Board of Directors Elections

BRITISH COLUMBIA

SASKATCHEWAN

ONTARIO

QUEBEC

Tammy Poirier is Associate Vice President, Broker Experience with TMG The Mortgage Group and a licensed mortgage professional with nearly two decades of experience in the Canadian mortgage industry.

Licensed since 2008, Tammy began her mortgage career as the owner of a Dominion Lending Centres franchise, which she operated until merging with another DLC franchise in 2014. Her experience as a mortgage professional and brokerage owner gave her firsthand insight into building a mortgage business, serving clients and navigating an ever-changing industry.

In 2020, Tammy transitioned into senior leadership with TMG. Today, she works with mortgage professionals across Canada, focusing on broker support, coaching, training, business development and mentorship. She helps brokers strengthen their businesses, improve processes and successfully adopt available tools and technology.

Passionate about professional development, Tammy has created and delivered training and coaching programs for mortgage professionals at all career stages. She believes strongly in mentorship, collaboration and creating opportunities for brokers to learn and grow together.

Her contributions have been recognized nationally. Tammy was named a CMP Woman of Influence in 2021 and, in 2026, received the Mortgage Awards of Excellence Community Trust Client Relations/Sales Manager Award, recognizing her commitment to broker relationships and supporting mortgage professionals’ success.

Having built her career in British Columbia while working with brokers nationwide, Tammy brings the perspective of a licensed mortgage professional, former franchise owner, coach and national industry leader.

As a candidate for Mortgage Professionals Canada Regional Director for British Columbia, Tammy wants to be a strong, accessible voice for BC mortgage professionals, listening to members, advocating for issues affecting their businesses and clients, encouraging industry engagement, and ensuring diverse voices across British Columbia are represented effectively at the national level.

Her philosophy is simple: “The greatest success we’ll ever know is helping others succeed and grow.”

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Reza Sabour has spent more than 25 years in mortgage lending, banking, and finance — the first 15 with the big banks, and since then as an independent broker with TMG The Mortgage Group in North Vancouver. He left the bank channel because clients deserve options, not a box, and that conviction still shapes how he practises: ethics, honesty, and integrity, on every file.

Reza has served the industry beyond his own business. As a Director and Executive Committee member of the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association of BC, and later its Interim Vice-President, he sat at the table where policy, member advocacy, and association governance are decided — experience he would bring directly to MPC's board. He has facilitated MBIBC coursework on social media in real estate and served as an expert panelist at the CMBA-BC Mortgage & Real Estate Finance Conference in 2016 and 2019.

Public education has become central to his work. Through his STR8 TALK series and commentary in the Globe and Mail, Financial Post, Bloomberg, CBC Radio, and North Shore News, he translates rate decisions and regulatory change into language borrowers understand. That work earned him the 2023 Mortgage Awards of Excellence Best Media/Marketing Campaign of the Year (Individual) and the 2022 CMBA-BC Individual Partner Award.

Outside the industry, Reza founded and led a registered Canadian charity that fed and clothed more than 10,000 people in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside over five years and financed construction of an elementary school in Jacmel, Haiti. He has also served as a director with MADD Vancouver and Ruben's Shoes.

A North Shore resident since 1987, Reza believes the profession's credibility rests on how clearly it explains itself to the public and how firmly it advocates for consumer choice. He would be honoured to serve on MPC's board.

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Dave Driver is a Mortgage Broker with TMG, celebrating his 20th year in business. Dave was introduced to the finance industry through his work at a telephone banking call centre. He launched his career as a Mortgage Broker with Home Loans Canada, moved to The Mortgage Centre, and has now been with The Mortgage Group for the past 14 years.

Dave has been a proud member of the MPC Advisory Committee for the past 5 years and has always enjoyed being an advocate for the mortgage industry. Dave is passionate about helping others and has taken this to a new level by recently building a team of mortgage brokers. He gets a great sense of joy and fulfillment by passing along his extensive industry knowledge to his team and is grateful for the opportunity to help others achieved the same success he’s seen in the business.

Another one of Dave’s passions is presenting. He’s been an active member of BNI for 8 years, and has presented on the MPC stage at the SK Provincial Mortgage Symposium.

Aside from business, Dave enjoys staying active, with hockey and jiu jitsu at the top of his list. He was recently awarded his black belt in jiu jitsu, which has been a humbling and profound experience in his life. Dave has 3 teenage boys that keep him busy and provide him with an even greater sense of purpose.

