Meet Richard Smith

Richard Smith, has been working in the mortgage industry for more than 20 years. Tekamar Mortgages first opened its doors in 1979, but soon became a father and son team. Richard took over as president of the company in 1992 and has since provided thousands of customers within southern British Colombia with renowned service.

Born in Vancouver, but raised in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Richard knows the area he operates in. He attended and graduated from Salmon Arm Senior Secondary. He then attended the UBC engineering program for two years before transferring into the Veterinary Medicine program at the university of Saskatchewan.  Richard graduated with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. He practiced in the veterinary industry for nine years before deciding that it was not going to be his life career. Instead, Richard became a licensed mortgage broker, after finishing the program at UBC Sauder School of Business, in 1993 and has worked as a broker since.

In his spare time, Richard enjoys being active in his community. He has been a member of Rotary International for 10 years. Richard was also the president of the Revelstoke Ski Club, and now sits on the board. Along with that, he regularly volunteers at ski races across the country. He is also an avid mountain biker, skier, and white water kayaker and has been known to enjoy the thrill of hang gliding.

Today, while no longer involved in the brokering side of the business, Richard is still involved with the lending side of the business, Tekfund, where he chairs the credit committee and is involved in approval of most applications.