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2 2015 GMREB Election | March 23 to 27, 2015

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, eight (8) directors must be elected.

Contents

Why Vote? ............................................................................................................................ 2

Composition of Next Board of Directors ............................................................................... 3

How to Vote Electronically .................................................................................................... 4

Presentation of the Candidates ............................................................................................ 5

List of Candidates ............................................................................................................... 29

Get Out and Vote!

2015 GMREB Election | March 23 to 27, 2015 3

At no time can there be more than four (4) members per banner/independents on the Board of Directors.

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 currently has 9,442 members (as of January 1, 2015), this means that a firm needs to have 472 members to obtain the “banner” status. For this election, the independants are considered a distinct group and have 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 2014 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 / Via Capitale : 2 / Proprio Direct : 4 / Independents : 2.

To be declared elected, candidates will have to receive a number of votes that accounts for at least 1% of all GMREB members. Given the number of 9,442 members (as of January 1, 2015), this means candidates will need to receive at least 94 votes to be declared elected.

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 2015 election.

Composition of Next Board of Directors

Candidates who receive the highest number of votes will be declared elected. However, certain conditions apply: 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 15, 2015.


Here are the steps to follow to vote electronically:

Log on to the GMREB Extranet and click on the “2015 Election” link.

Identify yourself with your member code and PIN. You will then be directed to the page that features all the candidates.

Choose among the listed candidates. Don’t forget that you must vote for a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of eight (8) candidates, otherwise your ballot will not be accepted.

How to Vote Electronically

The voting period will be from March 23 to 27, 2015, 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.

Once you are finished, a message will appear on the screen to confirm that your ballot has been accepted.

Don’t forget that your PIN is confidential. So make sure you

protect it as you do for yourdebit card PIN.

2015 GMREB Election | March 23 to 27, 2015

1. Robert Beaudoin, Proprio Direct

2. Marie-Josée Bérubé, Royal LePage Privilège

3. François Bissonnette, REALTA

4. Sylvie Blouin, Royal LePage Tradition

5. Robert Bouchard, Groupe Sutton Synergie

6. Antonio Capozzi, Century 21 Vision

7. Daniel Dagenais, M Immobilier

8. Céline Foley, RE/MAX Action

9. Marie-Claude Génie, RE/MAX Platine

10. Pascal Goovaerts, Proprio Direct

11. Marc Lacasse, RE/MAX 2001

12. Bruce Lai, Bruce Lai Immobilier

13. Marie-Pierre Lecat, L’Expert Immobilier P.M.

14. George Lulelaru, Expansion Immo

15. Damian Marczuk, Groupe Sutton-Clodem

16. Michel Marois, Immobilier Himalaya Real Estate Corp.

17. Marco Melfi, Via Capitale Harmonie

18. Diane Ménard, Royal LePage Privilège

19. Louise Mercier, Via Capitale Azur

20. Christian Ouellette, Royal LePage Optimum

21. Bernard Rodrigue, Royal LePage Tradition

22. Kayla Samuels, Immeubles Montria

23. Nancy Savard, Via Capitale Centre

24. Gail Walker, Gail Walker

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Robert Beaudoin, Proprio Direct

3889, autoroute des Laurentides, suite 200 Laval (Québec) H7L 3H7

Number of years as

broker

28

Number of years as

director

5

Activities in real estate 100% Agency management

In which area? Province

GMREB member since 1992

Participation on a GMREB Committee

Committee Year

n/a n/a

Specific reasons that motivate my candidacy on

the GMREB Board of Directors

I would like to actively participate in changes to highlight the value of real estate brokers’ work and to meet the expectations of today’s clients.

Other relevant information

I would like to offer my real estate colleagues the experience I have acquired since 1987, see the market differently, propose alternatives in order to adapt to the new realities in our industry.

Completed education High School

Degrees received n/a

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Marie-Josée Bérubé, Royal LePage Privilège

1503, Hôtel de Ville Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville (Québec) J3V 5Y6



I am committed to my profession, as well as its development. I believe I have a lot to contribute in this regard.

