Mr. Michael Lavallée is a noted expert and accomplished speaker on the Canadian Seniors Housing sector. Mr. Lavallée has successfully advocated for resident quality of life and care for the last 20 years.
He joined Seasons in 2009 as the COO where he launched the Seasons Retirement Communities operating platform and brand from start-up. Assuming the role of CEO in 2018, Mike has continued to strengthen the Seasons brand and integrate new assets into the platform building it into one of the top 12 seniors housing companies in Canada. Prior to joining Seasons, Mr. Lavallée was Vice President of Operations at Chartwell Retirement Residences.
Additionally, he just released his first book; Connect, Care, Change: A Roadmap to Authentic Leadership. His passion for leadership excellence has led him to support organizations through Board Governance. In addition to a B.A. from Bishop’s University, he also holds the ICD.D designation, is the past Chair of the Board of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) and is a Director for the Alberta Seniors Communities and Housing Association (ASCHA).
Previously, serving as a member (2021-22) and Chair (2022-23) of the Trent Lands Committee, Mr. Lavallée has been appointed as Vice-Chair of the Finance & Property for the 2023-24 term and continues his three-year appointment to the Board of Governors effective July 1, 2022.