OHBA Standing Committees

Builders' Council

James Bazely
Gregor Homes - Barrie
(705) 721-3354 x103

The council is a venue for identifying concerns and issues affecting builders in Ontario. Builders’ Council is open to all OHBA builder members.

Economic Review Committee

Paul Dietrich
Parkview Homes - Peterborough
(705) 741-1281

This committee consists of members from all aspects of the building industry. The committee discusses the housing industry and economy.

Health & Safety Committee

Eugene Filice
Great Gulf Homes - Toronto
(416) 449-1340 x2170

This committee is concerned with the effective promotion of workplace safety and accident prevention. It is the main liaison with Ministry of Labour, WSIB and CSAO.

Land Development Committee

John Westgate
Rembrandt Homes - London
(519) 657-1200

This committee works on a wide range of land-use, planning and approvals issues and is composed mainly of builders, developers, planners and engineers.

Executive Officers' Council

Aggie Tose
Haliburton County Home Builders' Association - Haliburton
(705) 457-3837

Membership consists of Executive Officers from each local association. The council promotes professionalism and the exchange of ideas and information to assist EOs.

Ontario Renovators' Council

Scott Wootten
Kawartha Lakes Construction Co. - Peterborough
(705) 625-5241

The council works on professional standards, technical services, public awareness, government liaison and the long-term development of the renovation market.

Sales & Marketing Committee

Richard Luciani
Moldenhauer Lifestyles - Toronto
(905) 232-5054

The committee is actively involved in the planning and direction of the OHBA Awards of Distinction program as well as providing guidance to members interested in sales and marketing.

Technical Committee

Terry Kaufman
Josh Developments - Toronto
(416) 318-4899

This committee was established to provide technical assistance and information to members while constantly monitoring the Ontario building code and standards.

Training & Education Committee

Diane Murray
Union Gas Limited - Hamilton
(905) 548-3480

This committee provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas relating to training and education within the residential construction industry.

OHBA / Tarion Liaison Committee

Mike Memme
Mountainview Homes - Niagara
(905) 688-3100

The committee, comprised of builder members from across Ontario and senior executives from Tarion Warranty Corporation including the registrar, discuss external services and policies of the program concerning builders.