Our Team of Qualified Experts

Barry Gordon is CEO of Gordon’s Downsizing & Estate Services. He has been a Transition Specialist for the past 20 years and a REALTOR® since 1978. Barry is a sought after speaker and educator. In 1991, he co- wrote and taught “Certified Estate Specialist”, the first course in the area of estate transitions and which may have been the inspiration for later courses such as Accredited Senior Agent and Senior Real Estate Specialist - both of which he has taken. Gordon’s is the exclusive trainer for the Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist designation in Canada.

Manson Slik is a Real Estate Broker of Record and partner with Gordon’s Downsizing & Estate Services. To date, Manson has managed the sale of over 2,000 residential and commercial properties through traditional MLS listing and by competitive bid/auction. Manson is a graduate of the Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist (CRTS) program, a Rose Award Recipient and an Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate. Manson is the lead course instructor for the CRTS Canada program and has taught the Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE) course since 2004 for the National Auctioneers Association.

Sherry has been a full-time licensed Realtor for over 12 years.  A Kingston native, she built a successful real estate career in the Durham Region of the Greater Toronto Area. 

Sherry’s interest in real estate stemmed from her work as a client liaison representative in a busy real estate law office.  That, combined with her personal experience of several long distance moves – from Nova Scotia to northern Ontario – gives her a strong understanding and appreciation of the challenges we face when making these life-changing decisions. Coming full circle back to Kingston presents the exciting opportunity to bring her dedication and expertise into play with the Gordon’s Downsizing team!

Cathy joined the Gordon’s Downsizing & Estate Services team in September 1992. Cathy works closely with our customers and helps them through every aspect of their transition. She has obtained her Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist (CRTS) designation and teaches the CRTS course all over Canada.

Cathy also graduated from the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group (CPPAG) in 2006. Over the years she has participated in countless successful fundraising events as a team member of Gordon’s, as well as personally. She and husband Bill have two grown daughters, a son, and five grandchildren.

Nicky is originally from Kitchener-Waterloo and relocated to Kingston in April 2011. She joined the Gordon’s team that same month. A Sociology graduate from the University of Waterloo, Nicky has a background in Marketing, Sales and Public Relations with 15+ years experience in the field. Nicky began as the Gordon's Marketing Coordinator and gained her Real Estate Licence in 2014. She currently oversees different aspects of customer care, contract execution and marketing of properties and the Gordon's Estate Services message.

Leslie is originally from Tucson, Arizona but has been in Canada since 2007, becoming a Canadian citizen in 2018. As an undergrad she studied in New York City at Hunter College and then went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing: Poetry from San Francisco State University. Leslie worked as a Law Clerk in Wills and Estates before coming to Gordon's in 2017. Leslie assists with marketing, administration and customer care while being the first welcoming voice you hear when you call the Gordon's office.

Marty is a licensed sales representative who has grown up in the real estate industry. “Marty Gordon is simply an outstanding Realtor. As a young family looking for our first home, we were so grateful that Marty took the time to help us find the right one. He is deeply knowledgeable, both about the Kingston market in general and each of the particular homes that we visited with him. Marty was always prompt in responding to our questions and helpful in navigating the home-buying process with us. Living outside of Kingston made buying a home more challenging, but Marty’s hard work and attention to detail made everything run smoothly. We feel so fortunate to have had Marty as our realtor, and we would recommend him very highly to others.” - Jacob and Debra.

Heather joined the Gordon's Downsizing & Estate Services team in January 2017. Heather meets with customers to explain our services and to help them make a downsizing plan. She also helps to manage overall project execution to ensure customer satisfaction with their downsize experience. Heather has a BComm from Queen's University, holds the Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist (CRTS) certification and is registered with RECO as a Realtor. For the past 15 years Heather has worked in the project/operations management and customer relationship management fields in various capacities. Heather is excited to join the dynamic team at Gordon's Downsizing & Estates Services and to be able to do such rewarding work everyday, helping people navigate what can be a challenging life transition.

Julie joined the Gordon's Downsizing & Estate Services team in 2015. With a diverse background in interior design, early childhood education and senior move management Julie brings experience and enthusiasm to our customers.

Having lived and volunteered in Brazil, Guatemala and Barbados Julie is passionate about giving back to different communities and is excited to call Kingston home.

Sue has been with the Gordon's team for five years. Her past experience in education and technology has provided her with the ability to simplify tasks. This results in client satisfaction through their transition.

“I experience great satisfaction working with people to help them downsize by customizing the process to suit their needs.”

Verlie assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. She coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home. 

Iris assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. She coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home.

Debbie assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. She coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home.

Bev assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. She coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home. 

David assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. He coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home. 

Ellen assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. She coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home. 

Irene assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. She coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home. 

Laura assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. She coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home. 

Michael assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. He coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home. 

Kim assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. She coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home.

Carol assists seniors in the many transitions that they face throughout their moves. She coordinates packing, sorting, disposing of items, cleaning, preparing your property for sale and setting you up in your new home.