Dear NAIOP GTA Members,
It has been a privilege to lead as your 2024 President, supported by a dedicated group of industry professionals on the NAIOP GTA Board and a committed team of volunteers.
I extend my gratitude to our 2024 board members for their unwavering commitment, which has ensured a year of exceptional programming, professional growth opportunities, industry advocacy, and networking avenues for all our members and sponsor organizations throughout this year.
Special recognition goes to the following outgoing board members for their invaluable contributions to NAIOP GTA over the years:
- Christina Iacoucci, Past President
- Charlie Deeks, Chair, Suburban Programs Committee
- Megan Pfrimmer, Co-Chair, Programming
- Kai Tai Li, Chair, Chair, Developing Leaders Committee
- Lisa Wu, Chair, Chair, Networking Initiatives
A big thank you to our 2024 industry partners for their steadfast support, without which our efforts to enhance member experiences and industry impact would not be possible.
Looking ahead, I am excited to introduce the 2025 NAIOP GTA Board, anticipating another year filled with innovative ideas and impactful initiatives. NAIOP GTA is poised for continued success under their guidance:
- Kevin Hardy, President
- Rebecca Askew, President-Elect & NAIOP Corporate Representative
- John Stewart, Past President
- Peter McFarlane, Treasurer
- Brendan Sullivan, Lead, Converge Conference
- Leona Savoie, Co-Chair, Government Relations
- Noah Gordon, Co-Chair, Government Relations
- Alexandra Khazzam, Co-Chair, Programs
- Mitchell Gillin, Co-Chair, Programs
- Kosei Masutani, Chair, Education
- Lorayne Mercado-Stroble, Chair, Communications
- Alexandra Ivashenko, Chair, Developing Leaders
- Tushar Gambhir, Chair, Networking
- Aleks Karamarkovic, Chair, REX Awards
- Ryan Nelson, Chair, Membership
- Julianne Gu, Chair, Sponsorship
- Johnpaul Antidormi, Chair, Suburban
- Jared Menkes, Director, Industry Engagement
- Chetan Baweja, Director, Industry Engagement
- Sunita Mahant, Director, EDI
In addition to our NAIOP chapter programming, CRE.Converge 2025 stands out as an upcoming highlight. Promising to unite 1,600 of North America’s top commercial real estate professionals for enriching sessions, engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and deal-making, all set in our wonderful city of Toronto, this event will be one not to miss!
As my term concludes, I reflect on the honour of serving as your President in 2024. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season, and I look forward to connecting with you at our upcoming events in the new year!
Cheers,
John Stewart
2024 Greater Toronto Area NAIOP President
