Leadership
Residential Real Estate
Council Leadership
Your business success is our goal. Working to help you down the path to success are many dedicated individuals who serve as volunteer leaders of the Residential Real Estate Council.
These individuals commit time away from their own businesses to help set the direction for the Council and provide you with the tools and resources to thrive in your market.
Learn more about the Council’s leadership and how you can get involved.
Board of Directors
President
Vivian Macias, CRS
Hialeah, Florida
President Elect
Teresa Pitt, CRS
Raleigh, North Carolina
First Vice President
Debra Beagle, CRS
Nashville, Tennessee
Immediate Past President
Tricia Nekota, CRS
Mililani, Hawaii
Director
Julie Erickson, CRS
Anchorage, Alaska
Director
Ellis Gardner, CRS
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Director
Mark Gordon, CRS
Vail, Colorado
Director
Alison Wisnom, CRS
Annapolis, Maryland
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Hornberger
Chicago, Illinois
Outside Board Member
Laurence Birch
Chicago, Illinois
Regional Vice Presidents
Fran Bixler, CRS
Region 1: New England Region (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Mary Bianchi
Region 2: NJ/DE, NY, PA, MD/DC, VA
Kristie Ferguson, CRS
Region 3: KY, NC, SC, TN
Maria Dargan, CRS
Region 4: AL, FL, GA
Tamara Towns-Pozorski, CRS
Region 5: MI, OH, IN, IL, WI
Jerry Moscowitz, CRS
Region 6: IA, MN, NE, ND/SD, KS, MO
Kati Harken, CRS
Region 7: AR, OK, LA, TX
Bethany Weiser, CRS
Region 8: AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT, WY
Emma Shibe, CRS
Region 9: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA
Barbara Wilson, CRS
Region 10: CA, HI
State Presidents
Hunter Burton, CRS - Alaska
Carolyn Altman, CRS - Arizona
Alicia Demarest, CRS - Arkansas
Melissa Lundgren, CRS - California
Felicia Beltran, CRS - Colorado
Christine Heidebrink, CRS - Dakotas
Kim Knapp, CRS - Florida
Penny Rafferty, CRS - Georgia
Aaron Tangonan, CRS - Hawaii
Tami Sims, CRS - Idaho
Sandra Workman, CRS - Illinois
Melissa Capellari, CRS - Indiana
Joni Eubank, CRS - Iowa
Jeanna Wright, CRS - Kentucky
Libby Ammon, CRS - Louisiana
Cherice Clark, CRS - Maryland/D.C.
Carrie Vos Bouck, CRS - Michigan
Gina Dumas, CRS - Minnesota
Ryan Stavnes, CRS - Montana
Michael McGlynn, CRS - Nebraska
Christina Cova-Simmons, CRS - Nevada
Michelle Haggstrom, CRS - New England
Judy Chin, CRS - New Jersey/Delaware
Brian Phillips, CRS - New York
Marvette Artis, CRS - North Carolina
Heather Prince, CRS - Ohio
Sharyl Pickens, CRS - Oklahoma
Lindsey Culver, CRS - Oregon
Roseanne Madar, CRS - Pennsylvania
Robert Morris, CRS - Tennessee
Jonathan Lindley, CRS - Texas
Jennifer Mascaro, CRS - Utah
Scott Fogleman, CRS - Virginia
Theresa Neilon, CRS - Washington
Lisa Gellings, CRS - Wisconsin
Angela Wilson, CRS - Wyoming
RRC Senior Staff
Committees
Awards Committee
PURPOSE
The Awards Committee is responsible for reviewing applications and making recommendations to the Board of Directors for the Council’s annual awards.
COMPOSITION
The group consists of a Chair and six (6) at-large members.
TERMS
The at-large members serve one-year terms via an online forum.
Team
Chair
Lucia Fernandez
Member
Cindy Bennett
Jen Ward
Lisa Ancich
Eddie Alie
Donna Bruno
Cherice Clark
Vice Chair
Eloise Martin
Board of Directors
PURPOSE
The RRC Board of Directors is accountable for the oversight and control of the properties, funds, and activities of the Council. The Board of Directors also have the authority to:
a) Establish objectives and assign responsibility for the programs and activities of the Council.
b) Initiate, formulate, and adopt statements of official policy for the Council.
c) Establish, alter or amend, as required, rules, policies and procedures governing the proceedings and meetings of the Board of Directors which are not inconsistent with the Bylaws, or Constitution, Bylaws or policies of NAR.
d) Establish, dissolve, and determine the size and responsibilities of all committees, divisions, workgroups and taskforces other than committees specified by the Bylaws.
e) Assume responsibility for other duties and functions customarily incumbent upon the governing Board of a corporation, or enumerated in the Bylaws, or imposed by law.
f) Select, retain, support and discharge the Chief Executive Officer.
g) Determine annual membership dues.
