LEADERSHIP TEAM
John Carter, Broker / Owner
Proudly leading our amazing team of management and administrative staff. We serve the over 250 top REALTORS at our three strategic locations in Edmonton, helping you buy, sell and invest in residential and commercial real estate. John was awarded Broker/Manager of the year in 2019 by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton and Broker/Owner of the year for REMAX Canada in 2020. This is a continuation of his involvement as an owner of the brokerage since 2008, and previously as Administration Manager from Oct 2014 to May 2017. Licensed as a REALTOR since 2002, his focus is commercial investment sales.
Fun fact: Lived on a 45-foot powerboat yacht for three years as a child in Victoria, BC and still loves sailing or anything on the water.
Industry Leadership & Community Engagement:
REALTORS® Association of Edmonton - Audit Committee
RE/MAX of Western Canada - Broker Council
Uncles & Aunts at Large Edmonton - Board Member & Volunteer
Canadian Progress Club - Edmonton Downtown - Board Member & Volunteer
Entrepreneurs Organization - Edmonton Chapter - Member
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Shane Parent, Owner/Manager St.Albert Trail location
Shane's focus is on Associate support and development through one-on-one coaching. He also offers a specialized experience for teams. He has experience managing his own team of REALTORS® for over 10 years, building many successful Associates. His involvement with various coaching programs and genuine attitude of support is a key asset to those in growth mode. Shane is a current Tom Ferry Coach helping Agents across North America and brings that value to the Associates at RE/MAX River City.
Fun fact: Is a world-champion salsa dancer with his wife Avideh.
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Robert Biddlecombe, REALTOR® / Manager
Robert Biddlecombe spent 21 years in Canadian Airlines International. After his early retirement from the aviation industry, he joined a local company in a sales management role and found out that he enjoys giving exceptional customer service.
Robert joined RE/MAX and became a REALTOR® in 2003. Real estate gives him the freedom to do what he loves, working with people to achieve their dreams and serving the community. Why RE/MAX? Because Robert believes in its values. He loves being a part of a team-oriented company with award-winning service and strong ties to the local community of Beaumont and surrounding areas.
He is the former president of the Beaumont Business Association, a founding member and past president of the Beaumont Cruizers Car Club, and a coach for almost 7 years for the Beaumont Minor Baseball Association.
Fun Fact: My first car was a 1965 Ford Mustang and has had a love for classic cars ever since.
Anna Arsenault, Administration Manager
Anna is responsible for support team supervision and thus all facets of Office Administration including transaction conveyancing and accounts. She is onsite Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm to promptly deal with any issues with your closings as well as any questions you may have regarding Associate financials. Our goal is to resolve any issues in your business quickly and easily for you so you can sell more real estate.
Fun Fact: Is a proud mom to two taekwondo ninjas!
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM
Reception
This is typically the first impression and interaction with the office. As the smiling, welcoming face to greet you and your clients, we ensure friendly, accurate, and efficient communications and tasking. Answering all phone calls and relaying detailed messages to all REALTORS, timely forwarding all faxes, emails, or packages. The reception staff handles the processing of listings for all REALTORS and their clients as well as other administrative needs.
Staff is on-site at the Old Strathcona location and available from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, and currently closed on weekends. This facilitates you and your clients to be able to pick up or drop off deposit cheques, keys, offer paperwork, or other important items. Calls are managed by a member of the office rather than an after-hours paging service, to provide the highest and best level of service and knowledge.
Joyce Harding , Reception (Strathcona)
Fun Fact: Loves to RV with her husband and loves Florida.
Karma Coleman, Reception (South/Calgary Trail)
Fun Fact - My passion is the Canadian Military and History. I love animals, especially dog training and animal behaviour, nutrition, and breed education, My mom and I use to breed and show Samoyeds with the Canadian Kennel Club. I've sung the anthem for the Edmonton Oilers twice in my life.
Kinza Laraib, Reception (St. Albert Trail)
Fun Fact - I love watching Japanese animated films. My favourite is films by Studio Ghibli. Oh, and I would love to visit Japan one day!
Annie Schurek – PT Reception
Fun Fact: I am a Disney fanatic. Disneyland 15 times, Disney world 7 times, and one Disney cruise!
Rebecca Lashuk- Broker Assistant
Agent Support Department
A for-hire, unlicensed assistant to our REALTORS®. To assist with the processing of listing and deal files, marketing and other administrative task support.
Find more details here: Agent Support Department
Ashley Urban - Reception & Agent Support Department Manager
Fun fact: TBA
Olivia Nowlan, Agent Support Department (St.Albert Trail)
I'm a foodie, the key to my heart is creamy mac and cheese. I love travelling, it gives me some sort of peace and tranquillity. If you see me around, don't be afraid to say hi!
Kiarra Boychuk , Reception & Agent Support Departement (St. Albert Trail)
Fun Fact - I'm our in-house plant lady, I love finding new plants and great wine.
Digital Marketing Department
Assisting our REALTORS® with social media and website optimization as well as Google, Facebook and Instagram targeted advertising.
Find more details here: Digital Dept
Sarah Jackson, Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager
Fun fact: Is a part-time DJ with her husband for weddings in the summer. Plus loves coffee so much that she has a website and Instagram dedicated to Edmonton's cool cafes.
Manages the accurate and timely processing of all your real estate trades, ensuring exact commissions, and serving as a double check on all paperwork to protect both you and your clients. Communicating with all lawyers with instructions for payment and processing of all trades.
Brandi Cadieux, Conveyancing Manager
Fun fact: Loves meditation and Yoga.
Landon Feldberg, Conveyancer
Fun fact: Loves houseplants, and has over 20 different varieties at home.
John Simpson, Conveyancer
Fun Fact: I used to have a pet turkey that followed me everywhere
Financial Department
Roshini Bharadwaj, Finance
Fun Fact: I know 4 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi & Tamil, I love collecting fridge magnets from every city I travel to, my dream pet would be a French bulldog.
Hien Tran, Junior Finance Administrator
Fun Fact: If you don't see Hien in the office, she's probably scaling a mountain somewhere!
Rebecca Viezel– PT Reception & Administration Support
Fun Fact: She loves all things, Freddie Mercury. She is obsessed!