Walter Schneider is Chairman and Founder of Waltmar Capital Inc, a privately owned family office. He is described as a serial entrepreneur, trailblazer and an active leader within his communities. Schneider opened his family office after the sale of his longest business venture. For 41 years, Schneider, along with his business partner Frank Polzler, independently owned, grew, and operated the RE/MAX brand in Eastern Canada, multiple regions in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Throughout that time, Schneider was responsible for growing the RE/MAX brand by over 3,300 operating offices and more than 47,000 agents across 36 countries – making up one-third of the RE/MAX network. In 2021, they sold RE/MAX INTEGRA’s North American operation, while still maintaining ownership in Europe. Today, Schneider, along with his team, oversees various real estate in both Canada in the United States, an active mortgage lending business, financial products, as well as ownership in various companies across a variety of industries. Schneider plays a very active role in the community serving on three diverse charitable boards, including the David Foster Foundation (DFF). In 2017 at the DFF 30th anniversary gala he received the prestigious National Business Leader of the Year Award. Most recently, in December 2024, Schneider was appointed The Order of Canada, the highest recognition a Canadian can receive. His favourite past time is playing in a recreational hockey league. For a man who has traveled the world, his favourite place is his family’s lake house in Muskoka. He and his wife Maria have been married 37 years and reside in Toronto. They have three children, two of which play active roles in Waltmar Capital.