he has dealt with issues between condominium management companies, between condominium managers and condominium corporations and also condominium managers/corporations and unit owners. Doug is also a condominium owner and serves on the corporation’s board. Doug has worked in various roles in the real estate industry for over 40 years. Prior to his real estate career, he was a Navigation Officer in the CAF.
Real Estate Council of Alberta
Regulatory Compliance Advisor
Doug Dixon, CAE, Regulatory Compliance Advisor | Real Estate Council Alberta (RECA)
Doug Dixon is a Real Estate Regulatory Compliance Advisor for RECA and was the staff coordinator providing support to the Condominium Manager Implementation Advisory Committee. Doug has a long history with the condominium industry, including sales, working with developers and condominium managers. In his 25 years of regulatory experience he has dealt with issues between condominium management companies, between condominium managers and condominium corporations and also condominium managers/corporations and unit owners. Doug is also a condominium owner and serves on the corporation’s board. Doug has worked in various roles in the real estate industry for over 40 years. Prior to his real estate career, he was a Navigation Officer in the CAF.
Sara Bushnell
Fire Ant Contracting Ltd
Owner
I graduated with a BA Hons degree in Fashion and Textile Management from the UK. My first professional role was as a public relations associate at Brunswick Arts in London, UK where I worked on international public relations campaigns for major art and cultural companies and institutions. I moved to Canada in 2008 and with my husband started Fire Ant Contracting Ltd., a construction company with three divisions – condominium restoration, condominium maintenance/service and residential renovations. As Vice President of Fire Ant I manage the client liaison, interior design and marketing. I am lucky enough to have three young, rambunctious children and love to travel, do Pilates, hike the beautiful Rocky Mountains and walk our dog.
Fire Ant Contracting Ltd
Owner
I graduated with a BA Hons degree in Fashion and Textile Management from the UK. My first professional role was as a public relations associate at Brunswick Arts in London, UK where I worked on international public relations campaigns for major art and cultural companies and institutions. I moved to Canada in 2008 and with my husband started Fire Ant Contracting Ltd., a construction company with three divisions – condominium restoration, condominium maintenance/service and residential renovations. As Vice President of Fire Ant I manage the client liaison, interior design and marketing. I am lucky enough to have three young, rambunctious children and love to travel, do Pilates, hike the beautiful Rocky Mountains and walk our dog.
Neil Fawcett
REIC Calgary Chapter
President
Neil Fawcett is a Certified Property Manager CPM ®, Accredited Residential Manager ARM®, IREM/REIC Faculty member and Real Estate Associate with a deep knowledge of Property Management, With more that 18 years of property management experience, he has held Senior Property Management roles with local, national and international property management companies.
He is a passionate facilitator who enjoys teaching emerging property management professionals how to succeed and advance in their careers through engaging learning opportunities, collaboration, and mentorship.
He has been on the REIC Calgary Chapter Board since 2013, serving in numerous roles and is the Chapter President. In 2021 was elected as to the REIC National Board of Directors and serves as director.
Neil freelances as an instructor, educator, property manager and consultant in Calgary and is the President of Eureka Solutions Inc. and the General Manager of Rise Real Estate Academy.
REIC Calgary Chapter
President
Neil Fawcett is a Certified Property Manager CPM ®, Accredited Residential Manager ARM®, IREM/REIC Faculty member and Real Estate Associate with a deep knowledge of Property Management, With more that 18 years of property management experience, he has held Senior Property Management roles with local, national and international property management companies.
He is a passionate facilitator who enjoys teaching emerging property management professionals how to succeed and advance in their careers through engaging learning opportunities, collaboration, and mentorship.
He has been on the REIC Calgary Chapter Board since 2013, serving in numerous roles and is the Chapter President. In 2021 was elected as to the REIC National Board of Directors and serves as director.
Neil freelances as an instructor, educator, property manager and consultant in Calgary and is the President of Eureka Solutions Inc. and the General Manager of Rise Real Estate Academy.
Hanh Chan
SCOTT VENTURO RUDAKOFF LLP
Partner
Dionne was born and raised in Calgary and prior to entering law school, received her BSc in Psychology (Honours) from the
University of Calgary. She attended law school at the University of Victoria where she was awarded her JD degree in 2007.
Dionne also holds a certificate in International Business Law from Queens University and has completed a program in
International Property Law at Oxford University in England.
After graduating from law school, Dionne articled and practiced at a prominent Calgary law firm primarily in the areas of
construction, condominium and real estate. Dionne joined Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP in 2016 where she maintains a practice
that focuses on real estate, condominium and development law. She regularly represents sellers, purchasers, banks and
developers in acquisitions, sales and refinances of personal, commercial and investment property.