Completed

education

High School


Number of years as broker 6

Number of years as director n/a

Activities in real estate

90% Residential 5% Commercial 5% Investment

In which area? Montérégie South Shore



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François Bissonnette, REALTA

1295, avenue Van Horne Outremont (Québec) H2V 1K5

Specific reasons that motivate my candidacy on the

GMREB Board of Directors

I’m requesting your confidence today, as I seek a fifth mandate on the Board of Directors.

The real estate industry is facing significant issues that will require important decisions to be made by our representative organizations. These issues include the combined effect of new technologies and new consumer habits on our practice. We are entering an era of segmentation and diversification of our service offering.

My vision is based on a solid understanding of the reality and issues facing our industry and our profession. In addition to my nine years of experience on the Board of Directors, I have 20 years of experience as a real estate broker. In January 2008, I founded my own agency, REALTA, which has been very successful in central Montréal.

It is therefore as a practitioner with my profession’s best interests at heart that I would like to continue making a contribution to the Board of Directors.


President of the Collège de l’immobilier du Québec Board of Directors: 2014 to present;

Director on the Collège de l’immobilier du Québec Board of Directors: 2011 to 2013;

QFREB Governor : 2011;

President of the Maison internationale des arts de la marionnette Board of Directors.

Completed education University

Degrees received Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration


Number of years as director 15

Activities in real estate 97% Residential 3% Commercial

In which area? Montréal



Committee Year

Board of Directors 2007 to present

Audit and Finance Committee 2009 to present

Governance Committee 2014 to present

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Sylvie Blouin, Royal LePage Tradition

191, boulevard de Mortagne, suite 5 Boucherville (Québec) J4B 1A9



Recognized in the industry as being passionate about real estate, I would like to help advance our profession.

The real estate industry is undergoing many changes and I would like to work with my colleagues to make our profession more positive among the general public and show our peers that it is possible to collaborate and move forward together, regardless of the banner we work for.


I co-founded two committees for business people on the South Shore, both of which are still in existence, one for 12 years now and the other for 10 years.

I participated in a real estate show on live radio for a period of 2 years.

In June 2011, I became owner of Royal LePage Tradition, with offices in Boucherville and Varennes. A year and a half ago, Royal LePage Tradition acquired two other places of business, in Saint-Hubert and Saint-Lambert, with approximately 80 brokers now under my direction.

Completed education College




Activities in real estate 90% Residential 10% Investment

In which area? Montérégie



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Robert Bouchard, Groupe Sutton Synergie

472, rue Notre-Dame Repentigny (Québec) J6A 2T5



I am truly passionate about real estate. Since the start of my career, my primary goal has been to serve my clients as best as I can and to collaborate well with other brokers regardless of their banner. My expertise in negotiations, acquired through my past experience, will be an asset for the GMREB and for members, as we must remember that the Board of Directors’ work is done by members, for members.

The future of our profession is of great importance to me and I am ready to commit to this new adventure for the good of all members. As a practicing broker, I would like to share the vision and issues of our daily lives in order to find solutions and improvements to our profession. I am a person of integrity and respect, regardless of the situation.

As an ambassador in the East group, my leadership skills are well established, as many of my colleagues can attest to, including our group president.

My objective is to excel in my profession while respecting the established rules, and to get involved in making the profession better

for members.


I am involved in various activities in the community.

I actively participate in the training sessions offered by the GMREB in order to enhance my performance and keep abreast of new laws and various changes in the real estate industry. I am also an avid reader, to increase my general knowledge.






In which area? Lanaudière and surrounding area



Committee Year

East Group Committee 2014 to present

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Antonio Capozzi, Century 21 Vision

5517, avenue de Monkland Montréal (Québec) H4A 1C8



With many years of experience in real estate and technology, I believe that I would be an asset to have in the boardroom. Please vote for me with confidence!









