Our Board
Serving On Our Board of Directors
If you are a REALTOR® or member of the public who wants to have a meaningful impact on the future of the real estate profession, BCREA may have a Director position for you. Learn more about what it means to be a part of BCREA’s Board of Directors and how to apply.
Why We Served
Hear from current and past board members about what they’ve gained from their experiences on BCREA’s Board of Directors.
Get Involved
BCREA is looking for several REALTORS® and members of the public to sit on our Board of Directors to help set the organization’s strategic focus and engage in meaningful discussion about the future of the REALTOR® profession. In addition to serving on the board, directors are also placed on suited committees.
If you would like more information about how to get involved with our Board of Directors, please contact us at [email protected].
The Finance and Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its obligations and oversight responsibilities relating to financial planning and reporting, budget preparation, the audit process, accounting systems and internal controls and risk management.
The Governance Committee develops and recommends BCREA’s approach to good governance and governance framework. It also evaluates the effectiveness of the Board, Board committees and individual directors.
The Human Resources Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its obligations relating to CEO goals and objectives, evaluation, compensation, and succession planning, as well as BCREA’s compensation philosophy and significant human resource policies.
The Nominating Committee oversees the nomination and appointment of Directors.
As a member of the Board of Directors, your role is to provide counsel on a broad range of governance issues including strategic goals and objectives, financial oversight, BCREA’s business and activities, material risks, and overseeing succession planning to ensure continued leadership.
Board of Directors
Officers
- Darren Close Chair [email protected] High Resolution Photo
- Tim Ayres Chair-Elect [email protected]
- Janice Stromar Past Chair [email protected]
- Trevor Koot Chief Executive Officer [email protected]
REALTOR® Directors
- Ruth Hanson [email protected]
- Kim Heizmann [email protected]
- Darcy McLeod [email protected]
- Chris Shields [email protected]
- Ashley Smith [email protected]
- Robert Wood [email protected]
Public directors
- Catherine Aczel Boivie [email protected]
- Amanda Magee [email protected]
- Kenneth Tan [email protected]
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