Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors®

2009 COMMITTEES

 		 

 

Budget & Finance Committee

Prepares the annual CABR and MLS budgets, and meets quarterly to recommend dues amounts, capital expenditures and budget modifications to the Directors.

 

Michael Jordan, Chr.

Steve Elbert

 Kenneth Parchman Dale Weisker

Terry Hankner, V.Chr.

 Roger Leist Jonathan Roth Jeff Schwiers, Staff Lia.

Pete Kopf, Treasurer

 Dave Otto  

 

 

Business Technology Committee

Researches and report/demonstrate technological products and services to the general membership at least 2 times year.

 
Saralou Durham, Chair Pat Chrysler Filisha Norman Jack Schrand
Derek Tye, V.Chr Dennis King Jo Potvin Cynthia Terry
Jim Basquette Lisa McCarthy Darrell Rodgers Jim Abele, Staff Lia.
Vicky Carlton Gayle Moore    

 

Circle of Excellence Committee

Administers the Board’s Circle of Excellence Club, including enforcement of the rules, selection of awards and publicity methods.

 

Michael Hinckley, Chair Brian Bill Chip Hunter John Stadler
Eric Lowry, V. Chr Bob Dorger Mark Mayer Diane Thomas
Guy Cagney, Lia. Dir. Peg Groene Mary Jo Reckner-Hoffman Robert Wetterer
Susan  Armstrong Janet Hartley Sheryl Short Chris Logan, Staff Lia.

 

Contracts/Forms Committee

 

Marilou Butcher-Roth, Chair Terry Hankner Ken Parchman Cindy Sibcy
Jim Grady, V. Chair Sandra Lettie Melanie Rouse Cindy Henninger, Staff Lia.
Ralph Elliott Ken Parchman    

 

Communications / PR Committee

Promote the professional expertise of REALTORS® as well as foster general membership awareness and understanding of the issues, activities and interests of the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors®/MLS through various forms of communication.

 

George Madden, Chair Karen Hannekes Bonnie Louis Tom Steele
Kay Edwards, V. Chair Pat Jasper Norma Palazzolo Kathleen Williams
Karen Schlosser, Lia. Dir. Joe Knab Ellie Reiser Gene Snavley, Staff Lia.
Steve Florian      

 

Education Committee

Provides  a primary source of quality and timely educational opportunities for the regional real estate industry.  The committee oversees educational programming to meet members’ needs in the areas of continuing education requirements, technological needs and professional designations or certifications.  

 

Carolyn Wedding, Chair John Cresie Karen Schlosser Patricia Williams
Cynthia Sizemore, V. Chair Ann Minneci Jan Sharp Annette Chmiel, Staff Lia.
Carol Buckley, Lia. Dir. Tamara Pacheco    

 

Emerging Issues Committee

Identify future challenges to the real estate industry, documenting these challenges and developing ways to communicate emerging issue challenges to our members. 

 

Tony White, Chair Evelyn Disher-Hill Mark Perkins Randall Walton
Julz Brown, V. Chair Shakhan King Lee Robinson Patricia Wargowski
Cindy Sibcy Lia. Dir. Richard McKenzie Angela Tumser Gene Snavley, Staff Lia.
Inga Anderson Nancy Peebles-Moore    

 

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Committee

Creates an environment of education, information and relationships necessary to provide the membership of the Board with the skills and tools needed to serve a diverse society and ensure equal housing opportunities for all. 

 

Karen Dulle, Chair Bonnie Casper Barbara Fields Michelle Stacy
Tina Mattix, V. Chair Joan Cross Doris Foster Patricia Stehlin
Sheila Bell, Lia. Dir. Carol Dragul Janet Hoyt Denise Taylor
Gerilyn Baker Gina Dubell-Smith Steve Rish Tracy Tomer
Michelle Billings Ellen Epstein Julie Stabins Annette Chmiel, Staff Lia.
Sandra Butler      

 

Golf Outing Committee

Plans the annual Golf Outing for the membership. Solicit sponsors for this event.

 

Melanie Ahrens, Chair Dan Brady Sharon Padilla Gail Theile
Debbie Bagot, V. Chair Julz Brown Jackie Patrick William Vitale
Rick Ayers Jeffrey Gaither Jason Ross Chris Logan, Staff Lia.
Bev Bepler Laura Nadaud    

 

Grievance Advisory Committee

Assists the Board in determining if an arbitration matter or ethics case should be heard by the Arbitration or Professional Standards Committees.

 

Cheryl Spinelli-Williams, Chair Sheila Bell Gerri Harbison Galern Mills
Cindy Sibcy, V. Chair Keith Bennett Judy King Ken Parchman
Mary Ann Acton Bill Davis Mark Mayer Dawn Rish
Kris Anten Ken Doran Karen Meyer Cindy Henninger, Staff Lia.
Dan Aug Ralph Elliott Audrey Meyers  

 

Legislative Committee

Studies legislation being considered locally, statewide and nationally that affects property owners and Board members. Conducts functions to foster a good working relationship with our elected officials.

 

Jeffrey Rosa, Chair Maggie Beckmeyer Robert Lane Bob Steelman
Christine Harris, V. Chair Pam Boynton Jenni McCauley Marvin Weisberger
Pete Kopf, Lia. Dir. Mary Gardner-Smith Phil Morrical Tony White
Cynthia Aiken Susan Hendel Kathy Overstreet Mark Quarry, Staff Lia.
Geoffrey Barnes Brad Knapp Jean Raga  

 

Membership Services Committee

Recommends new Board services and products that are beneficial for members as viable business products and/or result in cost savings for members. Coordinates membership drive. Develops promotional items to foster overall membership growth and retention.

