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Leadership

OHBA is driven by the expertise and vision of its board of directors. These leaders represent the strength and diversity of Ontario’s home building, development, renovation, and other service sectors dedicated to residential construction. Together, they guide our mission to empower members and advocate for housing across the province.

 

OHBA's Current Chair of the Board of Directors

 

Meet Christina Giannone:
OHBA’s 57th Chair of the Board

Christina Giannone is Senior Vice President at Fram+Slokker, a mid-sized community builder based in Mississauga.

As the 5th generation in her family to be in the construction industry, and with almost 20 years of experience in real estate development,  Christina has successfully delivered complex, multi-phased projects spanning brownfield redevelopment, large-scale master plans, affordable housing, luxury condominiums, and transit-oriented communities. 

Christina’s passion and commitment to the building industry are reflected in her industry participation. Christina currently serves as Chair of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) - and is the first female Chair, after having served on its Board since 2019. She has also served as a member of the Home Construction Regulatory Authority’s (HCRA) Industry Advisory Council from 2022 to 2025, where she previously also served as Vice Chair. Her leadership has been recognized through various honours, including the 2023 BILD Member of the Year, the 2024 Canadian Women in Real Estate Award (Ontario) by Connect CRE, and the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario’s Business Excellence Award for Next Generation Leaders.

Christina holds a Master’s Degree of Business Administration in Real Estate and Infrastructure from the Schulich School of Business at York University, where she graduated on the Dean’s List. She also earned an Honours Bachelor of Commerce & Finance (with Distinction) from the University of Toronto.

To connect with Christina, email: [email protected].

Board of Directors

Drawing from their experience across 28 local HBAs, the board of directors builds vital industry partnerships, and ensures OHBA remains a trusted voice for its members. Their strategic decisions and collaborative leadership pave the way for progress in Ontario’s housing industry and the communities it serves.

Explore the profiles below to learn more about this year’s board of directors and their commitment to building Ontario’s future.

2025-2026 Officers & Executive Committee


Christina Giannone
CHAIR
BILD GTA
Port Credit West Village Partners

 

Brandon Campbell
2ND VICE CHAIR
West End HBA
Starward Homes

 

Josh Kardish
CORPORATE SECRETARY
Greater Ottawa HBA
eQ Homes

 

Mike Memme
PAST CHAIR
Niagara HBA
Mountainview Building Group

 

Sue Wastell
2ND VICE CHAIR
London HBA
Wastell Homes

 

Dave Depencier
CHAIR's APPOINTEE
Chatham Kent HBA
Depencier Builders

 

Tom McLaughlin
1ST VICE CHAIR
Grand Highlands HBA
Thomasfield Homes

 

Bianca Bruzzese
TREASURER
West End HBA
KPMG Canada

 

Dave Renfroe - Chair's Appointee

Dave Renfroe
CHAIR'S APPOINTEE
Greater Ottawa HBA
Renfroe Land Management

 

 

2025-2026 Directors

Name
Position
HBA Chapter
Company Name
Alana De Gasperis
Large Local - BILD GTA
BILD GTA
Serge Desjardins
Large Local
Greater Ottawa HBA
Connor Johnstone
Large Local
London HBA
Terri Johns
Large Local
West End HBA
Brent Klundert
Medium Local
Windsor Essex HBA
Tiago Do Couto
Medium Local
Durham Region HBA
Andrew Burtch
Small Local
Haliburton County HBA
Anthony Farrugia
Small Local
Sudbury & District HBA
Farrugia Group Inc
Jon Whyte
Chair, Land Development Committee
Niagara HBA
Peder Madsen
Chair, Renovators’ Council
London HBA
Jamie Yolkowskie
Chair, Technical Committee
St. Thomas/Elgin HBA
Rick Martins
Chair, Regulatory Committee
Waterloo Region HBA
Heather Galloway
Chair, Local Chairs' Council
Perth-Huron HBA