AEC Work Groups for 2022
AEC / Association Diversity Work Group
Work Group Purpose:
Create models/templates that can help associations create meaningful and sustainable DEI programs, leadership opportunities, and other resources that will assist and provide support for associations as they address diversity, equity. and inclusion with their members and staff.
Chair:
Jakeeva Lee
Chicago Association of REALTORS® (IL)
Jlee@chicagorealtor.com
(312) 803-4900
Vice Chair:
Leslie Frazier
Virginia Association of REALTORS®
lfrazier@virginiarealtors.org
804-264-5033
Staff Executives:
Krystal Allen
National Association of REALTORS® (IL)
kallen@nar.realtor
(312) 329-8514
Ryan Davis
National Association of REALTORS® (IL)
rdavis@nar.realtor
800-874-6500
Work Group Members:
Ryan Adams
Birmingham Area Association of REALTORS® (AL)
ryan@birminghamrealtors.com
205-871-1911
Ana Becerra
Greater Lewisville Association of REALTORS® (TX)
Director@glar.com
972-221-4606
David Belew, RCE
Upstate Alliance of REALTORS® (IN)
david@upstarindiana.com
260-426-4700
Amanda Brewer, RCE
Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (VA)
abrewer@dullesarea.com
703-777-2468
Cindy Butts, RCE, CAE
Connecticut Association of REALTORS®
cindybutts@aol.com
860-290-6601
Jenifer Grady
Greater Nashville
jenifer@greaternashvillerealtors.og
615-254-7516
Jim Haisler, RCE
Heartland REALTORS® Organization (IL)
Jh@Heartlandro.com
815-459-0600
Candy Harris
Tennessee Association of REALTORS®
Candy.harris@tnrealtors.com
615-321-1477
Tessa Hultz, RCE, CAE
Long Island Board of REALTORS® (NY)
thultz@lirealtor.com
631-661-4800
Sarah Kerby
Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (KY)
sarah@lbar.com
859-276-3503
Nick Kremydas, RCE
South Carolina Association REEALTORS®
nick@screaltors.org
803-772-5206
Tonya Lisath
Southwest Los Angeles Association of REALTORS® (CA)
Tonya.lisath@swlaaor.com
310-216-6781
Peggy Llagas
Guam Association of REALTORS®
ceo@guamrealtors.com
671-477-4271
Colette Massengale
Maryland REALTORS®
Colette.massengale@mdrealtor.org
800-638-6425
Marty Nash
Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® (CA)
Marty@glarealtors.com
310-967-8800
Monica Pena, RCE
Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS® (TX)
ceo@gmar.org
956-682-4119
John Petrack, RCE
REALTORS® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (PA)
johnp@realtorspgh.com
412-563-5200
Christina Smalls
Arizona Association of REALTORS®
christinasmalls@aaronline.com
602-248-7787
Cheritta Smith
Burbank Association of REALTORS® (CA)
cheritta@burbankrealtors.org
818-845-7644
Teresa Tilton, RCE
New Jersey Association of REALTORS®
teresa@njar.com
609-341-7100
Jeannette Wills
Waco Association of REALTORS® (TX)
waorae@gmail.com
254-776-0210
Kaaren Winkler
Montana Association of REALTORS®
kaaren@montanarealtors.org
406-443-4032
Christine Wren
Austin Board of REALTORS® (TX)
Cwren@abor.com
512-454-7636
Michele Xiong
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (NC)
MicheleX@rrar.com
919-654-5400
AEC / Member Engagement and Experience Work Group
Work Group Purpose
Identify unique and innovative opportunities for enhanced member experiences and engagement that directly impact member success and profitability. Identify how technology and new models of interaction can help associations meet members where they are and deliver services in a way that aligns with how members do business. Discover new ways to aggregate existing member data (including MLS) and utilize it to improve association programs, products, and services.
