I am a second generation real estate associate.  My father started Magnuson Realty Ltd. over 30 years ago and I grew up with both parents in the industry.  I officially became a REALTOR in 2002.  I was born and raised on a farm near a small town and that's where I do a lot of my business. I am on the local real estate board, the REALTORS Association of South Central Alberta.  There I serve as the board representative for the Alberta REALTORS Policital Action Committee, as well as the Regional Director for the Alberta Real Estate Association.  Presently, I am the 2012 Immediate Past President for the Alberta Real Estate Association.