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Daniel Dagenais, M Immobilier

6500, route Transcanadienne, 4th floor

Pointe-Claire (Québec) H9R 0A5



Since my election to the Board of Directors in 2009, I have been very involved as I am currently a member of the Audit & Finance Committee, the Centris® Management Committee, and the GMREB’s West Group Committee.

For the past two years I have been a Regional Director, representing Québec, on the CREA Board of Directors. In the past, I sat on many committees (Governance, Advertising, CREA) and on the Board of Directors of the Collège de l'immobilier du Québec.

I am particularly proud of having earned the trust and respect of those who are involved in our industry, especially members of the Board, managers and employees of the GMREB and CREA and, of course, the real estate brokers who I work with daily.

Regardless of our real estate banner, we all work collaboratively and that is our strength! This is what we do in the field as brokers for our clients, and this is also what we do as members of the Board of Directors for the good of our industry and our brokers.

My passion and dedication have one goal: always strive to improve the structures, regulations and tools offered by our organizations so that the public recognizes the added value that real estate brokers provide.


The values that are important to me are: respect, leadership, listening skills, a visionary outlook, and dedication to a job well done. Whether in our personal lives, with our clients or around the table with the Board of Directors, these values are crucial and are shared by all members of the Board.


Degrees received Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration


Number of years as director 0.5

Activities in real estate 70% Residential 10% Investment 20% Agency management




Committee Year

GMREB Board of Directors 2009 to present

Audit & Finance Committee 2013 to present

Centris® Management Committee 2012 to present

Advertising/Public Relations Committee 2012-2013

Governance Committee 2011-2015

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Céline Foley, RE/MAX Action

8280, boulevard Champlain LaSalle (Québec) H8P 1B5



I would like to offer my support to the 9,000 membres and be part of a working group to encourage members.





Activities in real estate 100% Residential




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Marie-Claude Génie, RE/MAX Platine

1850, avenue Panama, suite 110 Brossard (Québec) J4W 3C6



I am proactive and available. I would like to promote your interests to the GMREB on the issues that concern all of us, particularly:

Work jointly with the other Québec real estate boards to create an AGGRESSIVE advertising campaign on the risks associated with buying and selling a property without a broker.

Promote, more than ever, the importance of the real estate broker’s role among consumers.

Set up a blog or other tool to improve communication and transparency between the Board of Directors and real estate brokers, in terms of decision-making as well as management and governance processes.

The GMREB should assume a substantial part of the mandatory training fees that are now imposed on real estate brokers.


I have solid experience in home staging and in innovative advertising.

I was interviewed by the LCN and TVA news networks and by the newspapers La Presse and Le Soleil for creating the first scripted real estate advertisement in Québec.

I founded the Association des Bed and Breakfast de la région Brome-Missisquoi and was a member of its Board of Directors for 3 years (2003-2006).

Completed

education

University

Degrees

received

Master’s degree in Business Management (M.Sc.) Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) Certificate in Real Estate Business



Activities in real estate 100% Residential




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Pascal Goovaerts, Proprio Direct

3899, autoroute des Laurentides, suite 200 Laval (Québec) H7L 3H7



As a professional real estate coach and trainer since 2006, I receive a lot of feedback about the condition of the market from many brokers throughout Québec. This helps me to see the trends that are developing and better prepare brokers for dealing with these changes.

If this opportunity is offered to me, I will share my opinions, my thoughts, my findings and many ideas with the GMREB Board of Directors.

Thank you for your confidence.


Before becoming a manager at my agency, my real estate activities were divided as follows: 90% residential and 10% investment.

I have also been a part of several advisory committees to the

GMREB and the OACIQ.


Degrees received Minor in Advertising

Number of years as

broker

12

Number of years as

director

9

Activities in real estate 100% Agency management

In which area? Laval



Committee Year

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Marc Lacasse, RE/MAX 2001

291, boulevard Sainte-Rose Sainte-Rose (Québec) H7L 1M1



I am fully committed to promoting the profession and improving real estate brokers’ reputation. My involvement these past years in the GMREB’s and QFREB’s advertising and communications campaigns at the provincial level has contributed to achieving this goal. If I am elected for a second term, I would like to get involved with the technology tools that are available to brokers and consumers in order to further optimize their performance.