Chair:
Nobu Hata
Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® (CO)
nhata@dmarealtors.com
303-756-0553
Vice Chair:
Ruth Hackney, RCE
REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin
ruth@wisre.com
608-240-2800
Staff Executive:
Kyle Lambert-London, RCE, CAE
National Association of REALTORS® (DC)
klambertlondon@nar.realtor
202-383-1203
Work Group Members:
Stephen Candler, RCE
Savannah Board of REALTORS® (GA)
stevec@savannahboardofrealtors.com
912-354-1513
Danielle Clermont
Miami Association of REALTORS® (FL)
daniellec@miamire.com
305-468-7000
Pamela Croke, RCE
Bucks County Association of REALTORS® (PA)
Pcroke@bucksrealtor.com
215-956-9176
Laura Crowther, RCE
Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® (SC)
laura@ccarsc.org
508-957-4300
Scott Drucker
Arizona Association
ScottDrucker@aaronline.com
602-248-7787
Mark Epstein
Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS® (CA)
MEpstein@cvar.net
909-305-2827
Mark Fisher
Indiana Association of REALTORS®
Mfisher@indianarealtors.com
800-284-0084
Hugh Gordon
Frederick County Association of REALTORS® (MD)
hugh@fcar.org
301-663-0757
Michele Holen, RCE, CAE
Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (OR)
mholen@pmar.org
503-228-6595
Cindy Homewood
Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS® (VA)
cindy@waarealtor.com
757-253-0028
Tracy Huotari, RCE
North Bay Association of REALTORS® (CA)
tracy@northbayrealtors.org
707-542-1579
Danielle Jacob
Howard County Association of REALTORS® (MD)
danielle@hcar.org
410-715-1437
Teresa King Kinney, RCE, CAE
Miami Association of REALTORS® (FL)
tkinney@miamire.com
305-468-7000
Debbie Leber, RCE
Mid Shore Board of REALTORS® (MD)
debbie@msbrmd.com
410-822-8767
Stacey Loh
Greenwich Association of REALTORS® (CT)
Stacey@greenwichrealtors.com
203-869-0240
Lindsey Martinez, RCE
South Padre Island Board of REALTORS® (TX)
lindsey@spirealtors.com
956-772-1940
Bo Patten
Williamson County Association of REALTORS® (TN)
bo@wcartn.org
615-383-6964
Carol Seal, RCE
Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS® (TN)
carol@gcar.net
423-698-8001
Libby Sheard
Little Rock REALTORS® Association (AR)
Libby@LRRA.com
501-225-1987
Derek Sprague
Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® (CA)
derek@bakersfieldrealtor.org
661-635-2300
Michael Theo, RCE, CAE
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association
mtheo@wra.org
608-241-2047
Cynthia Walsh
Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® (NC)
Cynthia@bcarnc.com
910-754-5700
AEC / Association Accelerator Achievement Work Group
Work Group Purpose
Develop a proposal for a national program that would aim to recognize, reward, and incentivize local and state associations to excel, improve, and innovate so the REALTOR® organization can thrive well into the future. The program will be designed to encourage associations to strive toward a culture of continuously innovating and raising the bar to provide exceptional value to members.
Chair:
Mike Valerino, RCE, CAE
Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS® (OH)
mvalerino@akronclevelandrealtors.com
216-901-0130
Vice Chair:
Brendan Bailey, RCE
REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley (MA)
brendan@rapv.com
413-785-1328
Staff Executives:
Cynthia Bair
National Association of REALTORS® (IL)
cbair@nar.realtor
312-329-3280
Renee Holland, e-PRO, AHWD
National Association of REALTORS® (IL)
rholland@nar.realtor
312-329-8545
Work Group Members:
Donna Andrews, RCE
Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (NV)
Dmandrews65@gmail.com
702-784-5000
Brittney Baker Shurr
Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® (PA)
brittney@realestateinberks.com
413-785-1328
Michael Barr, RCE, CAE
Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association (NC)
Mpbarr@grra.org
336-854-5868
David Bennett, RCE, CAE
Pinellas Suncoast Association of REALTORS® (FL)
dbennett@pinellasrealtor.org
727-347-7655
Sandra Carroll, RCE
Berkshire County Board of REALTORS® (MA)
Sandy@BerkshireRealtors.org
413-442-8049
Amanda Creel, RCE, CAE
Birmingham Area Association of REALTORS® (AL)
amanda@birminghamrealtors.com
205-871-1911
Tonya Deskins, RCE
West & Southeast REALTORS® of the Valley (AZ)
tdeskins@weserv.realtor
480-477-5882
Magen Farrell
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (NC)
magenf@rrar.com
919-654-5400
Tina Grimes, RCE
Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS® (OR)
tina@roguevalleyrealtors.org
541-770-7060
Deb Haines-Kulick, RCE
Clarksville Association of REALTORS® (TN)
deb@clarksvilleaor.com
931-552-3567
Beth Hansen, RCE, CAE
Mississippi Association of REALTORS®
Bhansen@msrealtors.org
601-932-5241
Kathy Harbaugh, RCE
Indiana Association of REALTORS®
kharbaugh@indianarealtors.com
800-284-0084
Eric Hash
Harrisonburg Rockingham Association of REALTORS® (VA)
eric@hrar.com
540-433-8855
Raymond Joseph
West Virginia Association of REALTORS®
Ray@wvrealtors.com
304-342-7600
Kevan Lyons, RCE
REALTORS® of Central Colorado
Rocc-ceo@rocc.realtor
719-539-3381
Josh McFall, RCE, CAE
Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (AL)
josh@valleymls.com
256-536-3334
Carla Rose, RCE
Salisbury / Rowan Association of REALTORS® (NC)
main@salisburyrowanrealtors.com
704-636-1811
Evelyn Schultz, RCE
Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® (CA)
evelyn@csmaor.com
805-495-4681
Doreen Spagnuolo, RCE
Long Island Board of REALTORS® (NY)
dspagnuolo@lirealtor.com
631-661-4800
Ryan Swinney, RCE
Nebraska REALTORS® Association
ryan@nebraskarealtors.com
402-323-6500
Zack Wahlquist, CAE
Chicago Association of REALTORS® (IL)
zack@chicagorealtor.com
312-803-4900
AEC / Principles of Association Leadership Work Group
Work Group Purpose
Develop a shared set of positive aspirational principles of association leadership that include key characteristics and behaviors that define exceptional association leadership. This shared set of principles can serve as a model for volunteer and staff leaders at all levels of the association to strive toward and consider adopting as a guiding philosophy.
