MIKE HOLMES PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR / TV HOST

Mike Holmes is a professional contractor, television host, public speaker, educator, influencer and writer. Mike is known as one of North America’s most trusted public figures and has gained the trust of homeowners and the respect of an industry worldwide, prompting him to build an international www.makeitright.ca brand based on quality, integrity and trust for the last 15 years.

HONOURS

• Forbes’ 3rd Most Trustworthy Celebrity, 2012 • Honoured with Doctorate of Technology from British Columbia • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in recognition for his significant Institute achievements and contributions to the housing and building • Named International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) industry “Ambassador” and Honorary Code Leader, 2012 • 8th Most Trusted Public Name in America by the Marketing Arm • Patron for The Royal Canadian Regiment, 2014 in 2015 • Eminent Advisor to the Canadian Government at the COP15 • Named in the Top 5 Most Trusted Canadians, Readers Digest, global summit on climate change in Copenhagen, Denmark 2011-2016 (2009) • Author of several books including international best seller, • Advertising Age, July 2011 - ad revenue for “Make it Right” and “The Holmes Inspection” increased from $2.8 million in 2008 to $43.2 million in 2010 • Honoured with Doctorate of Pedagogy from Niagara University MEDIA APPEARANCES

• Guest appearances on ABC’s 20/20, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Dr. Oz Show, The Nate Burkus Show, and The Revolution Canada AM, Cityline, Entertainment Tonight Canada, ETalk, The Hour, Marketplace, The Marilyn Denis Show, This Hour has 22 Minutes, , Canada’s Handyman Challenge, Fortune Hunters, Dragon’s Den

• National spokesperson for SOS Children’s Villages Canada; sponsorship has increased by 1300% and raised over $10 Million with Mike Holmes

• Keynote speaker, The Smithsonian, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. as part of “The Holmes Manual” book tour, 2015

• Skills Canada Official Spokesperson & World Skills Ambassador

• Keynote speaker at national conferences, tradeshows, building expos and housing initiatives around the world TOTAL SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS 65+ million

TELEVISION SHOWS • Television shows broadcasted in over 72 countries series featuring Brad Pitt’s Make it Right NOLA charity project • Host and Executive Producer of Holmes: Buy It Right (2017) DIY won the 2009 Gemini Award for Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Network US and HGTV Canada. Teaching home buyers how to buy Series with their heads and not just their hearts • Judge and expert on Canada’s Handyman Challenge (2012). • Co-host of Holmes and Holmes, HGTV Canada and DIY Network Season 1 of this competitive series included Scott McGillivray and (2016-18). Series follows Mike and his son Mike Jr. as they transform , Mike returned as a guest judge for season 3 Mike Jr.’s modest bachelor bungalow into a two-story home, (2 (2013) seasons.) • Host and Co-creator of the No. 1 television program from 2004 ® • Host and Executive Producer of HOME FREE (2015 & 2016) FOX to 2008 on HGTV Canada and US Holmes on Homes 90+ Network & HGTV Canada. 2 seasons, home renovation competition episodes over 7 seasons.

• Host and Creator of Mike’s Ultimate Garage (2014) HGTV. A 2-hour special featuring Mike and his son Mike Holmes Jr. building MIKE’S BRAND a unique type of garage • President of The Holmes Group, an international brand with • Host and Creator of Holmes Makes It Right (2012-14) HGTV operations in independent media production (Make it Right US & Canada. Top rated program on DIY Network with several Productions and Make it Right Releasing), new-home building episodes ranking as some of the highest-rated telecasts in DIY (Holmes Approved Holmes), residential home inspections (Mike Network history Holmes Inspections), renovations and construction (Make it Right • Host and Creator of Holmes Inspection (2009-2011). The No. 1 Construction) series on HGTV US in 2010 with more than 1.5 million viewers per • Founder of The Holmes Foundation and The Make it Right Charity, episode the foundation supports skilled trades, institutions and students. • Host and Creator of Holmes in (2009). A 6-part Donating scholarships and bursaries to students every year.