Faculty Members
RLE Instructors
KARA BJORNSON
Kara Bjornson is a lawyer who specializes in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate. Originally from Reykjavik, Manitoba, Kara moved to Winnipeg to pursue her legal education and career. She is a Partner at the law firm of Myers LLP, having been called to the Manitoba Bar in 2010. Kara enjoys guest lecturing on a broad range of legal topics for many organizations, including the City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg Police Service, University of Manitoba Asper School of Business, Law in the Library, and the Legal Help Centre. An avid traveler, Kara can be found in her spare time researching and planning her next trip abroad.
STEVEN HYMAN
Steven Hyman is the Director of Professional Standards for the Manitoba Real Estate Association, where he oversees the association’s complaints and disciplinary process and serves as a resource for real estate professionals and members of the public concerning provincial and federal law relevant to real estate practitioners in Manitoba. Steven has been both a presenter and chair at conferences related to regulatory investigation and proceedings. He is a practicing lawyer with experience in government, not-for-profit, and private sector law. He is frequently invited to speak in the areas of ethics, professional responsibility, and interfaith issues. Steven is also the Liturgist at the Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre, a Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, where he leads Sabbath and Holiday Services.
NATHAN WELTMAN
Nathan Weltman is a partner at Tapper Cuddy LLP. He graduated from the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor Ontario in 2004 before travelling to the Gold Coast of Australia where he received his Juris Doctorate at Law from Bond University in 2007. Nathan got his call to the Bar in Manitoba in 2010 and has developed a practice focusing on Residential Real Estate, Corporate/Commercial transactions, Estate Planning and Estate work. Currently, in his free time Nathan sits on the Board of Directors for the Rady JCC and Glendale Golf and Country Club. Additionally he lectures for the MREA, and volunteers from time to time with various non-profit organizations that educate and provide grants to first-time home buyers.
MAUREEN TERRA
Maureen Terra has beenhttps://realestatemanitoba.com... practicing real property law for approximately 22 years, including as a District Registrar for the Morden Land Titles Office and more recently in her firm, MTERRA Legal Services, with an exclusive focus on real estate law. She also volunteers with various professional organization’s boards and committees, including:
- Discipline Committee Member, The Law Society of Manitoba
- Life Council Member, Manitoba Bar Association
- Executive Council Public Representative, Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors
- Industry Practices Advisory Committee Member, Manitoba Real Estate Association
She is passionate about education, and is a frequent presenter on a variety of real estate topics, including for the various land titles offices throughout the Province, The Law Society of Manitoba, the Real Property Subsection of the Manitoba Bar Association, the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors, the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board, the Manitoba Real Estate Association, The City of Winnipeg, and various real estate brokerages. Most recently, Maureen has begun teaching the Real Estate Transactions course at the University of Manitoba law school, Robson Hall.
CHRIS LANGE
Chris graduated from the University of Manitoba from the Faculty of Kinesiology in 2008, and later from the Faculty of Law in 2011, at which time he moved to the Okanagan in British Columbia to start a legal career. For some reason that his wife and family still can’t understand, he moved back to Winnipeg and started his own law firm in January of 2014. Since 2014, the firm has grown from an office space in his house, where he had to pull a filling cabinet in front of the door to stop his two year old from continuously opening it and disrupting his work day with her cuteness, to it’s current state as Lange Law.
Chris focuses his practice on the areas of real estate and wills and estates, which has given him the privilege of presenting in front of groups and organizations on those topics, from financial institutions to small community groups. He was a committee member of like professionals reviewing and revising the Standard Offer to Purchase for Real Estate in Manitoba and was a bencher with the Law Society of Manitoba, where he sat on several committees.
“My greatest privilege is to be allowed to earn the love of my wife everyday, and after moving her back to Winnipeg, trust me, it is an uphill battle, and to raise our four children together, three of whom we like.”
LINDSAY HYMAN
Lindsay Hyman is a partner at Olschewski Davie and practices in the areas of residential and commercial real estate, wills and estate administration and corporate law. Born and raised in a rural small town, Lindsay stayed close to home and received her undergraduate degree from Brandon University and thereafter, received her law degree from the University of Manitoba. Lindsay received her call to the Manitoba bar in 2003 and shortly thereafter, Edmonton, Alberta became her home for a period of time where she received her call to the Alberta bar in the same year. However, recognizing that her heart and home was in the prairies, she relocated back to Manitoba and began her career as an associate with Olschewski Davie in 2005 and now is a partner at Olschewski Davie. During her many years at Olschewski Davie, Lindsay has cultivated a wide and diverse clientele and takes price in providing her clients with a friendly attitude and a want to help.
