The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has elected Kim Clouthier, a Sault Ste. Marie-based real estate broker, as provincial director. The appointment was announced following OREA’s annual conference, which took place from Feb. 27 to March 1, 2019.

In this role, Clouthier will serve a two-year term on the OREA Board of Directors, representing realtors in North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Timmins, Cochrane and Timiskaming real estate boards.

“For the first time in history, home ownership is on the decline. Now more than ever, we need to keep the dream of home ownership alive for future generations,” said Clouthier, in a press release. “I’m looking forward to helping OREA forge ahead as we push for increased housing supply, higher professional standards, and more affordable home ownership.”

With 18 years of real estate experience to her name, Clouthier is a broker for Royal LePage Northern Advantage Brokerage in Sault Ste. Marie. She has been a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Real Estate Board since 2011, serving as a Director in 2015 and President in 2017.

She has also served as member and chair of OREA’s Young Professional Network Committee, and currently serves on OREA’s Media and Communications committee.