Presentation of Candidates
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Presentation of Candidates
MARCH 28 TO APRIL 1 Presentation of Candidates Exercise your right to vote! WHY VOTE? By voting in the Greater Montréal Real Estate Board (GMREB) general election, you will elect Directors who will best protect your interests and speak on your behalf while serving on the Board of Directors. Also, you will help ensure the GMREB remains a democratic organization. To assist you in exercising your right to vote, the GMREB has produced this election guide. Inside, you will find information on the composition of the new Board of Directors and how to vote electronically. There is also background information on each of the candidates so you can cast an informed vote. This year, seven (7) directors must be elected. CONTENTS 02 03 04 05 24 Why Vote? Composition of the Next Board of Directors How to Vote Electronically Presentation of the Candidates List of Candidates 2 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 Composition of the Next Board of Directors Candidates who receive the highest number of votes will be declared elected. However, certain conditions apply: At no time can there be more than four (4) persons from the same banner/other or two (2) persons from the same agency sitting as GMREB directors during the same term. To be considered a banner, a real estate brokerage firm must be made up of at least 5% of all GMREB members. Given that the GMREB has 9,324 members (as of January 1, 2016), this means that a firm needs to have 466 members to obtain the “banner” status. For this election, the “other” group is considered a distinct group and has the same status as banners. For the purpose of this election, the following companies have the status of banner: RE/MAX, Groupe Sutton, Royal LePage, Proprio Direct and Via Capitale. For the 2016 election, the maximum number of candidates that can be elected from each banner is as follows: • RE/MAX : 2 • Groupe Sutton : 3 • Royal LePage : 4 • Proprio Direct : 4 • Via Capitale : 2 • Other: 3. To be declared elected, candidates must receive a number of votes that accounts for at least 1% of all GMREB members (93 votes). The Board of Directors will be made up of a maximum of fifteen (15) directors. The new directors who are elected will be serving two-year (2) terms and they will begin their term following the GMREB Annual General Meeting, which will be held on April 13, 2016. To be considered valid, a ballot cannot have more votes than the number of vacant positions, but must have at least as many votes as 2/3 of the vacant positions, which means five (5) votes for the 2016 election. 3 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 How to Vote Electronically THE VOTING PERIOD WILL BE FROM MARCH 28 TO APRIL 1, 2016, UNTIL NOON. If you are a member in good standing of the GMREB, you have a right to vote. To do so, you will need a Personal Identification Number (PIN), which will be sent to your email address in the week prior to the election. Here are the steps to follow to vote electronically: 1 2 Log on to the GMREB Extranet and click on the “2016 Election” link. Identify yourself with your member code and PIN. You will then be directed to the page that features all the candidates. 3 Choose among the listed candidates. Don’t forget that you must vote for a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of seven (7) candidates, otherwise your ballot will not be accepted. Don’t forget that your PIN is confidential. So make sure you protect it as you do for your debit card PIN. Once you are finished, a message will appear on the screen to confirm that your ballot has been accepted. 4 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 Presentation of Candidates 1. Ginette Beardsell, Profusion Immobilier 10. Mathieu Lacaille, RE/MAX Imagine 2. Nathalie Bégin, RE/MAX Ambiance 11. Marie-Pierre Lecat, L’Expert Immobilier PM 3. Maxime Béland, Via Capitale Centre 12. Mohamed Mafhoum, Libres-services immobiliers 4. Alphons Beshay, Réseau Immobilier ADRESZ 13. Michel Marois, BluuGlass Immobilier 5. Sylvie Blouin, Royal LePage Tradition 14. Nicolas Roverselli, Plateau Immobilier 6. André Campeau, RE/MAX du Cartier 15. Michel Tremblay, Via Capitale Est de Montréal MT 7. Mathieu Cousineau, Groupe Sutton Synergie 8. Bachir Estephan, Libres-services immobiliers 16. Marie-France Vachon, Keller Williams Urbain 17. Jocelyn Vaillant, Via Capitale du Mont-Royal 9. Sylvain Girard, Compas immobilier 18. Gail Walker, Gail Walker Important: This year, the candidates’ forms were not revised or translated by the GMREB. 5 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Describe yourself in a few words. Committed to real estate, full of energy, efficient, enthusiastic. Experience acquired on different committees over the years. Sustained dedication and exceptional service wherever involved. Very interested to continue working for the benefit of all brokers. Ginette Beardsell PROFUSION REALTY IDENTIFICATION Member code 77275 Position/title Real estate broker Number of years as a real estate broker 18 years In what year did you become a GMREB member? 1998 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED University Degree received BA in Music Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? The never-ending growth and demand of technology in our industry requires competent and experienced people in order to provide brokers with all necessary tools, programs and applications they need in their daily tasks. I would like to continue the work started years ago, work that will never stop, and apply all my qualifications in order to succeed in this tremendous task. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? Background in business administration, filing system expertise, and in computer technology (1980-1998). Fully bilingual. The experience I acquired in different fields over the years (music, teaching, office manager, business owner, etc.) is the benefit I bring when working as a member of different committees. