It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Allan Johnston, former long-time TREB employee and RECO Registrar, who passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Southlake Medical Centre in Newmarket.
Allan received TREB's highest award, the Award of Merit, which was presented at our 2015 REALTOR QUEST conference. This achievement is just one of many in a long list of accomplishments and successes he achieved throughout his career with TREB and RECO.
Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Allan, with his quick wit and great sense of humour, was as humble as they come. He carried a great deal of integrity and professionalism in everything he did. Allan could never have imagined the impact he would make, or the influence he would have on shaping real estate regulations in Ontario. Allan served in the air force in Scotland, but eventually moved to Nova Scotia, where he took post as the Executive Officer of Halifax/Dartmouth Real Estate Board, before beginning his journey with TREB in 1989.
While at TREB, Allan quickly became an integral part of the organization, serving in various departments, including Membership, MLS®, By-Laws, and the ICI Sales Division. But it was the Ethics and Arbitration department where he planted his roots and found his passion, as TREB's General Manager of the Policies and Procedures Division.
After 10 years with TREB Allan joined RECO and, shortly thereafter, became Registrar where he participated in the development of REBBA 2002 and its regulations and the Guides to REBBA 2002, two of his proudest achievements.
Allan left his mark in this world and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
For those who knew Allan, a Celebration of Life will be held in his honour at Meadowbrook Golf Club, 11939 Warden Ave., Gormley, on July 26, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.