Thank you to every member who cast a vote and made your voice heard. The REOX Housing Exchange is proud to welcome the newest members of the Advisory Council—a team of veteran REO professionals committed to serving as advocates, educators, and strategic partners for the industry.

Newly Appointed Members

• Eddie Blanco – Mentorship Development Advisor, Stratwell
• Ed Laine – Asset Manager / Hedge Fund / GSE (Client) Relations Advisor, eXp Realty, LLC
• Jeff Russell – Technology & Innovation Advisor, Russell Realty Group

Alternate Members

• Ray King – Asset Manager / Hedge Fund / GSE (Client) Relations Advisor (Alternate), Infinity Realty Group of Texas
• Maggie Koehnen – Mentorship Development Advisor (Alternate), eXp Realty

Founding Members

• Steve Pagano – Council Chairman, Pagano Properties / First Hawaiian Realty
• Laura Dietz – Military Outreach & Support Advisor, Summit Realty
• Tom Bohlmann – Pre-Foreclosure & Legal Affairs Advisor, Bohlmann & Bohlmann LLC
• Wendy Martin – Education & Curriculum Advisor, eXp Realty

Champions of Advocacy, Education & Opportunity

The Advisory Council is more than a roster of names—it’s a working body of leaders shaping the future of REO. Together with the REOX team, Council members guide mentorship initiatives, educational programming, technology strategy, and industry relationships.

Each member brings a unique perspective, but they share a common mission: to keep REOX professionals informed, connected, and competitive in a fast-changing marketplace.