Jan Wicherek, AACI, P. App Elected as New President to the Appraisal Institute of Canada at 2020 Annual General Meeting
AIC Also Recognizes Exceptional Volunteers
OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2020 /CNW/ - The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) is pleased to announce the election of Jan Wicherek, AACI, P.App of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island as AIC's National President for 2020-2021. Mr. Wicherek was formally inducted during AIC's 2020 Annual General Meeting held virtually on June 5, 2020.
Jan first joined AIC in 2008, receiving his AACI designation in 2012. He works in all aspects of real property assessment, valuation, and consulting, and has been an active volunteer with the Institute for over 8 years. He has chaired several AIC committees and has served as PEI Director on the AIC National Board.
"I am looking forward to my term as AIC President—I consider it a great honour and I am very humbled by the opportunity. I know our valuation profession, along with many other occupations, is facing unprecedented changes as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the complexities of reopening efforts have begun across the country. Changes which once seemed to come more gradually have rapidly accelerated and have been amplified. Perhaps the greatest difficulty of navigating through COVID-19 and all of the resulting challenges associated with the pandemic is the fact that this is not a one solution fits all scenarios. I look forward to the upcoming year and I am proud to be able to work with our members, volunteers, and staff to lead the organization through whatever challenges the coming year will bring." said Jan Wicherek, President of the Appraisal Institute of Canada.
Joining Mr. Wicherek on the AIC Executive Committee are:
André Pouliot, AACI, P.App – President-Elect – Nova Scotia
Thomas Fox, AACI, P.App Fellow – Past-President - Saskatchewan
Suzanne de Jong, AACI, P.App – Vice President – Ontario
Adam Dickinson, AACI, P.App - Vice President - New Brunswick
Keith Lancastle, AACI (Hon.) – Chief Executive Officer (Non-Voting)
Other members of the Board include:
- Brad Brewster, AACI, P.App, Alberta
- Dena Knopp, CRA, P.App, Alberta
- Stephen Blacklock, AACI, P.App, British Columbia
- Carrie Russell, AACI, P.App, British Columbia
- Laura Kemp, CRA, P.App, Manitoba
- Peter McLean, AACI, P. App Fellow, Ontario
- Edward Saxe, CRA, P.App, Ontario
- Louis Poirier, AACI, P. App, Québec
- Michael Kirkland, AACI, P. App, Newfoundland/Labrador
Several awards were also presented during the 2020 AIC Annual General Meeting, including:
- The title of Fellow is granted to Designated Members who have distinguished themselves by their exemplary contributions to the profession. This is demonstrated by a high level of excellence and achievement that has contributed to the advancement of the profession. The Fellowship Award is granted at the discretion of the National Board of Directors. This year' winner is:
- Thomas Fox, AACI, P.App Fellow
- The W.C. McCutcheon Award is granted to outstanding volunteers of the Appraisal Institute of Canada who have been long-standing committee volunteers and have demonstrated leadership and commitment to the Institute and profession. This year's winner is:
- Craig Soderquist, AACI, P.App Fellow.
- Top Appraiser Under 40 awards were presented to two exceptional young valuation professionals:
- Ayda Chamcham, AACI, P. App; and
- Sanjit Singh, AACI, P.App.
- The President's Citation is one of most prestigious awards that is granted to volunteers of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC). The Award is granted at the discretion of the outgoing President – and granted to long-standing volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment. This year's winner is:
- Peter Mclean, AACI, P.App.
For more information about the 2020 awards, please visit www.aicanada.ca/about-aic/volunteer-awards/
ABOUT AIC
The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) is the leading real property valuation association with over 5,500 members across Canada. Established in 1938, the AIC works collaboratively with its 10 provincial affiliated associations to grant the distinguished Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI™) and Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA™) designations. AIC Designated Members are highly qualified, respected professionals who undertake comprehensive curriculum, experience and examination requirements. Our members provide unbiased appraisal, appraisal review, consulting, reserve fund study and machinery and equipment appraisal services on all types of properties within their areas of competence. For more information, go to www.AICanada.ca and follow AIC on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and the AIC Exchange.
SOURCE Appraisal Institute of Canada
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