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? • Conseil d’administration CIGM 2006 to today • Conseil de direction Centris 2010 to today • Comité Audit et Finances 2015 to today • Comité de Publicité - CIGM 2010-2013 • President of all the regional groups 2013 to today • President West Regional Group 2010-2014 • Member - West Regional Group 2000-2013 Other relevant information. Personal interest: golf, traveling, reading, and classical music. Real estate has become music to my ears! 6 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Describe yourself in a few words. Nathalie Bégin RE/MAX AMBIANCE IDENTIFICATION Member code 77542 Position/title Courtier immobilier agréé DA Number of years as a real estate broker 17 ans In what year did you become a GMREB member? 17 ans HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Collégiale Degree received Courtier immobilier agréé J’ai débuté dans le domaine de l’immobilier en 1989 et dès lors, j’ai eu un gros coup de coeur pour ce travail et les professionnels de cette industrie qui se renouvelle d’année en année. En 1999, j’obtenais mon permis de courtier. Au cours de ces années, mes collègues et les courtiers que j’ai rencontrés me décrivent comme quelqu’un qui a son travail, ses collègues et son industrie à coeur. On apprécie mon sens de l’écoute, mon tempérament toujours axé vers les solutions, ma disponibilité, mon dévouement, ma franchise, ma collaboration et mon énergie. On me décrit comme étant une personne qui apporte beaucoup d’idées et défend son opinion. Je suis une personne très curieuse, j’aime lire sur tout ce qui se rapporte à l’immobilier. J’aime être informée et au courant de ce qui se passe. Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? Tout au long de ma carrière de courtier immobilier, j’ai toujours été disponible aux courtiers pour les aider, les conseillers et les écouter. J’entendais les interrogations, les questionnements sur le terrain. Puis en 2012 j’ai pris la décision de m’impliquer au sein du CA de la CIGM comme administrateur afin de pouvoir aider à améliorer notre profession, notre organisation et par ricochet, notre industrie. Ce que j’ai fait depuis mon arrivée au sein du CA en m’impliquant à fond dans les différents comités et groupes de travail. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? Occupant diverses fonctions dans le secteur de l’immobilier, cela me permet d’apporter tant au niveau du conseil d’administration que dans les divers comités et groupes de travail où je suis impliquée, une expertise, une expérience et des compétences permettant de faire avancer les choses. Je suis courtier immobilier et pratique toujours, ce qui me permet de bien comprendre ce que les courtiers vivent sur le terrain et de rester connecté à la réalité. Je suis également formatrice depuis 2007 pour les courtiers immobiliers et je suis directrice d’un bureau depuis 3 ans. Ce qui m’oblige à toujours être à date tant au niveau des lois, de la règlementation que sur l’actualité immobilière. Chaque année, je fais une multitude de formations de toutes sortes, en vue d’augmenter mes connaissances, mes compétences et de pouvoir intégrer le tout au sein de mon travail, du CA, des comités et groupes de travail. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? Membre du groupe de travail sur les pratiques du courtage au sein de la CIGM, ce groupe s’occupe de tous les aspects reliés directement au travail du courtier tant au niveau de la règlementation que de la pratique. Je suis également la représentante de Montréal au sein du comité de collaboration provinciale de la FCIQ regroupant un représentant de chaque chambre immobilière au Québec. C’est dans ce comité qu’on apporte des suggestions, problématiques au sein du système de collaboration et surtout où on trouve des solutions pour améliorer le travail du courtier dans sa pratique quotidienne au niveau de notre système de collaboration. Je suis également membre du comité de Ressources Humaines de la CIGM qui s’occupe de la saine gestion au niveau des employés et membre de la direction. On m’invite également à l’occasion à participer a des rencontres sur différents sujets toujours en rapport à notre industrie tant la CIGM qu’à l’OACIQ. Je suis également membre du groupe de travail - sondage collaboration et du groupe de travail sondage à la clientèle. Puis en terminant, je suis également administrateur au sein de la RGCQ (Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec). Je me suis impliquée à la RGCQ afin de travailler sur les différents dossiers et problématiques au niveau de la copropriété au Québec et participer aux solutions. Other relevant information. Mon implication au fil des années au sein du CA m’a permis de travailler sur des dossiers forts importants qui touchent directement notre travail. Je désire poursuivre ce qui est déjà en marche et continuer à offrir mon temps à la CIGM pour vous membres de la CIGM. Je sollicite donc bien humblement un autre mandat de votre part afin de poursuivre ce travail qui me tient tant à coeur. 7 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Maxime Béland VIA CAPITALE CENTRE IDENTIFICATION Member code 77081 Position/title Courtier immobilier Number of years as a real estate broker 19 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 1997 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Universitaire Degree received Université Concordia Describe yourself in a few words. Courtier immobilier et membre de la CIGM depuis 1997, j’ai été activement impliqué au développement de notre Chambre à différents niveaux. L’immobilier occupe la majeure partie de ma vie professionnelle et je souhaite mettre à profit toute mon expertise et ainsi contribuer à l’avancement de notre profession tout en défendant l’intérêt des membres de notre Chambre. Les enjeux à venir de notre industrie sont majeurs et le courtier se doit d’être au centre des discussions. Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? Écouter les besoins, observer les changements et mieux définir la valeur ajoutée du courtier, dans un but précis : améliorer le niveau de compétences. Notre chambre se doit de garder les intérêts des membres au coeur de sa priorité et c’est dans cet optique que j’entends apporter ma contribution au sein de votre conseil. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? Près de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’industrie immobilière en tant que courtier autant sur le plan de pratique professionnelle que de gestion d’agence. Connaissance de l’industrie due à mon implication à plusieurs comités au sein de la CIGM. Formation universitaire en administration des affaires et économiques. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? Conseil d’administration CIGM, Conseil d’administration du Collège Immobilier du Québec, membre du comité audit et finance CIGM, membre du comité électoral, membre du comité MLS. Other relevant information. Je demeure préoccupé par la révision de la loi par le gouvernement. Des mémoires ont été rédigés dans le but de modifier des notions qui auront un impact sur notre travail futur. Un intérêt que je garde en avant plan. Aussi impliqué auprès de causes caritatives; Le Relais pour la vie, La grande Guignolée des Médias, Le Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie. 8 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Alphons Beshay RESEAU IMMOBILIER ADRESZ IDENTIFICATION Member code 100458 Position/title Real Estate Broker Number of years as a real estate broker 6 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 2009 Describe yourself in a few words. I have many years of experience in administration including: • President of the company “Amak Composites & Reinforced Composites Inc.” since 1989. • President of the company “Mère De La Lumiere Inc.” since 2006. • Member on the board of directors at “St Georges & St Joseph Church” for eight years. • Lead researcher of multiple projects at l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Laval University and Concordia University. • Member on the board of directors with “Age Friendly Beaconsfield” (AFB). Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? 1- By nature, I love to serve and help others. My experiences include: • Volunteer for many years at Citizen Advocacy of the West Island for 13 years. • Volunteer at West Island Palliative center. 2- I have a talent to create and to make inventions; I have 9 patent inventions registered in Canada & USA. 3- Planing to improve the Greater Montreal’s brokers services. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? 1- Administration experiences since 1989. 2- Devoting myself for serving and helping the others. 3- Creative talents. HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? No University Other relevant information. • I am an honest person and I always keep my word. • I am a punctual person. Degree received M.Sc, Ph. D. 9 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Describe yourself in a few words. Je suis reconnue dans la profession comme une passionnée de l’immobilier. J’ai cette profession vraiment à coeur et je veux encore évoluer avec elle. Sylvie Blouin ROYAL LEPAGE TRADITION IDENTIFICATION Member code 76902 Position/title Propriétaire-Dirigeante d’agence Number of years as a real estate broker 18 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 1998 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Collégiale Degree received n/a Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? L’immobilier étant en grand changement, je veux mettre mes efforts avec mes collègues pour rendre notre profession plus positive au sein du grand public et démontrer à nos pairs qu’il est possible de collaborer et d’avancer ensemble, peu importe la bannière. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? De mon expérience comme courtier immobilier et maintenant comme dirigeante d’agence, je serais en mesure de faire évoluer la profession. Trouvez de nouvelles idées, élaborer des solutions pour soutenir nos membres (courtiers) et être à l’écoute de leurs besoins. Comme administrateur, l’avenir de nos courtiers est primordial. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? Non Other relevant information. Je suis cofondatrice de 2 comités de gens d’affaires sur la Rive-Sud qui sont toujours existants (12 ans pour l’un et 10 ans pour l’autre). J’ai participé à des chroniques immobilières en direct à la radio sur un période de 2 ans. En juin 2011, je suis devenue propriétaire de Royal LePage Tradition, ayant une place d’affaire à Boucherville et Varennes. Depuis 2 ans et demi, Royal LePage Tradition a fait l’acquision de 2 autres places d’affaires, soit St-Hubert et St-Lambert avec maintenant plus ou moins 70 courtiers sous ma direction. 10 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE André Campeau RE/MAX DU CARTIER IDENTIFICATION Member code 79770 Position/title Courtier Immobilier agréé DA Number of years as a real estate broker 15 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 2001 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Universitaire Degree received Licence en droit et Certificat en management Describe yourself in a few words. Avocat de formation, j’ai pratiqué dans le domaine du droit immobilier pendant 23 ans. Puis j’ai été copropriétaire/directeur de deux bureaux de courtage (2001 à 2012). Depuis 2012, je suis dirigeant d’agence et ai sous ma responsabilité près de 200 courtiers. J’ai aussi suivi une formation post-universitaire en finances. Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? Je désire poursuivre mon implication comme membre du conseil d’administration. Je termine présentement mon quatrième mandat comme administrateur à la CIGM. Je suis impliqué dans plusieurs comités et groupes de travail, et je considère très important de pouvoir assurer une continuité et un sivi de ces dossiers. Je crois en notre profession, et je veux demeurer à l’avant-plan dans la défense de nos intérêts à tous. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? Une connaissance approfondie des lois et règlements qui gouvernent le courtage immobilier et des rouages de l’industrie. Depuis 10 ans je suis en contact avec les principaux acteurs dans le domaine et j’ai développé des liens étroits qui me permettent de jouer un rôle de premier plan dans une industrie en pleine évolution. