Board of Directors
RECA’s Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and governance, ensuring the organization meets its mandate to protect the public interest with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
The Board is composed of seven members:
- Three public members appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
- Four licensee members, one appointed from each of the four Industry Councils
Responsibilities
The Board is responsible for:
- Setting RECA’s strategic direction and overseeing its governance
- Protecting consumers and the public interest
- Preventing, detecting, investigating, and suppressing fraud related to the business of licensees
- Administering the Real Estate Act, its Regulations, Bylaws, and Rules
- Supporting services and initiatives that facilitate the business of licensees, as permitted under legislation
Board members are appointed for three-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms. An administrative staff, led by the Chief Executive Officer, supports the Board in carrying out its work.
Cynthia P. Moore
Appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Jai Parihar, MBA, CFA, ICD.D
Appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction from the public
Vacant
Appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction from the public
George Bamber
Appointed by the Residential Real Estate Broker Industry Council
Ken Morris
Appointed by the Commercial Real Estate Broker and Commercial Property Manager Industry Council
Anand Sharma
Appointed by the Residential Property Manager Industry Council
Jared Morrison
Appointed by the Mortgage Broker Industry Council
Contact the Board
Stakeholders can contact the RECA Board of Directors directly by emailing info@reca.ca. This allows you to share feedback or raise issues outside of formal consultations.
Consultations and Focus Groups
The Board may direct RECA to consult with stakeholders before making decisions on key issues. Consultation opportunities are shared through direct email, new articles, social media, and the RECA website.
Industry Councils also host Broker Forums and other informal discussions to hear directly from licensees about day-to-day regulatory issues.
Stakeholder Engagement Policy
Stakeholder engagement is a priority for RECA. The Board-approved Stakeholder Engagement Policy sets out how and when RECA, the Board, and the Industry Councils engage with stakeholders.
Engagement is designed to be timely, consistent, equal, meaningful, and transparent—so you have clear opportunities to be heard and to take part in the regulation of your industry.
2026 |
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| February 18, 2026 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 21, 2026 | Agenda | Minutes |
2025 |
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| December 15, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 26, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 22, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 11, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 23, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 27, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 4, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 22, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 10, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
2024 |
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| December 3, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 20, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 2, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 22, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 17, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 15, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 24, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
2023 |
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| December 12, 2023 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 22, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 19, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 19, 2023 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 17, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 6, 2023 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 30, 2023 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 26, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
2022 |
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| December 19, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 24, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 9, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 7, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 1, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 4, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 20, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 27, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 11, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 11, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 21, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
2021 |
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| December 3, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 10, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 28, 2021 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 24, 2021 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 29, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 7, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 22, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 31, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 28, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 5, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 26, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 20, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
2020 |
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| December 21, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
RECA Industry Councils
RECA’s four Industry Councils ensure that regulatory decisions are informed by deep sector expertise. Each Council is responsible for setting and overseeing licensing, education, and professional standards for its area of the industry.
- Residential Real Estate Broker Industry Council
- Commercial Real Estate Broker & Commercial Property Manager Industry Council (includes rural/agri-business)
- Residential Property Manager Industry Council (includes condominium management)
- Mortgage Broker Industry Council
Each Council is made up of two public members appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and three licensees elected by their sector peers.
Purpose: Industry Councils set and enforce standards of conduct, oversee licensee business practices, protect consumers, and administer the Real Estate Act, Regulations, Bylaws, and Rules. Councils may also establish rules on licensing requirements, education, and minimum standards of conduct.
Members serve 3-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms. Section 7.1 of the Real Estate Act outlines Council composition.
Residential Real Estate Broker Industry Council
Chloe Mitchell
Elected by residential real estate licensees
Erika Ringseis
Public appointee, appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
George Bamber (Chair and RECA Board of Directors Member)
Elected by residential real estate licensees
John Dempster (Vice-Chair)
Elected by residential real estate licensees
Vacant
Public appointee, appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Contact the Council
Email the Residential Real Estate Broker Industry Council directly at info@reca.ca for questions, feedback, or comments outside of formal consultations.
Council Information
You can access key Council information directly on this site:
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Council member list
- Engagement opportunities and past activities
- Articles, consultations, and other communications
Consultations and Focus Groups
The Council may direct RECA to consult on certain topics before decisions are made. Stakeholders are notified through:
- Direct email
- Social media
- The RECA website
- News articles
The Council also hosts Broker Forums and informal groups to discuss regulatory issues. Interested in attending? Email info@reca.ca.
Stakeholder Engagement Policy
RECA is committed to meaningful engagement. The Board-approved Stakeholder Engagement Policy ensures that:
- Engagement is timely, consistent, and transparent
- Stakeholders have equal opportunity to be heard
- You can directly participate in the regulation of your industry
Minutes of meetings are approved at the next regular meeting of the Residential Real Estate Broker Industry Council. As outlined in the Real Estate Act, minutes are posted below within 7 days of being approved.