In addition to her real estate practice, Dionne acts for individuals, boards of directors, property managers and developers with
respect to various condominium matters including insurance claims, bylaw creation and interpretation, bylaw enforcement
and condominium disputes.
Dionne has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta including Provincial Court, the Court of Queen’s Bend and the Court
of Appeal.
SCOTT VENTURO RUDAKOFF LLP
Partner
Dionne was born and raised in Calgary and prior to entering law school, received her BSc in Psychology (Honours) from the
University of Calgary. She attended law school at the University of Victoria where she was awarded her JD degree in 2007.
Dionne also holds a certificate in International Business Law from Queens University and has completed a program in
International Property Law at Oxford University in England.
After graduating from law school, Dionne articled and practiced at a prominent Calgary law firm primarily in the areas of
construction, condominium and real estate. Dionne joined Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP in 2016 where she maintains a practice
that focuses on real estate, condominium and development law. She regularly represents sellers, purchasers, banks and
developers in acquisitions, sales and refinances of personal, commercial and investment property.
In addition to her real estate practice, Dionne acts for individuals, boards of directors, property managers and developers with
respect to various condominium matters including insurance claims, bylaw creation and interpretation, bylaw enforcement
and condominium disputes.
Dionne has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta including Provincial Court, the Court of Queen’s Bend and the Court
of Appeal.
Dustin Gutsche
Catalyst Condo Management Ltd.
Director of Operations
Dustin Gutsche is new to the Condominium Management industry since 2019 with pitstops in education, engineering and survey construction. Dustin’s background has been varied and as such, fits well as the Director of Operations for Catalyst Condo Management Ltd.
Through his previous careers Dustin has always been an active leader it advocacy and education, having worked for the Northwest Regional Learning Consortium and the Southern Alberta Professional Development Consortium and seconded directly to Alberta Education. This continued in his time at the Schulich School of Engineering representing his school in several organizations and projects including managing engineering competitions at the local, provincial, regional and even international levels. Dustin has served as the Volunteer Lead for the 2012 Shell International Engineering Competition and chair for the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students Congress in 2016. Dustin advocated for his school directly as the society’s Vice President External with both the Regional and National engineering student society governing bodies.
Dustin’s involvement in volunteerism first expanded into condominiums in 2008 with his first condominium. Since then Dustin has has held numerous positions and chaired multiple boards from two different condominium corporations. Dustin is looking forward to working with likeminded leaders to advocate for the industry while also encouraging and supporting other Condominium Managers and Condominium Directors in their growth.
Catalyst Condo Management Ltd.
Director of Operations
Dustin Gutsche is new to the Condominium Management industry since 2019 with pitstops in education, engineering and survey construction. Dustin’s background has been varied and as such, fits well as the Director of Operations for Catalyst Condo Management Ltd.
Through his previous careers Dustin has always been an active leader it advocacy and education, having worked for the Northwest Regional Learning Consortium and the Southern Alberta Professional Development Consortium and seconded directly to Alberta Education. This continued in his time at the Schulich School of Engineering representing his school in several organizations and projects including managing engineering competitions at the local, provincial, regional and even international levels. Dustin has served as the Volunteer Lead for the 2012 Shell International Engineering Competition and chair for the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students Congress in 2016. Dustin advocated for his school directly as the society’s Vice President External with both the Regional and National engineering student society governing bodies.
Dustin’s involvement in volunteerism first expanded into condominiums in 2008 with his first condominium. Since then Dustin has has held numerous positions and chaired multiple boards from two different condominium corporations. Dustin is looking forward to working with likeminded leaders to advocate for the industry while also encouraging and supporting other Condominium Managers and Condominium Directors in their growth.
Ian Bonsma
HGC Engineering
Western Region Manager
Ian Bonsma, P.Eng., INCE, has more than 18 years of experience in noise, vibration, and acoustics engineering consulting. Ian’s responsibilities cover a wide variety of projects, including architectural acoustical design of buildings , environmental noise, ground-borne vibration, and structural vibration assessments. His recent work has focused on the analysis and design of noise and vibration control for building services as well as architectural acoustic design for commercial and institutional spaces that include acoustic optimization, speech intelligibility, and privacy solutions. Ian is familiar with the acoustical implications associated with LEED and WELL building design in his area of expertise, and has considerable experience in using measurement techniques to identify and develop controls for troublesome noise and vibration problems.
HGC Engineering
Western Region Manager
Ian Bonsma, P.Eng., INCE, has more than 18 years of experience in noise, vibration, and acoustics engineering consulting. Ian’s responsibilities cover a wide variety of projects, including architectural acoustical design of buildings , environmental noise, ground-borne vibration, and structural vibration assessments. His recent work has focused on the analysis and design of noise and vibration control for building services as well as architectural acoustic design for commercial and institutional spaces that include acoustic optimization, speech intelligibility, and privacy solutions. Ian is familiar with the acoustical implications associated with LEED and WELL building design in his area of expertise, and has considerable experience in using measurement techniques to identify and develop controls for troublesome noise and vibration problems.