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? J’ai été administreteur à la CIGM de 2006 à 2012, puis de 2014 à ce jour. J’ai été aussi membre au cours de ces années de plusieurs comités de la Chambre, dont notamment le Comité d’audit et de finance, le Comité de gouvernance, et le Groupe de travail sur les pratiques du courtage immobilier. Other relevant information. n/a 11 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Mathieu Cousineau GROUPE SUTTON SYNERGIE IDENTIFICATION Member code 81374 Position/title Agency director Number of years as a real estate broker 14 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 2002 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED CEGEP Degree received Administration Describe yourself in a few words. Very active as a board member on the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board, it did not take a long time for me to be known as an interested person for many challenging positions. I was elected President of the Collège de l’Immobilier and treasurer in 2015. I am a natural leader and I am always very passionate in our field, and this for many years to come. I am convinced I can accomplish important tasks to continue helping the brokers in their daily activities. Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? Following my first two years as board member, I had the opportunity to work on the new centris.ca website. I am working on new projects that will be developed soon and in use by all brokers to facilitate daily tasks. I would like to continue working in collaboration with other board member in developing other avenues hat would serve our business, other projects also like create a special group for beginners and young brokers in order to see them more involved. It would be a great to hear them talk about their experiences. their vision and give us new ideas. I believe also that he GMREB should concentrate, in the next couple of years, on its mission: promote and actively protect the interest and business plans of its members in order to give them all the necessary tools to succeed in their business objectives. The GMREB has to act as the major player and speaker when dealing with all government levels, newspapers (media coverage), the public and all real estate associations.As treasurer, I can see many new challenges to overcome in the next couple of years due partly to the decrease in the number of brokers. We are already working on finding solutions to avoid increasing the brokers’ fees or decreasing services. As for Centris, it is the right moment that services are improved by opening the door to new developers. As for the Collège, the last couple of years were extremely rewarding. It should continue to offer excellent services to brokers and to future brokers. I would also like to see the Collège in charge of qualify courses for the UFC program, and probably at a lower cost for brokers. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? My experience as a broker: 11 years. My experience as an office manager: 3 years. Very knowledgeable in technology serving brokers through Centris. My experience extends also to the following: Since spring 2015 : President of the Board of the Collège de lmmobilier, President of the Audit & Finance Committee, Treasurer on the Board of the GMREB. Background: studied in administration. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? 2015 : President of the Board of the Collège de lmmobilier, President of the Audit & Finance Committee, Treasurer on the Board of the GMREB.Since 2014, member on the Centris Committee, and member on the Publicity and Public Relations Committee. Other relevant information. n/a 12 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Describe yourself in a few words. Professionnelle bilingue, compétitive, autonome et disciplinée. Bachir Estephan LIBRES-SERVICES IMMOBILIERS IDENTIFICATION Member code 97978 Position/title Courtier Immobilier Number of years as a real estate broker 9 ans Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? Capacité à tisser des liens, à influencer les résultats et à traduire/communiquer les besoins. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? Développement, analyse, résolution de problèmes, gestion de temps. Connaissances des aspects réglementaires et législatifs de l’industrie. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? Non Other relevant information. Habileté à transmettre les idées et de l’information d’une manière simple et efficace. In what year did you become a GMREB member? 2008 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Universitaire Degree received Gestion des affaires et informatique 13 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Sylvain Girard COMPAS IMMOBILIER IDENTIFICATION Member code 77784 Position/title Real Estate broker/owner Number of years as a real estate broker 16 years In what year did you become a GMREB member? 1999 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED University Degree received Bachelor Business Administration Describe yourself in a few words. I have been told to have a balanced approach to issues. Cool, calm and collected is the way to go and I make a point of keeping clear objectives. Teamwork is very gratifying to me because it allows people to bring their best to the table. When it’s time to take a stand, I always consider how my decisions will help protect my profession and how it can facilitate our day-to-day activites as real estate brokers. Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? Getting involved on the board of directors is probably the best way to contribute to the advancement and evolution of our profession. My goal is to make sure that the brokerage law revision acknowledges our reality as brokers while maintaining our status as self-employed workers. I also want to keep to a minimum the burden put on us by FINTRAC and help CENTRIS thrive by creating new business opportunities for real estate brokers. