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Al Jeraj is the Executive Director of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors, where he leads the governance, operations, and strategic direction of the profession in Ontario. With over 18 years of experience as an Ontario Land Surveyor, Al brings deep expertise in boundary law, municipal development, and project leadership. In his current role, Al oversees all aspects of the Association’s operations, working closely with Council and its Executive Committee to implement strategy, manage governance, and ensure the effective delivery of regulatory and public-facing services. He serves as a trusted advisor on legislation, professional standards, and policy, while also acting as Treasurer and Privacy Officer, with responsibility for financial stewardship, organizational accountability, and risk management. Previously, Al spent nearly two decades as City Surveyor for the City of Mississauga, where he led cadastral management, verified legal property boundaries, and supported complex development and infrastructure projects across one of Canada’s fastest-growing municipalities. A recognized leader and advocate for the surveying profession, Al has held numerous leadership roles within the Association, including President and committee chair positions focused on governance, finance, and inclusivity. Today, he actively engages with government, industry partners, and the public, delivering presentations, fostering collaboration across sectors, and promoting the critical role of land surveyors in shaping sustainable communities. Through his work, Al champions innovation, professional excellence, and public trust—helping to advance the future of surveying in Ontario and beyond. Chris currently holds his Ontario Land Surveyors commission, which he earned in 2015, his professional engineer designation, which he earned in 2016 and his Alberta Land Surveyors commission, which he earned in 2012. Chris has more than fifteen years of experience, working on a variety of projects, both in the field and in the office in Northern Alberta and in Eastern Ontario. Chris currently oversees J.D. Barnes Ltd.’s operations in the Ottawa region and throughout Eastern Ontario.

Conrad Speckert is a building code consultant with a background in architecture. His work focuses on the regulatory environment of low-rise housing in Canada, with particular emphasis on multiplexes and small apartment buildings. He has authored research on single-stair provisions worldwide, supported “missing middle” planning policy reforms in Toronto, and consults on code-related design questions for residential projects across the country. He is a member of the Task Group on Single Egress at the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes.

Dara Bowser is the Managing Director of HVAC Designers of Canada, representing professional HVAC Designers in Canada. Dara has been involved in residential HVAC systems and Energy Use in Buildings as a consultant, manufacturer, researcher and trainer for more than 40 years. Dara is a nationally recognized expert in Part 9 HVAC Design & performance, with extensive experience Design, Commissioning, Research, Quality Assurance, and Fault Investigation. Jeanine Jollineau, RASDT, RHDT, IGSHPA certified, BCIN registered is a senior HVAC Designer with 19 years experience. For another 19 years prior to that, she was co-owner of an Ottawa based mechanical contracting firm, specializing in new residential construction for primarily custom homes, with a high focus on geothermal systems. Jeanine believes in exceeding client expectations through excellence in service and HVAC Design. By challenging our traditional engineering, design, installation standards and techniques; we can use new technology as we continue to create comfortable, efficient and livable indoor air environments. Jeanine joined the HRAI instructor team in 2020 and has also passed virtual facilitation training. She teaches NBC 9.32 Ventilation, Installation and HRV balancing as well as small commercial air system design. She has also represented HRAI in several presentation and upskilling, particularly in the merge of 9.32 between OBC and NBC. She is currently to begin teaching for CSA once their Residential Geothermal Designer Course is out of the beta-adjustment stage. Jeanine is a proud member of the Board of the HVAC-Designers of Canada; and that is her vantage point for today's OBOA-70 Heat Pump presentation.

Marc Alam is a member of the Canadian Wood Council and currently serves as the Director of Codes and Standards, specializing in fire and acoustics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a PhD in fire safety engineering from Carleton University. His doctoral research focused on the behavior of heavy timber connections under fire conditions. In his role, Marc assists in shaping building codes and standards related to fire and acoustics. He actively contributes to the Council’s initiatives, overseeing the development of fire design tools and leading code-related fire and acoustic research projects.

With over a decade of international experience in Civil and Structural Engineering, Mr. Pouravalen Goinden (Valen) specializes in delivering tailored engineering solutions across diverse sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, and telecommunications. Throughout his career, he has led and contributed to major projects involving structural assessments, forensic investigations, repair design, and construction oversight. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (PEO) and Quebec (OIQ) and holds a Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering from the University of Toronto. He has developed strong expertise in building science investigations, structural restoration, structural design, precast concrete design, and the management of complex structural projects. His work consistently aligns with Canadian and international building codes and industry standards, ensuring technically sound and compliant deliverables. His experience spans multiple international jurisdictions, having worked on projects across several African countries as well as gaining exposure to European and America engineering practices and standards. This has provided him with a broad technical perspective and adaptability in delivering solutions within diverse regulatory and construction environments.