Kae Shummoogum
Gasonic Group Ltd
Kae Shummoogum P.Eng has an Engineering Degree from City University in London, England. He founded Gasonic Instruments in 1985 to service a growing need for hazardous gas detection and indoor air quality monitoring in commercial buildings mainly underground parking garages. In 1995, he founded EnviroRentals to rent environmental testing instruments for both indoor and outdoor environmental consultants. In 2016 he founded EnviroLight Retrofit and Recycling (a social enterprise of the Gasonic Group) to introduce a Zero Waste/Circular
Economy Recycling system for mercury filled Fluorescent Light bulbs.
We at Gasonic was about to celebrate our 35th anniversary in 2020 when the pandemic change everything for all of us in the world. When I saw the images of how the air over the most polluted cities started to clear, I began to build a new vision for the company.
To pursue a strategy of ‘Flattening the curve on Inmosphere pollution’. For several months after the lockdown I worked as an undercover field technician to develop the strategy for clean air in buildings especially parkades. I will present the result of my findings during my talk at the conference.
I realised that the future of clean air for the next generation is to a large extend the electrification of the transportation system. Although this will affect my business negatively, I am committed to promote low and zero emissions vehicles whenever possible. I have driven low emissions vehicle since 2003 and for the last 6 years zero emission electric vehicles.
Gasonic Group Ltd
Kae Shummoogum P.Eng has an Engineering Degree from City University in London, England. He founded Gasonic Instruments in 1985 to service a growing need for hazardous gas detection and indoor air quality monitoring in commercial buildings mainly underground parking garages. In 1995, he founded EnviroRentals to rent environmental testing instruments for both indoor and outdoor environmental consultants. In 2016 he founded EnviroLight Retrofit and Recycling (a social enterprise of the Gasonic Group) to introduce a Zero Waste/Circular
Economy Recycling system for mercury filled Fluorescent Light bulbs.
We at Gasonic was about to celebrate our 35th anniversary in 2020 when the pandemic change everything for all of us in the world. When I saw the images of how the air over the most polluted cities started to clear, I began to build a new vision for the company.
To pursue a strategy of ‘Flattening the curve on Inmosphere pollution’. For several months after the lockdown I worked as an undercover field technician to develop the strategy for clean air in buildings especially parkades. I will present the result of my findings during my talk at the conference.
I realised that the future of clean air for the next generation is to a large extend the electrification of the transportation system. Although this will affect my business negatively, I am committed to promote low and zero emissions vehicles whenever possible. I have driven low emissions vehicle since 2003 and for the last 6 years zero emission electric vehicles.
Matt Vallis, CPP, PMP
TELUS – Smart Buildings
Consultant – Residential Smart Communities
Matt Vallis is a consultant with TELUS, in their Smart Building program. He works with property managers, developers and builders on a daily basis to design customized, sustainable building security and automation solutions for condominium and rental properties.
Matt is an experienced Security Professional with over 12 years of management, leadership and consulting experience in the security and technology industry. With expertise in Enterprise level systems integration as well as hands-on experience in hardware and software installations for networked security systems.
Prior to joining TELUS’ Smart Building team as a consultant, Matt was a Project Manager with several large security integrators. Directing technical security projects for new construction, ongoing renovations to existing sites and upgrading legacy systems for customers in various industries including commercial and residential condominiums. His portfolio consistently ranging in projects from small independent buildings to full community developments.
He has also obtained his Certified Protection Professional designation (CCP) through ASIS International. Often referred to as the “gold standard” certification for security professionals, this achievement represents his extensive knowledge of the seven key domains of security and protection.
TELUS – Smart Buildings
Consultant – Residential Smart Communities
Matt Vallis is a consultant with TELUS, in their Smart Building program. He works with property managers, developers and builders on a daily basis to design customized, sustainable building security and automation solutions for condominium and rental properties.
Matt is an experienced Security Professional with over 12 years of management, leadership and consulting experience in the security and technology industry. With expertise in Enterprise level systems integration as well as hands-on experience in hardware and software installations for networked security systems.
Prior to joining TELUS’ Smart Building team as a consultant, Matt was a Project Manager with several large security integrators. Directing technical security projects for new construction, ongoing renovations to existing sites and upgrading legacy systems for customers in various industries including commercial and residential condominiums. His portfolio consistently ranging in projects from small independent buildings to full community developments.
He has also obtained his Certified Protection Professional designation (CCP) through ASIS International. Often referred to as the “gold standard” certification for security professionals, this achievement represents his extensive knowledge of the seven key domains of security and protection.