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? I have both the acedemic background and the people skills to assist the board in analizing situations and develop alternative options. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration jointly delivered by HEC Montreal and L’École Supérieure de Commerce de Reims (France). My experience on the board has given me the perspective needed to elaborate the best solutions in the most constructive way. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? Board of directors GMREB (2004, 2006 to 2016), Verification committee (2006-2007), Electoral committee (2006, 2013), CENTRIS committee (2009-2010), Publicity taskforce (2011-2012), Treasurer GMREB (2013-2015), President of the audit/finance committee (2013-2015), President of the governance committee (2013-2015), H/R committee (2016-2016), Vice-President GMREB (20152016) Other relevant information. Math and income property teacher, agent and broker program (2000-2005), Arbitrator and mediator for FCIQ (2004-2016), Governor FCIQ (2009-2010), QSC and Matrix ambassador (2010-2011), Media spokesperson training (2015), Governance committee FCIQ (2015-2016), CREA board member for Quebec (2015-2017), CREA federal affairs committee (2015-2017), I am fluent in English, French and Spanish. 14 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Describe yourself in a few words. I am trustworthy, dynamic and responsible. I am a firm believer that success is earned through hard work, integrity and respect. Mathieu Lacaille RE/MAX IMAGINE & PRIVILÈGE IDENTIFICATION Member code 78665 Position/title Agency executive officer Number of years as a real estate broker 15 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 2000 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? I believe that with my experience, my personality and passion for our work, I could share my opinion and collaborate to bringing innovative solutions. I would like to participate amongst other advertising boards to bring new ideas for future campaigns, in order to improve and promote our profession. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? Being the resource person for about 130 brokers, I have the ability to solve problems quickly, logically and fairly. The experience gained over the years allows me to express myself clearly and confidently, to be attentive and to have a broad view on various topics. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? Being a broker with 15 years of experience, I attend several times per year at RE/MAX’s franchise meetings, where I like to contribute in every possible way. Other relevant information. Working hands-on on a daily basis with a large team of brokers, my knowledge about the laws pertaining to our industry is up to date. Over the years, I have on a regular basis followed courses pertaining to our business. Always ready to better myself in various ways. CEGEP Degree received ACS 15 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Marie-Pierre Lecat L’EXPERT IMMOBILIER PM IDENTIFICATION Member code 76963 Position/title Real Estate Brocker Number of years as a real estate broker 18 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 1998 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED BA Degree received CERIA (Brussels) Describe yourself in a few words. As a passionate worker in real estate for the last 18 years, I, like you, am seeing the field being transformed. As a broker in the field, I feel very concerned by the dangers that we will be facing and I want to participate in all important decisions that will allow us to promote the place of the Real Estate Broker in the organization, having at heart the sustainability of our professional community. I actively participate in the activities of the GMREB Groups and in the training sessions that allow us to improve the Real Estate Broker’s reputation amongst the public. I have the great pleasure to sometimes act as the photographer for these Groups activities. Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? With your support: (vote) • From within the Board of Directors, I want to support the Member as a Real Estate Broker, to help him through any hardship and keep on improving our technological resources to stay at the forefront, thereby enhancing our products to the clients and maintaining our 92% market share in Greater Montreal. • I want to make the Board the organisation that defends the Broker as an individual, with respect, and ensure that we have transparent communications between the Board and you, the members! I want the broker to have a role in the association’s decisions. • Centris.ca’s public website performance is important to me and I offer solutions to existing irritants. • I am ready to participate actively in discussions within the Board Directors to promote the fact that a Real Estate Broker is essential to the customer who wants to buy or sell and I want to promote the cooperation, that only brokers can bring! • I just want to listen to YOU to better represent you! What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? Listening - Respect - Sharing – Diversity of ideas - Vision - Innovation - Positive Evolution - Accountability (act as responsible person!) Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? • For the last 2 years, I have been volunteering in the South Shore Group. • For many years (14 years), I participated in the organization of the Opération Enfant Soleil Telethon at Remax. Other relevant information. • I was also part of the Social Committee at Remax Performance. • Director and organizer of “Courtier Vert” for nearly 3 years. • Coaching of new brokers in their training. 16 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Mohamed Mafhoum LIBRES-SERVICES IMMOBILIERS IDENTIFICATION Member code 96828 Position/title Courtier immoblier Number of years as a real estate broker 8 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 2008 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Universitaire Degree received Bac Describe yourself in a few words. • Enthousiaste et responsable • Esprit d’analyse, soucieux des échéances et du détail • Expérience en courtage immobilier • Expérience en gestion de projets • Expérience en formation des futures courtiers immobiliers et hypothécaires. Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? Notre métier exige de plus en plus de compétences et de défis auxquels il faut s’adapter au quotidien. Parmi les moyens que nous sommes appelés à maîtriser, les nouvelles technologies sont au cœur de notre pratique de tous les jours, pour rejoindre un maximum de clients et de prospects. Avec mon expérience en sciences appliquées et en gestion de projets, ainsi que mon expérience en enseignement de l’immobilier, j’aimerais participer activement à l’amélioration de la formation des courtiers et à la bonne gestion de la chambre immobilière du Grand Montréal. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? • Communication : transmettre ses idées et choisir adéquatement la technologie pour favoriser une bonne performance d’équipe • Adaptabilité : faire face aux imprévus et trouver les meilleures solutions • Soutien : faciliter le travail des membres de l’équipe • Consultation des autres : inspirer confiance et favoriser la collaboration • Flexibilité interpersonnelle : gérer sainement les différences qui font la différence! Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? Non Other relevant information. Formateur en immobilier et entrepreneur. 17 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Michel Marois BLUUGLASS IMMOBILIER IDENTIFICATION Member code 88445 Position/title Directeur Agence Number of years as a real estate broker 12 ans In what year did you become a GMREB member? 2004 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Collégiale Degree received Oui Describe yourself in a few words. Mes 12 années en Courtage Immobilier m’ont permis de gravir tous les échelons, passant d’Agent Immobilier Agréé, à Propriétaire et Dirigeant d’Agence Immobilière d’une sous-franchise RE/MAX. Présentement, j’exerce mon activité en tant que Directeur d’Agence. chez BluuGlass Immobilier Inc, et ce nouveau défi prouve l’intérêt sincère que j’ai pour l’avancement de tous les Courtiers. Je suis un homme disponible, engagé, fiable, intègre, loyal, avec une vision stratégique qui apprécie le travail d’équipe. Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? Dans un souci de transparence, j’aimerai apporter des lignes conductrices afin de diluer l’information émise au sein du conseil d’administration pour diriger tous les membres vers des moyens perspicaces afin d’obtenir une satisfaction et une fierté de faire partie d’un tel organisme fort qui se doit être reconnue par le grand public comme des professionnels sans contexte du Courtage Immobilier. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? • Faire le pont entre les réalités du marché et les dossiers traités au CA; • Prôner l’inclusion de tous les membres dans le développement des projets du CA; • Contribuer à améliorer les services offerts aux membres d’un point de vue crédibilité des courtiers auprès du public; • Faire valoir le professionnalisme des membres; • M’assurer que les outils offerts aux membres concordent avec les besoins réels et innovateurs; • Voir à ce qu’il y ait une meilleure visibilité des inscriptions commerciales Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? Membre en règle du Regroupement Commercial Canadien (RCC) depuis plusieurs années, en plus de m’être retrouver au sein du conseil du Regroupement Commercial de la CIGM comme Bénévole, cette implication et mon dévouement à toutes leurs activités m’ont permis de faire valoir mes compétences et mes longues expériences au niveau commercial dans tous les secteurs que ce soit le Détail, les Franchises, les bureaux, les Centres d’Achat, la Restauration, l’Institutionnel, l’industriel et les Super Marché ainsi que les Magasins à Grande Surface. Other relevant information. Voici lune partie du résultat d’une Firme reconnue sur ma personnalité Your behavioral style will cause you to be motivated by certain factors in your environment. Having these present may make you feel more motivated, and productive. The following are things that you may want in your surroundings to feel optimally motivated: • You want decision-making authority equal to the responsibility you are given • Power, authority, and control to make decisions to achieve successful results. • People around you who are efficient in getting things done and effective in working with people. • Air-time to express your ideas and opinions. • A change-oriented work culture. • To maintain a level of focus on the big picture and results, not the details and minutia. • Wants many opportunities to learn various aspects of the organization, industry, and global connections. • Direct, straight-forward answers to questions. 18 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 EXPERIENCE Describe yourself in a few words. Je suis une personne intègre, loyal, soucieux pour mon métier et des choses importantes de la vie. Je suis très franc et très honnête. Je suis une personne disponible, sympathique et sportive. Je me lève à 5h45 le matin et je suis très droit dans ma vie. Nicolas Roverselli PLATEAU IMMOBILIER IDENTIFICATION Member code 78155 Position/title Président Number of years as a real estate broker 16 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 16 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? Je tiens vraiment à coeur mon métier que j’exerce depuis 16 ans et je compte le faire jusqu’à ma vieillesse. Je crois fortement en l’immobilier au Québec, il faut cependant travailler tous ensemble pour garder notre métier et son image auprès des gens et trouver les meilleures solutions pour y parvenir. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? Mes compétences sont très variées, en voici quelques unes : je suis très fort en publicité, droit, j’ai de très très bonnes idées à faire partager, je suis disponible et connu auprès de mes paires. J’ai eu de la chance de pouvoir commencer le métier à 24 ans, donc à 41 ans j’ai une forte et solide expérience. Je connais tous les rouages du métier. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? Je dirige et préside ma bannière depuis 10 ans. Je fais nos réunions et forme chacun de mes courtiers que j’ai au... (environ 40). J’assiste aussi les comités de rues en ville pour promouvoir leur développement. Other relevant information. Vous ne serez pas déçu de mes services. Universitaire Degree received n/a 19 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Describe yourself in a few words. I have been working for 19 years in the east of Montreal’s real estate business. I am always in the heart of the action and still appreciate the adrenaline of performance. I am well aware that hard work and perseverance contribute to the development of our abilities ans talents. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with pairs and am grateful to benefit from the knowledge of others around me. Michel Tremblay VIA CAPITALE EST DE MONTRÉAL MT IDENTIFICATION Member code 76689 Position/title Real estate office manager/real estate agent Number of years as a real estate broker 19 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 1997 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED CEGEP Degree received Licensed real estate agent, condominium certification Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? For the past two years, I have been a member of the GMREB Board of Directors. Upon my arrival, I became aware of the amount of pending files and of the fact that so many were accumulating. I clearly understand the importance of the GMREB when it comes to critical decisions that influence the profession in Montreal and in the rest of Quebec. I believe that constant improvement of the Centris tool for members, good management of public relations and improved collaboration between real estate agents are some of the steps to achieve, what would be my ideal in real estate. Meaning that, within the next 5 years, 95% of buyers and sellers will perceive the benefits of working with a real estate agent without having the illusion of economy on transactions when working without an agent. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? The fact that I am in constantly contact with buyers, sellers and real estate agents, I remain in the heart of the action in the reality of the real estate business. I see the advantages of certain tools and the constraints of some regulations that our profession imposes. This direct involvement gives me the opportunity to hear about and understand the reality of our practice. This allows me to bring to the Board of Directors’ agenda and to other committees, situations that concern us daily and ultimately enable us to make sustainable changes. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? • Work group on advertising and public relations • Work group on the practice of real estate brokerage • Work group on real estate agent’s offered services and on the integrated communications plan. Other relevant information. Many things are worked on and achieved by the GMREB, however only a fraction is known and recognized by members. One of the challenges I am looking forward to in the next term, is to better demonstrate the direct and indirect benefits that the GMREB provides to agents. 20 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Marie-France Vachon KELLER WILLIAMS URBAIN IDENTIFICATION Member code 56170 Position/title Chartered real estate broker Number of years as a real estate broker 29 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 1987 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED Describe yourself in a few words. I have been a real estate broker for almost 30 years. I have been able to adapt to all kind of real estate markets, to all the new generations of clients and to all new technologies. I’m a Team leader and a Real Estate Coach in a banner in full expansion mode and amazing growth. I like to share my knowledge and expertise with new brokers. It will be my honour to serve again. Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? I was part of the GMREB Board of Directors from 2005 to 2013. I want to come back to share my technological knowledge, my communication and public relation skills, as well my networking. Regularly, I participate in conventions and training to keep me on top and keep me aware of all those new technologies for the real estate business and new ways to do real estate. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? As mentioned above, my continued training across Canada and the US, allows me to maintain a global vision of real estate worldwide and have my Montreal colleagues benefit from this knowledge. My involvement in the Regional Groups for 8 years, will be put to use to help increase the quality of collaboration in between us as professionals, for the benefit of our clients. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? Absolutely ! Starting in 2000, I was part of the West Island Regional Group. Then in 2005, I was elected as a member of the Board of Directors for 4 terms. I was the Regional Groups’ President during those 4 terms. I also participate in other committees during those 8 years. I am an ALC member (Associates Leadership Council) at KW Urbain. An ALC is the equivalent of a Board of Directors. Other relevant information. In 2013/2014, I took a Coaching training programme with IPEC, in Toronto. It allowed me to increase my listening skills and to be able to help my colleagues to perform at higher standards. In fact, at KW, I’m often invited to coach my colleagues in different agencies, in group, or one-on-one. At the KW Urbain’s ALC, I’m in charge of the Career Development Committee. University Degree received Bac es Art/Communication 21 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Jocelyn Vaillant VIA CAPITALE DU MONT-ROYAL IDENTIFICATION Member code 82443 Position/title Real estate broker Number of years as a real estate broker 12 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 2003 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED University Degree received B Sc Économie/ M. Urbanisme Describe yourself in a few words. Determined and militant summarizes me well. I often say that we must be militant and believe in our plus value as a real estate broker. I am totally convinced of our important contribution to the economy and society. One should be “crazy” to go without a real estate broker. I am determined to work for the defense of brokers as a business group. We have distinctive advantages I wish to promote publicly. Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? Officer of the GMREB from 2012 to 2014, my main motivation has always been to defend the interests of brokers, whose only customer is the client. I want to continue to bring that voice to the board. Which must guide the actions of the GMREB are three principles: Competition that stimulates, cooperation that strengthens and solidarity that unites. In this sense, the GMREB must invest in projects that enhance the broker and these 3 principles. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? My academic and professional career has always focused on the analysis of socioeconomic factors that determine residential choices. Graduated Bachelor of Economic Science and a Masters in Urban Planning, i am a Real Estate Broker since 2003. Before that, I was a journalist, reporter and editor in TV production and researcher for socioeconomic studies. I have been interested in the housing business for over 25 years. I am also concerned by real estate law. I believe that to be an an Officer and a real estate broker requires varied experiences. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? I was officer of the GMREB from May 2012 to February 2014. I participated in committees of advertising and governance. Other relevant information. An organization like the GMREB must constantly renew itself and try new approaches. For years now, we have been finger pointing to the public the risks of not doing a real estate transaction with a broker. By doing so, we have been reducing to silence the real advantages of doing business with a broker and all the other aspects of our role in the transaction. The risk for us is that the consumer eventually forget our reason for being. 22 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 See the candidate’s video EXPERIENCE Describe yourself in a few words. I am a Commercial and Residential Real Estate Broker, able to work on my own. Celebrating my 30th year in Real Estate, I wish to make a difference. We need to protect our profession and reinforce our position in the real estate market. I am proactive and I have a positive outlook regarding our future. Gail Walker GAIL WALKER IDENTIFICATION Member code 51938 Position/title Commercial and Residential Real Estate Broker Number of years as a real estate broker 30 In what year did you become a GMREB member? 1986 HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION COMPLETED High school Degree received n/a Why would you like to be involved as a Director of the GMREB? I have a desire to get involved and help our profession by becoming a director for the GMREB. With your vote, I will focus on the following items; • Reinforcing the importance of hiring a broker in both Commercial and Residential Real Estate. • Lobby to abolish the Uber style unregulated illegal Real Estate companies. • Promote and encourage employment opportunities with the various commercial Real estate cor porations for our members. • Encourage all Commercial Brokerage Agencies and their Brokers to join the GMREB. • Add more tools to Matrix to include marketing tools such as post cards, expired listing letters, FSBO letters and add internet tools for posting Centris listings on Facebook, LinkedIn etc. Should you vote for me, I promise to make it my mission to find ways to make your day to day life as a Real Estate Brokers easier and lobby to create additional opportunities in the corporate world for our members. What skills will you bring to the Board of Directors? I have extensive Real Estate knowledge in commercial and residential real estate. Have you ever been involved in one or more of the GMREB’s committees, or in any other organization? If so, which one(s)? No. Other relevant information. My professional experience includes the following: • Transaction Manager – Brookfield Johnson Controls – Major Bank Institution – Lease renewal, office leasing for BLJC. • Real Estate Specialist – Rogers Communication – Telecommunication Sites – Lease renewal, Special projects, third party lease agreements • New Development Coordinator- Maestro Management – Allegro Senior Housing • Real Estate Coordinator- Look Communications - Multi Residential Lease negotiation • Administrator property management- Olympia and York = Major account National Food Chain • Group Sutton Clodem, Re/max Future, La Capital, and Le Permanent –Affiliated Real Estate Agent. 23 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1 Candidates for the 2016 GMREB Election 1. Ginette Beardsell, Profusion Immobilier 10. Mathieu Lacaille, RE/MAX Imagine 2. Nathalie Bégin, RE/MAX Ambiance 11. Marie-Pierre Lecat, L’Expert Immobilier PM 3. Maxime Béland, Via Capitale Centre 12. Mohamed Mafhoum, Libres-services immobiliers 4. Alphons Beshay, Réseau Immobilier ADRESZ 13. Michel Marois, BluuGlass Immobilier 5. Sylvie Blouin, Royal LePage Tradition 14. Nicolas Roverselli, Plateau Immobilier 6. André Campeau, RE/MAX du Cartier 15. Michel Tremblay, Via Capitale Est de Montréal MT 7. Mathieu Cousineau, Groupe Sutton Synergie 8. Bachir Estephan, Libres-services immobiliers 16. Marie-France Vachon, Keller Williams Urbain 17. Jocelyn Vaillant, Via Capitale du Mont-Royal 9. Sylvain Girard, Compas immobilier 18. Gail Walker, Gail Walker Results will be announced in the afternoon of April 1, 2016, on the GMREB Website: Elected Directors will begin their term following the GMREB Annual General Meeting, which will be held on April 13, 2016. gmreb.qc.ca ( members’ section ) 24 2016 GMREB Election March 28 to April 1