Gary Zalepa Jr.

I am a life long Niagara resident.  I grew up in Merritton and moved with my family to Niagara-on-the-Lake as a teenager.  

I attended Denis Morris Catholic High School and later Brock University, studying Business and Politics. 

My wife and I are raising our two sons in NOTL.

With over 25 years business experience, I have owned a real estate brokerage in NOTL, managed a large corporate brokerage in Toronto, held public office (Town Council NOTL 2008-2014), and volunteered in many organizations. 

I have a strong connection and committment to our beautiful town and the Region of Niagara.

I have served six years in elected office as a Municipal Councillor in Niagara-on-the-Lake. My role included Chairperson of Community and Development Services, Chair of Urban Design Committee, and Member of the Municipal Heritage Committee.

I am the Director, Strategic Growth & Franchise Development for Century 21 Canada LP. In this role I assist with national franchise growth through new sales and mergers and acquisitions. 

I believe I can bring strong representation for Niagara-on-the-Lake to Regional Council.

I have volunteered in many organizations and held many positions including...

• Chair,  Community & Development Services Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Board member, NOTL Municipal Heritage Committee
• Chair, NOTL Urban Design Committee
• Board member, Music Niagara
• Board member, RiverBrink Art Museum
• Chair, 809 Newark Squadron Sponsoring Committee Royal Canadian Air Cadets
• Rector's Warden, St. Mark's Church 
• NOTL Committee of Adjustment 2006-2008
• Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club, Race Committee member
• Past President, Niagara Association of REALTORS
• Board of Director, Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)
• Board of Director, Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
• Chairperson, OREA Government Relations Committee 
• Chairperson, OREA MLS and Technology (MTC) 
• Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) Government Relations Committee
• Chairperson, TREB Affordable Housing Sub-Committee