OBEC Committees

Membership & Outreach Committee

The Membership & Outreach Committee is responsible for monitoring and implementing means to increase size and diversity of membership; increase and strengthen academic ties and collaborate with likeminded organizations.

Co-Chair:
Kelsey Saunders - RDH Building Science Inc.
Antoine Possik - Northern Calking Inc.

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Codes & Standards Committee

The Codes & Standards Committee is responsible for ensuring OBEC is updated regularly on developments in building codes and promotes the Council as the expert on codes as they apply to building science.

Co-Chair:
Brandon Gemme, P.Eng., BSS, CPHD Licensed – Leading Edge Building Engineers
Stephanie Martin, M.Sc., P.Eng. - MTE Consultants Inc.

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Sponsorship Committee

The Sponsorship Committee is responsible for soliciting and accepting sponsorship for events, programs and operations within the terms outlined in their Policies.  Sponsorship is deemed a desirable form of revenue diversification which allows OBEC to keep membership dues low and event fees affordable while contributing to the operational funds of the organization.

Chair:
Antoine Possik - Northern Calking Inc.

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Events & Awards Committee

The Events & Awards Committee is responsible for overseeing OBEC’s events and awards program.  The committee provides support in the areas of location selection, logistics, volunteers, and programs.  The committee sets guidelines and processes, and recommends winners to the OBEC Board of Directors for approval for the following awards:

Chair:
Negar Pakzadian, B.Eng., MArch., MBSc., BSS, CPHD - County of Northumberland

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Education Committee

The Education Committee is responsible to ensure OBEC and the BSSB work hand in hand to promote the BSS designation and to help develop and administer education programs in building science for the benefit of the building envelope/science community.

Co-Chairs:
Shohreh Salimpour, M.Eng., P.Eng., M.Arch., OAA (Int.), LEEP AP, PMP - OHE Consultants
Mohammed Dawoud, P.Eng, M.Eng, BSS, CPHD, NFRC Certified Simulator. - Ennova Facades

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Communications & Social Media Committee

The Communications & Social Media Committee is responsible for overseeing the development of OBEC’s biannual magazine “Pushing the Envelope” (PTE), as well as highlighting and posting relevant information from other OBEC committees onto OBEC’s social media sites.  The committee also provides input regarding other forms of communication such as e-blasts and emails sent to the OBEC membership.  The Communications and Social Media Committee is the avenue through which OBEC communicates to its members and beyond.

Co-Chairs:
Mohammed Dawoud, P.Eng, M.Eng, BSS, CPHD, NFRC Certified Simulator. - Ennova Facades
Alessandra Valerio - Stantec

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Student Chapters & Scholarship Committee

The Student Chapters & Scholarships Committee is responsible for setting guidelines and process, and recommending winners to the OBEC Board of Directors for approval, for the following scholarships:

The Student Chapters & Scholarships Committee will liaise with Colleges and Universities to engage students in the fields of building science to create local chapters to expand their knowledge of building science, gain leadership experience and network with industry leaders.

Co-Chairs:
Shohreh Salimpour, M.Eng., P.Eng., M.Arch., OAA (Int.), LEEP AP, PMP - OHE Consultants
Negar Pakzadian, B.Eng., MArch., MBSc., BSS, CPHD - County of Northumberland

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