The Board of Directors governing the Real Estate Compensation Fund Corporation is comprised of three directors appointed by the BC Financial Services Authority and two directors appointed by the British Columbia Real Estate Association. Directors may serve two consecutive three-year terms. The Corporation is administered by the Executive Officer.
Jorda Maisey
Chair
As Chair of the Real Estate Compensation Fund Corporation, Jorda Maisey brings a wealth of knowledge. A licensed realtor with 30 years of experience she is well-equipped to lead in her role. In her previous leadership roles, Jorda skillfully chaired arbitrations for both BCREA and FVREB, underscoring her proficiency in resolving disputes. She also played a pivotal role in advancing BCREA’s Quality of Life initiative and emerged as a staunch advocate for government relations. At the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, Jorda served as President, leading key committees such as Finance, Business Practices, and Government Relations. Beyond her professional life, Jorda is actively involved in non-profit organizations and has served as a Rotary Past Assistant Governor for District 5050. Her dedication and community service make her a valued asset to the Real Estate Compensation Fund Corporation.
Lori Mullin
Vice Chair
Lori Mullin, CPA, CA, CFP operates her own professional accounting public practice in Kelowna. Previously a partner in a regional accounting firm in northern BC, Lori enjoys working with a wide variety of businesses and not for profit entities including small businesses, real estate companies and government agencies. In addition to her practice, Ms. Mullin conducts professional misconduct investigations on behalf of CPABC. She has also volunteered with not for profit agencies including six years with the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, four of those years as Finance Committee chair.
James Palanio
Director
James Palanio has been a licensed realtor since 2002 and is now the Managing Broker of Royal LePage Locations West realty in Penticton, BC. James has served on his Regional Board, the South Okanagan Real Estate Board for 7 years, and then on the British Columbia Real Estate Association Board, including a year as Chair. He has also served his community on local non-profit Boards over the past two decades, and is an elected School Trustee, and the current Chair of the Okanagan-Skaha, School District 67 Board of Trustees.
Erin Seeley
Director
Erin Seeley is the CEO of the YWCA of Metro Vancouver. She previously served as Senior Vice President, BC Financial Services Authority and CEO of the Real Estate Council of BC, and spent more than 15 years in progressively senior leadership roles with the BC Government. Erin holds a BA in Political Science and Hispanic Studies from the University of Victoria and an MA in International Studies from Simon Fraser University.
David Weiss
Director
David Weiss is Senior Vice President of Corporate Service & Transformation at BC Financial Services Authority. He has been involved in setting strategy, driving business growth, building teams, and leading transformational change in organizations for over 25 years. He has volunteered with a variety of non-profit organizations in his community throughout his career.
Anna Solnickova
Executive Officer
Anna Solnickova, BBA, CPA, CGA is a seasoned finance professional with 20 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, management and leadership. Before her role as Executive Officer of RECFC, she held the position of Vice President, Finance at a private financial services company in the Lower Mainland that specializes in real estate financing and investments. Her expertise and dedication are invaluable assets in guiding the organization through dynamic real estate markets.