Johnston & Daniel is unique in the sense that we have three non-selling broker/managers to assist and supplement the J&D sales team and staff. The highly qualified and experienced management team is as follows:
Dianne Usher, Broker
Vice President & Division Manager
Dianne is a high-profile and respected real estate professional who has tremendous management, training and industry knowledge. With a real estate career that began in 1978 as a sales representative, Dianne quickly climbed the management ranks at Royal LePage and attained the prominent position of Area Manager for the Central Toronto Core.
Dianne has served as Director and President of the Ontario Real Estate Association, York Region R.E. Board, Director of the Canadian R.E. Association, Committee member of the RECO education committee, is currently President of the Toronto Real Estate Board and continues to serve on various committees and task forces in Organized Real Estate.
Dianne is a non-competing, non-selling manager providing a special focus on professional development , business practices for the Johnston and Daniel Sales Representative along with being a certified Mentor for both the Brian Buffini and Richard Robbins coaching Organizations.
Gary Zalepa Jr., Broker
Vice President & Division Manager
Gary has more than 20 years experience as a real estate professional with a considerable understanding of the most recent tools and trends in this global business.
Prior to joining Royal LePage Johnston and Daniel Division, Gary began his career as a sales representative in 1991 with a nationally franchised brokerage. In 1997, when he became a licensed Broker, he became the Manager/Broker for that company. During this period he consistently achieved top level sales awards.
Gary has served in many positions in organized Real Estate. Those include Director and President of the Niagara Association of REALTORS®, Director of the Ontario Real Estate Association and Director of the Canadian Real Estate Association. He continues to serve on the MLS® Technology Council MTC of CREA as Past Chair. Through his attendance at many international real estate forums and events he keeps abreast of the new and evolving technology solutions working for the REALTOR®
Janice Clarke, Broker
Manager, Operations
Janice is responsible for general operations, human resources, technological infrastructure and facilities management for the Johnston & Daniel Division.
Prior to her arrival at Johnston & Daniel, Janice held several management positions within a variety of service industries, including key positions with Manulife Financial and CNC Global. She has received a number of service awards throughout her career, including Service Excellence at Manulife, as well as Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year at CNC Global.
Janice holds a business degree from Ryerson University and is a non-selling, non-competing manager. Janice also is a member of the Education Committee for the Toronto Real Estate Board and is a Richard Robbin’s Masters Edge Certified Coach.
Lynn Hoffmann, Broker
Vice President & Division Manager
Lynn has a passion for business development. After 24 years of owning and operating a manufacturing company, Lynn turned her focus to real estate in 2005. In addition to obtaining Luxury Market and Staging designations, Lynn was an award winning REALTOR® right from the start. Within three years was a managing Broker with Royal LePage’s high performing Oakville Lakeshore office. It was there that Lynn developed her love of teaching and passion for helping REALTORS® achieve more in their careers. In addition to her contribution to the Dynamic Agent program, Lynn has achieved the prestigious status of being among North America’s top 1% of Buffini & Company Certified Mentors.
Lynn’s involvement in organized Real Estate includes Director of the Managing Broker Council for OMDREB, the Director Chair of the Discipline Committee, and Co-Chair of the By Laws Committee.
Lynn is a life-long resident of Oakville.
Jethro Seymour, one of the Leading Toronto Real Estate Brokers at Royal LePage RES Ltd., Johnston & Daniel Division . Jethro Seymour is a midtown Toronto residential specialist with over 20 years of sales experience in real estate, marketing, construction and publishing. He has helped many families find homes in Toronto’s great neighbourhoods, and has extensive knowledge of local markets, new home construction, resale home sales, and the condo market. Living in midtown Toronto, Jethro previews many of the homes that come to market for his clients and inventory knowledge. Jethro specializes in Midtown, Davisville Village and Leaside neighbourhoods.
