Our Team

Our team has 50+ years of combined expertise within the for-profit and non-profit housing sector. Our approach to property management promotes successful tenancy, minimizes turnover and builds strong communities.

Rebecca

Rebecca Roy

Executive Director

Rebecca’s passion for leadership began at age eight when she became the first captain of her elementary school’s Safety Patrol team. This passion, combined with Rebecca’s lifelong commitment to poverty reduction, equity, and inclusion, has helped shape a rich and diverse career spanning more than three decades in the non-profit sector. As an authentic and strategic leader with expertise in housing, community development, and property management, Rebecca brings extensive experience in non-profit leadership to Satellite Community Homes where she is focused on community collaboration and growth.  Rebecca holds a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and is an alumnus of Leadership Waterloo Region’s Community Leadership program.

Tim

Tim Sullivan

Financial Controller

Tim is an Accounting Specialist and Financial Controller with more than 30 years of experience in the property management industry. In addition to his considerable expertise in the non-profit sector as a senior audit manager on large assurance engagements, Tim provides financial controllership and consulting services to charitable organizations and other non-profit affordable housing providers across Southwestern Ontario. Our clients benefit from his specialization in Property Tax Assessment appeals and government tax and funding compliance. In addition to his professional experience, Tim has served as a volunteer Director on the Boards of many local charities and enjoys giving his time to the community.

Lyndon

Lyndon Pearson

Tenant Services Manager

(519) 650-5599 Ext. 230

Lyndon has been working within the non-profit housing sector for almost a decade, focusing on the landlord-tenant relationship, and ensuring all parties are aware of their rights and responsibilities. Lyndon leads Satellite’s Tenant Service team and serves as a valuable in-house resource for conflict resolution; he works to build a sense of community amongst tenants, while ensuring lease compliance. Lyndon holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Humber College. His background in conflict resolution, as well as knowledge of pertinent legislation, increases Satellite’s internal expertise and decreases costly paralegal consults.

Alana

Alana Bissessar

Community Worker

(519) 650-5599 Ext. 231

Alana is a dedicated Community Worker with a passion for building strong and resilient communities. She is skilled at identifying the strengths of individuals and employing a variety of strategies to create an asset inventory for each tenant while fostering inclusion and prioritizing community engagement. Alana is also the coordinator of Sprouts, a funding stream that provides financial support to tenant initiatives that contribute to happy and healthy communities.  Alana’s continuous growth and development is recognized in the work she does daily alongside our tenants. She remains flexible and considerate while assisting with the diverse needs. Alana provides 1:1 mental health support to reduce feelings of social isolation and works diligently to form and strengthen community partner relationships that benefit tenants.  Alana obtained a Bachelor of Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and Social Service Worker diploma from Mohawk College. Alana is also certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid/CPR and Transformative Mediation.  She has received training in Mental Health First Aid as well as Indigenous Cultural Awareness.

Administrative / Financial Services

Maansi

Maansi Jain

Bookkeeper

(519) 650-5599 Ext. 233

Shayna

Shayna Devoe

Manager of Administrative Services / Executive Assistant

(519) 650-5599 Ext. 232

Julie

Julie Meilleur

Reception Services Coordinator

(519) 650-5599 Ext. 221

Maintenance Services

Monica

Monica Taschner

Maintenance Manager

(519) 650-5599 Ext. 224

Jennifer

Jennifer Carr

Maintenance Coordinator

(519) 650-5599 Ext. 222

John

John Botelho

Plumber

Denis

Denis Miron

Maintenance Worker

Tenant Services

Rob
Rob Mendonsa

Tenant Services Coordinator

(519) 650-5599 Ext. 227

Cassandra
Cassandra Crooks

Tenant Services Coordinator

(519) 650-5599 Ext. 225

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