I am a member of the GMREB Board of Directors since 2013. I am also real estate commentator on Canal Argent.

Visit my website, my LinkedIn profile, my Facebook page and my Twitter account.


Degrees received BBA (marketing)




In which area? North Shore of Montréal



Committee Year

Advertising and Public Relations 2013 to present

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Bruce Lai, Bruce Lai Immobilier

3192, rue Esther Laval (Québec) H7P 2G9



As a past member of the Centre-West Group Committee and a current member of the Laval/North Shore Group Committee, I have learned that members need leadership on their Board of Directors to give them the support they need and to promote the image of their profession.


Professor of real estate since 2009:

Courses taught: communications in real estate, drafting of brokerage contracts, drafting of the promise to purchase, real estate negotiation, real estate finance, real estate issues and management, role of a real estate broker.

Coach, conference speaker and trainer in real estate.

Education, Master’s level (Université de Sherbrooke):

Graduate Certificate in Collegial Teaching (GCCT), Graduate Diploma in Collegial Teaching (GDCT), Master’s degree in Education (M. Ed.).

Languages spoken:

French, English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese (functional).


Degrees received Master’s in Education (M. Ed.) Graduate Certificate in Collegial Teaching Graduate Diploma in Collegial Teaching AEC Real Estate Agent AEC Real Estate Broker




80% Residential 10% Commercial 10% Rental

In which area? Montréal and Laval



Committee Year

Laval/North Shore 2014 to present

Centre-West Group 2009-2011

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Marie-Pierre Lecat, l’Expert Immobilier PM

4280, rue Beaubien Est Montréal (Québec) H1T 1S6

Specific reasons that motivate my candidacy on the GMREB

Board of Directors

My motivation: to represent brokers, first and foremost!

Originally from Belgium, I have lived on three different continents (Europe, Africa and North America) in seven consecutive years. I speak several languages and my rich life experience has given me tenacity and the ability to easily adapt to all kinds of situations with new and thoughtful ideas.

For the past 17 years, I have been working in Québec in our beautiful real estate industry, a proud member of the GMREB. I am convinced that I can bring added value to the decisions that need to be made in these times of change, and act responsibly in the Board of Directors’ accountability and the sustainability of the GMREB.

Real estate is my passion and I want to defend our rights in terms of the different types of “bad weather” that may affect us. I pledge to fight in order to maximize members’ interests in the decisions made on the GMREB’s major strategies, while prioritizing our Internet tools so that they are kept at the forefront of technology. I am committed to enhancing relations between the GMREB and the OACIQ in order to be better positioned and reach the Real Estate Board’s goal of being an organization that defends the interests of member brokers!

It is with pleasure that I will listen to the opinions and wishes of those who want to share, so that I can better understand you and represent you! We must encourage collaboration between brokers by reinforcing the GMREB’s social activities.

Together we will grow and become stronger!


I want to be your link to the Real Estate Board with regards to our profession!

To represent you, defend your interests, and help you reach your business goals I need your support and your vote. Thank you!






88% Residential 10% Commercial 2% Rental management

In which area? Greater Montréal / South Shore



Committee Year

South Shore Group 2014 to present

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George Lulelaru, Expansion Immo

382, rue Hortense Laval (Québec) H7P 3L4



After 17 years of working as a real estate broker and 14 as an agency executive officer, I would like to put my experience to good use for the benefit of my colleagues.

Completed education High school


Number of years as

broker

17

Number of years as

director

14


80% Residential 10% Commercial 10% Agency management

In which area? North Shore



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Damian Marczuk, Groupe Sutton-Clodem

9515, boulevard LaSalle LaSalle (Québec) H8R 2M9



To maintain and improve the reputation of our profession, while ensuring that brokers have access to high-quality training, innovative tools and the resources they need to succeed.

