The Nominating Committee presents the following candidates for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors:
2026-2025 Directors (Choose 4)
Beverly Boss
Christian Chacon
Garrett Cox
Steven LaMar
Winnie Paris
2026-2025 Commercial Director (Choose 1)
Natalie Hostetler
The five members elected will serve alongside the 2026 Officers & Directors: President Connie Brewer, MLS Chair Travis Close, Immediate Past President Ellis Gardner, and returning Directors Robert Baker, Kadi Brown,Teresa Clegg, Rolanda Daniel, Briwn Erwin, and Karen Parris. Also serving will be the 2026 President-Elect and 2026 Secretary-Treasurer, both of whom will be elected by the current and incoming Directors on November 20.
Online voting begins October 31, when each REALTOR® member eligible* to vote will receive an email from announcement@associationvoting.com containing the secure voting credentials unique to the email recipient. Voting will remain open until 5 pm on November 6, with the election results announced on November 7.
*Eligible voters are REALTOR® members (primary or secondary) in good standing, meaning they are current with all financial and disciplinary obligations to the association and MLS, have completed any new member requirements, and are in compliance with NAR’s trademark rules.
DIRECTOR CANDIDATES (Select 4)
BEV BOSS, AHWD, C2EX (The Agency Chattanooga)
I genuinely enjoy growing REALTOR® membership engagement and feel there is more I can do to add value to the Association and to mentor and encourage others to be involved.
LOCAL: Board of Directors (2019-21, 2022 Treasurer); Budget & Finance Committee (2021, 2022 Chair); Bylaws Committee (2024), Community Education & Scholarship Committee (2021 Director Liaison), Community Involvement Committee (2016-20, 2018 Co-Chair); Diversity Inclusion Committee (2017-2020, 2020 Director Liaison); Governmental Affairs Committee (2021-2022, 2024-2025); Leadership Academy Graduate (2017); Leadership Development Committee (2018-2020, 2022); MLS Committee (2024-2025), Placemaking Committee (2021-2022), Professional Development Committee (2018-2020); RPAC Committee (2022, 2025)
STATE & NATIONAL: Tennessee REALTORS® Board of Directors (2021-2024); Tennessee REALTORS® YPN Forum
CHAPTERS & COUNCILS: Home Builders of Greater Chattanooga (2018-20); WCR Attendee
COMMUNITY: Habitat for Humanity (2016-22); Junior League (2018-22); Teacher Support (2005-22); Chattanooga Christian School Room Mom (2025)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2008-09 Teacher of the Year; Agent of the Month; Multi-Million Dollar Producer
CHRISTIAN CHACON (Keller Williams Realty)
There are many reasons I wish to serve on the Board of Directors. After serving on the MLS Committee (2023-2024), I see the value in serving on boards and committees whose decisions directly affect my agents and peers. Being a Director would give me even more opportunities to serve our community and advocate for the people who are directly impacted by the decisions made. I hope to glean wisdom and counsel from those who have served previously and to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the table.
LOCAL: Leadership Academy Graduate (2020); MLS Committee (2023-2024)
COMMUNITY: Snack Packs; Coaching Staff for Rivermont Baseball Fall (2022, 2024); Volunteer for Normal Park Museum Magnet School (2021-2024); Volunteer for Chattanooga Christian School (2023-2024); Preparing grocery boxes for Chattanooga Food Bank (2023)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: US Army (2005-2008); Military awards include: Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, and Campaign Star Overseas Service Ribbon
GARRETT COX, C2EX, LHC, SRS (Crye-Leike, REALTORS®)
I wish to run for the board of directors because I believe our strength as REALTORS® comes from the relationships we build with one another and with the communities we serve. Also, my home community, Marion County, has little involvement in the Association, which I would like to see improve. My commitment is to help lead with accessibility, openness, and a focus on uniting the real estate community even further with our local communities, and to continue giving our members a crucial voice on the local level.
LOCAL: Budget & Finance Committee Chair (2025), Budget & Finance Committee (2022-2024), Bylaws Committee (2022), Leadership Academy Graduate (2023), Leadership Development Committee Chair (2024), Professional Development Committee (2022)
STATE & NATIONAL: Regular participant in the annual TNEX & Hill Visits, TN Fall Conference, and NAR Legislative Meetings & Hill Visits.
CHAPTERS & COUNCILS: CRS/RRC (2023-present)
COMMUNITY: Cempa Community Care Board of Directors (2024-present)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Crye-Leike: Rookie of the Year (2022), Closing $6 Million in Volume as a first-year agent, and Top 2 Producing Team for Chattanooga region (2023-present); Panel speaker for LeadingRE Convention (2024), a national conference held in Las Vegas comprised of more than 550,000 real estate agents and salespersons throughout the world.
