ADVISORY COUNCIL

The REOX Advisory Council is made up of veteran REO professionals who are driven to spark successful advocacy, awareness, and meaningful connections for its members.

The opportunities, benefits, and expertise behind the REO Housing Exchange is inspired and shaped by the Advisory Council, whose decades of experience and respected voices act as strong proponents for the future of REO.

Upcoming Advisory Council Elections

Elections This July

This July, members of the REO Housing Exchange will vote to elect the remaining seats on the Advisory Council.

Join by June 30th to take part in shaping the future.

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THE COUNCIL

Your REO Advocates | ​The REOX Advisory Council

Get to know the dedicated professional peers who are helping to drive to opportunities, benefits, and expertise behind the REO Housing Exchange. These industry veterans bring decades of experience to the REOX Advisory Council, collaborating with the REOX team to maximize your membership.

Steve Pagano

Council Chairman
First Hawaiian Realty
With over 20 years in the banking sector and over 10 years servicing REO clients, Steve ensures effective and timely communication and best practices in coordinating the efficient and timely disposition of client assets. Steve specializes in all aspects of the default market transaction, including asset valuation and preservation, cash-for-keys, marketing, inspection, etc. In addition to working with REO, short sale, HUD, estate sales, judicial, and private equity firms, Steve also a speaker for investment groups with a focus on real estate.

Tom Bohlmann

Education Advisor
Bohlmann & Bohlmann LLC
Tom has been in reinvestments and REO since 1993. Average 50-65 REOs per year. Personally flipped over 500 homes in 30 years and owns/manages rental property portfolio. Tom specializes in maximizing financial recoveries to meet and exceed reserve prices and minimize negative effects on communities. Occupancy checks, expedited processes, possession assistance, inspection reports, BPO/CMA, and REO services have all been a part of Tom's core business since 1993.

Laura Dietz

Mentorship Program Advisor, Veterans Project Advisor
Summit Realty
Laura Dietz is the Broker/Owner/Auctioneer of the five offices of Summit Realty and Summit Realty Group Inc., located in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. A Women-Owned Business with over 27 years of experience in REO, Defaults, Residential, Commercial, Equestrian, and Land. Laura has experience in Probate, Reverse Mortgages, Trusts, Bankruptcy, and Auction Sales. Our diverse expertise allows us to assist clients in various real estate transactions and situations. We are diversity-compliant, with a commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. Summit Realty’s team is disaster-trained. 24/7 service is available around the clock, allowing our clients to reach out for assistance any time of the day of the week. Summit Realty offers immediate emergency or task service without charging additional fees, demonstrating a dedication to prompt and efficient client support.with five offices in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. Our Client's needs always come first.

Wendy Martin

Education and Curriculum Advisor
eXp Realty
Wendy brings 20+ years’ REO experience servicing Oregon and Washington states, proficient in all aspects of REO disposition and management. Certified; Accredited Short Sale Instructor, Foreclosure Specialist, Bankruptcy Specialist, Real Estate Pricing Specialist, Foreclosure Alternatives Consultant. She leads a certified team committed to customizing returns and making clients look like superstars.