Staff

Broker of Record

Ruth E. Braun

(Broker of Record)

Ruth's role has been to focus on administration and real estate sales.  Licensed as a REALTOR in Ontario since 1992, she has established a solid reputation as and extraordinarily caring person who will what is necessary and beyond to ensure clients achieve their goals.  She also has an extensive history with Habitat for Humanity Niagara.  She is the past Chair of the Board and continues to serve as a Director.  Ruth and her husband Clare, a minister in the Baptist church, live in Beamsville.  See her C.V.

Salesperson

Dick Halverson
(Sales Representative)

Dick was licensed in 1983.  In 1981developed his first housing project, Cornerstone Cooperative Homes.  He continues to do  both sales and development work.  Many homes sales and 16 housing projects later, along with extensive research in universal design, healthy houses, and the requirements for seniors, Dick brings unusual strength to JustShelter services. He is a member of the Region's Smarter Niagara Steering Committee and was the first Chair of the Board of Habitat for Humanity Niagara.  See his C.V.

Ian Ellingham 

Ian brings an extraordinary background in housing and housing research.  He has a PhD in Architectural and Urban Studies, an M.A. in Land Economy and an MBA.  He has participated in a variety of initiatives relative to buildings and land, and has managed the development and redevelopment of retail, industrial, office, and other forms of housing.  He has completed 13 housing projects as a development consultant, with most targeted to seniors. See his C.V.