About the Fund

The Rental Protection Fund Society is comprised of 3 members — the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA), the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA), and the Cooperative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC).

The Fund is overseen by a Board of Directors, comprised of the CEOs of the 3 member organizations.

The Rental Protection Fund Society is operated by the CEO and Staff.

The Board

  • Jill Atkey

    CEO, BC Non-Profit Housing Association

  • Margaret Pfoh

    CEO, Aboriginal Housing Management Association

  • Thom Armstrong

    CEO, Cooperative Housing Federation of BC

The Investment Advisory Committee will comprised of 8-10 members, including two appointed by the Province of BC.

The Committee membership will reflect a cross-section of members with a range of experience in areas that include property acquisition, financing, sustainable management of non-profit housing, and a strong knowledge of the BC real estate market. 

Committee members are appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one-year terms, with the potential for renewal. Provincial appointees cannot serve as chair.

Investment Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Investment Advisory Committee is to

  • Assisting the CEO in developing and implementing an evaluation and selection framework for funding proposals,

  • Evaluating proponent proposals,

  • Recommending to the CEO those best suited to meet the Fund’s objectives, and

  • Advising the CEO on relevant trends in real estate and financial markets and other matters within their expertise relevant to the Fund’s objectives.

Interested in contributing to the impact of the Rental Protection Fund?