Board of Directors

Phone Number: 905-471-2121

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Paul Baron, President, is a career real estate executive with over 30 years of experience working with both residential and commercial real estate. He is the Broker of Record for Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc., which he founded in 1993, and has since grown to encompass nine offices serving the Greater Toronto Area.

Paul has always taken an active interest in the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry, and he enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise as TRREB's Director-at-Large. He supports many causes in the community including Easter Seals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and the Rouge Valley Health Network.

Paul Baron is currently the Chair of the Executive Committee.

Phone Number: 416-286-3993

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Jennifer Pearce, President-Elect, is a Broker and Owner with RE/MAX Rouge River Realty Ltd., a family owned and operated brokerage established in 1987. Jennifer is a second-generation Realtor and has been licensed since 2000, starting as a full-time salesperson before moving into brokerage management.

Jennifer is passionate about real estate and giving back to the industry through volunteering at TRREB and as well as the Metro East District Representative for the RE/MAX Integra Executive Council.

Jennifer lives in Durham Region with her 20-year-old son Salvatore who plans to continue the family legacy as a third-generation Realtor.

Jennifer Pearce is currently the Chair of Finance Committee and the Vice-Chair of the Professional Advancement Task Force.

Phone Number: 416-489-2121

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Throughout his career, Kevin Crigger, Past President, has proven himself an award-winning REALTOR® as a multiple recipient of Johnston & Daniel’s most prestigious awards for sales achievement. He has also been recognized by a number of industry publications, including REP Magazine which selected him as one of the real estate industry’s “Young Guns” – representing the top 100 Realtors in Canada under 35, and Toronto Storeys who selected Kevin as the Realtor of the Year for 2017.

Having been personally involved in more than $1 billion of real estate transactions throughout his career, Kevin has had the great privilege of working with a vast array of clients. He is a specialist in Central Toronto’s premier neighbourhoods but has experience throughout the Greater Toronto Area, as well as experience in commercial real estate, representing both owner/landlord and buyer/tenant clients.

Understanding the level of skill and expertise necessary to provide the highest level of service possible, Kevin is continually upgrading his education and taking courses to ensure that he has the relevant knowledge to provide informed advice to his clients. His commitment to continuing education is evidenced by the many designations he has earned, including REM, CRES, ABR®, and SRS.

Understanding our increasingly global world, Kevin is an active member of a number of industry leading organizations, such as REIC, FIABCI, CRB, and REBAC, allowing him to keep up on global real estate trends and provide seamless service to his clients globally.

Passionate for increasing standards within the real estate profession, Kevin is actively involved in organized real estate, participating on many industry boards, committees and task forces at TRREB, CREA, ORCF, and RECO. Kevin is also a member and volunteer at many local community organizations.

Kevin Crigger is currently the Chair of the Governance By-Law Task Force, the Professional Advancement Task Force and he is the Vice-Chair of the REALTOR®QUEST Task Force.

Phone Number: 647-299-2085

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Manny Andrade, Director-at-Large, has enjoyed his career in the real estate profession for 35+ years. He has worked in various capacities of real estate including Sales Representative, Broker, and currently, the Broker of Record at Royal LePage Supreme Realty, Brokerage (formerly, HomeLife Galleria, Realty Inc), which has been serving the community (the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding areas) for over 28 years.  Outside of his professional life, Manny has served on the Board of Directors for the Federation of Portuguese Canadian and Business Professionals, a non-profit organization aimed at fostering business and community development in Canada and Portugal. In this role, Manny has contributed to various organizational events that involve distributing scholarships awarded to students and budding professionals in the Portuguese community. Most recently, Manny has served as the Vice Chair of the Arbitration Committee, and a member of the Professional Standards Steering Committee and Task Force. As TRREB's Director-at-Large, Manny looks forward to working with fellow board members to embrace and foster opportunities that expand on the technological and innovative growth of TRREB. Manny Andrade is currently the Vice-Chair of the Commercial Committee.

