The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) is pleased to announce that Surrey REALTOR® Chris Shields was installed as its 2025-2026 Chair at the BCREA Annual Meeting on March 25, 2025.

"The real estate sector is evolving rapidly, and our profession is facing more change than ever before," says Chris. "My goal is to ensure that BCREA is a strong advocate for REALTORS®, providing them with the resources, education, and support they need to thrive. We must also work closely with our regulator to streamline processes and remove unnecessary administrative burdens so that REALTORS® can focus on what they do best: guiding, advising, and protecting their clients to achieve their real estate goals."

Chris brings nearly two decades of experience as a REALTOR® and a deep commitment to advancing the profession in British Columbia.

A member of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) since 2005, Chris has a distinguished history of service in the profession, including his tenure as FVREB President and multiple leadership roles within BCREA. Over the past several years, he has served on various BCREA committees, including Finance, Governance, Human Resources, and Accreditation and Quality Assurance. With his extensive background in governance – holding the Institute of Corporate Directors, Rotman School of Management Governance, and Accredited Director designations – Chris is well-positioned to guide BCREA through a year of critical sector developments.

Joining Shields as Officers of the Association are Chair-Elect Kim Heizmann, Past Chair Tim Ayres, and BCREA Chief Executive Officer Trevor Koot.

BCREA also welcomes new REALTOR® Directors Chelsea Mann and Marlon Murr, and new Public Director Ehsan Etezad. Returning REALTOR® Directors include Ruth Hanson, Daniel John, Darcy McLeod, and Robert Wood. Public Directors Amanda Magee and Andy Pham are also returning.

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