Committees
Applications for 2024 Committees are closed. Applications for 2025 will open in November.
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.
While the application period is open, you can submit applications to up to three committees, and receive committee assignment(s) for the coming year in December. Members who volunteer to serve on our committees and advisory groups play a significant role in shaping MAR programs, developing public policy, planning great events and advancing the real estate industry.
We encourage anyone interested to attend a committee meeting to help you decide where to get involved! View our MAR Calendar to see upcoming open committee meetings.
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
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
Carrie Chang
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
Empower Realtors® & Stakeholders to embrace sustainable principles through advocacy, policies, initiatives & education. By focusing on stewardship of the built and natural environment, we enhance property values and foster climate resilient communities.
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
Carrie Chang
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
Katie Lewis
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
Alison Ryan
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
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Nominating
Interview Board of Director applicants and recommend a slate of nominees for the annual election.
Chair
Denise Mazone
Staff Liaisons
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
Angela Voelz
April Ranallo
April Wehlander
Olivier Chabin
Carissa Kemnitz
Chris Mosier
Wyatt Lemon