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R.E.I.G.N. Speaker Biographies




DAVE MESLIN

Entrepreneur &  Professional ‘Rabble-Rouser’

Fiercely optimistic, Dave Meslin is a Torontonian who embraces ideas and projects that surpass the traditional boundaries between community, politics and societal engagement initiatives

He considers himself a “Professional Rabble-Rouser” and is TED Talk presenter and renowned community choreographer.

Some of his projects have included: Toronto’s 2006 City Idol Contest, co-editing of Local Motion: a text around the civic projects within Toronto.

Dave is an inspirational motivator that holds passion for invigorating the spark back into the local community.
   


                           Redwood Second Suites™ 

A new housing initiative being launched by Redwood Park Communities™ with the goal of creating new affordable housing spaces for individuals and families in need of lower cost homes. By partnering with the Community Builders, the City of Barrie, Simcoe County, and property owners, Redwood Second Suites™ can provide safe, secure, supportive housing.

At this panel discussion, hear from planners, contractors, community builders and a landlord about how Second Suites are built and can be an option for homeowners in our region.
   



Matthew Thornton

VP, Public Affairs & Communications with OREA

Innovative, passionate and dedicated are only some of the traits Matthew exhibits in his pursuit of strengthening and enhancing the Canadian housing industry on all levels of political relations.

Since July 2008, Matthew has been an actively strong leader in the role of Director for OREA’s government relations department. As of 2017, he has been appointed Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications with OREA.

Matthew will be discussing proposed changes coming out of the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act (REBBA) review, which aims to strengthen customer protection and increase professionalism in the industry. He will also discuss the future direction of OREA, including its strong advocacy in issues which directly affect the industry and our communities.
   



Joel Shears

          Director of Industry Relations at Remine - Panelist

With strong knowledge in the real estate industry’s technical spectrum, Joel has strengthened industry-based technology solutions. Working with Boards, Associations and MLS® databases through Lone Wolf Real Estate Technology, Joel has had a major impact on how Realtors® do business. He has worked behind-the-scenes to bring technology to life to help make the real estate industry forward.

At Remine, Joel helps deliver real estate intelligence to MLS® database systems, Brokerages and Realtors® across North America.
   



                                      Ernie Vance

                  IT Project Manager & Consultant - Panelist

Real estate Boards and Associations across Canada look to Ernie for assistance with their MLS® conversion & implementation, project management, software design, quality assurance, usability, and information needs. Developer & designer of many real estate related tools, websites and services, including WEBForms™.
   



Charles Drouin

Founder Prospects Mobile

Progressive, innovative and inspirational. Helping revolutionize the real estate industry from one technological innovation to the next.  Charles is the founder of Prospects Mobile Software Inc. and holds an unequivocal desire to continually improve the resources real estate professionals and consumers have at their fingertips. 
    



Geoff Le Quelenec 

CEO at Jacobs L P Inc.

Brining Real Estate Technology into the 21st Century Moderated By: Geoff Le Quelenec, CEO at Jacobs L P Inc. and BDAR Technical Consultant.
 

The REIGN Tradeshow and Supplier Showcase is now in its 6th year. BDAR brings together real estate-related industries such as marketers, printers, drone companies, floorplan specialists, stagers and more to provide information to members regarding services they can use in their business.

A part of the Tradeshow is Destination Simcoe County, which offers insights into the local economic environment for Realtors® to encourage clients to relocate to the area.

 

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