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Residential Real Estate
Council Leadership

Your business success is our goal. Working to help you down the path to success are many dedicated individuals who serve as volunteer leaders of the Residential Real Estate Council. 

These individuals commit time away from their own businesses to help set the direction for the Council and provide you with the tools and resources to thrive in your market. 

Learn more about the Council’s leadership and how you can get involved.

Board of Directors

President

Teresa Pitt, CRS

Raleigh, North Carolina

President Elect

Debra Beagle, CRS

Nashville, Tennessee

First Vice President

Addie Owens, CRS

Mount Dora, Florida

Immediate Past President

Vivian Macias, CRS

Hialeah, Florida

Director

Lindsey Culver, CRS

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Director

Julie Erickson, CRS

Anchorage, Alaska

Director

Ingrid Prather, CRS

Athens, Tennessee

Director

Alison Wisnom, CRS

Annapolis, Maryland

Chief Executive Officer

Jeffrey Hornberger

Chicago, Illinois

Outside Board Member

Laurence Birch

Chicago, Illinois

Regional Vice Presidents

Fran Bixler, CRS

Region 1: New England Region (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)

Mary Bianchi, CRS

Region 2: NJ/DE, NY, PA, MD/DC, VA

Robert Morris, CRS

Region 3: KY, NC, TN

Maria Dargan, CRS

Region 4: AL, FL, GA

Terry McBerty, CRS

Region 5: MI, OH, IN, IL, WI

Jerome Moscowitz, CRS

Region 6: IA, KS/MO, MN, ND/SD,

Tamara Towns-Pozorski, CRS

Region 7: AR, OK, LA, TX

Kathleen Harken, CRS

Region 8: AZ, CO, NV, UT, WY

Emma Shibe, CRS

Region 9: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA

Barbara Wilson, CRS

Region 10: CA, HI

State Presidents

Patricia Mullins, CRS - Alabama

Hunter Burton, CRS - Alaska

Tiffany Jones, CRS - Arizona

Alicia Demarest, CRS - Arkansas

Fiona Theseira, CRS - California

Felicia Beltran, CRS - Colorado

Bud Hannah, CRS - Dakotas

Alma Betancourt, CRS - Florida

Paula Waters, CRS - Georgia

Lorraine Fukumae, CRS - Hawaii

Jo Ann Lowe, CRS - Idaho

Andrea Greenwalt, CRS - Illinois

Roger Lundy, CRS - Indiana

Christina Axvig, CRS - Iowa

Sandy McRae, CRS - Kansas/Missouri

Theresa Miller, CRS - Louisiana

Sheila Washburn, CRS - Maryland/D.C.

Laurie Koelling, CRS - Michigan

Cynthia Gillette-Hurd, CRS - Minnesota

Billie Parrott, CRS - Montana

Christina Cova-Simmons, CRS - Nevada

Gregory Hanner, CRS - New England

Judy Chin, CRS - New Jersey/Delaware

Jeffrey Decatur, CRS - New York

Eddie Alie, CRS - North Carolina

Sandra Lettie, CRS - Ohio

Kimi George, CRS - Oklahoma

Lindsey Culver, CRS - Oregon

Roseanne Madar, CRS - Pennsylvania

Marion Jewell, CRS - Tennessee

Debra Carico, CRS - Texas

Jennifer Mascaro, CRS - Utah

Scott Fogleman, CRS - Virginia

Max Rea, CRS - Wisconsin

Amanda Shahadey, CRS - Wyoming

RRC Senior Staff

Alexandra Campbell

Vice President of Professional Development

Contact

Jeffrey Hornberger

Chief Executive Officer

Contact

Colleen McMahon

Chief Member & Volunteer Officer

Contact

Bob Nitekman

Vice President of Information Technology

Contact

Urszula Stankiewicz

Controller

Contact

Committees

Awards Committee

PURPOSE

The Awards Committee is responsible for reviewing applications and making recommendations to the Board of Directors for the Council’s annual awards. 

COMPOSITION

The group consists of a Chair and six (6) at-large members.

TERMS

The at-large members serve one-year terms via an online forum.

Chair

Eloise Martin


Vice Chair

Christopher Suranna


Member

Fara Captain

Sarah Gibson

Patrick Graham

Christine McLellan

Sally Sparks

Cami Beckerdite


Board of Directors

PURPOSE

The RRC Board of Directors is accountable for the oversight and control of the properties, funds, and activities of the Council. The Board of Directors also have the authority to:

a) Establish objectives and assign responsibility for the programs and activities of the Council.
b) Initiate, formulate, and adopt statements of official policy for the Council.
c) Establish, alter or amend, as required, rules, policies and procedures governing the proceedings and meetings of the Board of Directors which are not inconsistent with the Bylaws, or Constitution, Bylaws or policies of NAR.
d) Establish, dissolve, and determine the size and responsibilities of all committees, divisions, workgroups and taskforces other than committees specified by the Bylaws.
e) Assume responsibility for other duties and functions customarily incumbent upon the governing Board of a corporation, or enumerated in the Bylaws, or imposed by law.
f) Select, retain, support and discharge the Chief Executive Officer.
g) Determine annual membership dues. 

