The 2021/22 REIV Board of Directors takes office Pages

Adam Docking Richard Simpson Andrew Meehan Jacob Caine Leah Calnan Michael Clements

The REIV Board of Directors

adam Docking

President

Director of MJ Docking & Associates, Adam Docking has more than 30 years’ experience in the real estate industry. His Vermont-based agency was founded by his father in 1983 and operates in the residential, commercial and property management sectors.

Adam became a Fellow of the REIA in 2019 and was Chair of the REIV’s Auction Chapter Committee for a number of years.

Adam was elected to the REIV Board of Directors in 2017. Adam served two consecutive years as REIV Senior Vice President before being elected as President for 2021/22.

andrew Meehan

Vice President

Andrew Meehan is the Director, CEO and co-founder of the Nicholas Lynch Real Estate Group. He is also a licensed real estate agent, a qualified surveyor, an MBA holder and a member of the FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation.

Under Andrew’s leadership, his business was awarded the REIV Medium Residential Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and the REIV Property Management Team of the Year 2019.

Andrew has been actively involved with the REIV for many years, serving on several committees, chapters and divisions. Andrew brings strategic expertise and strong industry knowledge of issues affecting agents and agencies.

Leah Calnan

Director

Leah Calnan served as REIV President for two terms 2019/20 and 2020/21. Leah has a long history of involvement with the REIV including as Chair of the Property Management Chapter Committee and as a training facilitator in Property Management. Leah was elected to the REIV Board of Directors in 2014.

Leah’s experience encompasses more than 20 years in the property industry, commencing as an Assistant Property Manager.

Leah is currently proprietor and Director of Metro Property Management.

Richard simpson

Senior Vice President

Richard Simpson is a partner in W.B. Simpson & Son, a family real estate business situated in North Melbourne with more than 140 years of history. As a Principal in a business that sells and leases both residential and commercial property, Richard has developed an excellent understanding of the major issues facing the real estate industry.

Richard provides extensive input into the REIV and has previously served as Chair of the REIV Commercial and Industrial Chapter Committee. Before joining the family business, Richard was a Chartered Accountant with a major firm where he worked in the banking and finance and property development sectors.

Richard was elected to the Board of the REIV in 2015 and has previously served as Vice President, Senior Vice President and as President in 2017/18.

Jacob Caine

Director

Jacob Caine is a licensed real estate agent, holding an honours degree in music, an MBA and studying for a Master of International Relations with Harvard University. Appointed as CEO of Caine Real Estate from 2012, Jacob has gained hands-on experience of all roles in the family agency. He was also appointed by the REIV Board as a Nominated Director on the Board of Realestateview.com.au Ltd from 2017 to 2020.

Jacob has been an active Member of the REIV as a member of the former Young Agents Chapter Committee, Members’ Council Delegate and Chair of the former REIV Melbourne Central Division Committee. Jacob is keen for membership growth from new agents and emerging agencies, creating an inclusive culture and continuing the journey to deliver a reinvigorated, modern and vital Institute.

Michael Clements

Director

Michael Clements is a Melbourne-based commercial lawyer and comes to the Board with a strong background in corporate and commercial advisory.

As a Director of Harris Carlson Lawyers, Michael practices across a broad range of legal disciplines, including a longstanding reputation in residential and commercial property transactions.

Michael’s daily interactions with key property sector stakeholders (including many REIV members) sees him well placed to contribute as an Additional Director on the REIV Board.

Noel Dyett Sophie Lyon Megan Mander Renee Reynolds Robyn Waters OAM

noel Dyett

Director

Noel Dyett has been actively involved in the real estate industry for more than three decades. A licensed estate agent, former certified practicing accountant and valuer, during his career Noel has sold, leased and managed residential, commercial and industrial property.

He has a long history of involvement with the REIV, holding a number of senior Board positions including President and Senior Vice President, as well as REIA President in 2008 and 2009.

Noel has also served on a number of Institute committees including the Bendigo Division Committee.

sophie Lyon

Director

Sophie Lyon has been associated with the REIV Board for many years, having previously served as a Director and Vice President. An experienced agent, specialising in property management, Sophie is also a licensed estate agent.

Her involvement with the REIV dates back to 1994 – participating in a range of committees such as Members’ Council, Ethics Committee and Past Chair of the Property Management Chapter, as well as being an REIV accredited trainer.

She has previously worked with a number of large organisations in Melbourne, and is currently General Manager Property Management at Jellis Craig Boroondara, overseeing a division which manages more than 2,500 residential properties.

Renee Reynolds

Director

Seven years after entering real estate, Renee Reynolds established Release Property Management in Geelong. Renee has been an active REIV Member throughout her career having been both the Chair and Secretary of the former Geelong Division and the recipient of REIV and Geelong business awards.

Before transitioning to a career in real estate, Renee had been an Australian and International ballroom dancing champion and ran her own ballroom dancing school.

Renee is a licensed real estate agent, studied accounting, is committed to continuing professional development and is a regular speaker at Property Management Conferences, Women in Business and REIV events.

Megan Mander

Director

Megan Mander’s real estate experience covers Victoria and South Australia, over a period of more than 20 years. Her experience includes commercial property management, leasing and sales. In 2016 Megan opened her own real estate agency Urbane Commercial Pty Ltd specialising in commercial property and facilities management.

In addition to being a licensed real estate agent, Megan also holds a Diploma of Management, a Diploma in Operations and Facilities Management and has undertaken mediation training through Dispute Settlement Victoria.

Megan has been an active REIV Member for some years, including as a member of the Commercial and Industrial Chapter Committee and as a regular speaker and contributor to REIV and external events.

Robyn Waters OaM

Director

A formidable force in the Victorian real estate industry Robyn was awarded the OAM in 2020. Robyn was the first Australian woman to be appointed World President of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) in May 2014. She served as REIV President in 2018/19 and Senior Vice President for the prior year. Robyn also served on the REIV Board as a Director from 2001 to 2006 and was on the Estate Agents Council from 2015 to 2018.

Robyn is a licensed estate agent who operates as a sole trader providing real estate services to a select portfolio of clients. She is the FIABC’s Trustee to the International Ethical Standards Coalition and a fellow of the REIA and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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