Wednesday, April 1, 2026

We’re pleased to announce that REALTOR® Raman Bayanzadeh is officially installed as Chair of the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) Board of Directors for the 2026/2027 term.  

Raman has been a Realtor since 2007 and is a principal of the Commercial Real Estate Investment and Development Team at Royal LePage Sussex (Royal LePage Commercial). He holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designations and currently serves as Candidate Guidance Chair and Past President of CCIM Western Canada, as well as past Regional 1st Vice President for Region 12 (Canada) at the CCIM Institute. 

"I am excited and honoured to serve as Chair for the coming term. With so much change happening around our organization and our industry, it's crucial that we continue to elevate how we support our members and show our value and dedication to our clients and the communities in which we live, work, and serve."
Raman Bayanzadeh, GVR Chair 2026/2027

We'd like to thank outgoing Chair Sam Wyatt for his leadership during the 2025/2026 term. 

Supporting Raman during his term will be Chair-Elect Steve Jamieson and Vice-Chair Mark Wiens. 

Meet your 2026/2027 GVR Board of Directors

GVR 2026/2027 Board of Directors

Raman Bayanzadeh, Chair - Royal LePage Sussex 

Steve Jamieson, Chair-Elect - Stilhavn Real Estate Services  

Mark Wiens, Vice-Chair - RE/MAX Crest Realty

Sam Wyatt, Past Chair - Stilhavn Real Estate Services

Josh Bath - Royal LePage Elite West

Kathy McGarrigle - Appointed Director

Kevin O'Toole - Sotheby's International Realty Canada 

Sandra Parsons - RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group   

Jessica Prasad - RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group 

Cory Raven - RE/MAX Select Realty

Randy Ryalls - Royal LePage Sterling Realty 

Shirin Saleh - 88West Realty

Janice Stasiuk - Appointed Director

Kirsten Sutton - Appointed Director