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Rachelle Gregory is Senior Vice President, Originations at MERIX Financial, where she leads the national sales organization, driving growth, strengthening broker partnerships and advancing the experience of brokers and homeowners across Canada.

A founding member of the MERIX team, Rachelle has spent more than 21 years with the organization. She began her career as an underwriter before moving into sales and later leading the Eastern Credit Centre. In 2016, she became Vice President of Servicing, overseeing a team of more than 150 employees and championing initiatives designed to improve the homeowner experience. Among them was the Broker/Homeowner Renewal Partnership Program, which helped keep brokers connected to their clients throughout the mortgage lifecycle. She later became Executive Vice President of Servicing before returning to Originations in 2023.

Today, Rachelle brings an end-to-end perspective to the mortgage industry. She is known for her sales leadership, commitment to the broker channel and ability to bring people together around change. She is an accredited Everything DiSC facilitator, helping mortgage professionals and leadership teams strengthen communication, trust and performance.

Giving back is central to Rachelle’s leadership. She chairs the Women in Mortgages Charity Golf Tournament, now in its 17th year, in support of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She leads MERIX for Miracles, now in its 10th year, and serves as an Honorary Chair of The Princess Margaret Walk to Conquer Cancer. She is a member of the originating executive committee for Strike Out Cancer. In 2025, she received the Mortgage Awards of Excellence Community Service Individual Award, recognizing her contribution to the community.

Rachelle is seeking the role of Ontario Regional Director to bring a practical, collaborative and energetic voice to the MPC Board. She would be proud to represent Ontario’s mortgage professionals and give back to the industry that has shaped her career.

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I am the Principal Broker and visionary Founder and CEO of Admire Mortgage Group. Operating as a franchise owner under Mortgage Architects, I hold the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation. I bring a decade of hands-on expertise to the Canadian real estate market.

Breaking barriers as the first businesswoman in my family, I am deeply passionate about female empowerment. I actively motivate women to step forward, build financial independence, and explore the endless opportunities the universe holds for them. Driven by my business motto, "Your Trust, Our Commitment," I have built a reputation on a flawless customer satisfaction record.

I firmly believe that the mortgage business must understand client emotions instead of just selling a product. To me, securing a loan is not a transactional sale. It is a major life milestone. This milestone requires deep empathy, active listening, and genuine care for a family's peace of mind.

My influence extends far beyond standard transactions. I am a regular media speaker. Through various networks, I break down complex economic shifts into simple, actionable strategies for everyday consumers.

As an active member of Mortgage Professionals Canada (MPC), I am deeply committed to elevating professional ethics. I use my platform to champion tighter licensing standards, protect consumer interests, and advocate for long-term client wealth. By leveraging a massive network of over 60 lenders, I excel at structuring highly customized financial solutions—even when traditional banks say no.

Ultimately, my unique blend of market intelligence, emotional connection, and dedication makes me a vital, trusted voice for Canadian homeowners.

Thank you!

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Elena Robinson is Vice President, Residential Sales at First National, where she focuses on building strong broker relationships and delivering service grounded in knowledge sharing, responsiveness, and integrity.

Elena’s connection to First National dates back to the company’s early years in the mortgage industry. She rejoined the organization in 2018, bringing extensive experience across sales, business development, management, and training. Prior to rejoining First National, Elena spent 20 years as a mortgage broker, providing her with firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges mortgage professionals face and a deep appreciation for the importance of strong lender-broker partnerships.

Throughout her career, Elena has been an active contributor to the mortgage industry, volunteering her time on several committees with the former Ontario Mortgage Brokers Association (OMBA) and the Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders (CIMBL), reflecting her longstanding commitment to supporting and advancing the broker channel.

A strong communicator and relationship builder, Elena is known for her reliability, commitment, and personable approach. She takes pride in being responsive to broker partners, sharing knowledge and finding creative solutions to evolving needs.

Beyond her professional role, Elena is committed to giving back to her community through her past volunteer work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and dancing.

Elena brings to the MPC Board extensive industry experience, the unique perspective of both a broker and lender, and a relationship-focused approach to leadership. She is committed to contributing her experience and perspective in support of Ontario’s mortgage professionals and the continued strength and evolution of the industry.

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Mario Buttino is a Mortgage Broker with Dominion Lending, licensed in both Quebec and Ontario, with extensive experience in residential and commercial mortgage financing. Throughout his career, Mario has developed a reputation for building strong relationships, finding creative financing solutions and helping clients and industry partners navigate an increasingly complex mortgage landscape.

