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.

Board Members

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

Engagement Opportunities

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.

Meeting Agenda & Minutes

2026

February 18, 2026 (special meeting) Agenda Minutes
January 21, 2026 Agenda Minutes

2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Industry Council Members

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

Engagement Opportunities

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
Meeting Agenda and Minutes

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

December 3, 20205 (special meeting) Agenda  
November 12, 2025 Agenda  
September 9, 2025  Agenda Minutes

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

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

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

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

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)

Industry Council Members

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

Engagement Opportunities

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.

Meeting Agenda & Minutes

2025

   
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

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

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

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

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

Industry Council Members

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

Engagement Opportunities

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.

Meeting Agenda & Minutes

2025

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

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

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

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

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

Industry Council Members

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

Engagement Opportunities

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.

Meeting Agenda & Minutes

2025

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

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

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

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

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