Getting to Know the Golden Horseshoe Board: Sandy Foulds
Getting to Know the Golden Horseshoe Board Sandy Foulds Q – What is the most interesting aspect of working in the condominium industry? A – The wide variety of people that we interact with on a daily basis keeps the job constantly exciting. We interact with owners to help solve problems. We interact with Board members to assist in running their corporations efficiently. We interact with countless contractors and other professionals in our day-to-day activities. Arriving at the office daily, we never know what may happen that day. It’s never boring. Q – How did you first get involved in CCI? A – Ron Danks and Ray Wilson were the first people to introduce me to CCI in the ’90s. I have been a strong supporter ever since, and I always encourage my Corporations, and now my managers, to join and be involved and to attend conferences and educational events. I joined the Board three years ago, was Secretary last year, and am currently Vice President. I have spoken at many educational events sponsored by CCI over the past few years.
Q – Is there a charitable cause you support? Why? A – Cancer research. It has had an impact on my life, my family, many of my friends, and almost everyone in some way or another. Q – What are you most grateful for? A – I am very grateful for my very supportive spouse and family who were always there to support me in my career. The life of a PM can be very hectic, running out to the office, sites, and numerous evening meetings. Q – What is one sound you love to hear most? A – My new grandson giggling – it is infectious. During the first three months of COVID-19, my daughter diligently sent numerous daily snapchats to our family sharing his giggling. It was wonderful since we could not see him. Q – Last movie you saw in theatres? A – Since Netfilx, we don’t get out to many movies, but it was probably Rocketman.
Q – What is the best advice you’ve ever received? A – Ray Wilson, who was my first boss at Lounsbury and then at WB, told me early in my career that the key to excellent customer service is to listen carefully to whoever is speaking with you (it could be Board members, owners, contractors, or supervisors), to respond to everyone in a timely manner even if you do not immediately know the answer, to always treat everyone with the utmost respect, and to always follow through with your promises. Communication is key!
Q – What’s the last country you visited? A – We were on a south Caribbean cruise in early February, visiting Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Grand Cayman, and Mexico.
Q – What person living or dead, would you most want to have dinner with? A – Queen Elizabeth – the life of the royal family is fascinating.
Q – What advice would you give your younger self? A – To find more time to be with your loved ones and to always ensure that you take time for yourself.
Q – Are you a spring, summer, fall, or winter? Please share why. A – Most definitely summer; I love hot weather and being active outdoors in our hot Canadian weather, on land and on the water.
Q – What was your first job? A – My first full-time job was working for a small developer/construction company who built single-family homes and also some small industrial/commercial projects. It gave me a great foundation for understanding building maintenance and repairs.
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