May 2025

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PRESIDENT: Ellis Gardner

PRESIDENT-ELECT: Connie Brewer

SECRETARY-TREASURER: Jeff Nixon

MLS CHAIR: Steven LaMar

IMMEDIATE PART PRESIDENT: Kadi Brown

DIRECTORS: Robert Baker, Paige Batten, Teresa Clegg, Rolanda Daniel, Brian Erwin, Natalie Hostetler, Denise Murphy, Karen Parris, Mike Purcell

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

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CO-CHAIRS: Tim Dupuis & Kirk Ruoff

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Brian Erwin

STAFF LIAISON: Fanci Moore

PURPOSE: Supports the ongoing partnerships with Habitat for Humanity & Hamilton County Schools Snack Packs; Plans and implements the Tee Up & Wine Down for Habitat and an annual funraiser for Snack Packs. 

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CHAIR: James Meyers

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Teresa Clegg

STAFF LIAISON: Josh Branum

PURPOSE: Solicits RPAC contributions and educates members on their role in the REALTOR® Party to Vote, Act & Invest to protect and promote home ownership and real estate investment. Assists in the planning of RPAC-related events, including the annual Participation, Major Investor, and Red White & Thank You events.

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CHAIR: Frazier DeVaney

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Natalie Hostetler 

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

PURPOSE: Provides guidance regarding commercial-specific programs and services, including but not limited to the commercial listing service, education, and networking offerings for our commercial practitioners.

COMPOSITION: The President appoints the Commercial Services Advisory Group from the members of the Commercial Council. Membership in the Commercial Council is available to any REALTOR® member, who subscribes to the commercial information exchange completes a membership application. Get details here.

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CHAIR & DIRECTOR LIAISON: Steven LaMar

VICE CHAIR: Travis Close

STAFF LIAISONS: Bethani Miller, Matt Williams & Carol Seal

PURPOSE: Establishes and maintains policies  for the MLS, MLS data compilation, and related services (i.e., lockboxes, market reports, tax data).

COMPOSITION: Annually, the MLS Participants elect nine Participants and two Subscribers, who serve staggered, two-year terms.

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CHAIR: Brieanne Maya

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Rolanda Daniel

STAFF LIAISON: Jessica Snyder

PURPOSE: Identifies, educates, and grooms futures Association leaders through their oversight of the Leadership Academy, including ongoing review of the curriculum, as well as the application and selection process. 

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CHAIR: Winnie Paris

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Robert Baker

STAFF LIAISON: Josh Branum

PURPOSE: Identifies local opportunities to create and/or transform an unused public space into a welcoming community destination through use of NAR grants.

See gcar.net/placemaking for more details.

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CHAIR: Bri Moore

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Karen Parris

STAFF LIAISON: Fanci Moore

PURPOSE: Promotes awareness of cultural diversity; Identifies ways within the Association to embrace and celebrate our differences; Promotes fair housing; and  Promotes Fair Housing Month & Resources, Fairhaven, and the At Home With Diversity certification.

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The Bylaws Committee reviews recommendations from NAR for implementation at the local level and any local issues that may arise and contemplate a Bylaws amendment.

CHAIR: Leatha Eaves

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Paige Batten

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

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CHAIR: Garrett Cox

DIRECTOR LIAISON/SECRETARY-TREASURER: Jeff Nixon

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

PURPOSE: Formulates the annual budget and makes recommendations concerning financial planning and investment decisions.