Beyond Lindsay's law practice at Olschewski Davie, Lindsay engages herself and participates in many endeavours to forward and improve the legal community and the services that it delivers. Lindsay is a past member of both the Equity Committee and Practice and Ethics Committee at the Law Society of Manitoba. Lindsay was a sessional instructor at the Manitoba Real Estate Association providing instruction in their relicensing education program. More recently, Lindsay is a member of a committee intended to provide reform to the statutory offer to purchase used for residential property.
Module 4 Instructors
CLIFF KING
Cliff King has been a Module 4 Instructor since the redevelopment of MREA’s Salesperson Program. First licensed in 1985, Cliff has since worked both as a licensed salesperson and as an office manager/broker for several real estate brokerages. More recently, he owned his own Real Estate Brokerage Franchise for over 15 years. Cliff is a past MREA President (1997) and a past Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board President (2004). He has served and continues to sit on MREA & WREEB committees. Cliff brings a great deal of experience and enthusiasm to our Module 4 classes. He enjoys very much being involved in the pre-licensing education of real estate students.
LAURA ROSS
Laura Ross is a 31-year veteran of the real estate profession and has been a Module 4 Instructor since the redevelopment of MREA’s Salesperson Program. She brings a wealth of real-world experience and deep industry knowledge to her teaching. Laura has generously given back to the profession through extensive volunteer service with both MREA and the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board. A highly decorated registrant, she is a multi-year recipient of the WRREB Medallion Award and has also received the Diamond Board Builder Award and a Platinum Award for Professional Development. Known for her enthusiasm and passion for education, Laura’s commitment to service extends well beyond the real estate profession.
ROBERTA WEISS
Roberta Weiss is a veteran of the Winnipeg real estate market and a very active service member in the industry. She has taught Module 4 for MREA since 2017. Roberta has been a member of the MREA’s Board of Directors, serving several years as an executive member and as president in 2015. Her service has extended to other MREA committees, as well as several Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board committees, including Professional Standards, Sales Division, Board of Directors, etc. She is a highly decorated registrant and was named REALTOR® of the Year in 2017. Roberta brings a remarkable wealth of knowledge and experience to the Module 4 program.
MANDY KING
In 2006, Mandy King obtained her REALTOR® license and has since earned numerous accolades in recognition of her outstanding performance in the real estate industry. Her leadership and expertise led her to take on the role of trainer for new agents within her organization, where she also developed a comprehensive training manual for her team. In 2019, Mandy became a part owner of a successful brokerage.
Mandy has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership and service within the industry. She served on the Brandon Area Realtors (BAR) Board of Directors from 2017 to 2021, including serving as President in 2020. She has also volunteered on a variety of industry task forces and committees, where she enjoys contributing her knowledge while continuing to learn from new experiences. In addition, Mandy has contributed more than five years of service on the MREA Education Committee and currently serves as its Chair.
Outside of her professional work, Mandy is passionate about giving back to her community. Over the years, she has volunteered with organizations such as the Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity builds, and local REALTOR® caravans.
Through her leadership, experience, and dedication to professional development, Mandy recognizes the importance of providing high-quality education for individuals entering the real estate profession. Her knowledge, insight, and passion for the industry make her a valuable resource for those pursuing a successful career in real estate.
DAPHNE SHEPHERD
Daphne Shepherd has been licensed since 2007 and draws on 19 years of experience as a REALTOR®, educator, and speaker. She is a Past President of the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board and currently serves as a Professional Development Trainer for the Board. Daphne holds nine real estate designations and is a recipient of the Diamond Board Builder Award from the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board in recognition of her service and contributions to the profession.
Daphne has written and delivered several real estate education programs focused on professionalism, mindset development, and resilience in the industry. She also studies ethics in professional practice and is deeply committed to strengthening professionalism within the real estate community.
An international best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Daphne has delivered presentations and training to real estate audiences across Canada and the United States, including speaking on one of the real estate industry's largest global stages at the National Association of REALTORS®. Known for her engaging teaching style and ability to connect real-world experience with practical learning, Daphne brings enthusiasm, insight, and a passion for helping students step into the real estate profession.