October 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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Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

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CHAIR: Sabrena Smedley

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Mike Purcell

STAFF LIAISON: Josh Branum

PURPOSE: Reviews ordinances and policies that may impact REALTORS® in conducting their business successfully and ethically and to promote the preservation of the right to own, use, and transfer real property. Works with elected officials on issues impacting property values and quality of life in Greater Chattanooga.

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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: Kodak Hensley

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Natalie Hostetler

STAFF LIAISON: Fanci Moore

PURPOSE: Provides guidance on programs, services, and communications to engage our youngest (in age or years in the business) members.

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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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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.

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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