Aubrey is the Business Development Director for Canada for Cloudpermit Inc., an international innovative cloud-based company providing cloud-based community development software to all levels of government and to other regulatory entities and systems. Aubrey was Chief Administrative Officer of the Ontario Building Officials Association. He was also principal of his own building and residential consulting practice which included executive stints with energy efficiency and housing start-ups, and committee work with ISO and the Standards Council of Canada. For a decade, Aubrey was President and Registrar of the Ontario New Home Warranty Program (now TARION Warranty Corporation and the Home Construction Regulatory Authority). He has also been a senior executive in several provincial government ministries and was the director responsible for the Ontario Building Code. He was also Chief Operating Officer for the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors and the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario. As a volunteer, Aubrey is Past-President of the Consumers Council of Canada, Past-Chair of the Construction and Civil Infrastructure Strategic Steering Committee at Canadian Standards Association Group and is Chair of the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario, which regulates property managers and companies under condominium legislation. He has a M.Sc. from the University of Wisconsin, and a MBA from York University’s Schulich School of Business. His Honours BA is from Western University. Leslie is a seasoned product manager at Cloudpermit Inc., Canada, where he drives innovative software solutions tailored for Municipal Building Departments to streamline community development processes. Over the past year, he has also taken the helm as Project Manager for Cloudpermit’s AI development initiatives, advancing the company’s technology roadmap with transformative automation tools. Prior to Cloudpermit, Leslie served the City of Windsor’s Building Department for over six years as a Plan Examiner and Digital Transformation Specialist. There, he was involved in helping the city’s transition to digital reviews, remote inspections, and enhanced communication platforms. His passion for industry-wide advancement extended into volunteer service, where he contributed as Chapter Chair and Board Director for the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA). Leslie’s professional foundation was built across 22 years as principal of his own architectural design firm. His portfolio spanned residential, institutional, and infrastructure projects—including collaborations with architectural and engineering firms across North America. From homes to high-rise buildings and correctional facilities, Leslie’s design leadership and tech-forward mindset helped organizations modernize and embrace digital workflows in an evolving industry.

Bruce E. Johnson is currently a Regulatory Services Manager in UL Solutions’ Codes and Regulatory Services Department and is responsible for UL’s regulatory operations in the US. Prior to March 2019, he held the position of Senior Regulator Engineer, a position he held since joining UL in April 2015. He serves on several ICC and NFPA model code development committees, including the International Fire Code (IFC) Code Development Committee, NFPA 1 Fire Code Technical Committees; NFPA 101/5000 Fundamentals and Fire Protection Features Technical Committees and NFPA 800, Battery Safety Code Technical Committee. Bruce preciously served on the ICC Building Code Action Committee (2017-2019) Prior to joining UL, Bruce served thirty plus years in the fire, emergency services and life safety arena beginning as a volunteer firefighter on Long Island, NY. Most recently, he worked for the International Code Council (ICC) as Vice President, Government Relations Department focusing on Fire Service Activities. Bruce earned a Bachelor degree in Fire Service Administration from Empire state College; Bachelor degree in Accounting from Dowling College and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California

Gerald Moore is the CEO of RSM Building Consultants and brings over 30 years of experience in the building industry, including 17 years leading RSM’s work with municipalities across Ontario. A graduate of Construction Engineering Technology, Gerald has served as a plans examiner, inspector, Chief Building Official, and training facilitator. He works closely with industry stakeholders, including the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA), the Alliance of Canadian Building Officials Associations (ACBOA), and the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA), to support and strengthen the building community. Gerald regularly collaborates with both designers and building departments to deliver practical, code-focused training. He is widely respected for his practical insight, leadership in municipal enforcement, and commitment to building code education.

As a senior member of his firm's Municipal & Land Use Planning Group, Leo's practice is devoted to all areas of land use planning, development law and municipal law, representing both private and public sector clients. Leo appears before councils, tribunals and various levels of court. As a partner with Arid & Berlis, John is a Certified Specialist by the Law Society of Ontario in "Municipal Law: Local Government & Land Use Planning and Development". John is also an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School in both the J.D. and LL.M. programs, he is the co-author (with Jeffery Levitt) of all editions of the Annotated Ontario Building Code and was the recipient of the Ontario Bar Association's 2023 Award of Excellence in Municipal Law.