Fellowship is awarded by the REIQ Board and reserved for practising members who have completed 15 years of membership and demonstrated what the Institute describes as exceptional commitment to the profession, professional conduct and REIQ’s values.
Antonia Mercorella, REIQ CEO, said the honour recognises careers that have stood the test of time.
“Fifteen years is a significant milestone in any real estate career,” Antonia said.
“Over that time, these professionals will have navigated changing market conditions, economic cycles, legislative reform and extraordinary events that have shaped our industry.
“It is that breadth of experience that helps shape seasoned professionals, but it’s their enduring commitment to professional excellence, continuous learning and the highest standards of conduct that defines their character.”
Antonia said this year’s Fellows come from all corners of Queensland, representing metropolitan, regional and coastal communities, and that while their individual careers and achievements may differ, they share a common commitment to lifting standards and strengthening the profession.
Fellows receive a formal certificate of Fellowship and are entitled to use the post-nominal FREIQ as a public mark of their standing.
Greater Brisbane – Northern Suburbs: Dean Yesberg, Theresa Fitzgerald, Alice Hagen
Southern Suburbs/Logan: Peter Crowther, Wendy Thomas
Eastern Suburbs: Scott Anderson, Travis Gill, Janet Bennett
Western Suburbs: Hans Lesquillier, Patricia Holliday, Jack Dixon
Ipswich: Karen Bagenal
Moreton Bay – Redcliffe/Caboolture: Gweneth Toholka, Sean McCreanor
Toowoomba: John Bleakley, Peter Lane
Gold Coast: Ailsa Gould, Dane Atherton, Robert Schinasi, Michael Mahon, Kellie Cross, Wayne Singleton, Garth Weatherall, Philip Game, Michele Linington, Lenny McLennan, Mofid Bebawy, Peter Gibson, Amy Stamp
Sunshine Coast: Billie LeKich, Mike Hay, Gary De Paoli, Mal Cayley, Valerie Guilfoyle
Gladstone: Deardrie Keleher
Rockhampton: Jason Campbell
Townsville: Todd Pearce, Kym Patterson, Shelly Lynham
Cairns: Steve Cordenos
“We hope this recognition inspires the next generation of practitioners to pursue excellence throughout their own careers and continue advancing our profession,” Antonia said.