COMPOSITION

The Board of Directors consists of Officers of the Council (President, President-Elect, First Vice President, and Immediate Past President), four at-large members and one outside voting member.
The First Vice President serves as Chair of the Finance Committee and performs other duties as are assigned by these Bylaws or the Board of Directors.

TERMS

The four at-large members serve two-year terms, and one outside voting member serves a two-year term. Board of Directors at-large and the outside Board of Director shall not serve consecutive terms.

Immediate Past Pres.

Vivian Macias


At-large Member

Lindsey Culver

Ingrid Prather


First Vice President

Addie Owens


President Elect

Debra Beagle


Staff Liaison

Patricia Stodolny

Jeffrey Hornberger


President

Teresa Pitt


Member

Laurence Birch

Julie Erickson

Alison Wisnom


Code of Conduct Committee

PURPOSE

Responsible for interpreting, administering, and enforcing the Volunteer Code of Conduct of the Residential Real Estate Council. 

COMPOSITION

Immediate Past President, CEO and four (4) at-large members

Immediate Past Pres.

Vivian Macias


Member

Brett Brown

Michael Marcus

Shauna Mason

Warnett Nixon


Credentialing Committee

PURPOSE

The Credentialing Committee is responsible for recommending nominations for President, President Elect and First Vice President of the Council and Board of Directors. Additionally, this committee approves the recommendations for Regional Vice Presidents and Leadership Development Committee before going to the Board of Directors for final approval. 

COMPOSITION

The group consists of the First Vice President, Immediate Past President as Chair and seven at-large members.

TERMS

The two officers serve one-year terms and seven at-large members serve two-year staggered terms.

Staff Liaison

Patricia Stodolny

Jeffrey Hornberger


Chair

Vivian Macias


Vice Chair

Addie Owens


Member

Rory Dubin

Bethany Weiser

Eloise Martin

Marta Paulson

Sandra Fernandez

Alexis Bolin

Kimberly Barnthouse


Education Advisory Committee

PURPOSE

The Education Advisory Committee is to help the Council's strategic plan pillar of lifelong learning and growth in professional development.  

COMPOSITION

Chair, Vice Chair and up to 12 members at-large who are current/past instructors or designees with previous professional development experience.

Chair

Rich Sands


Vice Chair

Daniele Gordon


Member

Sandy McRae

Cherie Benoit

April Contee

Alicia Demarest

Amanda Hannon

Donna Cade

Tami Sims

Beth Steele

Sandra Workman

Jeannette Jenkins

Lee Barrett

Franklin Serio


Election Guidelines Implementation Committee

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Election Campaign Guidelines Implementation Committee is to oversee adherence to Election Campaign Guidelines during the election. 

COMPOSITION

The committee is composed of a Chair, Vice Chair and five members at large.

TERMS

Chair and Vice Chair serve one-year terms and five at-large members serve two-year staggered terms.

Chair

Steve Reese


Vice Chair

Tamara Fox


Member

Sharyl Pickens

Stephanie Svanda

Taffy Maurer

Paula Angelopoulos Urbinati

Nancy Suter


Finance Committee

PURPOSE

The Finance Committee develops financial policies for the Council, monitors adherence to those policies, and establishes decision-making and policy development criteria for recommendations have budgetary impacts. 

COMPOSITION

The Finance Committee consists of the President, President Elect, First Vice President, Immediate Past President and five at-large members.

TERMS

The four officers serve one-year terms and the Immediate Past President serves as a non-voting member for a one-year term. Five at-large members serve two-year staggered terms.

Immediate Past Pres.

Vivian Macias


Staff Liaison

Jeffrey Hornberger

Patricia Stodolny


President

Teresa Pitt


Chair

Addie Owens


Vice Chair

Debra Beagle


Member

Dallison Veach

Laurie Koelling

Fiona Theseira

James Martin

Rita Tayenaka


Leadership Development and Training Committee

PURPOSE

The purpose is to center on identifying, nurturing and equipping future leaders of the RRC with requisite skills sets and training 

COMPOSITION

Chair, Vice Chair and (4) at-large members.

Chair

Kimberly Knapp


Vice Chair

Shelley Watkins


Member

Rose Kemna

Amanda Hannon

Linda Ellen Anderson

Sonia Guardado


Next Generation Advisory Committee

PURPOSE

Helps the Council's strategic plan pillar of building strong connections and welcoming new demographics of members to ensure the Council is relevant and timely.  

COMPOSITION

Chair, Vice Chair and up to 12 members at-large.

