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The REIV Board

The REIV Board began its current term on 1 October 2022 with three new Directors – Darren Pearce, Hayley Mitchell and Wendy Steel. In addition, in August the Board appointed Sam Hatzistamatis to fill a casual vacancy and Agata Jarbin as an additional Director.

Andrew MeehAn 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 as well as the REIV Property Management Team of the Year 2019. Andrew has been actively involved with the REIV for several years, serving on several REIV committees, chapters, and divisions. Andrew brings with him strategic expertise and strong industry knowledge of the issues affecting agents and agencies. Andrew was elected to the Board in 2020 and elected as President from October 2022.

Andrew Meehan

JAcob cAine senior Vice President

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 Jacob Caine Harvard University. Currently Group Chief Executive Officer, Dingle Partners/ Caine Real Estate, prior to which he was the CEO of Caine Real Estate for 10 years. 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. Jacob was elected to the Board in 2020 and elected as Senior Vice President from October 2022.

MegAn MAnder Vice President

Megan Mander’s extensive real estate experience covers Victoria and South Australia, over a period of more than 20 years. Her experience includes commercial Megan Mander 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. Megan was elected to the Board in 2021 and elected as Vice President from October 2022.

richArd siMPson director

Richard Simpson was elected to the Board in 2015 and served as President in 2017/18 and again in 2022 and he is the REIV’s representative on the REIA Board.

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 & 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 Simpson

LeAh cALnAn director

Leah Calnan served as REIV President for two terms (2019/20 and 2020/21), having been elected to the Board in 2014. Leah has a long history of Leah Calnan involvement with the REIV including

as Chair of the Property Management Chapter Committee, as a training facilitator in Property Management and the industry representative on the Andrews Government Taskforce for Family Violence.

Leah’s experience encompasses more than 28 years in the property industry, commencing as an Assistant Property Manager. Leah is currently proprietor and Director of Metro Property Management.

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 numerous 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 and is committed to continuing professional development. Renee was elected to the Board from the Regional Zone in 2021.

Renee Reynolds

sAM hAtzistAMAtis director

Sam Hatzistamatis is a licensed real estate agent and holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science, Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Currently State Operations Manager (Property Management) for Harcourts Australia, Sam is a specialist in property management. Sam has previously held senior property management roles with Harcourts Rata and Co and Philip Webb Real Estate. He entered real estate as part of a family business setting up the property management division. He also has significant experience in corporate marketing in the automotive, banking and energy sectors. Sam was appointed by the Board to fill a casual vacancy from 8 August, 2022.

Sam Hatzistamatis

dArren PeArce director

Darren Pearce is a licensed real estate agent and auctioneer. He holds a Diploma of Business and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. Darren Pearce Darren is currently Head of Property Management at RT Edgar Toorak and previously, owner and Director of Ray White Heidelberg. Darren is involved as a volunteer and in the management of several charitable organisations. Darren was elected to the Board from the Metropolitan Zone from 1 October, 2022.

wendy steeL director

Wendy Steel is a licensed real estate agent specialising in property management. Head of Property Management for Max Brown Real Estate, having previously held Senior Property Manager roles with Barry Plant Croydon/Ringwood and Appleby Real Estate Croydon/Boronia. Wendy was elected to the Board from the Metropolitan Zone from 1 October, 2022.

Wendy Steel

hAyLey MitcheLL director

Hayley Mitchell is a licensed real estate agent specialising in property management. Previously a Director of Mitchell Property Management and Hayley Mitchell Geelong Property Managers and currently a Director of BnB Property Managers and MitchellPT, which is a training and events company delivering sessions throughout Victoria. Hayley was elected to the Board from the Regional Zone from 1 October, 2022.

AgAtA JArbin director

Agata Jarbin is an experienced CEO, Non-Executive Director and Board Chair with a background in law both as a Partner in an international law firm, King & Wood Mallesons, and as General Counsel and Company Secretary at State Trustees. Agata is CEO of healthAbility, providing health and disability services and Chair of ERMHA a not for profit supporting people throughout Victoria and the Northern Territory with mental illness or disability. Agata is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Appointed as an Additional Director by the Board from 8 August, 2022.

Agata Jarbin