Phone Number: 416-364-4776

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Elechia Barry-Sproule, Director-at-Large, has enjoyed her career in real estate for almost 20 years. She has worked at many levels of real estate, including Sales Representative, Broker/Manager and Broker of Record, and is currently loving her new role as Broker/Manager at iPro Realty Ltd., Brokerage. iPro Realty Ltd., Brokerage is an amazing company which is continually growing into new market areas and has twelve offices serving the Greater Toronto Area.

Elechia has always taken an active approach in dealing with the challenges and opportunities faced by our industry. She enjoys teaching, training, coaching and mentoring many of her real estate team members and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and expertise as TRREB's Director-at-Large.

When she is not working, Elechia is helping others in her community with her Let's Keep it Brief Campaign, where the community donates socks, undergarments and outerwear to assist our homeless during the winter weather.

Elechia is excited to be representing Members and her peers as a Director-at-Large for the world's largest real estate board.

Elechia Barry-Sproule is currently the Chair of the Professional Development Committee and Vice-Chair of Communications and Member Engagement Committee.

Phone Number: 905-836-1212

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Peter Burdon, West Regional Director, specializes in commercial and industrial real estate. Before joining our industry with Royal LePage, he studied Political Science and Economics at the University of Calgary, was a Toronto retail automobile dealer and the CEO of a construction industry trade association.

Peter Burdon is currently the Chair of the Commercial Committee and Vice-Chair of Arbitration and Professional Standards Review Task Force.

Phone Number: 888-311-1172

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Alexandra Cote, Director-at-Large, has been an active REALTOR® since 2014 and currently leads The Fox Team as “Head Fox” at Real Broker Ontario, Ltd. Alex has always made volunteering a priority in her career, having served the past 8 years consecutively on various TRREB bodies including Government Relations, Affordable Housing, Governance & By-Law, YPN, and the Climate-Risk Sub-Committee of the GRC, which she has Chaired since its inception in 2020. 

Alexandra is also active in her community, having served 3 years as her condo board President prior to joining the Parkdale Community Food Bank Board of Directors in 2018, where she currently serves as Vice-Chair. In 2020, Alex was awarded TRREB’s Community Service Award for this work. 

With a background in leadership and professional coaching, Alexandra is passionate about improving upon the status quo and ensuring that today’s REALTORS® are empowered to create lasting, positive impact in our industry and communities.

Outside of mentoring and volunteering, Alex likes to consider herself “a runner” and is optimistic about her future as a golfer (having recently discovered she’s been using the wrong handed clubs all along).

Alexandra Cote is currently the Chair of the Young Professionals Network Committee.

Phone Number: 905-731-2000

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Paul Helps, Director-at-Large, has been a full-time REALTOR® since 2002, and a Broker since 2004. As a TRREB volunteer for the last 13 consecutive years, Paul has served as an Arbitration Panelist, Mediator, and Vice-Chair, and has been invited to serve as a member on both the Arbitration & Professional Standards department’s Steering Committee and Task Force.

When not at work or spending time with his family, Paul is an avid musician, photographer, road cyclist, and a 12-year Ride to Conquer Cancer® participant. Paul is truly awful at golf.

Paul Helps is currently the Chair of Arbitration and Professional Standards Steering Committee and the Vice-Chair of the Governance By-Law Task Force.

Phone Number: 416-443-0300

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Rebecca Kopel, Central Regional Director, Is a Broker with Royal LePage Signature Realty. Rebecca has been a full-time Realtor since 2014 when she joined her husband as his business partner. She is a second-generation, award-winning Realtor who has a passion for improving professionalism in the industry.

Rebecca loves to volunteer with non-profits and charities. She has been on the Board of Directors at the York Region Food Network (YRFN) for over 12 years, 10 of which she was Board Chair. She also held the role of Vice Chair. She served on the Board of Directors of the Toronto Bruce Trail Club as the Volunteer Coordinator. She volunteered for the Fill a Purse for a Sister campaign where she was a Community Lead. She has been on the Land Management Committee at the Bruce Trail Conservancy. She even writes cat profiles for Team Cat Rescue. In between these roles she runs ad hoc food drives and recently, a medical supplies drive for the people of Ukraine.