Chair

Dania Diaz


Vice Chair

Breeyan Edwards


Member

Vinson Bracey

Kristine Eisenmann

Michael Marcus

Jessica Olevsky

Billie Parrott

Renae Pretty

James Martin

Christel Silver

Christina Silva

Alina Spatariu

Michelle Rojas


Regional Vice Presidents Committee

PURPOSE

Assists the Council with the State/Multi-State Leadership teams and Local Networking Groups within assigned region. 

COMPOSITION

All Regional Vice Presidents.

TERMS

Regional Vice Presidents serve one-year terms with the possibility of re-appointment and may serve a maximum of three one-year terms.

Chair

Kristie Ferguson


Member

Mary Bianchi

Fran Bixler

Maria Dargan

Kathleen Harken

Jerome Moscowitz

Robert Morris

Terry McBerty

Emma Shibe

Tamara Towns-Pozorski

Barbara Wilson


RRC Representatives on NAR Committees

PURPOSE

RRC representatives on NAR committees are expected to raise awareness of the Council among the committee members and promote and advance interest of the Council, and further strengthen the relationship with NAR. Best practices for RRC representatives include: -Focus on things that make a difference to the Council. -Listen to topics that may affect the Council and take notes -Be a brand ambassador and position the Council in a positive light-Verify and share information that has been approved for general dissemination.

  • Clarify the scope of work and identify the level of assistance needed before committing resources to a project.
  • Be a voice for RRC, but seek approval from Council Leadership before speaking on behalf of the Council
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    COMPOSITION

    Business Issues Policy Committee – 1-year term Executive Committee – 2-year term Federal Financing & Housing Policy Committee - 1-year term Global Business and Alliances Committee – 1-year term Professional Development Committee – 1-year term Professional Standards Committee – 1-year term Public Policy Coordinating Committee – 2-year term Note: For the committee below, one member will be chosen to represent ALL affiliates (not each affiliate). RPAC Trustee Fundraising Committee – 1-year term

    TERMS

    RRC Representatives on NAR committee are required to participate in one virtual meeting with RRC and two meetings of NAR committees in person: Mid-Year and Annual Meeting and any virtual meeting that may be schedule by NAR. Unexcused absences will result in removal from the committee.

    Subcommittee for RVP Selection

    PURPOSE

    Conducts interviews for Regional Vice President positions and makes recommendations to the Credentialing Committee. 

    COMPOSITION

    A Chair, Vice Chair, three at-large members and two Past Regional Vice Presidents.

    TERMS

    All terms are one year in length.

    Chair

    Tonya Thomsen


    Vice Chair

    Bonnie Metviner


    Member

    Bradley Fry

    Jennifer MacLay

    Edward Farmer

    Rosemarie Doshier

    Corinne Geiger


    Past Council Presidents


    *deceased

    1976-Richard Caruso*

    1977-Kenneth Reyhons, CRS*

    1978-Don Roberts, CRS

    1979-Daniel Sheehan, CRS*

    1980-David Doeleman, CRS

    1981-Jock Barker, CRS

    1982-Del Bain, CRS*

    1983-Mary Klock, CRS*

    1984-Howard Brinton, CRS*

    1985-Chip Morrison, CRS

    1986-D. Mark Miscevic, CRS

    1987-Gail Lyons, CRS

    1988-Rick DeLuca, CRS

    1989-David Beson, CRS

    1990-Pat Zaby, CRS

    1991-John Clements, CRS

    1992-Mike Brodie, CRS

    1993-Susan Anderson, CRS

    1994-Richard Dillingham, CRS

    1995-Judith Sykes, CRS

    1996-Frank Kowalski, CRS*

    1997-Myra Zollinger, CRS*

    1998-Edward Hatch, CRS

    1999-Toni Sherman, CRS

    2000-Douglas Richards, CRS

    2001-Gee Dunsten, CRS

    2002-Walter Frey, CRS*

    2003-Bill Sloan, CRS

    2004-Gail Flagel, CRS

    2005-Ingrid Glancy, CRS

    2006-Randy Eagar, CRS

    2007-Kay West, CRS

    2008-Michael Selvaggio, CRS

    2009-Gregory Hodges, CRS

    2010-Gregg Fujita, CRS

    2011-Franklin Serio, CRS

    2012-Mark Minchew, CRS

    2013-Mary McCall, CRS

    2014-Ron Canning, CRS

    2015-Dale Carlton, CRS

    2016-Janelle Pfleiger, CRS

    2017-Leigh Brown, CRS

    2018-Gary Williams, CRS*

    2019-Michael Burkhard, CRS

    2020-Richard Waystack, CRS

    2021-Alex Milshteyn, CRS

    2022-Holli Woodward, CRS

    2024-Tricia Nekota, CRS

    2025-Vivian Macias, CRS