My profile and my experience have given me a unique perspective of the real estate industry and our profession’s place within this industry. I am a real estate broker, but I am also a lawyer by training. I am confident that by background, my experience, my understanding of the real estate market and my values will make me a valuable member of the Board of Directors and able to ensure your best interests.

For more information, visit: www.damianmarczuk.com


Hold an attestation of training for Board members from the Collège des administrateurs de sociétés;

Member of the winter 2014 cohort of the Réseau jeunes administrateurs of the Jeune chambre de commerce de Montréal;

Sit on the Board of Directors of the Caisse populaire Desjardins de L’Île-des-Sœurs-Verdun;

Sit on the Board of Directors of L’Arche-Montréal; Former member of Faculty Council at McGill University’s Faculty of

Law; Completed the formation professionnelle at the École du Barreau du

Québec;

Completed McGill’s Leadership Training Program; Completed the CFA Level I exam (Chartered Financial Analyst); Clerked at the Québec Court of Appeal; B.C.L./LL.B. (McGill) (Top 10%).


Degrees received B.C.L./LL.B.



Activities in real estate 50% Residential 50% Real estate law

In which area? Greater Montréal



Committee Year

n/a n/a

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Michel Marois, Immobilier Himalaya Real Estate Corp.

18, rue de Sicile, suite 3 Candiac (Québec) J5R 0B3



Wanting to promote the cause of all real estate brokers, I will use my professional experience to provide them with my full support, my knowledge and my valuable contacts that I have accumulated over many years. My devotion and respect for improving the image of our profession with various bodies, both public and legal, will be beneficial to brokers.

I have a fighting spirit for good causes and I am persistent in fulfilling them.

Put me to the test and you will see!


I have more than ten years of experience in residential real estate and I have my own sub-franchise, RE/MAX McGill M.M. I am also a member of CREA’s Canadian Commercial Network.

I assure you of my full involvement in both the residential and commercial sectors.

The more commercial activity that takes place, the greater impact this has on the residential sector, as commercial activity leads to job creation which inevitably leads to a movement of potential buyers and sellers. This should not be overlooked in our profession.






10% Residential 80% Commercial 10% Industrial

In which area? Greater Montréal and international



Committee Year

Commercial Group 2014 to present

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Marco Melfi, Via Capitale Harmonie

1337, rue Fleury Est Montréal (Québec) H2C 1R4



Contribute to the development and betterment of the real estate broker profession;

Contribute to the implementation of tools to counter FSBOs;

Promote the website through advertising campaigns; Provide students with adequate guidance throughout their

training; Increase the level of brokers’ professionalism by

implementing the necessary training; Ensure the public discovers the qualities of the real estate

broker profession; Ensure the sound and justified use of the dues paid by

members.


I am a teacher at the Collège de l'immobilier du Québec, which helps me be aware of the public’s real perception of the profession.



Number of years as

broker

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Number of years as

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In which area? Ahuntsic and downtown Montréal



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Diane Ménard, Royal LePage Privilège

1503, rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville (Québec) J3V 5Y6



A member of the Board of Directors since 2001 and Vice-President since 2010, I had the opportunity to be at the forefront of major changes that affected our industry and helped our profession to evolve. Transparency, listening to our members, restructuring of the Collège de l’immobilier du Québec, sound financial management, review of all GMREB bylaws and policies, and communication with GMREB members have been the priorities for this Board of Directors for the past five years.

The GMREB’s new bylaws and policies will be presented to you at the Annual General Meeting. As you can see, a lot of work has been done in recent years and many other projects are still on the table, but will be concluded with the help of all of us.

Recognizing brokers’ value and expertise are also very important issues.


Board of Directors of the Collège from 2006 à 2011. President of the Board of Directors of the Collège from

2010 to 2013. Audit Committee of the Collège de l’immobilier du Québec

from 2006 to today.






