Feature Committee - Conference Committee

Conference Committee

The Conference Committee is responsible for planning the Chapter’s annual conference and tradeshow. The conference and tradeshow brings together condo industry professionals and service providers with unit owners and directors, and offers presentations on a variety of condo-related topics. This year’s Conference Committee is very excited that the 2022 conference and tradeshow will be one of the Chapter’s first opportunities for our Chapter’s condo community to gather in person since the pandemic began.

The Conference, “Clawing Our Way Out”, will be held on September 16, 2022 and will include presentations about how condominium corporations and the condominium industry in general can claw their way out of difficult situations.

Conference Co-Chairs:

Tom Gallinger is the Vice President of Atrens-Counsel Insurance Brokers, a brokerage that specializes in managing insurance programs for condominiums, unit owners and property management professionals. Tom has been in the insurance industry for 16 years in various underwriting, brokering and management roles. As a specialist in Commercial and Condominium insurance, Tom strives to deliver a high level of service by managing the long-term insurance needs of his clients. In his career with Atrens-Counsel, Tom has done a number of educational presentations for various industry associations and groups aimed at unit owners, boards, and property managers. Tom holds an honours bachelor's degree in business, his Fellowship Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP), as well as his Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designations. Stephanie Sutherland is a condominium lawyer with Cohen Highley LLP, practicing in the areas of condominium management and litigation, condominium development, and residential and commercial real estate. Stephanie works with condominium corporations, property managers, and unit owners to help them address day-to-day condominium governance matters and resolve disputes.

An active member of the condominium community in Ontario, Stephanie is involved in the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) Golden Horseshoe, Grand River, and London chapters and sits on various CCI committees. She is a frequent speaker at CCI conferences and seminars and contributes articles to condominium publications, including Condo News.

Conference Committee:

Matthew Atkin has worked in property management since 1998 and is currently a Regional Manager and part of the Leadership Team at GSA Property Management. Matthew has been a panelist with the CCI Golden Horseshoe Chapter, Moderator, and panelist of the Enhanced Directors Course and Matthew is a licensed professional property manager, member of both the Real Estate Institute of Canada and the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario and holds the following designations: CPM (Certified Property Manager), RCM (Registered Condominium Manager), CMOC (Certified Manager of Condominiums) and ARM (Accredited Residential Manager. Matthew enjoys working with all communities and helping them create a property specific and detailed plan to achieve their short- and long-term goals.

Bill Clark has been involved with Condos before there was a Condo Act. In my first Condo I learned very quickly about the process of evicting tenants and have been involved in a $1.5 million dollar window replacement and have lived in both high rise and townhouse complexes. I have recently sat on three CCI-Golden Horseshoe committees and started to write articles for the Condo News, a very rewarding experience. I believe in the Condo life, and that every Board Member should attend as many webinars, seminars and Conferences to improve both their knowledge and expand their ‘personal’ contact lists.

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. Michelle currently serves as President for the Grand River Chapter of CCI and previously served as a director for the Golden Horseshoe and London chapters. She regularly contributes articles to condominium industry magazines and is frequently asked to speak about condominium legal issues at seminars organized by CCI. Michelle also writes about condominium legal issues on Robson Carpenter LLP’s condominium management blog: www.ontcondolaw.com. Karen King (B.Eng, B.Sc., MBA) has over 20 years of experience in the field, including managing projects, developing condominium management legislation and enjoying the progress of her Boards. Her company, King Condo Management Inc., sets itself apart through the care and expertise shown by its managers, who have the knowledge, tools, and determination to make their clients' lives better.

Will MacKay leads the team's condominium investment program, focusing an area of his practice on reserve fund investing for condominiums. In his practice, Will can draw upon personal and professional experience with condominiums to understand their current situation and investment needs. He is a current member of many Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) chapters, The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) and a member of various CCI committees. Will has spoken at many CCI events related to reserve fund investing and spoke at the Canadian Condominium Institute - Golden Horseshoe Chapter conference on condominium financial health, focusing on investing the reserve fund.

Lisa Wilson is a second generation Property Manager; Lisa has been in or around the condominium industry for nearly 30 years. She is currently the Senior Property Manager at CIE Property Management & Consulting Inc. overseeing a personal portfolio of over 500 units ranging from townhomes to high-rises and loft conversions. Lisa has contributed material to CM Magazine and spoken at conferences on a variety of topics.