CRRA - Key Persons
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- District Manager
- Member of the Board of Directors
- President
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- Director / Regional Property Manager
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- Director / Senior Vice President, Operations for Southern Region
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- Director / Vice President, Asset Management & Development
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- Secretary / Managing Partner / Fenix Engineering
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- Manager of Business Development and Education Programs
In his role, Jordan is primarily responsible for membership growth and retention and creating educational offerings for the CRRA membership. He loves meeting with potential new members and partnering with current CRRA members to enhance their membership experience. Jordan's background is in sales, marketing, and corporate communications. He is originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan but is not a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan!
He moved to Calgary in 2007 and loves all that this wonderful city has to offer. His hobbies include playing golf, keeping active, traveling, and spending time with his dog Ollie, his friends, and family.
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- Director / Managing Vice President, Property Tax
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- CEO of Fresh Focus Media
- Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of Fresh Focus Media Inc
Kenneth Bond is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of Fresh Focus Media Inc. and its innovative software product ROOK Connect. As a Marketing Professional, Enterprise Software Solutions Architect & Digital Technology Strategist, Kenneth is focused on bridging the gap between how businesses engage with technology to drive efficiencies. Recognized as one of the top 10 most persevering and dynamic entrepreneurs of 2021, with over 20 years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, public relations, communications, branding, web development, digital media and software development, Kenneth has dedicated his career to working alongside businesses of all sizes to better engage and work with them to maximize returns. Kenneth's ability to bring a fresh perspective to businesses, generate revenue and increase their ability to deliver to their customers has him being awarded as one of the Top 3, of the Top 100 Canadian Professionals of 2021.
Managing and building teams of all sizes, Kenneth has been involved with all levels of integrating digital processes, from front line sales to the management and development of teams executing digital marketing strategies, CRM, PRM, ERP & BI software applications. Included in a long list of achievements, recognition and awards, Kenneth's software product ROOK Connect has been awarded the most innovative ERP solutions & services provider of 2021, and the top CRM company in Canada 2021. Kenneth is proud to be driving innovation for business and acknowledged as an entrepreneur who is reshaping and rethinking the way businesses utilize and engage with digital strategies to create impact. With a passion for passing on his knowledge and supporting entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level, Kenneth believes in the power of digital media, enterprise solutions and all that they can do to empower businesses.
Kenneth Bond is dedicated to growing, evolving and supporting businesses as they look to digital technologies to expand their reach, processes and workflow automation. Kenneth is a disruption leader, bridging the gap between tech solutions and customer demands.
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- Director / Regional Director Operations, Western Canada, Associate
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- Broker of Len T. Wong & Associates, Greater Property Group
During a real estate career spanning more than 25 years, Len T. Wong has sold over $1 billion in properties and received all of the top honors - including the prestigious Luminary of Distinction Award. He has also been recognized by iconic real estate coach Craig Proctor with a Quantum Leap Award. For the last decade, Wong has consistently been listed as one of the Top 25 Agents in Canada and ranked in the top ten among the 5,500-member Calgary Real Estate Board for most listings and homes sold.
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- Chief Executive Officer
- Treasurer
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- CEO and Founder of AO Sports, CFL Hall of Fame Inductee
Nik Lewis was born and raised in Jacksboro, TX, and he is the CEO and Founder of AO Sports.
Nik made his way to Canada in 2004 and joined the Calgary Stampeders where he would go on to win Rookie of the Year and would later win two Grey Cups with the team. He finished his career with the Montreal Alouettes as the CFL All-Time Leader in Receptions with 1051. He was inducted into the Jacksboro High School Hall of Fame in 2019 and Southern Arkansas University Hall of Fame in 2018.
After officially retiring with the Calgary Stampeders, Lewis became the 22nd 1st Ballot Hall of Famer in CFL History in 2021.
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- Administrator
- Communications Coordinator
Nikki is the effervescent and gregarious first contact for many at the CRRA office and manages the phones, emails, and communications for the association. Many members have come to rely on her knowledge and friendly demeanor in discussing their landlord business & issues. Nikki is also one of the RTA Course instructors and also presents to community groups throughout the Calgary area.
She and her husband, along with their four cats, moved to Alberta from Vancouver Island in 2013, and her hobbies include reading, sightseeing, and gaming.
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- Owner of Pete the Plumber
Pete Archdekin was born in Brampton, ON. He started in Ontario, working for four guys who taught him the right way to do the job. He got his ticket in 1986 at George Brown College in Toronto and worked in Ontario for a number of years before eventually moving out west.
Pete worked in Calgary for awhile before deciding to start his own company. Pete the Plumber opened in 1999 and now has over 45 trucks on the road, a sizeable showroom, and a staff of more than 50 people. Today Pete is celebrating being in business in the City of Calgary for over 20 years and is having fun making The Pete the Plumber Show which airs Sunday mornings on CTV, showing Calgarians how it should be done.
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- Financial and Event Manager, Director of Marketing
From handling the CRRA's finances to managing every event we hold, Sarah is the keystone in the CRRA office. Her keen eye for detail and her can-do attitude is what drives the CRRA Team to excel for our members. Sarah is also responsible for connecting with our members on how they can best market themselves within the association.
Her hobbies include challenging her cooking skills with new, exotic recipes, and interior design. She and her family moved to Calgary from Lethbridge in 2005. She is also Ozzy the Communi-Canine's real-life inspiration's mom!
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- CEO
- Member of the Board of Directors
- President
- Vice President
- CEO & Owner of Hope Street Management Corp
- CEO at Hope Street Management Corporation
Shamon Kureshi is the CEO at Hope Street Management Corporation, a company he founded in 2005 at the age of 26, which now manages the rental affairs of 3600 tenants. Shamon studied English at the University of Calgary and is a licensed property management broker in 3 cities and 2 provinces. In 2012 he was named Property Manager of the Year by CRRA and was recognized as one of Calgary's Top 40 under 40 in 2016.
Shamon is a frequent media commentator and his rental insights have been published in The Globe and Mail, Canadian Business Magazine, Financial Post, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, and Vancouver Sun.
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- Director / Regional Property Manager, Alberta Residential
Wayne brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in leadership and advocacy. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association and of the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance, where he demonstrated a strong strategic vision and played a pivotal role in advancing the interests of those organizations and their members.
His dedication to excellence, leadership, and advocacy aligns perfectly with the values and vision of the Calgary Residential Rental Association.