In which area? South Shore



Committee Year

Board of Directors 2001 to present

Audit Committee 2007 to present

Governance Committee 2012 to present

Human Resources Committee 2014 to present

Group Committee 2002-2005

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Louise Mercier, Via Capitale Azur

1887, chemin du Tremblay Longueuil (Québec) J4N 1A4



A team player, I would like to use my experience in the field, both as a professor to future brokers and as an agency executive officer, to ensure that our profession can shine in the eyes of the consumer.

I want to get involved so that our profession does not go unnoticed, so that brokers are proud to say they are brokers, so that more and more people say “Never without my broker”.

I am currently involved in the South Shore Group Committee and I would like to contribute to positive changes at other levels for the benefit of our profession.


For two years, I taught courses in real estate valuation and analysis at the Académie de l’entrepreneurship québécois to future real estate brokers, and I taught the most recent course in real estate valuation to chartered real estate brokers.

On March 8, 2013, on Facebook, I created the group:

Regroupement des femmes en immobilier au Québec, which

allows for positive exchanges on the profession. There are

currently 586 female real estate professionals in this group.


Degrees received

Certificate in written French Bachelor’s degree in teaching of geography








Committee Year

South Shore Group 2014 to present

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Christian Ouellette, Royal LePage Optimum

20, boulevard Georges-Gagné S., suite 100 Delson (Québec) J5B 2E2



I have close to 25 years of experience as an active real estate broker and close to two years of experience as an agency executive officer. I feel it is time for me to offer my knowledge and experience for the industry. Important issues and new directions are to be expected in the real estate industry and I would like to be a part of the developments that will allow us to better structure our industry.


Experience on boards of directors: President of the Board of Directors of the Association des

gens d’affaires du Roussillon (1990-2000) Municipal councillor for the City of Delson (2001-2005) President of the Board of Directors of the Chambre de

commerce et d’industrie Royal Roussillon (2007-2008) Vice-President of the Centre local de développement

(2007-2011)


Degrees received Real estate sales





In which area? South Shore



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Bernard Rodrigue, Royal LePage Tradition

30, rue Aberdeen, suite 100 Saint-Lambert (Québec) J4P 1R4



Real estate is at the heart of city dwellers’ lives. The GMREB must become a precursor of change, rather than continue to react to new ways of marketing real estate. Once we become innovative and necessary due to our skills, we will get the public’s trust back.

Better tools, a better logistics framework and a more ambitious attitude from management will generate greater involvement from members in GMREB activities. This newfound real estate broker confidence will motivate the public to put their trust in brokers.






In which area? Montréal and South Shore



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Kayla Samuels, Immeubles Montria

4706, avenue Westmount Westmount (Québec) H3Y 1X6



Although a new member to GMREB, I have been involved in the marketing and sales of real estate projects and real estate development for over 20 years, in both the public sector and the private sector. With my wealth of experience and profound understanding of the Montreal real estate market, I would like to contribute to the professionalism of real estate brokers, and help the GMREB reach the highest standards in representing brokers and agencies to the public.


Summary of experience: 2012-2014 VP Marketing & Sales, MUV Condos –

responsible for sales in excess of $30 million per year; 2007-2012 Director of Marketing & Sales, SHDM –

responsible for the launching of all the Accès Condos projects, and sales from $75 million to $100 million per year.

For further details click on resume:

KS Resume(2014).docx


Degrees received Master’s Degree In Urban Planning (MUP)




75% Residential 25% Agency management

In which area?

Westmount, Downtown, Rosemont, Plateau Mont-Royal



Committee Year

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Nancy Savard, Via Capitale Centre

1565, boulevard de l’Avenir Laval (Québec) H7S 2N5



In recent years, busy with the responsibilities involved in managing a real estate agency, I have further developed my interest in advancing the real estate broker profession and my commitment to brokers. Despite my education in science, I make the most of my diverse professional experience, and have become adept at problem-solving.

