Committees

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your career in real estate, one of the most valuable benefits of membership is the opportunity to participate in committees.

Further your professional development and gain leadership experience all while expanding your professional network. Committee members are directly involved in identifying new opportunities, guiding projects and offering expertise to advance the association.

The application period for 2023 has closed, however you can still attend meetings to help you decide where to get involved! View our MAR Calendar to see upcoming open committee meetings.

MAR Calendar

How to join

Members are encouraged to submit applications to up to three committees during the sign up period in the fall, and receive committee assignment(s) for the coming year in December.

Members who volunteer to serve on association committees and advisory groups play a significant role in shaping MAR programs, developing public policy, planning great events and advancing the real estate industry.

Choose a committee below:

Awards & Community Engagement

Review the nomination entry forms, select program recipients and formalize a recommendation to the Board of Directors for the MAR awards and scholarship programs. The Committee is also tasked with organizing at least one community service project.

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Chair

Ken Colston

Vice Chair

Linda Rogers

Staff Liaison

Katie Lewis

LeRoy Bendickson
William Adams
Danielle Velner
Jodene Riha
Katie Reilly
Jessica Miceli

Building & Grounds

Formulate and make recommendations concerning the association facilities and grounds. Including acquisitions, renovations, disposal, cooperative partnerships and high-level maintenance, management and purchases. 

Chair

Kath Hammerseng

Vice Chair

Zoe Liston

Staff Liason

Susan Geller

Patricia Zuzek
Daniel Boschwitz
LeRoy Bendickson
Carson Brooks
Cotty Lowry
John Njoes
Todd Urbanski

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Provide oversight and guidance on issues relating to diversity and inclusion. The committee will also offer recommendations for diversity programming, housing policy positions and provide information relevant to cultural inclusion, fair housing, and other related issues to the Board as deemed necessary. Opportunity to serve on the REALTORS® With Pride sub-committee.

Chair

Jackie Berry

Vice Chair

Azureya Blair

Staff Liaison

Jackson Pineau

Elba Guille Garza
Samuel Leverson
Nishma Nana
Ashle Johnson
Farah Mohamed
Heather Mylin
David Bichanga
Jerad Gardner
Trisha Lee

Sustainability

Providing real estate professionals with knowledge and awareness of Green high-performance building principles applied in residential and commercial properties. The committee offers the most current information, tools and support regarding green features and benefits to members.

Chair

Mary Jo Quay

Vice Chair

Dena Frank

Staff Liaison

Liz Erstad-Hicks

Todd Shipman
Cotty Lowry
Rodney Helm
Garrett Peterson
Carson Brooks
Steven Hong
Christina Newell
John Hageman
Jennifer Piller Quade
Pauline Rohrman

Finance

Provide oversight of all financial matters of the Association, subject to final approval by the Board of Directors.

Chair

Shae Hanson

Vice Chair

Linda Johnson

Staff Liaison

Susan Geller

Kathryn Hammerseng
Judd Sampson
William Huffman
Kenneth Colston
Lyndon Smith
Jason LaMontagne
Patrick Paulson

Foundation Board of Trustees

The mission of the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Foundation is to partner with and provide support for local organizations that work to end homelessness in our community. We help non-profits that provide housing and housing-related programs and services to low-income families and individuals within MAR’s jurisdiction of Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, Scott and Sibley Counties. LEARN MORE

Chair

Sarah Huffman

Vice Chair

Leah Drury

Staff Liaison

Telly Mamayek

Matthew Wandzel
Kenneth Colston
Melanie Dunker
LeRoy Bendickson
Taylyr Winestorfer
Jill Morrison
Judith Shields
Adade Amenounve
Cotty Lowry

Global Business Council

Your real estate resource in a global market locally and abroad, providing cultural education and events. LEARN MORE

Chair

Adade Amenounve

Vice Chair

Francesco Marraffa

Staff Liaison

Telly Mamayek

Andre’ Cilliers
Kristina Myankova
Razia Mosiara
Estefania Borns
Anthony Dew
Valerie Anderson
Cory Hample
Sheri Langfield
Corinne Lawrenz

Government Affairs

Monitor local government issues, promote housing opportunities and ensure a productive, efficient real estate business climate. Opportunity to serve on the REALTOR® Party sub-committee.

Chair

Lee Ann Lehto

Vice Chair

Carson Brooks

Staff Liaison

Eric Myers
Jackson Pineau

Patrick Paulson
Kara Zahasky
Adade Amenounve
Julie Tufford
Fran Davis
Michael McGivern
Ben Hahn
Andrea Scanlon
Tyler Walen
Rhea Barrow
Brendan Taylor
Brandyn Negri
Niles Boyce-Fisk
Kyle Synowczynski
Dara Dalthorp
Elba Guille Garza
Barbara Davis
Nancy Rowbotham
Orville Fillbrandt
William Adams
James Adams
James Dattalo
John Anderson
Mark Berthelsen
Melissa Roterdam
Monica Love
Quincy Ballard
Raashida Shelton
Ryan Scheldrup
Sandy Loescher
Amy Murphy
Sara McConnell
Steve Commers

Nominating

Interview Board of Director applicants and recommend a slate of nominees for the annual election.

Chair

Denise Mazone

Staff Liaison

Carrie Chang
Katie Lewis

Todd Walker
Jerome Moscowitz
Jamar Hardy
Patrick Paulson
Jennifer Piller Quade
Linda Rogers
Fran Davis
Linda Johnson
AmyMichielle Freeman
Lasha Raddatz
LeRoy Bendickson
Melissa Roterdam

Personnel

The committee is created for advising the EC and the Board of Directors.

Chair

Denise Mazone

Staff Liaison

Carrie Chang

Todd Walker
Jerome Moscowitz
Jamar Hardy
Shae Hanson
Frank D’Angelo
Todd Urbanski
Kathryn Hammerseng
Linda Rogers

Young Professionals Network

To provide a leading voice for young Real Estate Professionals via Networking, Education and commitment to our community.

Chair

Dane Everett

Vice Chair

April Manchik

Staff Liaison

Chelsea Dolan

Dan Nelson
Jacob Walton
Jairo Ramirez
Jackson Lumberg
Angela Voelz
April Ranallo
April Wehlander
Olivier Chabin
Carissa Kemnitz
Chris Mosier
Austin Jones
Wyatt Lemon