Industry stalwart Felix Reitano has been recognised for a lifetime of dedication after being named an REIQ Life Member.
The Announcement:
REIQ Fellow and industry stalwart, Felix Reitano, has been recognised for a lifetime of dedication to the real estate profession after being named an REIQ Life Member today.
After nominations are sought and consideration is given by the REIQ Board of Directors, Life Members are confirmed by a vote of members at the Annual General Meeting and Mr Reitano received a resounding level of support in favour of his appointment.
REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the real estate peak body considers this distinction for REIQ members who have shown long outstanding and meritorious service.
“Felix certainly fits the bill for the honour of Life Member, holding REIQ membership since 1992, more than three decades, and in that time proudly and exceptionally serving his community and giving back to his real estate colleagues,” Ms Mercorella said.
“He has been a great supporter of the REIQ and our advocacy efforts over the years and it’s wonderful to acknowledge his contribution and firm commitment to the REIQ family.
“Felix Reitano Furniture & Real Estate is a family business that’s not only highly respected, but after celebrating 100 years of operation, it’s woven into the fabric of the community and is an Ingham institution.”
Mr Reitano has spent nearly all of his 77 years in Ingham, leading the family business for over 45 years.
Accepting the Life Member certificate in person at the REIQ Office HQ today, alongside his wife Judy, Mr Reitano said he was honoured to receive the award and dedicated it to his family.
“I’m 77 years young and my son, Felix Peter, is the fourth generation in our family business, but we both always keep in mind that we are carrying the baton on behalf of those that came before us,” he said.
“I dedicate this award to my grandfather and my father who were faced with much greater challenges, yet still accomplished so much and established a business with exceptional standards and service.
“We respect and honour that tradition by living by those standards, and the REIQ has been a great support in our endeavours because its high standards match ours.”
Beyond real estate, Mr Reitano has dedicated his time and resources to benefit the region, serving as past president of the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce and leading the 31st Army Reserve Battalion as a Captain.
He was recently named the Hinchinbrook Shire’s Citizen of the Year in 2024.
