Giovanni Biffis

Raymond Biffis

Biffis Coat of Arms

Frank DeStefano Sr., Millwright
General Manager

Frank is a licensed millwright with 30 years in the maintenance industry and has experience in sub-contracting the construction of 5 personal homes.  He will oversee maintenance, servicing, general repairs and landscaping of UL’s total portfolio.  In addition, Frank has had 26 years experience in labour relations and negotiations. His experience will be invaluable in negotiations with our partners in our efforts to create attainable housing.

Darlene DeStefano, PhD, SHMS (nee Biffis – 3rd generation)
Consultant, Project Management

Darlene brings different skill sets to the company, coming from a client-oriented background. She has had several years experience in real estate, land development, lifestyle communities, new home construction, management, marketing, negotiating, research, sales, sales training, public speaking and health care.  Further, Darlene studied in the US to obtain her designation as a Seniors Housing Marketing Specialist. This extensive training covered the development of lifestyle communities active and supportive from the ground up. Her experience and education provided Darlene with incredible people, lifestyle, and business skills that she will leverage for UL.

Josh Biffis (4th generation)
Site Builds & Supervision 

A specialist as a metal fabricator, Josh was in the metal fabrication business for more than twenty years where he held a supervisory position. For the past several years Josh has led his own home reno business, becoming efficient in all aspects of home renovation. Josh is well-versed in both construction technology and the Ontario Building Code. As Site Build Supervisor Josh will leverage his hands on and supervisory experience ensuring each build is completed to the upmost level of care, service, and professionalism.

Frankie DeStefano, RMT (Biffis offspring – 4th generation))
Admin Manager, Finances

Frankie’s background encompasses healthcare and has been a working clinician for more than twenty three years. As  co-owner of a rehab clinic he has overseen the daily administration, financing, negotiations, sales, and product delivery in the healthcare industry since 2015. Frank will play a significant role in keeping UL funded and operational. He will be responsible for tracking cash flow and financial planning. Frank will also evaluate UL’s financial strengths and weaknesses in order to develop the best strategies and direction for economic success and future growth of UL.

Stacey Clark, RPN
Sales, Client Liaison  

With a sales background and 10 years in healthcare from acute care to senior supports and geriatrics, Stacey’s exceptional caring attitude and compassion to source supports far surpasses an individual’s expectations. With more elders aging in place, home and health care services is paramount. Often elders have no one to be their voice. That’s where Stacey comes in. She is a proven catalyst in organizing and directing functions and activities related to the provision of health care needs to community residents. In addition to her natural sales ability, Stacey’s focus is to set-up support contacts for each community resident so they know where and who to reach out to.

Anonymous Advisor
50+ Active Adults Community Liaison 

Along her life journey of a vast array of education and experiences, our High Profile, Community Liaison for Seniors brings to UL more than 10 years experience organizing, streamlining, and facilitating communication among 50+ organizations, seniors clubs, and agencies. She has developed a keen sense on what matters, and specializes in the activities and leisurely pursuits of active and aging adults. We feel confident she will ensure things run smoothly and our 50+ clients needs are met.