Bonnie Telep has made Maple Ridge her home for over 40 years.

Embarking on a real estate career in 1980, along with her husband Ralph Telep, they opened Tri-Tel Realty LTD, which they still operate today.

With her passion for real estate and her knowledge of financing, Bonnie recognized the opportunity to join her two passions and she received her mortgage brokers license in 1997.

She strongly believes in giving back to her community & her profession, resulting in numerous achievements & awards, including:

Past-President, The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Real Estate Division

Past-President, Maple Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Past-President, Rotary Club of Haney

Past-President, 1998’s BC Summer Games (Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows)

Past-President, Spirit of BC, Olympic Committee

Past-Vice President of the Vancouver Real Estate Board

Past-Director, British Columbia Real Estate Association

Past-Director, Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation

Past-Chair, The Art Centre Fundraising

Past-Chair, Ridge Meadows Hospital Gala Ball

1998 Citizen of the Year, Maple Ridge

1996 Woman of Distinction Award

2000 Business Person of the Year (Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows)

Vice President, Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Arts Council

Membership Chair, Rotary Club of Haney

President Club, Bank of Nova Scotia (8 consecutive years)

Commission, Economic Advisory Council