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.
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.
Chair
Shannon Gabrielson
Vice Chair
Ken Colston
Staff Liaison
Katie Lewis
Dena Meyer
Jessica Miceli
Leobardo Sandoval
Linda Rogers
Michelle Tverberg
Sarah Huffman
Shelley Johnson
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
Patty Zuzek
Staff Liason
Susan Geller
Carson Brooks
Cotty Lowry
Dan Boschwitz
John Njoes
LeRoy Bendickson
Todd Urbanski
Zoe Liston
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
Jairo Ramirez
Staff Liaison
Carrie Chang
Azureya Blair
E. Guille Garza
Henry Rucker
Jackie Funk
JaNa Dickens
Leonardo Boone
Marie Rivard
Nalee Vu
Nishma Nana
Sam Leverson
Tim Salyers
Environmental Initiatives
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
Todd Shipman
Vice Chair
Cotty Lowry
Staff Liaison
Liz Erstad-Hicks
Carson Brooks
Christina Newell
Dena Frank
Garrett Peterson
Jessica Holton
Liz Zacate
Mary Jo Quay
Matthew Jerome
Patricia Zuzek
Peter Evans
Rodney Helm
Steven Hong
Finance
Provide oversight of all financial matters of the Association, subject to final approval by the Board of Directors.
Chair
Shae Hanson
Vice Chair
LeRoy Bendickson
Staff Liaison
Susan Geller
April Manchik
Jason LaMontagne
Judd Sampson
Kathryn Hammerseng
LeAnn Sather
Linda Johnson
Patrick Paulson
William Huffman
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
Matt Wandzel
Vice Chair
Sarah Huffman
Staff Liaison
Telly Mamayek
Kenneth Colston
Adade Amenounve
Cotty Lowry
David Philp
Jill Morrison
Judy Shields
LaDonna Young
Leah Drury
LeRoy Bendickson
Global Business Council
Your real estate resource in a global market locally and abroad, providing cultural education and events. LEARN MORE
Chair
Andre’ Cilliers
Vice Chair
Adade Amenounve
Staff Liaison
Telly Mamayek
Chad Olson
Corinne Lawrenz
Cory Hample
Francesco Marraffa
Judith Shields
Julie Munnich
Melissa Roterdam
Randi McDonald
Regan Englund
Shang Thao-Berg
Sheri Langfield
Valerie Anderson
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
Barb Davis
Vice Chair
Lee Ann Lehto
Staff Liaison
Eric Myers
Jackson Pineau
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Nancy Rowbotham Orville Fillbrandt Peter Mason Quincy Ballard Quinn O’Reilly Raashida Shelton Ryan Scheldrup Sandy Loescher Sara McConnell Scott Plum Sheree Steele Steve Commers Susan Westerman William Adams |
Nominating
Interview Board of Director applicants and recommend a slate of nominees for the annual election.
Chair
Todd Walker
Staff Liaison
Carrie Chang
Katie Lewis
Denise Mazone
Jamar Hardy
Jennifer Piller Quade
Lyndon Smith
Nene Matey-Keke
Patrick Paulson
Patty Zuzek
Randy Weestrand
Ryan Scheldrup
Solomon Akanki
Todd Urbanski
Personnel
The committee is created for advising the EC and the Board of Directors.
Chair
Todd Walker
Staff Liaison
Carrie Chang
Fran Davis
Jerry Moscowitz
Kathryn Hammerseng
Linda Rogers
Nene Matey Keke
Shae Hanson
Todd Urbanski
Young Professionals Network
To provide a leading voice for young Real Estate Professionals via Networking, Education and commitment to our community.
Chair
Dan Nelson
Vice Chair
Alec Roth
Staff Liaison
Chelsea Dolan
April Manchik
Austin Jones
Carissa Kemnitz
Chris Mosier
Dane Everett
Jacob Walton
Jairo Ramirez
Maximilian Loff
Wyatt Lemon