Meet the Visionaries Behind Our Success
Board of Directors
At Minneapolis Area Realtors®, our Board of Directors is more than just a group of leaders – they are a collective of diverse, accomplished professionals who bring a wealth of experiences from across industries. Each board member was hand-selected for their dedication, unique perspective, and deep commitment to the future of our members and the real estate industry. With over 100 years of combined experience, they don’t just govern – they inspire.
Many of these individuals didn’t always start as Realtors® – they’ve thrived in various careers, building expertise in business, raising families, working in finance, education, and beyond. They apply that broad knowledge and vision to champion the goals of the association, ensuring that we continue to promote financial success, uphold private property rights, and strengthen our communities.
Director Responsibilities
Ensure your voice is heard in the future of Minneapolis Area Realtors®!
As a member of MAR, you have the opportunity to impact the growth of the real estate industry and community at large. Want to ensure your stance on Realtor® and industry priorities are reflected at the leadership level? Run to serve!
Qualifications: Must be a MAR Realtor® member in good standing for a minimum of two years.
Director Responsibilities:
- Set the vision and long-term strategies for the Association
- Represent the membership and act in their best interest
- Serve as an ambassador of the Association to promote MAR’s mission, programs and services
- Raise awareness for Realtor® interests in local, state, and national advocacy, and support sustainable, vibrant communities through philanthropy
- Attend MAR board meetings (6-8 per year) and Association events
MAR requires all Board of Directors to complete At Home with Diversity, Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing class, and Fairhaven as a performance expectation prior to your appointment.

Aarica Coleman

Geoffrey Bray

Julia Lashay Israel

William Huffman

Frank D’Angelo

Ben Ancel

Rhea Barrow

Gina Dumas

Melanie Dunker

Dane Everett

Andy Fazendin

Emily Green

Shae Hanson

Ashlé Johnson

Carissa Kemnitz

Sam Leverson

John Njoes

Doneva Rawls

Jeremy Rock

Judy Shields

Kyle Synowczynski

Jake Walton
Past Presidents
- Frank D’Angelo, 2025
- Jamar Hardy, 2024
- Jerry Moscowitz, 2023
- Denise Mazone, 2022
- Todd Walker, 2021
- Linda Rogers, 2020
- Todd Urbanski, 2019
- Kath Hammerseng, 2018
- Cotty Lowry, 2017
- Judy Shields, 2016
- Michael Hoffman, 2015
- Emily Green, 2014
- Roger “Andy” Fazendin, 2013
- Cari Linn, 2012
- Brad Fisher, 2011
- Pat Paulson, 2011
- Brad Fisher, 2010
- Steve Havig, 2009
- Kevin Knudsen, 2008
- Deb Greene, 2007
- Todd Shipman, 2006
- Gregg Roeglin, 2005
- Ann Brockhouse, 2004
- Todd Grill, 2003
- Joanne Smaby, 2002
- Budd Batterson, 2001
- Fran Davis, 2000
- Kevin Ries, 1999
- John Anderson, 1998
- Mark Allen, 1997
- Larry Peterson, 1996
- Win Naughton, 1995
- Danese Anderson, 1994
- Todd Grill, 1993
- Sherman Malkerson, 1992
- Sandy Patterson, 1991
- James B. Nunn, 1990
- Daniel C. Fazendin, 1989
- Kenneth W. Johnson, 1988
- Stephen D. North, 1987
- James Benson, 1986
- Edwin J. Anderson, 1985
- Marlys B. Adams, 1984
- Mark Smaby, 1983
- Lloyd “Mick” Lee, 1982
- S.S. Thorpe III, 1981
- James Kelly, 1980
- Phyllis Ellenson, 1979
- Winton R. Peterson, 1978
- Frank Litherland, 1977
- George A. Jackson, 1976
- Ernest Hartwick, 1975
- Donald Streeter, Jr., 1974
- Albert Retzer, 1973
- C. William Westafer, 1972
- Sidney Sylvester, 1971
- Earl Cravens, 1970
- Russell Grinde, 1969
- Gilbert Darkenwald, 1968
- Kenneth Born, 1967
- Harry Goodyear, 1966
- Gordon Peterson, 1965
- S.S. Thorpe, Jr., 1964
- Fritz Brandberg, 1963
- Clifford Williamson, 1962
- Richard Sauve, 1961
- Gordon Elleby, 1960
- Gordon Seibert, 1959
- L.E. Gilbert, 1958
- Philip Smaby, 1957
- Anton Hanson, 1956
- Harmon Ogdahl, 1955
- Benjamin F. Bermel, 1954
- Darrel Holt, 1953
- Harold Schuyler, 1952
- Walter C. Nelson, 1951
- James R. Thorpe, 1950
- John Erickson, 1949
- Walter Wallace, 1948
- C.E. Spring, 1947
- Fred Chapman, 1946
- C. Elmer Keefe, 1945
- Joseph Fehr, 1944
- Arthur Campbell, 1943
- Ben Walling, 1942
- Charles Wilkinson, 1941
- Leonard Chalgren, 1939–40
- Edwin Somerville, 1936–38
- Henry Clark, 1935
- Merrill Bartlett, 1934
- Hadwen Barney, 1933
- Fred Chute, 1930–32
- Merrill Bartlett, 1928
- Ell Torrance, Jr, 1927
- C.G. Wentworth, 1926
- John H. Nichols, 1925
- S.C. Confer, 1924
- H. W. White, 1923
- J.P. Sutherland, 1922
- Gordan Loomis, 1922
- N.L. Newhall, 1921
- E.J. O’Brien, 1920
- Paul E. Von Kuster, 1919
- A.E. Zonne, 1918
- F.G. Smith, 1917
- A.C. Danenbaum, 1916
- Stanley Staring, 1915
- H.C. Brace, 1914
- W.B. Boardman, 1913
- C.N. Chadbourn, 1912
- J.F. Conklin, 1910–11
- R.D. Cone, 1908–09
- W.Y. Chute, 1906–07
- S.S. Thorpe, 1904–05
- Lester Elwwod, 1903
- David Jones, 1901–02
- J. F. Conklin, 1900
- P.D. McMillan, 1898–99
- I.C. Seelery, 1893–1897
- E.S. Corser, 1887–1892