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Leadership Team

The RE/MAX Leadership Team truly reflects the outstanding agents of RE/MAX Ontario and the Atlantic Provinces. Their strong leadership skills, dedication and experience as real estate sales associates has proven to be the winning combination for leading regional sales teams to success.


Frank J. Polzler was born April 1933 in Graz, Austria.

He received his real estate brokers license in 1959 and has been actively involved in the real estate industry since that date. Along with his partner Walter J. Schneider, Mr. Polzler founded RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc. in 1980. Mr. Polzler serves as Chairman of the Board for RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc., RE/MAX of New England Inc., RE/MAX North Central Inc., RE/MAX Indiana Limited Partnership, PMSC Real Estate Franchising Inc. (RE/MAX Europe), Polzler and Schneider Holdings Corporation and Integra Enterprises Corporation.

Mr. Polzler’s entrepreneurial spirit and vision is recognized throughout the North American and European real estate industry. He continues to provide strong leadership to the regional directors and to the thousands of RE/MAX franchisees and sales associates who look to him for guidance and inspiration.

Walter J. Schneider was born October, 1953 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Schneider’s real estate career began in 1976 when he joined Polzler Real Estate as a recruiter-trainer. In 1980, Mr. Schneider co-founded RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc. Mr. Schneider serves as President of RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc., RE/MAX of New England Inc., RE/MAX North Central Inc., RE/MAX Indiana Limited Partnership, PMSC Real Estate Franchising Inc. (RE/MAX Europe), Polzler and Schneider Holdings Corporation and Integra Enterprises Corporation.

Mr. Schneider is considered a leader and innovator in the real estate franchising business.

The ability not only to react to change, but to initiate it and create something new and better, has always been a hallmark of Walter Schneider and the RE/MAX organization. From revolutionizing the Canadian real estate market in the 1980s to the current reorganization of the real estate business in Europe, Schneider has had a unique ability to make others see the value of his ideas and change the way that they think. For some people, change represents a problem. For Schneider, it’s an opportunity.

Pamela Alexander has been involved in the RE/MAX® organization since its inception in 1980.

Her brokerage, RE/MAX® Professionals Inc. was the first RE/MAX® franchise to open in Eastern Canada. In 1995, Pamela became Regional Director, then Executive Vice President and CEO. In 1999 she became Managing Director for three regions in the United States and one in Canada.

A sought after speaker and presenter for RE/MAX Conventions and RSN. Pamela has also received numerous awards including the Top Transaction Award, Broker Owner of the Year for Multiple Offices, and RE/MAX International's highest achievement award, the prestigious "Distinguished Service Award". She also serves on the Advisory Board of Canada for the Children's Miracle Network RE/MAX's official charity that helps over 2 million sick children every year.

Not only does Pamela supervise over 10,000 RE/MAX sales associates she has an active life with her husband and four children.

Pamela's comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry and her strong business skills have focused and directed the RE/MAX regional teams to on-going success.

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Michael Polzler, Regional Director and Executive Vice President, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc.

As Regional Director and Executive Vice President, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada, Michael Polzler is responsible for all areas of day-to-day operations including franchise management, membership services, training and development, marketing – including advertising and promotions, and finance.

Michael joined RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada in 1986. He spent over five years in the United States honing his skills in franchise sales. In 1994, Michael returned to Ontario as head of franchise sales and membership services. Michael was promoted to the position of Regional Director and Executive Vice President in 2000.

In his role as Regional Director and Executive Vice President, Michael works closely with the department heads to strategically position RE/MAX as the country’s leading real estate organization. Under Michael’s guidance and direction, more than 3,600 sales associates have been added to the roster, bringing the total number of sales associates with RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada to more than 8,400. The number of independently-owned and operated franchise offices has also increased to 335. Mr. Polzler accepted the coveted International Region of the Year award, presented by RE/MAX International in 2007. RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada was also honoured with the Region of the Year award nationally by RE/MAX International in 2003 and 2008.

Michael has also become the Voice of Real Estate for RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. He has been quoted in both local and national media outlets, including newspapers and websites, as well as major broadcast media such as CTV, Canada AM, Global, and BNN. If there is an emerging issue or trend in Canadian real estate, Michael has his finger on its pulse.

