FirstService Corporation announced it has become an independent public company after being separated from Colliers International Group Inc. FirstService shareholders will benefit from the strong insider ownership and continuity of management to which they are accustomed. FirstService founder, controlling shareholder and previous CEO Jay Hennick will hold the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors, while Scott Patterson, formerly COO, will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeremy Rakusin, formerly VP Strategy & Corporate Development, will serve as Chief Financial Officer.