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We've got another great BOMA Education DAY event planned for you.

Trade show and registration opens at 8:30 am with a small continental breakfast and three 45 min sessions starting at 9:00 am and lunch at noon.

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There will be three 45 minute presentations "Returning to the Office/Changes in the Landscape"

James Youck, Architect, Principal, SAA, AAA, FRAIC, AIA International, B.A., B.Arch.

P3Architecture, Interior Design, Planning (P3A)

James is a Saskatchewan born architect who received a Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan in 1989 and a professional Architecture Degree (with Distinction) from Carleton University in Ottawa in 1994. He returned to the Province in and joined P3A as a Principal in 1998. He is a Past-President of the Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA), has twice served on Council for the SAA, and is currently a National Director on the national board of the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada, or ROAC. In 2020 he was appointed to the prestigious RAIC College of Fellows by his peers in the profession. He has represented the SAA on the Construction Panel, the Construction Association Advisory Council and is currently the founding Chair of the Consulting Architects of Saskatchewan (CAS). He is a past board member of the Regina Human Society, the Regina Eco Museum, and the Regina Warehouse Business Improvement District.

Some of the more notable projects in James’ portfolio include the national award-winning Terrace Building at Innovation Place Regina, the U of R Research and Innovation Centre (RIC), the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory, the RCMP Heritage Centre, the nationally published mâmawêyatitân centre, Conexus Head Office Building, and the U of R College Avenue Campus Renewal, including the Darke Hall Revitalization.  He was the City of Regina Architectural Advisor for the New Mosaic Stadium and led the design assignment for the award-winning Saskatchewan Roughrider spaces in the stadium. He currently is the Principal-in-Charge of the Globe Theatre Revitalization project and two new joint-use elementary schools in addition to many CRU developments. 

James has spoken at conferences on topics ranging from sustainability to educational design and has been a presenter for the provincial Archives Week and for Heritage Regina. He is dedicated to elevating the design and construction industry in the province.   

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Jesse Pergentile, Saskatoon General Manager, HBI Office Plus Inc.

With 23 years in the office industry, Jesses’ product knowledge and relationship building are next to none. As a self professed “Furniture Geek” he takes pride in his furniture product knowledge, but more importantly on how he can help you achieve your company vision. In his career Jesse has worked along side many notable clients including the U of A, Oilers Entertainment Group, SaskTel and SGI to name a few, helping them see the benefits of a properly aligned work space to the company organizational culture.

Todays topic is ever evolving, “Distributed Work Strategies”, but it follows along some trends in the workplace we have seen dramatic shifts in and how companies can keep these shifts in the forefront as they plan the future forward.

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Lonnie MacKenzie of Abco Elevator on "Emotional Journey of Elevator Entrapments & How to Deal with Them"

Lonnie MacKenzie, a visionary entrepreneur and safety advocate, is the Founder and CEO of Abco Elevator. With a belief in striving for excellence, and fostering innovation within the realm of business, Lonnie's leadership centers on cultivating a company culture steeped in safety and collaboration.

Driven by the mantra of "Live Fully, Love Intentionally, and Make Moments Matter," Lonnie emphasizes personal congruence, excellence in service, and the wise use of time as the cornerstones of a fulfilling life.

Among his proudest achievements are his enduring 21-year marriage to Karen and the upbringing of their seven children. 

Professionally, Lonnie takes immense pride in the establishment of Abco Elevator, a cultural focus, safety consciousness, and operational efficient company. Notably, he has also pioneered Up Lift Learning, an elevator training program catering to Elevator Mechanics, Firefighters, and Emergency response teams, ensuring heightened safety standards across industries.

Additionally, Lonnie's entrepreneurial spirit shines through in the co-founding of Variable Hub, a groundbreaking governance and compliance platform facilitating seamless centralized data management, verification, and reporting for organizations. 

As a third-generation elevator man, Lonnie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his endeavors. However, it's his unique flair for embracing life's awkward moments that truly sets him apart. Lonnie seeks to embrace what could be discomfort into cherished memories.

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All Members are invited to get involved with the no charge, informal Trade Show.  For details, contact events@bomasask.ca.  There will be breaks between the speakers for the attendees to visit all booths to fill out their Passports for a draw prize.  All booth reps will be given a few minutes to talk about their company during the event.

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