With over 23 years of experience in the industry and a proven record of professional, departmental and organizational accomplishments, Michael’s wealth of knowledge and effective business management will continue to ensure RE/MAX' operational excellence.
Leadership Team

The RE/MAX Leadership Team truly reflects the outstanding agents of RE/MAX Ontario and the Atlantic Provinces. Their strong leadership skills, dedication and experience as real estate sales associates has proven to be the winning combination for leading regional sales teams to success.


Frank J. Polzler was born April 1933 in Graz, Austria.

He received his real estate brokers license in 1959 and has been actively involved in the real estate industry since that date. Along with his partner Walter J. Schneider, Mr. Polzler founded RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc. in 1980. Mr. Polzler serves as Chairman of the Board for RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc., RE/MAX of New England Inc., RE/MAX North Central Inc., RE/MAX Indiana Limited Partnership, PMSC Real Estate Franchising Inc. (RE/MAX Europe), Polzler and Schneider Holdings Corporation and Integra Enterprises Corporation.

Mr. Polzler’s entrepreneurial spirit and vision is recognized throughout the North American and European real estate industry. He continues to provide strong leadership to the regional directors and to the thousands of RE/MAX franchisees and sales associates who look to him for guidance and inspiration.

Walter J. Schneider was born October, 1953 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Schneider’s real estate career began in 1976 when he joined Polzler Real Estate as a recruiter-trainer. In 1980, Mr. Schneider co-founded RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc. Mr. Schneider serves as President of RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc., RE/MAX of New England Inc., RE/MAX North Central Inc., RE/MAX Indiana Limited Partnership, PMSC Real Estate Franchising Inc. (RE/MAX Europe), Polzler and Schneider Holdings Corporation and Integra Enterprises Corporation.

Mr. Schneider is considered a leader and innovator in the real estate franchising business.

The ability not only to react to change, but to initiate it and create something new and better, has always been a hallmark of Walter Schneider and the RE/MAX organization. From revolutionizing the Canadian real estate market in the 1980s to the current reorganization of the real estate business in Europe, Schneider has had a unique ability to make others see the value of his ideas and change the way that they think. For some people, change represents a problem. For Schneider, it’s an opportunity.

Pamela Alexander has been involved in the RE/MAX® organization since its inception in 1980.

Her brokerage, RE/MAX® Professionals Inc. was the first RE/MAX® franchise to open in Eastern Canada. In 1995, Pamela became Regional Director, then Executive Vice President and CEO. In 1999 she became Managing Director for three regions in the United States and one in Canada.

A sought after speaker and presenter for RE/MAX Conventions and RSN. Pamela has also received numerous awards including the Top Transaction Award, Broker Owner of the Year for Multiple Offices, and RE/MAX International's highest achievement award, the prestigious "Distinguished Service Award". She also serves on the Advisory Board of Canada for the Children's Miracle Network RE/MAX's official charity that helps over 2 million sick children every year.

Not only does Pamela supervise over 10,000 RE/MAX sales associates she has an active life with her husband and four children.

Pamela's comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry and her strong business skills have focused and directed the RE/MAX regional teams to on-going success.

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Michael Polzler, Regional Director and Executive Vice President, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc.

As Regional Director and Executive Vice President, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada, Michael Polzler is responsible for all areas of day-to-day operations including franchise management, membership services, training and development, marketing – including advertising and promotions, and finance.

Michael joined RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada in 1986. He spent over five years in the United States honing his skills in franchise sales. In 1994, Michael returned to Ontario as head of franchise sales and membership services. Michael was promoted to the position of Regional Director and Executive Vice President in 2000.

In his role as Regional Director and Executive Vice President, Michael works closely with the department heads to strategically position RE/MAX as the country’s leading real estate organization. Under Michael’s guidance and direction, more than 3,600 sales associates have been added to the roster, bringing the total number of sales associates with RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada to more than 8,400. The number of independently-owned and operated franchise offices has also increased to 335. Mr. Polzler accepted the coveted International Region of the Year award, presented by RE/MAX International in 2007. RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada was also honoured with the Region of the Year award nationally by RE/MAX International in 2003 and 2008.

Michael has also become the Voice of Real Estate for RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. He has been quoted in both local and national media outlets, including newspapers and websites, as well as major broadcast media such as CTV, Canada AM, Global, and BNN. If there is an emerging issue or trend in Canadian real estate, Michael has his finger on its pulse.

With over 23 years of experience in the industry and a proven record of professional, departmental and organizational accomplishments, Michael’s wealth of knowledge and effective business management will continue to ensure RE/MAX' operational excellence.