Michael Thompson is the new president and CEO of the Realtors Association of Edmonton. He replaces Ron Hutchinson, who served as the EO of the association for the past 23 years.
Thompson is a business and public policy executive with over 20 years of experience working within and managing organizations focused on economic and regulatory affairs. In his previous capacity, he served in an advisory or management capacity for several organizations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Most recently he was senior vice-president, corporate affairs for Cash Store Financial, an Edmonton-based publicly traded national retail financial services provider.
He has served as president of an industry association, as economic policy advisor to the deputy prime minister of Canada and as a policy advisor with the United States Bureau of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
“As the new president and CEO, I am excited to be leading an association that has a reputation for providing outstanding service to its members,” Thompson says in a news release.
Association chair Geneva Tetreault says, “It was an extensive search to find the right candidate. The Board of Directors was thrilled to be able find someone with as much knowledge and skill as Michael. He is extremely well rounded and has extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational management. His enthusiasm and strong governance skills will be an asset to our association and our members.”
