Get to Know Our Team

Kim Johannsen Jitka Johannsen Clint Hiles Sean Humm Denike Kulai Rod Macintosh Renee Behnen Theresa Carter
	Kim Johannsen Team Leader  Kim is a first generation Danish Canadian and a native to British Columbia. Kim Johannsen was born and raised in New Westminster and has been living in the Cowichan Valley since 1985. Settling in Cowichan Bay after moving to the area from Victoria, Kim and his wife Jitka, now call this area home. A 10 year career in the Canadian Navy brought Kim to the Island serving on HMC Ships as a Marine Engineer and Officer. Both a formal education and equally valuable life experiences were provided during service to his country which Kim says have helped him immensely with his career in Real Estate. Kim has also owned and operated a painting contracting business in the Cowichan Valley. This valuable experience now helps Kim with his clients in offering tips for market preparation and renovation ideas. Kim was licensed in 1993 and joined RE/MAX in 1994. In Kim's first year at RE/MAX he earned the coveted RE/MAX 100% Club Award and the MLS Medallion which he's earned every year since. Kim's desire to succeed in this highly competitive field have helped to make Kim consistently place in the top 1% percent of all Realtors selling in the Cowichan Valley. Being personally involved with almost all aspects of real estate prompted Kim to pursue a career as a Real Estate Sales Professional. Kim has both built and renovated homes, personally subdivided property, rezoned property, bought and sold numerous properties and is a landlord to several rental properties. Real estate is one of Kim's favorite topics. Other interests Kim has include sailing, hiking, camping, drawing, skiing, canoeing, tubing, scuba, mountain biking and most outdoor activities he can find any time for. Kim and his wife Jitka are also proud parents of twin boys, Erik and Kyle. Kim's approach to real estate is the way he approaches life. Do the best you can all the time and enjoy what you're doing. Life's too short to do less.
	Jitka Johannsen Office Coordinator  Jitka is not only Kim’s wife but is an instrumental team player in the team’s success. As the Office Coordinator, Jitka has a key role in keeping the enormous flow of information and business activities on track. Organization and particular attention to detail give our customers and clients the level of service they expect from the top agents in the Cowichan Valley.  Jitka was born in the area now know as the Czech Republic and came to Canada with her parents in 1968 settling in New Westminster where she grew up. Some of Jitka’s past experiences include teaching music, living in Australia for a year and helping her husband renovate houses. A solid background in the hospitality industry has given Jitka excellent customer service skills. Working in the Forestry Industry in the Cowichan Valley for several years has provided Jitka with valuable insight into the people of this beautiful area as well as provided her with corporate organizational and business skills that help our team out perform the competition. When Jitka is dealing with your business whether it’s processing your contract or arranging for an appointment, you know it’s being done right. Jitka looks forward to answering your call when you’re ready to talk to real estate experts in the Cowichan Valley.
	Clint Hiles Associate Realtor  Clint joined the Johannsen Group in 2007 specializing in working with buyers. Clint was born in Victoria, and has spent about 30 years here in the Cowichan Valley. Clint brings to the team over 23 years of Real Estate, banking and financial experience. Clint works diligently to get you the best deal out there and looks forward to helping you find your next home!
	Sean Humm Associate Realtor  Sean was licensed in 2002 and joined the Johannsen Group in 2007. He works closely with Kim in getting our listings up and running as quickly and smoothly as possible, as well as working with buyers. Sean has a strong knowledge of the Cowichan Valley & brings to the team a great sense of humour and a quiet manner that will put any seller or buyer at ease. Sean spends his free time playing hockey, baseball & golf.
	Denike Kulai Associate Realtor  Denike joined the team in 2011 after beginning her real estate career in 2010. Real Estate was a natural choice as she sincerely enjoys helping her clients find their perfect home & works hard to provide exceptional, personalized service. As a native of the valley, she knows it's a great place to live.
	Rod Macintosh Associate Realtor  Rod joined the team in 2011 and brings with him 20 years of local knowledge of the Cowichan Valley. Along with his wife, Heatherann, Rod has raised his family here and has a thorough understanding of why this is a wonderful place to live. Rod was an Infantry Officer in the Canadian military for fifteen years serving mostly in western Canada and internationally in Europe, Cyprus and as a Military Observer in Rwanda. As an experienced small business owner, Rod firmly believes that responsible growth is the future of one of the fastest growing communities on Vancouver Island. He is a member on the Advisory Planning Commission for his local area within the CVRD and is familiar with local planning and development issues. Rod looks forward to developing a solid relationship with you and guiding buyers and sellers through the intricacies of the real estate market.
	Renee Behnen  Sales Administrator  Renee was born and raised on Quadra Island, a 15 minute ferry ride from Campbell River. She relocated to the area in 1994 and while not having any serious plans to stay, she fell in love with the Valley and has remained here ever since.  Renee joined the Johannsen Group team in 2003 after graduating from Sprott Shaw Community College's Administration Program. Her role is to ensure that all the paperwork involved with your offer is in order & assist the licensed staff in keeping you informed of important dates such as inspections, subject removals & closing dates.
	Theresa Carter Listing Administrator  Theresa has spent all of her adult life living here in the Cowichan Valley. With several years of experience in customer service, she knows people and enjoys the variety of them that her position brings.  Theresa joined the Johannsen Group in 2007 & is responsible for forwarding all listings to MLS, adding your listing to our website, preparing materials such as the feature sheets & home book, & assisting licensed staff in booking showing appointments & relaying feedback.