COMPOSITION
The Board of Directors consists of Officers of the Council (President, President-Elect, First Vice President, and Immediate Past President), four at-large members and one outside voting member.
The First Vice President serves as Chair of the Finance Committee and performs other duties as are assigned by these Bylaws or the Board of Directors.
TERMS
The four at-large members serve two-year terms, and one outside voting member serves a two-year term. Board of Directors at-large and the outside Board of Director shall not serve consecutive terms.
Team
First Vice President
Debra Beagle
Immediate Past Pres.
Tricia Nekota
Member
Laurence Birch
Julie Erickson
Alison Wisnom
Ellis Gardner
Mark Gordon
President
Vivian Macias
President Elect
Teresa Pitt
Staff Liaison
Jeff Hornberger
Patricia Stodolny
Code of Conduct Committee
PURPOSE
Responsible for interpreting, administering, and enforcing the Volunteer Code of Conduct of the Residential Real Estate Council.
COMPOSITION
Immediate Past President, CEO and four (4) at-large members
Team
Immediate Past Pres.
Tricia Nekota
Member
Brett Brown
Sonia Guardado
Shauna Mason
Christopher Suranna
Credentialing Committee
PURPOSE
The Credentialing Committee is responsible for recommending nominations for President, President Elect and First Vice President of the Council and Board of Directors. Additionally, this committee approves the recommendations for Regional Vice Presidents and Leadership Development Committee before going to the Board of Directors for final approval.
COMPOSITION
The group consists of the First Vice President, Immediate Past President as Chair and seven at-large members.
TERMS
The two officers serve one-year terms and seven at-large members serve two-year staggered terms.
Team
Chair
Tricia Nekota
Member
Marta Paulson
Sandra Fernandez
Alexis Bolin
Kimberly Barnthouse
John Young
Kim Kantrow
Sally Sparks
Vice Chair
Debra Beagle
Education Advisory Committee
PURPOSE
The Education Advisory Committee is to help the Council's strategic plan pillar of lifelong learning and growth in professional development.
COMPOSITION
Chair, Vice Chair and up to 12 members at-large who are current/past instructors or designees with previous professional development experience.
Team
Chair
Mark Given
Member
Lee Barrett
Franklin Serio
Sandy McRae
Addie Owens
Tami Sims
Fiona Theseira
Gonzalo Mejia
Vice Chair
Rich Sands
Election Guidelines Implementation Committee
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Election Campaign Guidelines Implementation Committee is to oversee adherence to Election Campaign Guidelines during the election.
COMPOSITION
The committee is composed of a Chair, Vice Chair and five members at large.
TERMS
Chair and Vice Chair serve one-year terms and five at-large members serve two-year staggered terms.
Team
Chair
Tracy Freeman
Member
Paula Angelopoulos Urbinati
Sandy Borman
Lisa Parenteau
Sharyl Pickens
Nancy Suter
Vice Chair
Steve Reese
Finance Committee
PURPOSE
The Finance Committee develops financial policies for the Council, monitors adherence to those policies, and establishes decision-making and policy development criteria for recommendations have budgetary impacts.
COMPOSITION
The Finance Committee consists of the President, President Elect, First Vice President, Immediate Past President and five at-large members.
TERMS
The four officers serve one-year terms and the Immediate Past President serves as a non-voting member for a one-year term. Five at-large members serve two-year staggered terms.
Team
Chair
Debra Beagle
Immediate Past Pres.
Tricia Nekota
Member
Bradley MacLay
James Martin
Kurt Thompson
Renae Pretty
Rita Tayenaka
President
Vivian Macias
Vice Chair
Teresa Pitt
Next Generation Advisory Committee
PURPOSE
Helps the Council's strategic plan pillar of building strong connections and welcoming new demographics of members to ensure the Council is relevant and timely.
COMPOSITION
Chair, Vice Chair and up to 12 members at-large.
Team
Chair
Anthony Stroud
Member
Billie Parrott
Christina Silva
Alina Spatariu
Michelle Rojas
Breeyan Edwards
Dustin Gilbert
L Gregory Waldhour
Vice Chair
Dania Diaz
Regional Vice Presidents Committee
PURPOSE
Assists the Council with the State/Multi-State Leadership teams and Local Networking Groups within assigned region.