An active member of the mortgage industry, Mario values collaboration, education and mentorship. He enjoys sharing his experience with fellow mortgage professionals and building strong relationships with lenders, real estate professionals and other industry partners. His experience working with a wide range of clients and financing scenarios has given him a broad understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing today’s mortgage professionals.

Outside of his professional career, community involvement and giving back have always been important to Mario. He has been actively involved with ALS Canada, helping organize and support fundraising initiatives in memory of his father, who passed away from ALS. His involvement has included organizing the Montreal ALS Walk, bringing together volunteers, families, colleagues and community members to raise awareness and funds in support of people and families affected by ALS. This experience reflects Mario’s belief in the importance of community, compassion and making a meaningful difference beyond the workplace.

Mario brings his professional experience, community involvement and commitment to helping others to everything he undertakes. He is passionate about the mortgage profession and about contributing to a stronger, more connected and supportive mortgage community.

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Ryan La Haye has spent two decades helping build and advance Quebec’s mortgage broker channel. A licensed mortgage broker since 2006 and a graduate of Concordia University in Actuarial Mathematics, Ryan combines front-line mortgage expertise with an analytical, entrepreneurial and strategic perspective.

As President and sole owner of Groupe RLH, operating under the Planiprêt banner, Ryan leads a team of more than 35 mortgage professionals and employees. His responsibilities have given him direct insight into the realities facing brokers at every stage of their careers from compliance, technology and lender relationships to recruitment, succession, professional development and the evolving needs of Canadian borrowers.

Ryan has also contributed to the industry nationally through executive leadership, education and innovation. He serves as Chief Operating Officer of Smith Manoeuvre Services Corporation and created advanced mortgage and wealth-building education programs designed to help brokers deliver more comprehensive advice to their clients. He is a frequent speaker, trainer and panel moderator who believes that raising professional standards strengthens both consumer trust and the long-term future of the broker channel.

His professional recognition includes being named Broker of the Year in Quebec at the 2023 Canadian Mortgage Awards, 2026 Regional Broker of the Year (Ontario and Quebec) at the Mortgage Awards of Excellence and repeated inclusion in CMP’s Top 75 Brokers, and recognition among CMP’s Global 100 mortgage leaders.

Ryan is seeking the opportunity to represent Quebec with a strong, bilingual and collaborative voice on the Board of Directors of Mortgage Professionals Canada. He would bring practical operating experience, strategic judgment and a deep commitment to advocacy, education, professionalism and industry unity. His goal is simple: ensure Quebec’s distinct regulatory, linguistic and market realities are understood nationally while helping MPC build a stronger, more respected and more influential mortgage profession across Canada. He would be honoured to earn the confidence and support of Quebec’s members.

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Hugo Neveu has worked in the mortgage brokerage industry since 2009 and in financial services since 2007. As Co-President and Co-Founder of CONSORTIUM Hypothécaire, he helped build one of Canada’s top-performing brokerages in less than five years. In 2025, its partner brokers generated more than $2.5 billion in funded mortgage volume, achieving some of the highest efficiency rates with several lenders and one of the highest average volumes per broker among Canadian brokerages generating more than $1 billion in volume.

His commitment to the industry is deeply rooted in his career. Co-Founder and former President of the Regroupement des jeunes courtiers du Québec, Hugo has served on the Quebec Regional Council of Mortgage Professionals Canada since 2020. His nearly 20 years of experience working in a regulated environment, including serving on a disciplinary committee of the Chambre de la sécurité financière, have also given him a strong understanding of the regulatory and government issues unique to Quebec.

Throughout his career, Hugo has held several senior leadership positions with national responsibilities, including National Vice-President, Mergers and Acquisitions. His extensive travel, collaborations, speaking engagements and philanthropic involvement have enabled him to build lasting relationships with brokers, executives, lenders and industry leaders across Canada.

Recognized by his peers, Hugo has received the M3 Élite belt and was finalist for Mentor of the Year at the Mortgage Awards of Excellence.

His candidacy is grounded in a simple belief: Quebec must have a strong, credible and constructive voice at the national level. Hugo wants to put his experience, network and firsthand industry knowledge to work for members by advocating for the unique needs of the Quebec market, building bridges with the rest of Canada and actively contributing to the advancement of our profession.

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