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Our Team
Diane Oelmann Diane Oelmann, BA, B.Ed., RPA
President

Diane is the President and owner of Abacus Management. She has over 32 years of experience in the management of residential and condominium units in the Greater Montreal area. She is the primary liaison between Co-Owners, Directors, employees and the administration team.
Diane graduated with honours from Marianopolis College, obtained her BA from the University of Montreal with a major in French literature and obtained a Bachelor of Education from St. Joseph’s Teachers College. She received her Broker’s permit from the Quebec Real Estate Association in 1979 and her Real Property Administrator designation (R.P.A.) from the Building Owners and Managers Institute International in 1992.

Diane was instrumental in promoting the R.P.A. designation in Quebec and was the first instructor for the RPA program - teaching Property Managers with a minimum of 10 years experience. She is President of the Montreal chapter of L'Association des Syndicats de Copropriété du Québec (ASCQ) and an active member on the Board of Directors.

When not managing condos, she is an avid tennis player and was the first female President of the Mount Royal Tennis Club. She is presently serving on the Board of Governors of the Mount Royal Tennis Club.
Meghan O'Donnell
Assistant to the President

Meghan’s responsibilities include working side by side with the President to ensure that all projects are well coordinated and that all monthly board meetings run smoothly.

With a strong background in real estate and customer service, Meghan is particularly well prepared to work with suppliers, contractors, and employees on a daily basis.
Francine Marcoux
Chief Controller & Accounting

Francine has been with Abacus Management for over 15 years and has been in the business of building administration accounting for over 25 years. She has shown outstanding performance in all areas of accounting. She prepares all the financial statements as well as the employee cheques and government remittances.

Francine meets with the Directors responsible for financials and assists in preparing the annual budgets. A real team player, Francine is respected and well liked by all of Abacus Management’ clients as well as her fellow employees.
Ahmed Sebah
Assistant Controller

Ahmed is the Assistant Controller having the responsibility of accounting for both payables and receivables for all buildings.

Ahmed's background in accounting, his experience, and his calm manner bring an important contribution to the financial team.
Catherine van Egmond
Property Manager

Catherine has worked for many years in operations management and has experience in working with suppliers, customer service and contract management. She has exceptional organizational skills and a strong customer service commitment to our clients. 

Catherine is the Accounting Secretary for Le St. Mathieu and the on-site Property Manager for over 365 condominium units - the largest condominium project in Quebec. She prepares for and assists at all monthly, special and annual meetings, and is responsible for the electronic bookkeeping.
Andrée Marcoux
Property Manager

Andrée is responsible for the entire operation and management of Phase 1 at the Sanctuaire du Mont Royal as well as for Sir Robert Peel since 2009. 

Andrée possesses many years of experience in management and recently completed her certificate in business studies at Concordia University. Andrée is greatly appreciated for her professionalism and her facility in working and interacting with our clients.
Chantal Joly
Property Manager

Chantal is the on-site Property Manager of Sir Robert Peel. She is also in charge of the propery at 215 St. Laurent.

Chantal’s extensive management experience is an asset to the Abacus Management team. Chantal is also appreciated for her excellent skills in communication. 
Gerald Wilkins
Property Manager

Gerald manages 206 condominium apartments at 750 Montpellier, as well as condominium units at Villa Veritas in N.D.G., Shalom Towers in Cote St. Luc and supervises the Redpath townhouses in downtown Montreal. Gerald helps in the management of Place Furama in the East End.



We are involved with the following association:
BOMI Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) International
  • BOMI is an Educational Institute focusing primarily on developing professional property managers. Diane received the Real Property Administration (R.P.A.) designation from the Institute in 1992 showing her commitment to promoting higher property management standards in the industry.