CAMPAGNE & ATKINSON - Key Persons
John has lived nearly all his life on Vancouver Island. Growing up, his father's work required that the family move around fairly frequently, so John has had addresses in Victoria, Port Alberni, Qualicum, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Duncan, and Mill Bay where he now lives with his wife Lucia. To say that he knows Southern Vancouver Island would be an understatement!
With a double major in Economics and Psychology from the University of Victoria, John started work as a commercial property manager before becoming a mortgage broker. He started in real estate in 2009, going from a desk job to one that allowed him to get outside and engage more with clients, a move well suited to his gregarious nature. With ten years of experience gained from his career in mortgage and lending, including a strong understanding of finance, it is John's goal to share his expertise with his real-estate clients. John is a 2022 inductee to RE/MAX Hall of Fame and been involved with over 300 real estate transactions during his time.
John enjoys kiteboarding, winging and mountain biking. An avid interest in photography led him into a year's stint at the Vancouver Film School's Multimedia Program in 1999 where he studied extensively about design, photography and videography, skills easily transferable to his work as a Realtor. As a specialist in the Cowichan Valley area, John believes in giving back to his community and environment. For the past 10 years he has held a volunteer directorate board position on the Cowichan Estuary Restoration & Conservation Association.
Raised in the Cowichan Valley, Katelyn spent a number of years in Calgary, where she earned a certificate in Fashion Marketing from Olds College and worked as a visual merchandiser and retail manager. Katelyn's experience in retail management honed her organizational skills and taught her the importance of truly listening to the customer in order to be able to fulfil their needs. When she returned to the Valley, Katelyn had an opportunity to join the Campagne & Atkinson Real Estate Team as an Unlicensed Administrative Assistant. She quickly developed a passion for real estate, and soon began working to obtain her Real Estate License.
When Katelyn isn't busy with clients, she spends much of her time with her husband going for hikes, bike rides and camping trips in different areas of the Island.
Now, as a licensed Real Estate Agent, Katelyn is thrilled to continue working at RE/MAX Island Properties with John Atkinson (Realtor) and Pierre Campagne (unlicensed administrator). Together, they have over 45 years of Real Estate experience in the Cowichan Valley. Katelyn looks forward to working with you to find your next home in our beautiful Cowichan Valley!
Currently unlicensed, Pierre is the administrator for Atkinson & Spencer.
Originally from New Westminster, Pierre has lived in the Cowichan Valley since 1993 with his wife of 33 years, Tina, and together they have two adult children who grew up in the area. After graduating from the British Columbia Institute of Technology with a diploma in Operations Management, Pierre worked in construction and owned a spray-painting company. With this early career in construction and his educational background, a move into the real estate industry was a natural transition. He earned his Realtor's license in 1995 and worked as a Realtor until 2023.
As a top-producing Realtor serving the Cowichan Valley for 28 years, Pierre's experience is invaluable. He has personally handled just over 800 real estate transactions and overseen approximately 1,400 more that were written by partners or team members. He has also earned numerous awards from RE/MAX including a Lifetime Achievement Award and several Platinum Awards. Over the years, Pierre has worked as a solo agent and on large teams. Pierre's local experience reaches beyond the real estate industry. As an active member of various charities and community organizations, Pierre strongly believes in giving back to society. He is currently very involved in the Kiwanis Village Society which runs a 79-unit affordable housing complex for seniors, and previously spent 15 years as a Director and Coach for the Duncan Basketball Association. Pierre also enjoys hiking, biking, and traveling with his family.