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Brian Johnston
President
Canada Division

Brian Johnston joined the Monarch Corporation in 1984. He was later appointed President of the division in 2000.

A graduate of The University of Toronto, Brian earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree. In addition to his Monarch responsibilities, Brian was appointed a Director of Tarion Warranty Corporation. Tarion’s mandate is to license and regulate homebuilders, and to provide warranty and deposit insurance for Ontario homebuyers.

Brian resides in the city of Toronto with his wife, Colleen and two children, Emily and Katharine. His interests include jogging, hiking, and boating.


David George
Senior Vice-President
Corporate & Legal

As a member of executive management, David A. George’s areas of responsibility include legal and administrative matters relating to land acquisition, land development, single family home community and high-rise condominium project launches, construction finance, closings and property dispositions. Mr. George is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and has served on various committees for the Urban Development Institute and the Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association with respect to standardized industry contracts, municipal law and condominium law in Ontario.


Brad Carr
Senior Vice-President
Low-rise

Brad joined Monarch in August 2001, and was appointed to his current position in March 2003. Brad’s earned a Bachelor of Technology, Architectural Science degree at Ryerson University. He lives with his wife Susan and their young children Daniel and Hannah in West Montrose, Ontario, a small town between Guelph and Waterloo. Brad’s favourite pastimes include waterskiing/wakeboarding, golfing and spending time with his kids.


Emilio Tesolin
Senior Vice-President
High-rise

Emilio joined Monarch in October 1997 and was appointed Senior Vice President, High-rise in 2005. Emilio has been involved in both low-rise and high-rise construction for the last 20 years. He completed his Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University in 1983. Emilio’s hobbies include cycling, hockey, skiing and golf.


Lynn Whelan
Vice-President
Finance/Treasurer/Controller

Lynn Whelan joined Monarch in 1987. She was appointed Vice President Finance in 1997.

Lynn completed an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Windsor and is a Chartered Accountant.


Elizabeth Sawicki
Vice-President
Planning & Development

Elizabeth (Liz) Sawicki holds the position of Vice-President, Land Planning and Development. The Land Department is responsible for the development of Monarch’s land bank and the servicing of land to facilitate Monarch’s high-rise and low-rise businesses. Liz joined Monarch in November of 2003 as Vice-President in the Land Department bringing with her over 18 years of experience in the residential, commercial, industrial, institutional land development industry. Liz holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies with Honors in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Waterloo. Liz, her husband and children reside in Toronto.


Bernie Torchia
Vice-President
High-rise Construction

Bernie has 20+ years of leadership roles in the home building industry, and joined Monarch in 2010.

He has also served on the board of various organizations (BILD, Rescon, Enerquality) in our industry.

He is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a BA in Urban Geography.


Frank Garcea
Vice-President
Low-rise Construction

Frank started with Monarch in 1984. He brings a strong sense of teamwork and strong residential construction knowledge gained through the many years of experience both on site and through various construction management roles within the Company. He was appointed Vice-President of Low-rise Construction in September 2005.

Frank completed a Bachelor of Architectural Science degree, majoring in Project Management, at Ryerson University in Toronto.

Frank lives in Unionville, north of Toronto, with his wife Karen and their two children, Francesca and Adrian. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family as well as playing hockey and renovating.


Joyce Lee McKay
Vice-President
High-rise Administration

Joyce is both an accredited Lawyer and Chartered Accountant. She holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor or Laws from the University of Windsor. She was promoted in 2003 from Associate In-House Legal Counsel to her current position where she is responsible for financial and operational administration of the High-rise Division. Joyce also sits on several boards of directors and consults to committees advising on condominium law in Ontario. Joyce is an avid golfer, curler and an accomplished musician.


Paul Sandusky
Vice-President
Low-rise Administration

Paul joined Monarch in 1998 after a distinguished career at Sandbury Homes. Paul has been involved in the homebuilding industry for 34 years and is a former director of Tarion Warranty Corporation (formerly Ontario New Home Warranty program).

Paul is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Chartered Accountant. Paul resides in the Town of Markham.


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