Event Committees

Awards of Distinction
Established to provide a platform for WRHBA members to enter a multitude of categories that recognize “the best of the best in the home building industry” and to create an award ceremony in which to recognize all finalists for their accomplishments, while raising substantial revenue for WRHBA’s annual operating budget.

Committee Members

  • Chair:  Kevin Watts, Waterloo Region Record
  • Debbie Kitchen, RBC – Royal Bank
  • Paul Viidik, Kenmore Homes (Waterloo Region) Inc
  • Sue Stephenson, Salesfacts Marketing Group
  • Ted Shier, Kitchener Steel Service Centre
  • Travis Brown, Direct Energy Home Essential Services
  • Stephanie Lake, Event and Marketing Coordinator, WRHBA

Fall Charity Golf Classic
Established to provide an interactive networking fall golf event for members and their guests. Fall Charity Golf provides a platform for a community based charity to showcase their organization and receive a portion of the revenue generated.

Committee Members

  • Chair: Gavin Kendrick, Millcreek Management Inc. 
  • Claire Cochrane, RBC - Royal Bank
  • Crystal Braby, Classic Designs
  • Deborah Lane, Union Gas
  • Dianne Young, IBI Group 
  • Heather Melrose, The Real Estate Book
  • Kevin Watts, Waterloo Region Record
  • Stephanie Lake, Event and Marketing Coordinator, WRHBA

Industry Luncheon
Established to provide a platform for WRHBA to host a quality high profile speaker who will engage, enlighten, and inform members and their guests during a networking lunch. 

Committee Members

  • Chair: Tim Ingold, Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty
  • David Duncan, TD Commercial Bank 
  • Paul Puopolo, IBI Group
  • Stephanie Edwards, RBC – Royal Bank                    
  • Stephanie Lake, Event and Marketing Coordinator, WRHBA

Spring Golf Tournament
Established to provide an interactive networking spring golf event for members and their guests.

Committee Members

  • Chair:  Kevin Watts, Waterloo Region Record
  • Bazz Van Willigen, Honourary Member
  • Craig Garson, Pella Windows & Doors of Ontario
  • David Miles, Pollard Windows Inc.
  • Dianne Young, IBI Group
  • Tara Drake, RenewABILITY
  • Stephanie Lake, Event and Marketing Coordinator, WRHBA

Steak BBQ
Established to provide a social networking opportunity whereby members can invite their colleagues and business associates.