Passionate about real estate, I am sensitive to the needs of brokers in these times of economic change and technology development. If I’m given the opportunity to join a Board of Directors, my goal will be to defend the issues with integrity and to the benefit of all members.

In a democracy, all members wish that elected people make their decisions in a transparent manner and with the intent of obtaining results. I endorse this principle and wish that everyone exercises their right to vote so we have a group of Directors that is open to the questions members might have and also open to make changes that are in the best interest of the practice of real estate.

Joining a board that wants to be at the forefront with its members would

enable me to step up to better represent them.


Attestation of Vocational Specialization in Development of Real Estate Business (2013);

Collège de l’immobilier du Québec diploma (chartered real estate agent, 2008).


Degrees received B.Sc. (Physio) B.Sc. (Kin)




10% Residential 90% Agency management

In which area? Laval



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Gail Walker, Gail Walker

143, rue Viau Châteauguay (Québec) J6K 2M3

Specific reasons that motivate my candidacy on the GMREB Board of

Directors

I am an independent Real Estate Broker, able to work on my own, specializing in the field of Commercial and Residential real estate. I have a desire to get involved and help my real estate broker profession by becoming a director for the GMREB. With your vote, I will focus on the following items: Enhancing the communication channels (GMREB & OACIQ);

Reinforcing the importance of using a broker in both commercial and residential real estate;

Tackling non-broker competition and finding ways to end illegal brokerage;

Promote and encourage employment opportunities with the various commercial corporations for our members;

Lobby and encourage more commercial brokerage agencies and their brokers to join the GMREB;

Promote Centris.ca to engage the public in knowing that the GMREB has the best search engine to use when they are looking for properties for sale.

Add more tools to Matrix to include marketing tools such as postcards, expired listing letters, FSBO letters and add internet tools for posting Centris® listings on Facebook, LinkedIn etc. With over 25 years of Real Estate experience, I wish to make a difference. We need to protect our profession and reinforce our position in the real estate market. I would like to see our profession become even stronger. I am proactive and I have a positive outlook regarding our future. Should you vote for me, I promise to work hard. My mission is to try to make our day to day life as a real estate broker a little easier and most of all, with much success.


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; Administration New Development - 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; Groupe Sutton-Clodem, RE/MAX Future, La Capitale and Le Permanent – Affiliated Real

Estate Agent.

Completed education High school





In which area? Montérégie, West Island, Montréal



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29 2015 GMREB Election | March 23 to 27, 2015

1. Robert Beaudoin, Proprio Direct

2. Marie-Josée Bérubé, Royal LePage Privilège

3. François Bissonnette, REALTA

4. Sylvie Blouin, Royal LePage Tradition

5. Robert Bouchard, Groupe Sutton Synergie

6. Antonio Capozzi, Century 21 Vision

7. Daniel Dagenais, M Immobilier

8. Céline Foley, RE/MAX Action

9. Marie-Claude Génie, RE/MAX Platine

10. Pascal Goovaerts, Proprio Direct

11. Marc Lacasse, RE/MAX 2001

12. Bruce Lai, Bruce Lai Immobilier

13. Marie-Pierre Lecat, L’Expert Immobilier P.M.

14. George Lulelaru, Expansion Immo

15. Damian Marczuk, Groupe Sutton-Clodem

16. Michel Marois, Immobilier Himalaya Real Estate Corp.

17. Marco Melfi, Via Capitale Harmonie

18. Diane Ménard, Royal LePage Privilège

19. Louise Mercier, Via Capitale Azur

20. Christian Ouellette, Royal LePage Optimum

21. Bernard Rodrigue, Royal LePage Tradition

22. Kayla Samuels, Immeubles Montria

23. Nancy Savard, Via Capitale Centre

24. Gail Walker, Gail Walker

Candidates For 2015 GMREB Election

Results will be announced in the afternoon of March 27, 2015, on the GMREB Website:

gmreb.qc.ca, members’ section Elected Directors will begin their term following the GMREB

Annual General Meeting, which will be held on April 15, 2015.