The Nominating Committee presents the following candidates for the 2027-2028 Board of Directors:
Garrett Cox
Rolanda Daniel
Brie Maya
Bill Panebianco
The elected Directors will serve alongside the 2027 Officers & Directors: President Jeff Nixon, MLS Chair Travis Close, Immediate Past President Connie Brewer, and returning Directors Bev Boss, Christian Chacon, Natalie Hostetler, Steven LaMar, and Winnie Paris. Also serving will be the 2027 President-Elect and 2027 Secretary-Treasurer, both of whom will be elected by the current and incoming Directors on Ocotber 30.
Online voting begins October 14, 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 October 20.
*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.
NOTE: Association policy provides that for a ballot to be counted, voters must select four candidates.
DIRECTOR CANDIDATES
GARRETT COX, C2EX, LHC, SRS (Crye-Leike, REALTORS®)
I wish to run for the board of directors to continue the work I began this year for our Association alongside my fellow Directors. 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 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 Development Committee Chair (2024), Professional Development Committee (2022)
STATE & NATIONAL: Director for Tennessee REALTORS® (2026); 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. GCR Leadership Academy Graduate (2023).
ROLANDA DANIEL, CMS, CNHS (Coldwell Banker Pryor Realty)
Having previously served on the Board of Directors, I understand the responsibility that comes with representing our membership. I want to continue to serve by bringing my experience, perspective, and commitment to the Board. I value teamwork and believe strongly in protecting the interests of REALTORS® and the consumers we serve. I want to be part of the conversations and decisions that help our members.
LOCAL: Board of Directors (2020-2023, 2025-2026); Budget & Finance Committee (2024); Bylaws Committee (2023-2024); Community Involvement Committee (2017-18, 2020-2021); Consumer Education & Scholarship Committee (2021, 2023); Diversity Inclusion Committee (2020-2021); Education & Professional Development Committee (2022); Grievance Committee (2019); Governmental Affairs Committee (2017); Leadership Development Committee (2017-2020, 2018 Chairman, 2024); RPAC Committee (2023 Chair, 2024); Strategic Planning Task Force (2019)
STATE: 2025 A.R.E.A. Graduate; Director for Tennessee REALTORS® (2022-2023, 2025-2026); Diversity & Inclusion Committee (2025-2026); Regular participant in the annual TNEX & Hill Visits and TN Fall Conference.
CHAPTERS & COUNCILS: Member & Historian of NAREB (2020-2022)
COMMUNITY: Member of Olivet Baptist Church (1998-2025, past photographer/event planning committee); Member of the PTA & Volunteer at Wallace A. Smith (2017-2023); Hunter Middle School PTSA Volunteer); Order of the Eastern Star-Lookout Chapter (2013-present, 2017-2018 Secretary, 2021 Associate Matron, 2023-2026 Worthy Matron, and 2024-2025 District of Chattanooga Secretary).
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society (2020); Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society (2016-18); Coldwell Banker Circle of Excellence (2017-18, 2022); Coldwell Banker Office Top Listing Associate Runner-Up (2018); Coldwell Banker Honorable Mention (2018); Coldwell Banker Multi-Million Dollar Producer (2016, 2020, 2022-2023); Coldwell Banker Team Player (2019-2020); Featured in Hamilton County Herald (2011 & 2022); GCR Leadership Academy Graduate (2016)
BRIE MAYA, ABR, RENE, SRS (Crye-Leike, REALTORS®)
I would be honored to serve on the Board of Directors. I believe our industry faces many challenges, but also many opportunities that require the dedication and commitment of REALTORS® who want to think critically about our profession and the protection of consumers. I strive to be that critical thinker and take pride in doing everything I do with excellence and thoughtfulness. I believe my background and education have given me valuable skills to think outside the box, communicate ideas effectively, and act with conviction.
LOCAL: Consumer Education & Scholarship Committee (2024 Chair, 2025-2026); Governmental Affairs Committee (2025-2026); Leadership Academy Graduate (2024); Leadership Development Committee (2025-2026 Chair); Young Professional Advisory (2023-2025)
STATE: Regular participant in the annual TNEX & Hill Visits.
COMMUNITY: Chattanooga Chamber’s Ooltewah/Collegedale Council (2022-present); Volunteer with City Fields in Cleveland as a session facilitator leading an “interview skills” class for students in their welding program (2025-present); Volunteer with Northside Neighborhood House facilitating a session on Homeownership 101 for their Good Tenant Program (2025-2026); Serve on the Chair-ries Jubilee Committee in Cleveland, as fundraising committee for arts in education (2023-2026)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Crye-Leike Rookie of the Year (2024); Appointed President of the Ooltewah/Collegedale Council for 2 consecutive years (2024-2026); GCR Leadership Academy Graduate (2024).
BILL PANEBIANCO, AHWD, CRS, C2EX (Pratt Homes, LLC)
I am seeking a position on the Board of Directors to build on my years of service to the real estate profession and contribute to the continued strength of Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®.
My local and state association involvement has given me a broad perspective on the issues affecting our members, including governmental affairs, professional standards, political advocacy, and education. Eight years on the Greater Chattanooga Home Builders Association Board have also provided valuable experience in association governance and an understanding of the relationship between real estate, homebuilding, and housing opportunity.
I would bring practical brokerage experience, a commitment to developing others, and a willingness to listen to members and act thoughtfully on their behalf. My priorities would include strengthening member engagement, supporting meaningful education, advocating for private property rights and housing opportunity, and encouraging collaboration across our industry.
I believe effective board service requires preparation, accountability, sound judgment, and respect for differing perspectives. I would bring those qualities to the role and work to ensure that our Association continues to deliver value to its members and serve as a respected voice in our community.
LOCAL: Community Partnerships Committee (2019); Education Committee (2020); Governmental Affairs Committee (2022, 2023-2024 Chair, 2025-2026); Leadership Development Committee (2020-2022); Professional Standards Committee, RPAC Committee (2026 Chair); RPAC Trustees (2024, 2025 Chair, 2026)
STATE: TREEF Trustee (2026-2028); Governmental Affairs Committee Member; Professional Standards Committee Member; Regular participant in the annual TNEX & Hill Visits.
COMMUNITY: Served for 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga, contributing to the leadership of an organization that represents the local homebuilding industry and supports housing opportunities throughout our region.
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I serve as the Principal Broker and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pratt Home Builders, responsible for more than $ 100 million in sales volume per year. I am the Principal Broker in Georgia and Tennessee and am licensed in Florida.