Chair:
Jaclyn Graves
Greater Owensboro REALTOR® Association (KY)
jaclyngraves@owensbororealtors.com
207-685-4977
Vice Chair:
April Thomas, RCE
Prince William Association of REALTORS® (VA)
april@pwar.com
703-565-0033
Staff Executive:
Andrew Scoulas
National Association of REALTORS® (IL)
ascoulas@nar.realtor
(312) 329-5974
Work Group Members:
Lisia Amburn, RCE
Lakeway Area Association of REALTORS® (TN)
lisia@laar.realtor
423-587-2266
Carrie Andersen, RCE
Minnesota Association of REALTORS®
candersen@mnrealtor.com
952-935-8313
Wyndi Austin, RCE, CAE
Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CA)
wyndi@vcrealtors.com
805-981-2100
Jean Beck, RCE
Hilton Head Area of REALTORS® (SC)
Jean@hhrealtor.com
843-842-2421
Lynda Fernandez, RCE, CAE
Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® (KY)
lynda@louisvillerealtors.com
502-894-9860
Karen Gehle, RCE, CAE
Kansas Association of REALTORS®
kareng@kansasrealtor.com
785-267-3610
Theresa Hatton, RCE
Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®
thatton@marealtor.com
781-890-3700
Katie Hunziker
Southern Gateway Association of REALTORS® (MO)
Katie@sgarealtors.org
636-282-0175
Amy Johnson
REALTORS® Association of Maui (HI)
amy@ramaui.com
808-873-8585
Jorge Ledesma
Greater Bergen Association of REALTORS® (NJ)
JLedesma@greaterbergenrealtors.com
201-244-7000
Dennis MacDonald, RCE, CAE
Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS® (FL)
Dennis@tamparealtors.org
813-879-7010
Kathy McFadden
Harford County Association of REALTORS® (MD)
Kathy.mcfadden@harfordrealtors.org
410-569-0750
Misty D. Miller, RCE
Ashland Board of REALTORS® (OH)
EO@ashlandboardofrealtors.com
419-281-2700
Michelle Mills Clement, RCE, CAE
Chicago Association of REALTORS® (IL)
michelle@chicagorealtor.com
312-803-4900
Candice Moreno
Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® (TX)
cmoreno@gepar.org
915-779-3521
Roger Nelson
West & Southeast REALTORS® of the Valley (AZ)
rnelson@weserv.realtor
480-477-5882
David Phillips
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (NC)
davep@rrar.com
919-654-5400
Amy Reid
Vail Board of REALTORS® (CO)
areid@vbr.net
970-766-1028
Anne Rendle, RCE
Core Association of REALTORS® (NJ)
anne@core-realtors.com
609-392-3666
Denise Schultz, RCE
Lakes Area REALTORS® Association (WI)
denise@lakesrealtors.com
262-723-6851
Brent Swander, RCE
Columbus Association of REALTORS® (OH)
Bswander@columbusrealtors.com
614-475-4000
Bob Taylor, RCE
Grosse Pointe Board of REALTORS® (MI)
Bob@GPBR.com
313-882-8000
Staci Weedon
Washington Association of REALTORS®
Stacie.Weedon@warealtor.org
360-943-3100
Work Group Rosters updated 4/11/2022