b'Bidding farewell toan industry icon CERC The Canadian relocation industry bids farewell to Sandra Cairns,MEMBERSone of its most respected and hardworking members, who is retiring after a lengthy and successful career. Cairns has been involved in Canadian mobility across three decades, launching her own relocation services company, Dada, in 1998, which was laterWelcoming the following new members to CERC!acquired by Dwellworks. Most recently, she was vice president, global program and product development at Dwellworks, where her relocation expertise was widely valued.Sam BomfordDiane Dessables Weve all learned so much from Sandra and it continues withKPMG KPMGeveryone she meets, says Dwellworks president & CEO BobAdekunle ObebeHeather Mearini Rosing. She has a unique angle on things and always reaches forBloomfield LP KPMGthe uncommon. She is an active advocate for the industry, clients, teammates, the community and her beloved homeland of Canada.Randall TimmApoorva GoswamiHer legacy is active in everyone she has touched over the years. GTN Canada Canada Pension PlanMobility Services Investment BoardMathieu ThevenotRajini SahanandanPeople Corporation KPMGKarina KheshfajianRajiv Verma KPMG Simplify Mortgage SolutionsChris LesiukMaureen Longoria AMJ Campbell (Calgary) Odyssey RelocationNeil SpencerJessica Wyatt EY Law LLP Odyssey RelocationPradeep FernandesMathieu Thevenot lululemon People CorporationMelanie KerrRoanne Govender KPMG KPMGVivian Vu KPMGSandra Cairns (centre) receiving her Outstanding ServiceJOIN NOW! Visit www.cerc.ca/page/Award in 2008 from CERC president Stephen Cryne (right)CERCMembership for more information and Gail Reinhart (left) on the benefits of membershipWith her professional success and active volunteerism, Cairns was well known in Canadas relocation industry, and a valu-able mentor and role model. I knew of Sandra before I even met her, says Anne Stafford, regional vice president, Canada, Weichert Workforce Mobility. She was an icon in the industrya no-nonsense, candid chickie who fought for herself and othersDiamond Club Producerto achieve success. If I had a crisis, even if it didnt involve her or her company, I called her, she picked up and she helped solve the problem. I hope I leave the industry with as indelible a mark as what she has left with me.Sandra was a pillar in setting up the CERC Ottawa regional group, and a frequent speaker at our annual conference and other CERC events, adds Stephen Cryne, CERC president905-841-0000and CEO. During her time with CERC she served on several committees, including the Editorial Committee, Women Mobil- ISO 9001lindrealty.caizing Women, the Global Awareness Committee and the Sue RyanRegistered Service with professionalismAward Committee. Sandra has a big heart and helped open many doors for CERC, and for me personally. Her caring spirit andThe Lind Realty Team Inc., Brokerage For all your GTA referralsunbounding energy will be missed in the CERC community. 15105 Yonge Street, #100, Aurora, ONL4G 1M3 Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, CanadaSummer 2021PERSPECTIVES11'