Rebecca Kopel is currently the Vice-Chair of Consumer Relations and the Professional Development Committee.

Phone Number: 905-940-4180

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Keith C. Kwan, North Regional Director, is a sales representative and manager with Royal LePage Your Community Realty with over 37 years of experience in both residential and commercial restate. For over 33 years, he has served on many TRREB committees and task forces, offering his knowledge and experience for the betterment of the industry.

Keith Kwan is currently the Chair of the Consumer Relations Committee and the Arbitration and Professional Standards Review Task Force.

Phone Number: 416-461-9900

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Anna Michaelidis, Director-at-Large, is the CEO and Broker of Record of Royal LePage Urban Realty in Toronto. She began her career in 2002 at the very same office she now leads. Anna earned her reputation as an industry leader and top producing REALTOR® before taking the reins in 2016, solidifying her place as the youngest CEO in the brokerage's history. She now proudly carries the legacy of past generations in keeping Urban Realty’s values and culture alive while evolving into a modern, state-of-the-art brokerage.

Anna has been a devoted member of the real estate community for nearly 20 years, focused on nurturing talent, mentoring future leaders and elevating our industry. She has proudly served on Arbitration, Government Relations and Housing Affordability Committees at TRREB.

Anna Michaelidis is currently the Chair of the Government Relations Committee and the Vice-Chair of the MLS® Technology and Related Services Committee.

Phone Number: 905-430-9000

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It is Director-at-Large Lori Roberts’ belief that we are meant to help one another whenever we can. By approaching her real estate career with this attitude, she has been able to have a highly successful real estate career while also volunteering on many TRREB committees and task forces over the years.

Lori started working in the real estate industry in 1998 as a part-time receptionist and has done almost every job there is within a brokerage. Most recently, she was a manager, and she is currently running the training program for her brokerage. Lori understands this business from the inside out and top to bottom, and her commitment will allow her to represent the membership of TRREB with passion, integrity and diligence.

Lori Roberts is currently the Chair of the Communications and Member Engagement Committee and the REALTOR®QUEST Task Force.

Phone Number: 416-888-2493

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Daniel Steinfeld, Director-At-Large is an engaged and active member of the real estate community as a broker owner of On The Block, a Vaughan brokerage focused on innovation and professionalism in the industry. He and his wife Katie co-founded 'Level Up', a well known real estate community, and he also has been an active member of the TRREB Finance Committee and the OREA TRESA Task Force. 

Daniel has considerable experience in industry, with a background rooted in finance and sales. He was the Chief Financial Officer and the Vice President of Sales for the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, leading the highest grossing single day event in Canadian history with the 100th Grey Cup. He is a chartered accountant, a frequent speaker at conferences and lectures, and has trained some of the largest sales teams in the country. 

Daniel is thrilled about the opportunity to serve the membership of TRREB on its Board of Directors. He has 14 years of experience as a Senator, Board Member and Alumni Association Member for York University, and understands the importance of good governance, a clear path and thoughtful progress. 

He's the proud dad of four kids and enjoys drumming, golf, and all kinds of travel. 

Daniel Steinfeld is currently the Vice-Chair of Government Relations Committee and the Young Professionals Network Committee.

Phone Number: 416-332-8000

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Kate Young, Director-at-Large, has been a REALTOR® since 2005, and is currently a Broker with Bosley Real Estate Ltd. Passionate about being involved and raising standards in the profession, she has been an active volunteer in organized real estate for over 12 years, serving on many committees, including the Young Professionals Network Committee, Government Relations Committee, Professional Standards Hearing Roster, and the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation Board of Directors. She is dedicated to being involved in local community organizations and ensuring the needs of TRREB Members and their clients are served.

Kate Young is currently the Chair of MLS® Technology and Related Services Committee and the Vice-Chair of Finance Committee.