Stephanie Sutherland, Associate, Cohen Highley LLP

Since her call to the Bar in 2009, Stephanie has spent her legal career working with condominium corporations, property managers and unit owners, assisting them with day-to-day condominium governance matters. Stephanie focuses on guiding her clients through disputes in a manner that promotes and fosters positive condominium communities. Along with condominium management and litigation, Stephanie practices in the areas of condominium development, residential and commercial real estate, and commercial litigation. Stephanie has represented clients in mediation and arbitration matters and has litigated in Superior Court and Divisional Court.  She has also represented clients at Small Claims Court and administrative tribunals, including the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the License Appeal Tribunal and the Landlord and Tenant Board.

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 as well as the Golden Horseshoe Board. She is a frequent speaker at CCI conferences, courses, and seminars and contributes articles to condominium publications including Condo News. Stephanie obtained her ACCI (Associate of the Canadian Condominium Institute) designation in 2015.

Maria Durdan, Partner at SimpsonWigle Law

Maria Durdan is a Partner at SIMPSONWIGLE LAW and the Chair of the Condominium Practice Group, practicing primarily in Condominium Law, Land Development and Administration. Maria supports over 675 of the firm’s residential, commercial and mixed-use condominium corporation clients throughout Ontario.  

Maria has obtained her Associate of Canadian Condominium Institute (ACCI) designation in law, which recognizes that Maria has achieved a high level of knowledge and skill of condominium law. Maria is the President of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI), Golden Horseshoe Chapter, is co-chair of education committee for CCI, and is a Member of the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO). She frequently presents at seminars and writes on condominium-focused topics for CCI and ACMO.

Jason D. Reid, Senior Advisor, Fire & Emergency Management, National Life Safety Group  

Jason Reid is a recognized building fire & emergency management specialist, known for innovative best practices in the integration of fire, safety & security in protecting critical infrastructure, high-rise buildings, mass venue & high / low risk facilities with vulnerable populations. Jason is a sought after industry speaker and has been recognized by his peers for his passionate delivery of critical lessons learned and best practices.

Tom Gallinger, FCIP, Vice President, Atrens-Counsel Insurance Brokers 

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 14 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.

Ryan Griffiths, Director, Condominium Finance, CWB Maximum 

Ryan joined CWB Maxium Financial as director, condominium finance and brings over 15 years of extensive experience in commercial lending across multiple industries. Ryan works exclusively with condominium corporations, property managers and other stakeholders across Canada to develop and implement customized financing solutions. His experience spans various roles including; sales, credit, operations, and problem loan management with GE Capital and CIT Group. Most recently, Ryan held a senior role as vice president, condominium finance at CIT Group.He is an active and engaged member of the condominium industry. He currently serves as a board member for CCI Huronia chapter, chair of the Professional and Business Partners Committee for CCI Golden Horseshoe and a supportive member of ACMO, participating in tradeshows and industry events across Canada.

Bill Clark, Condo Owner/Director 

Bill has over 30 years in condo living experience and has sat on various condo boards throughout his life and continues to serve as a director.

He brings good judgement and can see both sides of the story whether in condo living, or football, where he was a referee and coach for 30 years.

Bill also volunteers on the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of CCI’s Communication committee

Tom Kortko, B.A., RCM, Vice President, Maple Ridge Community Management Ltd 

• Condominium professional since 1997

• Registered Condominium Manager (RCM)

• Member of Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO)

• Leadership Evolution and Development (L.E.A.D.) Certification

• Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification

• Honours, B.A., University of Toronto

Bill Calhoun, FSRT, ASD, CDS, AMRT, Owner/Senior Project Manager, ServiceMaster Restore, IICRC Certified Firms

Bill Calhoun is the owner of ServiceMaster Restore Oakville and ServiceMaster Restore Burlington.  Bill has several IICRC Restoration Certifications including Fire Damage Restoration, Water Damage Restoration, and Commercial Drying. As an Atrens-Counsel Preferred Contractor, Bill has over 20 years of experience in insurable losses.  He has extensive knowledge of how to minimize the frequency/severity of insurance losses for Condominium Corporations and Property Management Firms.