New Board of Directors for 2003-2005

At our May 21st AGM, the PPMA acclaimed a slate of directors as circulated to the membership electronically and via fax in April. The new Board of Directors for the two year term commencing on June 1, 2003 and ending May 31, 2005 is a follows:

Returning Directors and Positions:

After introducing our new board members, Bob took the opportunity to thank out-going Vice 
President Martin Fingold for his four years of support, dedication and hard work, with a special 
poster presentation. The photo was taken at our March Suite Living Conference & Trade Show.

For the benefit of our membership, here are a few short biographies on our new board members. 
Please join me in welcoming our new directors and wishing them much success in directing our 
association over the next two years.

Carol Laurence, Laurence Management Group Inc.:
Since 1979, Carol has dedicated her efforts to becoming a pre-eminent professional in the 
property management field. Much of her earlier experience has accredited her with significant 
expertise in marketing and asset management of cooperative housing, condominium, commercial 
and residential complexes.

Carol began her property management career with Cambridge Imperial Properties. She then 
joined Sunridge Management (acquired by Enterprise/O & Y Properties Ltd.). Sunridge 
Management Inc. appointed her Manager of the West Coast operations and moved her to 
Vancouver to carry on business development and operational management.

Carol’s professionalism and industry knowledge had a significant impact in the effectiveness of 
the West Coast office. Carol left her position for a short time - on maternity leave, adding twins to 
her family of a loving husband and one son and soon after was persuaded by several clients to 
establish her own property management company. Undaunted by the responsibility of 
simultaneously raising a young family and managing a business, Carol proved it could be done 
well.

O & Y Enterprise subsequently expanded and was pleased to persuade Carol to return to 
Winnipeg and assume a senior position as administrative director , overseeing the cooperative, 
residential, condominium and commercial divisions.

Carol is committed to the pursuit of excellence both in her personal goals and as an integral part 
of her new dynamic and truly professional property management company, Laurence 
Management Group Inc. She also has served for three years as an executive on the Board of 
Directors of the Canadian Condominium Institute - Manitoba Chapter.

While Carol has been an active member for the past five years, working on the Standard Form 
committee in 2000, she looks forward to becoming involved on an executive level with the 
PPMA.

Ron Penner, Globe General Agencies:
Ron has worked in the MDU Rental Industry for over 21 years, of which 20 years has been spent 
with Globe General Agencies where he currently holds the position of Vice President, 
Operations. A CPM since 1993, Ron received his CRP designation in 2001. 

Ron has been an active member of the PPMA for a number of years most recently participating 
on the PPMA’s newly formed Helping Hand Charity Fund Committee.

Ron has been married for 10 years to his wonderful wife Karen and they have two boys, 
Christopher 8 and Michael 7.

Laurie Reimer, S.A.M. (Management) Inc.:
Even though Laurie and S.A.M (Management) Inc. are relatively new members of the PPMA, 
having only joined our association last year, Laurie wasted no time in becoming an active 
member, immediately joining our education committee and conference and trade show 
committee, where her efforts were much needed and very valuable.

No stranger to the MDU rental industry, Laurie has been with S.A.M. for the past two years and 
was with Qualico Homes for the 15 years prior to that. Laurie also worked as Sales Manager and 
Single Family Manager for Foxridge Homes.

Laurie took Business Administration at RRCC and received her Certificate in Management (CIM) 
from the University of Manitoba.

Laurie very much enjoys working at S.A.M. due to the scope of work that Property Management 
offers. Her dedication and enthusiasm will serve her well as she looks to replace Avrom Charach 
as our Education Chair.

Grant Stevenson, A.S.H. Management Group Inc.:
Grant began his career in real estate in 1984 and has since achieved designations for 
C.P.M.,C.R.P.,C.M.O.C. as well becoming a licensed broker.

His association with the ASH Management Group began 7 years ago for which he has been 
charged with the responsibility of the overall operations of the commercial and residential 
portfolios.

Grant and Dana have been married for 13 years and have two beautiful children Mackenzie 9 and 
Brenlee 7.
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We wish a warm welcome to all of our new board members and we look forward to our 
association continuing to grow in size and stature under their direction.

Contact information for all of our board members can be found in the complete member directory.

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