COMPOSITION
All Regional Vice Presidents.
TERMS
Regional Vice Presidents serve one-year terms with the possibility of re-appointment and may serve a maximum of three one-year terms.
Team
Chair
Bonnie Metviner
Member
Fran Bixler
Maria Dargan
Kristie Ferguson
Kati Harken
Jerry Moscowitz
Emma Shibe
Tamara Towns-Pozorski
Bethany Weiser
Barbara Wilson
Mary Bianchi
Regional Vice Presidents Selection Subcommittee
PURPOSE
Conducts interviews for Regional Vice President positions and makes recommendations to the Leadership Development Committee.
COMPOSITION
A Chair, Vice Chair, three at-large members and two Past Regional Vice Presidents.
TERMS
All terms are one year in length.
Team
Chair
Margie McIntyre
Member
Annette Dalton
Sarah Malarkey
Aida Vega-Medinilla
Corinne Geiger
Linda Ellen Anderson
Vice Chair
Tonya Thomsen
RRC Representatives on NAR Committees
PURPOSE
RRC representatives on NAR committees are expected to raise awareness of the Council among the committee members and promote and advance interest of the Council, and further strengthen the relationship with NAR. Best practices for RRC representatives include: -Focus on things that make a difference to the Council. -Listen to topics that may affect the Council and take notes -Be a brand ambassador and position the Council in a positive light-Verify and share information that has been approved for general dissemination.
COMPOSITION
Business Issues Policy Committee – 1-year term Executive Committee – 2-year term Federal Financing & Housing Policy Committee - 1-year term Global Business and Alliances Committee – 1-year term Professional Development Committee – 1-year term Professional Standards Committee – 1-year term Public Policy Coordinating Committee – 2-year term Note: For the committee below, one member will be chosen to represent ALL affiliates (not each affiliate). RPAC Trustee Fundraising Committee – 1-year term
TERMS
RRC Representatives on NAR committee are required to participate in one virtual meeting with RRC and two meetings of NAR committees in person: Mid-Year and Annual Meeting and any virtual meeting that may be schedule by NAR. Unexcused absences will result in removal from the committee.
Team
NAR Business Issues Policy Committee
Debra Beagle
NAR Executive Committee
Holli Woodward
NAR Federal Financing & Housing Policy Committee
Stephanie Grant
NAR Global Business and Alliances Committee
Antonia Anderson
NAR Professional Development Committee
Sandra Workman
NAR Professional Standards Committee
Brenda Brewster
NAR Public Policy Coordinating Committee
Eloise Eriksson Martin
Past Council Presidents
*deceased
1976-Richard Caruso*
1977-Kenneth Reyhons, CRS*
1978-Don Roberts, CRS
1979-Daniel Sheehan, CRS*
1980-David Doeleman, CRS
1981-Jock Barker, CRS
1982-Del Bain, CRS*
1983-Mary Klock, CRS*
1984-Howard Brinton, CRS*
1985-Chip Morrison, CRS
1986-D. Mark Miscevic, CRS
1987-Gail Lyons, CRS
1988-Rick DeLuca, CRS
1989-David Beson, CRS
1990-Pat Zaby, CRS
1991-John Clements, CRS
1992-Mike Brodie, CRS
1993-Susan Anderson, CRS
1994-Richard Dillingham, CRS
1995-Judith Sykes, CRS
1996-Frank Kowalski, CRS*
1997-Myra Zollinger, CRS
1998-Edward Hatch, CRS
1999-Toni Sherman, CRS
2000-Douglas Richards, CRS
2001-Gee Dunsten, CRS
2002-Walter Frey, CRS
2003-Bill Sloan, CRS
2004-Gail Flagel, CRS
2005-Ingrid Glancy, CRS
2006-Randy Eagar, CRS
2007-Kay West, CRS
2008-Michael Selvaggio, CRS
2009-Gregory Hodges, CRS
2010-Gregg Fujita, CRS
2011-Franklin Serio, CRS
2012-Mark Minchew, CRS
2013-Mary McCall, CRS
2014-Ron Canning, CRS
2015-Dale Carlton, CRS
2016-Janelle Pfleiger, CRS
2017-Leigh Brown, CRS
2018-Gary Williams, CRS*
2019-Michael Burkhard, CRS
2020-Richard Waystack, CRS
2021-Alex Milshteyn, CRS
2022-Holli Woodward, CRS
2023-Tricia Nekota, CRS