STEVEN LAMAR, ABR, AHWD, C2EX, CRB, CRS, GRI, RED-B, RENE, SRS (Crye-Leike, REALTORS®)
I want to continue supporting and sustaining our members’ careers, set an example for others in real estate practice, and promote diversity, outreach, and understanding.
LOCAL: Board of Directors (2018-19), Leadership Academy Graduate (2016), Bylaws Committee (2022-2024); Placemaking Committee (2021-2024); Professional Development Committee (2017); Budget & Finance Committee (2022-2024); MLS Committee Chair (2025)
STATE/NATIONAL: Tennessee REALTORS® A.R.E.A. Graduate (2025), TAR Forms Committee (2017-2021, 2022 Chair), Risk Management Forum (2024-2025 Chair), Georgia REALTORS® Forms Committee (2025-2026), Alabama REALTORS® Director (2012)
CHAPTERS & COUNCILS: REBI, RRC, REBAC; Chattanooga CRS Group (2016 Chair); North Alabama Chapter of CRS (President 2011); North Alabama Chapter of YPN (Founding Member, 2012 Treasurer)
COMMUNITY: Scenic City Trail Runners, Fleet Feet Chattanooga (2015-present), Wild Trails; Placemaking projects with Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2020-2025), Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre Board of Directors (2009-10 President)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Master CSP (NAHB), BS in Real Estate Finance (University of Alabama)
WINNIE PARIS, ABR, AHWD, C2EX, SRS (Keller Williams Realty)
With my strong background and experience in the US Navy, customer service, and insurance, I possess a broad range of knowledge that will be beneficial. I wish to run for the Board of Directors for the following reasons:
• As a REALTOR® of 4 years and Chattanooga transplant, I would like to assist in making important decisions that will shape the culture and long-term goals of GCR.
• It will enhance my leadership skills.
• I know that I have people within my network who will benefit from GCR, and I also feel that this opportunity will help me continue to build valuable connections within the city.
• I am a huge advocate for giving back to the community, and in this role, I will be able to assist with more of those options.
• Be a bridge between the Board and REALTORS® who wouldn’t usually participate in events sponsored by GCR.
• People have become familiar with seeing me doing things with GCR, and now I can be an advocate for them at a higher level. I can better help them with the knowledge that I gain.
• I would like to be President of GCR in the future.
These are the contributions I feel that I can make to the Board:
• Assist with the short and long-term goals of GCR that align with the mission and partnerships within the community.
• I enjoy researching and gaining knowledge. With this opportunity, I will be able to leverage my industry knowledge to provide insights and trends that benefit those we serve.
• I will be able to be a greater ambassador for GCR. Knowing more about the inner workings and the way decisions are made, I can further advocate for others to become more involved in local events, extend the reputation, and assist in bridging partnerships.
• According to NAR, the typical REALTOR® is a 55-year-old white female who attended college, and their median time in business is 10 years. I am one of those things, a female. I can help change the stereotype of what a REALTOR® should look like.
• I can be a larger advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the GCR’s culture.
• Create events and activities that will reach a broader range of those we serve.
LOCAL: Community Partnerships Committee (2022-2023), Diversity Inclusion Committee Chair (2023-2024), Leadership Academy Graduate (2024), Placemaking Committee Chair (2025)
STATE: Convention Advisory (2026)
COMMUNITY: Christ Way Church Member & Volunteer (2016-present), Girl Scouts (2014-2024)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: UT-Chattanooga Rollins College of Business (2022), US Navy (2003-2006), National Defense Service Medal, Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism , Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR CANDIDATE (Select 1)
NATALIE HOSTETLER (CBRE)
As a lifelong Chattanoogan and daughter of a REALTOR®, I feel that giving my time and talent to further support the Association by serving as Commercial Director is not only an honor, it's my duty! Training and development as a strong foundation for success is my mantra, and I look forward to sharing knowledge about governance and Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®' role as a voice for real estate in Greater Chattanooga in a fun, inclusive, and inspiring way.
CHAPTERS & COUNCILS: CBRE Women's Council (2023-2025); ICSC Retail Council (2019); SIOR Candidate (2023); SVN Healthcare Real Estate Council (2022 National Director); CBRE Women’s Council (2023-2025); CBRE Healthcare Real Estate Council (2024-2025)
COMMUNITY: Member, Tennessee Medical Group Management Association-Chattanooga Chapter; Heart Association Fundraising Board; American Cancer Society Fundraising Board; Lookout Mountain School Annual Fund Chair; Junior League of Chattanooga (2008-2011 Executive Board Member); UTC Mocs Club Member (2025-2026)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Wharton School of Business ICSC University Graduate (2012); Chattanooga Times Free Press “Best of the Best” Award, Commercial Real Estate (2021-2022); CoStar Power Broker “Top Transaction Volume, Office Leasing” (2018-21); CoStar Power Broker “Top Transaction Volume, Industrial Leasing” (2019); SVN|Second Story Real Estate Core Value Award (2022)