Larry Holmes, P.MGR, RCM, ACCI, FCCI, ARM
Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Holmes is a founding partner of Larlyn Property Management, one of the largest fee-based property management companies in Canada.    Larry is responsible for the overall vision and strategic direction of Larlyn and is a driving force behind Larlyn’s “customer service” initiatives.

Mr. Holmes has over 40 years hands-on experience in the areas of finance, banking, construction, and property management and has spent 23 years in various assignments, both in Canada and overseas, working with a Fortune 500 corporation.  He oversaw various corporate responsibilities ranging from marketing and product development to customer service and setting up the Fortune 500 corporation’s international operations.

Mr. Holmes is experienced in building retrofits and renovations, being well versed in the value added approach to property management.

He has served as President of the Association of Condominium Managers and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for the Canadian Condominium Institute.  He maintains a professional association with the Canadian Institute of Management.  He also attends various conferences where he is an invited speaker.

Mr. Holmes has obtained his Professional Manager designation from the Canadian Institute of Management, his Accredited Residential Manager designation, his Registered Condominium Manager designation, and both his Accreditation and Fellowship from the Canadian Condominium Institute. 

As President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Holmes is responsible for the execution of the Company's operating and corporate development strategy.  Michael manages the strategic planning process, operating management effectiveness and best practices, all focused on driving internal growth and a high level of customer satisfaction.  Based on over 15 years of experience in the real estate management industry, Mr. Holmes strongly promotes the concept of optimizing customer service and encouraging associate teamwork at all levels.

Mr. Holmes offers clients a solid background managing all types of performing and non-performing real estate. As part of the management of all properties, he is involved in the due diligence process and completes a review and an analysis of properties, including specific recommendations and accurate assessments of the current status.

Mr. Holmes currently serves on the Board od Directors for the National Association of Condominium Managers. He also served as a Director of the Real Estate Institute of Canada, London chapter and the Association of Condominium Managers where he was a Chair of the Regional Committee and a member of the Certification & Standards Committee.

Mr. Holmes holds an Masters of Business Administration degree from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.  He has also received the Certified Property Manager designation and the Accredited Residential Manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management, the Certified Manager of Condominiums designation from the Real Estate Institute of Canada, the Registered Condominium Manager designation from the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario and  the professional accreditation from the Canadian Condominium Institute .  Mr. Holmes is also a Broker.