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.
Applications are open to join a MAR Committee! Our mission is to provide the leadership and resources for REALTORS® to succeed. MAR offers programs, classes and networking events for members throughout the year. 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. Committees typically meet 6-8 times a year and meetings last up to 2 hours. The application closes on Friday, October 1.
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. LEARN MORE
Chair
Sarah Huffman
Vice Chair
Shannon Gabrielson
Staff Liaison
Katie Lewis
Committee Members
| Laurie Bremer Joann Cilliers |
Ken Colston Roshelle Giles Deb Greene |
Shelley Johnson Leobardo Sandoval |
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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
Dan Boschwitz
Vice Chair
Kath Hammerseng
Staff Liason
Susan Geller
Committee Members
| Carson Brooks Cotty Lowry David Pope |
Todd Urbanski Patty Zuzek |
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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
Henry Rucker
Vice Chair
Lasha Raddatz
Staff Liaison
Carrie Chang
Committee Members
| Jackie Berry JaNa Dickens Jackie Funk Jin Hansen |
Jamar Hardy Dakota Olds Jairo Ramirez |
Doneva Rawls Sheree Steele Amy Turner Nalee Vue |
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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
Vice Chair
Todd Shipman
Staff Liaison
Liz Erstad-Hicks
Committee Members
| John Anderson Taylor Bauer Peter Evans Emily Green |
Jessica Holton Matthew Jerome Cotty Lowry Christina Newell |
Allie Walsh Christopher Walsh Patty Zuzek |
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Finance
Provide oversight of all financial matters of the Association, subject to final approval by the Board of Directors.
Chair
Nene Matey-Keke
Vice Chair
LeRoy Bendickson
Staff Liaison
Susan Geller
Committee Members
| Ingrid Friel Kath Hammerseng |
Mike Hoffman William Huffman April Manchik |
Judd Sampson LeAnn Sather |
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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
Committee Members
| Adade Amenounve LeRoy Bendickson Shannon Brooks |
Ken Colston Leah Drury Cari Linn |
Cotty Lowry Dave Philp LaDonna Young |
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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
Judy Shields
Vice Chair
Andre’ Cilliers
Staff Liaison
Katie Lewis
Committee Members
| Razia Akhtar Adade Amenounve Shang Berg Ken Colston |
Jesalyn Desjarlais Mathews Elias Corinne Lawrenz Randi McDonald Julie Munnich |
Mohamad Ndiaye Missy Roterdam Mindy Shears Gloria Solorzano |
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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
Jen Piller Quade
Vice Chair
Barbara Davis
Staff Liaison
Eric Myers
Committee Members
| Bill Adams Taylor Bauer LeRoy Bendickson Shang Berg Faye Bland Carson Brooks Mark Brooks Andre’ Cilliers |
Fran Davis Orville Fillbrandt Glen Grossman Cindy Hanson Welu Rod Helm Kelli Johanson Angelica Klepnev LeeAnn Lehto |
Cari Linn Peter Mason Jerry Moscowitz Pat Paulson Joseph Ring Nancy Rowbotham Matthew Scherer Sheree Steele |
DaChari Thomas Donna Tyler Sue Westerman Jesse Williams Jr. John Williams Jr. Victoria Wilson Jennifer Wolff |
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Nominating
Interview Board of Director applicants and recommend a slate of nominees for the annual election.
Chair
Linda Rogers
Staff Liaison
Katie Lewis
Committee Members
| Aarica Coleman Paul Ekstrom Shae Hanson Jamar Hardy |
Rod Helm Denise Mazone Pat Paulson David Pope |
Andy Prashad Doneva Rawls Todd Urbanski Todd Walker |
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Personnel
The committee is created for advising the EC and the Board of Directors.
Chair
Linda Rogers
Staff Liaison
Carrie Chang
Committee Members
| LeRoy Bendickson Fran Davis Kath Hammerseng |
Nene Matey-Keke Denise Mazone |
Lyndon Smith 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
Max Loff
Vice Chair
Dan Nelson
Staff Liaison
Telly Mamayek
Committee Members
| Kyle Christenson Taylor Croissant Dane Everett |
Jona Flores April Manchik Jill Morrison |
Jairo Ramirez Alec Roth DaChari Thomas Jake Walton |
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