2025 |
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| December 3, 20205 (special meeting) | Agenda | |
| November 12, 2025 | Agenda | |
| September 9, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
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August 15, 2025 (special meeting) |
Agenda | Minutes |
| June 10, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 25, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 9, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 11, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
2024 |
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| December 11, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 12, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 26, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 18, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 11, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 13, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 8, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
2023 |
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| December 14, 2023 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 8, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 15, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 12, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 13, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 14, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
2022 |
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| December 6, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 16, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 14, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 12, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 8, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
2021 |
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| December 7, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 9, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 7, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 10, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 22, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 8, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 11, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 9, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 25, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
Commercial Real Estate Broker & Commercial Property Manager Industry Council (includes rural/agri-business)
Terry Engen (Chair)
Public appointee, appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
David Olson
Elected by commercial real estate licensees
LaVerne Planden
Elected by property management licensees (commercial)
Ken Morris
Elected by rural real estate licensees
Vacant
Public appointee, appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Contact the Council
Stakeholders can email the Commercial Real Estate Broker and Commercial Property Manager Industry Council directly at info@rea.ca with questions or feedback outside of formal consultations.
Council Information
Key Council information is available here on the site:
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Council member list
- Engagement opportunities and past activities
- Articles, consultations, and other communications
Consultations and Focus Groups
The Council may ask RECA to consult on certain topics before making decisions. Stakeholders are notified of consultation opportunities via:
- Direct email
- Social media
- The RECA website
- News articles
The Council also hosts Broker Forums and informal groups to discuss day-to-day regulatory issues. Brokers or broker delegates interested in attending can email info@reca.ca.
2025 |
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| December 12, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | |
| November 18, 2025 | Agenda | |
| September 16, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 9, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 14, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 18, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
2024 |
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| December 16, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 13, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 24, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 21, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 12, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 16, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
2023 |
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| December 6, 2023 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 21, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 19, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 20, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 13, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
2022 |
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| December 13, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 31, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 22, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 16, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 10, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
2021 |
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| December 22, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 10, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 9, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 10, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 13, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 11, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 18, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 18, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
Residential Property Manager Industry Council
Anand Sharma (RECA Board of Directors Member)
Elected by condominium management licensees
Charissa Shine (Vice-Chair)
Elected by property management (residential) and condominium management licensees
Don Newell (Chair)
Public appointee, appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Tania Andrushko
Elected by property management licensees (residential)
Vacant
Public appointee, appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Contact the Council
Stakeholders can email the Residential Property Manager Industry Council directly at info@reca.ca with questions or feedback outside of formal consultations.
Council Information
Key Council information is available on this site:
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Council member list
- Engagement opportunities and past activities
- Articles, consultations, and other communications
Consultations and Focus Groups
The Council may ask RECA to consult on specific topics before making decisions. Stakeholders are notified of consultation opportunities via:
- Direct email
- Social media
- The RECA website
- News articles
The Council also hosts Broker Forums and informal groups to discuss day-to-day regulatory issues. Brokers or broker delegates interested in attending can email info@reca.ca.
2025 |
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| December 11, 2025 | Agenda | |
| November 4, 2025 | Agenda | |
| September 11, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 12, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 21, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 4, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
2024 |
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| December 16, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 5, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 17, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 25, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 4, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 23, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 24, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 5, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
2023 |
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| December 5, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 8, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 21, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 22, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 23, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
2022 |
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| December 15, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 29, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 10, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 23, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 13, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 15, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
2021 |
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| December 14, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 30, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 8, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 4, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 21, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 25, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 5, 2021 (Special S38 meeting) | Minutes | |
| February 4, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
Mortgage Broker Industry Council
Cathy Godin (Vice-Chair)
Elected by mortgage broker licensees
Dale Koeller (Chair)
Elected by mortgage broker licensees
Jared Morrison (RECA Board of Directors Member)
Elected by mortgage broker licensees
Nkem Onyegbula
Public appointee, appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Vacant
Public appointee, appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Contact the Council
Stakeholders can email the Mortgage Broker Industry Council directly at info@reca.ca with questions or feedback outside of formal consultations.
Council Information
Key Council information is available on this site:
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Council member list
- Engagement opportunities and past activities
- Articles, consultations, and other communications
Consultations and Focus Groups
The Council may ask RECA to consult on specific topics before making decisions. Stakeholders are notified of consultation opportunities via:
- Direct email
- Social media
- The RECA website
- News articles
The Council also hosts Broker Forums and informal groups to discuss day-to-day regulatory issues. Managing brokers or broker delegates interested in attending can email info@reca.ca.
2025 |
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| December 3, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | |
| November 24, 2025 | Agenda | |
| September 4, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 25, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 20, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 8, 2025 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 6, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
2024 |
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| December 12, 2024 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 7, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 19, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 6, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 7, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
2023 |
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| December 7, 2023 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 14, 2023 | Minutes | |
| June 15, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
2022 |
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| December 8, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 28, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 15, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 19, 2022 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 10, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 17, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
2021 |
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| December 16, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 28, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 17, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 7, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 15, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 5, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 23, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 9, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
Meet RECA's Leadership Team
RECA’s Leadership Team guides the organization’s strategic direction and daily operations. With oversight of regulation, compliance, education, and consumer protection, the team ensures RECA delivers on its mandate to build a fair, transparent, and trusted real estate industry in Alberta.
Stacy Paquin
Chief Executive Officer
Warren Martinson
Registrar
Janice Harrington
Chief Strategic Officer
Terry Lockhart
Chief Financial Officer