Committees
Get involved
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.
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
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. LEARN MORE
Chair
Deb Greene
Vice Chair
Sarah Huffman
Staff Liaison
Katie Lewis
Committee Members
| Laurie Bremer Carson Brooks Joann Cilliers |
Kenneth Colston Shannon Gabrielson Debra Greene |
Sarah Huffman Patricia McDonald Ryan Scheldrup |
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Building & Grounds
Chair
Cotty Lowry
Committee Members
| Daniel Boschwitz Carson Brooks Daniel Fazendin Kath Hammerseng |
Michael Hoffman Cotty Lowry Paul Newman Todd Urbanski |
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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
Lyndon Smith
Vice Chair
Nene Matey Keke
Staff Liaison
Carrie Chang
Committee Members
| Jacqueline Berry Erica Blanchard Doneva Carter Jamar Hardy |
Nene Matey Keke Kathryn Offerdahl-Joyce Dakota Olds Lashatwanne Raddatz |
Jairo Ramirez Henry Rucker Lyndon Smith Amy Turner |
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Finance
Provide oversight of all financial matters of the Association, subject to final approval by the Board of Directors.
Chair
LeRoy Bendickson
Vice Chair
David Pope
Staff Liaison
Carrie Chang
Committee Members
| LeRoy Bendickson Laura Cleve Jessica Edwards-Smith Ingrid Friel |
David Garves Mike Hoffman Nene Matey Keke |
Dave Pope Judd Sampson LeAnn Sather |
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Foundation Board of Trustees
Chair
Cari Linn
Vice Chair
Matt Wandzel
Staff Liaison
Telly Mamayek
Committee Members
| LeRoy Bendickson Shannon Brooks Kenneth Colston Alyssa Fischer |
Kath Hammerseng Sarah Huffman Cari Linn |
Cotty Lowry Dave Philp Matthew Wandzel |
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Global Business Council
Your real estate resource in a global market locally and abroad, providing cultural education and events. LEARN MORE
Chair
Missy Roterdam
Vice Chair
Judy Shields
Staff Liaison
Lacy Schuldt
Committee Members
| Shang Berg Andre Cilliers Amy Michielle Freeman Jackeline Funk Elba Garza |
Jin Hansen Corinne Lawrenz Shannon Lindstrom Barbara Novak |
Suzanne Rachel Margaret Richards Melissa Roterdam Mindy Shears |
Judy Shields Gloria Solorzano Delano Young |
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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
Jerry Moscowitz
Vice Chair
Jen Piller Quade
Staff Liaison
Eric Myers
Committee Members
| Bill Adams LeRoy Bendickson Doneva Carter Teresa Cleveland Amy Cohen Ken Colson Jim Dattalo Barb Davis Fran Davis Elizabeth Fagen |
Orville Fillbrandt Glen Grossman Steve Grotting Cindy Hanson Welu Shae Hanson DuWayne Jepson Kelli Johanson Nickolas Leavy LeeAnn Lehto Dennis Libby |
Cari Linn Peter Mason Lori Melbostad Jerry Moscowitz David Pagel Mark Parady Pat Paulson Jennifer Piller Quade Dave Pope Nancy Rowbotham |
Ryan Scheldrup Jonathan Spar Sheree Steele Scott Wellsted Mary Werkmeister Susan Westerman Jesse Williams Victoria Wilson Kathryn Zebrev |
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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
Rod Helm
Staff Liaison
Lacy Schuldt
Committee Members
| John Andersonn Emily Green Christopher Harrington Rod Helm |
Matthew Jerome Cotty Lowry Christina Newell Todd Shipman |
Christopher Walsh Patricia Zuzek |
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Nominating
Interview Board of Director applicants and recommend a slate of nominees for the annual election.
Chair
Todd Urbanski
Staff Liaison
Katie Lewis
Committee Members
| Ken Colston Shae Hanson Jamar Hardy Linda Johnson |
Cari Linn Denise Mazone Pat Paulson Mindy Shears |
Lyndon Smith Todd Urbanski Todd Walker Andy Prashad |
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Personnel
Chair
Todd Urbanski
Staff Liaison
Katie Lewis
Committee Members
| LeRoy Bendickson Fran Davis Roger Fazendin |
Emily Green Kath Hammerseng Cari Linn Linda Rogers |
Todd Urbanski Todd Walker |
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Young Professionals Network
To provide a leading voice for young Real Estate Professionals via Networking, Education and commitment to our community.
Chair
Jill Morrison
Vice Chair
Max Loff
Staff Liaison
Marti Edwards
Committee Members
| Erica Blanchard Lynn Chheang Kyle Christenson Taylor Croissant Jona Flores |
Daniel Hammerseng-Nelson Max Loff Nia Medina Jill Morrison Alec Roth |
Matt Wandzel Kelsey Zimmerman Dane Everett |
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