Mr. Gene Latour is the VP Sales for Pultrall/V-ROD, the industry leading manufacturer of V-ROD GFRP composite reinforcing. For the past 21 years, aside from educating owners and consultants, Gene acts as a liaison between researchers, rebar fabricators and general contractors. Along with numerous meetings and Lunch & Learns, Gene has presented at many conferences and seminars across the US and Canada. Mr. Latour is also a member of ACI, TAC, CSCE, ASCE, CPCI, CCPPA and RSIC and various marketing committees.

Gerald Moore is the CEO of RSM Building Consultants and brings over 25 years of experience in the building industry. A graduate of Construction Engineering Technology, Gerald has served as a plans examiner, inspector, Chief Building Official, and training facilitator for municipalities across Ontario. For the past 15 years, he has led RSM in supporting both large and small municipalities in fulfilling their mandate to enforce the Ontario Building Code. Gerald is widely respected for his practical insight, leadership in municipal enforcement, and commitment to building code education and compliance. Devon Staley is the Manager of CBO Services at RSM Building Consultants, bringing over 17 years of experience in inspection, plans examination, and building department administration. As a Certified Municipal Manager, she offers deep expertise in municipal operations, governance, and inter-industry collaboration. Her background includes key roles with a major homebuilder and design firm, giving her a broad perspective on the development process. Devon specializes in Building Department Administration and Municipal Government Relations, where she is known for strengthening municipal capacity, supporting compliance, and fostering strong partnerships between municipalities and the building industry.

Dr. Azam Khan is the Co-founder and CEO of Trax, a cloud-based AI enabled regulatory platform for the built environment. Trax has over 300 municipal customers across Canada with more than 150 in Ontario alone, representing more than 64% of Ontario's large municipalities. Prior to Trax, Azam was Director of Complex Systems Research at Autodesk Research leading a team of researchers, software developers, architects, and engineers. His professional experience also includes working as Research Scientist at Alias Systems, and as Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, Adobe, and ATI. Azam received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science at the University of Toronto and his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen. He founded the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design (SimAUD) in 2010, has been Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, was the Velux Guest Professor at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture and Design, and was a member of the Technical Advisory Committee of CIFE at Stanford University, a research center for Virtual Design and Construction.

Hailey is a structural engineer and has focused her career specializing in sustainable architecture and the advancement of timber building systems. Hailey spent several years of her career in research on the behaviour and fire safety of mass timber, as a structural designer in Toronto, and working to develop affordable housing products built of highperformance timber panels, contributing to the successful completion of several turnkey housing projects. In her current role as a Technical Manager for the Canadian Wood Council’s WoodWorks program, Hailey aids project teams with technical support and brings resources and education to industry stakeholders, advocating for the successful implementation of a beautiful and sustainable building material in our built environment. Gerald Moore is the CEO of RSM Building Consultants and brings over 25 years of experience in the building industry. A graduate of Construction Engineering Technology, Gerald has served as a plans examiner, inspector, Chief Building Official, and training facilitator for municipalities across Ontario. For the past 15 years, he has led RSM in supporting both large and small municipalities in fulfilling their mandate to enforce the Ontario Building Code. Gerald is widely respected for his practical insight, leadership in municipal enforcement, and commitment to building code education and compliance.

Nissun Feiner, C.E.T., CHD, RASDT, RVDT, RHDT - Niss has been in the HVAC industry since 2006 in both contracting and engineering roles. His industry experience covers a variety of occupancies including single & multi-family dwellings, commercial office & retail spaces, restaurants, and healthcare & industrial facilities. In 2010 he started a small design firm primarily focused on HVAC & Plumbing for Part 3 and Part 9 buildings. A firm believer in continuing development and education, he sits on the Board of Governors for the Toronto ASHRAE Chapter and contributes at the society level of ASHRAE with his roles on various technical committees, standing committees, and publications. In 2019 Niss was the first Canadian to earn the Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) designation through ASHRAE in recognition of his knowledge and experience. Niss joined the HRAI instructor team in 2020 and since 2022 has specialized in Arctic and Remote Community building design as well.

Postech Screw Piles, a canadian company, leader in helical piles solutions for 30 years, is educating the municipal & specifier communities through its director of technical sales, Saad Qoq. A Quebec engineer with 7 years in construction leadership & consultation roles, Saad sheds light on structural construction products/solutions and their relevance for design, code compliance, installation & cost competitiveness with innovative solutions on top of mind.

David is a materials scientist, passionate about advancing the Canadian construction industry. He has spent the past 20 years helping to bring innovative construction materials to market through testing, certification, and code evaluations. He has worked for organizations including Intertek Testing Services, QAI Laboratories, Element Materials Technologies, and until recently, the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC). Outside of work, David enjoys road trips and listening to audiobooks about philosophy, psychology and history.

Chad Schoppel, owner of Ambient Air HVAC Designs Inc. I have been in the HVAC industry for 26 years. I have a vested interest in energy efficiency, the environment and mechanical systems. I am a residential HVAC installer and perform HVAC Designs for residential buildings. I am an active community member involved in several associations (President of my road and lake association) and federation (Current president of the Muskoka Off Road Riders, a chapter club of the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders). My educational background is as follows; ~ Diploma from Sir Sandford Flemming College for "Integrated Resource Management Technician" ~ Diploma from Humber College for "Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Engineering Technician" ~ Diploma from Humber College for "Environmental Systems Engineering Technology - Energy Management" ~ Licenced G2 Gas Fitter ~ Was the youngest R2000 Energy Evaluator in Canada in the 2000's. ~ Certified Residential Air Systems Design Technician through HRAI (hold multiple design certifications). ~ BCIN Registered in HVAC House