Regina broker is CREA’s 63rd President

Dale Ripplinger, a veteran REALTOR(r) from Regina is the 63rd President of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). He was sworn in to office at the Association’s Annual General Meeting in Ottawa on April 4^th, 2009.

“Change, particularly in a non-profit volunteer driven organization, is typically not dramatic or profound…but gradual” the new CREA President told delegates at the CREA Leadership summit.

“With leadership that encourages creativity and fosters an environment of change, over time continual improvements occur which cumulatively build to create a stronger, more relevant and valuable association. And ultimately more effectively delivers service to its members” Dale Ripplinger added.

“My vision for CREA is not to build a legacy, not to be remembered for a special achievement, not to be recognized for a particular accomplishment but to be one of many who helped make this organization better. One of many who made suggestions for improvement. One of many who had an idea and wasn’t afraid to present it. One of many who attended the meetings and rolled up their sleeves to get the work done. One of many who contributed to making our Association just a little bit better”.

Dale has over 25 years of experience in the industry, working both as a salesperson and Broker. He is currently Broker/Owner of Realty Executives Dale Ripplinger and Associates in Regina.

He has been a member of the CREA Board of Directors since 2005, serving first as Regional Director for Saskatchewan, then as Director-at-Large. Dale was also the Chair of the CREA Federal Affairs Committee in 2006.

Prior to his election to the national Board of Directors, Mr. Ripplinger served as Director, Vice President and President of the Association of Regina REALTORS®, as well as Director, Vice President and President of the Saskatchewan Association of REALTORS®..

He was also the inaugural winner in 1992 of the CMHC REALTOR® of the Year Award for Regina and in 2000 received the CMHC Distinguished REALTOR® Award for the Province of Saskatchewan.

Seven other Directors of The Canadian Real Estate Association were also sworn in during the Association’s AGM on April 4^th. They included Brian Naphtali, the new Regional Director for B.C. and the Yukon, and Reg Black, the new Regional Director for Manitoba. Gary Morse from New Minas, N.S. was also returned as Regional Director representing Atlantic Canada.

Three new Directors-at-Large were also sworn in for two-year terms. They include Ann Cosens from Hamilton, ON; Guy Huneault from Gatineau, QC; and Brian Walker from Toronto.