Our Board of Directors
About
About our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a diverse and balanced group which represents key stakeholders including new home buyers, builders, consumer advocates, the financial community, and provincial and municipal levels of government across Ontario. The board is responsible for promoting sound governance practices, conducting regulatory oversight, and taking a leading role in setting the strategic direction for Tarion.
Note: There is currently a Call for Nominations for a vacancy on Tarion's Board of Directors. To learn more about the nomination process and how to apply, click here.
Roles & Responsibilities
Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board
The Chair is accountable to the Board of Directors and shall fulfill the responsibilities of the office of Chair as outlined in Tarion’s By-laws and this position description. He/she will lead the Board in establishing effective corporate governance processes and practices and ensuring efficient and effective Board meetings.
The Vice Chair shall perform the duties and responsibilities of the Chair of the Board in the Chair’s absence, and/or perform other responsibilities as assigned or delegated by the Chair.
View Position Description: Chair and Vice Chair (PDF)
Chair of a Board Committee (“Committee Chair”)
Accountable to the Board of Directors, the Committee Chair’s responsibilities include ensuring that the Committee fulfills its role and responsibilities as outlined in the Committee’s Terms of Reference as approved by the Board.
View Position Description: Committee Chair (PDF)
Director
Working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, the director will ensure the integrity and fulfilment of the board’s process and represent the best interest of the organization.
View Position Description: Director (PDF)
Chair and Vice Chair of an Advisory Council (“Council Chair”)
Accountable to the Board of Directors through the Stakeholder Committee, the Council Chair is responsible for
ensuring that the Council fulfills its role and responsibilities as outlined in the Council’s Terms of Reference
as approved by the Board.
View Position Description: Council Chair (PDF)
Board Policies
Below you will find a list of the policies of Tarion’s Board of Directors. Clicking on any of the below links will open a PDF outlining the full details of the policy.
Social Media Policy PDF
Andy Kenins
CPA, CA, ICD.D
Chair & Director
Marni Dicker
B.A., LLB, BCL, ICD.D
Vice Chair & Director
Robert J. ("RJ") Falconi
B.Sc., JD., ICD.D, KC
Director (Ministerial Appointee)
Carol Jardine
FCIP, CRM, ICD.D
Director
Maria Kyveris
P.Eng, ICD.D
Director (Ontario Builder Experience)
John A. Macintyre
B.A., C. Dir., H.R.C.C.C
Director
Toby Stolee
ICD.D
Director (Ontario Builder Experience)
Marc Sammons
The Honourable David Tsubouchi
E.C.O , B.A., J.D., LL.D, D.S.Litt., C. Dir
Director (Ministerial Appointee)
Fiona Coughlin
CFRE
Director (Ontario Builder Experience)
Jason Ottey
Director (Ministerial Appointee)
Amanda W. Walton
B.A., ICD.D
Director (Ministerial Appointee)
Board Committees
Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit & Risk Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board of Directors. On behalf of the Board, the Committee oversees the impact and management of financial, and all other risks that affect Tarion, except for the Ontario New Home Warranty Plan Act, which is overseen by the Governance & Regulatory Affairs Committee.
The Committee also oversees Tarion’s external and management financial reporting; risk framework and reporting; and long-term financial sustainability and reports thereon to the Board.
View Terms of Reference for the Audit and Risk Committee (PDF)
Stakeholder Committee
The Tarion Stakeholder Committee has been established to provide guidance, informed opinion and progressive ideas and to make recommendations to Tarion's Board of Directors with respect to the promotion of consumer interests and consumer protection initiatives as they relate to both the mandate of Tarion and to Tarion’s Commitment to New Home Buyers.
View Terms of Reference for the Stakeholder Committee (PDF)
The Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) and Industry Advisory Council (IAC) are sub-committees of the Stakeholder Committee of the Board of Directors of Tarion. Learn more about them in the Advisory Councils tab.
Governance & Regulatory Affairs Committee
The Governance & Regulatory Affairs Committee has been established to provide guidance and make recommendations to Tarion's Board of Directors. The Committee is also responsible for assisting the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with regard to Tarion’s specific regulation-making powers as provided in the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act.
View Terms of Reference for the Governance & Regulatory Affairs Committee (PDF)
Human Resources & Compensation Committee
The Human Resources & Compensation Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities regarding human resources and compensation on behalf of Tarion.
The Committee oversees the implementation of human resources decisions of the Board and ensures the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems implemented to ensure compliance with all human resources legislation, policies and procedures. Additionally, the Committee leads the evaluation and compensation process for the CEO.
View Terms of Reference for the Human Resources & Compensation Committee (PDF)
Investment Committee
The Investment Committee is a committee of the Board of Directors and reports to the Board on the corporate investment plans, policies and issues with respect to the Guarantee Fund and pension plan(s) that affect Tarion.
Advisory Councils
Consumer Advisory Council
The Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) consists of nine members and is a sub-committee of the Stakeholder Committee of the Board of Directors of Tarion.
The purpose of the CAC is to act as an advisory body who provides ongoing advice from a home buyer/consumer perspective on existing and proposed policies or any proposed changes impacting new home buyer consumers.
Consumer Advisory Council Terms of Reference
Council Members
| Trevor Kezwer Chair Appointed to Council: 2022 Current Term Ends: April 2026 Term Limit Expires: April 2029 | Helene Gilhooly Appointed to Council: 2022 Current Term Ends: April 2026 Council Term Limit Expires: April 2029 | Julia Chew Appointed to Council: 2022 |
Justin Tudor Vice Chair | Graham Clarke Appointed to Council: 2021 | Jason Huang Appointed to Council: 2023 |
Sebastien Fournier Appointed to Council: 2019 | Laurie Kennard Appointed to Council: 2024 | Vincenza Galatone Appointed to Council: 2019 |
Industry Advisory Council
The Industry Advisory Council (IAC) consists of seven members and is a sub-committee of the Stakeholder Committee of the Board of Directors of Tarion.
The purpose of the IAC is to act as an advisory body who provides ongoing advice from a regulated industry perspective on proposed policy or other changes impacting new home builders.
Industry Advisory Council Terms of Reference
Council Members
| Adam Carapella Chair Appointed to Council: 2021 Current Term ends: April 2026 Council Term Limit expires: April 2028 | Natasha Paikin Appointed to Council: 2023 Current Term ends: April 2026 Council Term Limit expires: April 2030 | Rose Zonni Appointed to Council: 2023 Current Term ends: April 2026 Council Term Limit expires: April 2030 |
| Rick Martins Appointed to Council: 2021 Current Term ends: April 2026 Council Term Limit expires: April 2028 | Adam Clarke Vice Chair Appointed to Council: 2021 Current Term ends: April 2026 Council Term Limit expires: April 2028 | Kevin O’Shea Appointed to Council: 2021 Current Term ends: April 2026 Council Term Limit expires: April 2028 |
Bob Schickedanz Appointed to Council: 2024 |