 

Brian Bazeley, Chair Tim Hill Wendy Kirkwood Mark Perdue
Cynthia Massey, V. Chair Barbara Hooker Richard Lefton Cathy Petersman, Staff Lia.
Catherine Fast Brett Keppler Louise Northcutt  

 

Professional Standards Committee

Hears and decides complaints against REALTOR® involving alleged violations of Code of Ethics or the Board Constitution. Hears and decides monetary business disputes between REALTORS® of different firms and REALTORS® and their clients.

 
Roger Leist, Chair Kevin Duffy Kevin Kelly Bob Nyswonger
Beth Hiltz, V. Chair Kay  Edwards Patricia Koch Joe Pravetz
Marilou Butcher-Roth, Lia. Dir. Rob Fix Heather Kopf Gary Rossignol
Guy Adams Ora  Forusz Kurt Lamping Linda Nadler Sacks
Christine Beresford Mary Jane  Fries Sandra Lettie Wendi Sheets
Bonnie Bley Kathy Gregory Rob Mahoney Sheila Siermann
Elizabeth Bokon Onthank Susan Haas Mark Mayer Stephanie Sudbrack-Busam
Ann Boland Carol Harris Elizabeth McClary Suzanne  Tarley
Aggie Broker Nancy  Hendrickson Hugh McDonough Amanda Voss
Julz Brown Marilyn Hines Rick McPherson Richard Webber
Sandra Butler Gail Huttenbauer Joe Mock Karen Weber
Steve Casper Sam Jim Bob Neal David Welch
Tracy Cohen Tracy Johns Tom Neuman Robert Wurster
Joy Diegmueller Diane Kallmeyer Jane Niehaus Cindy Henninger, Staff Lia.

 

Past Presidents Advisory Committee

Serves as the Nominating Committee, reviews the Board’s Constitution to determine if any changes should be recommended to the Board of Directors and performs any other activity as assigned by the Board President or the Board of Directors.

 

Karen Schlosser, Chair Sandra Butler Thomas Steele Gene Snavley, Staff Lia.
Geoffrey Barnes Dave Otto    

 

REALTOR®/Builder Committee

Improves the income potential for REALTORS® and Builders through joint marketing, and sponsors meetings/educational sessions and reviews annually the Realtor/Builder Guidelines.

 

Mark Meinhardt, Chair Dereda Cunningham Dick Kuhr Judith Seitz
Charlene Pfingstag, V. Chair Janet Davis Maura May Jerry Slutz
Norma Brown, Lia. Dir. David Dwyer Monetta Pennington Patricia Swartz
Susanne Anton Gregg Hothem Tom Sampson Frederick Wiedenmann
Chuck Charles Johanna Johansen Matthew Schmidt Gene Snavley, Staff Lia.

 

REALTOR®/Lawyer Committee

Meets periodically with a like committee from the Bar Association to review areas of concern that arise between the two groups. Monitors and promotes the Earnest Money Arbitration program.

 

Greg Tassone, Chair Karen Henry Rick McPherson Wendi Sheets
Ann Keller, V. Chair Ruth Holt Clarence Mitchell Cindy Sibcy
Mischell Wolfram, Lia. Dir. Jerry Isham Jessica Nagel Bob Sumovich
Kathie Jo Brahaney Francis Kuhn Filisha Norman Terry Tranter
Harvie Chang Jason Kunkel Robert Prangley Anne Uchtman
Jean Clark Debra LaFrance Vera Sanker Mark Whitworth
Dennis Egan Sandra Lettie Roger Sexton Cindy Henninger, Staff Lia.

 

REALTOR®/Lender Committee

The committee strives to forge an improved working relationship with the mortgage industry.

 

Dan Brady, Chair Kathie Jo Brahaney Steve Loechtenfeldt Cynthia Terry
Terry Monnie, V.Chair Charles Cain Ray Nichols Mike Veeneman
Kyria Graves, Lia. Dir. Howard Haskins Matthew Schmidt Joe Ventre
Doug Barnaclo Jason Kunkel Brenda Swigert Carolyn Wedding
Jeff Barnhart Robert Lane Denise Taylor Annette Chmiel, Staff Lia.

 

REALTOR®-of-the-Year Committee

Reviews resumes of candidates for "REALTOR®-of-the-Year (management)" and "REALTOR®/Salesperson-of-the-Year (sales)", and selects the winners.

 

Rose Putnick, Chair Betsy Davis-Collins Kathleen Overstreet Gail Theile
John  Busche, V. Chair Ora  Forusz Gary Rossignol Diane Thomas
Bonnie Bley Kyria Graves Natalie Schoeny Chris Logan, Staff Lia.
Shirley Davis Tim Hamblin    

 

RPAC Committee

Implements the annual RPAC fund-raising drive, prepares candidates questionnaire and interviews candidates for financial RPAC contributions, and considers issues for RPAC consideration.

 

Steve Casper, Chair Shirley Davis Jenni McCauley Roger Sexton
Dale Weisker, V. Chair Gina Dubell-Smith Dave Otto Chet Sudbrack
Candace Kadivnik, Lia. Dir. Mary Gardner-Smith Ken Parchman George Verkamp
Geoffrey Barnes Terry Hankner Christopher Secaur Mark Quarry, Staff Lia.
Sandra Butler Brad Knapp    

 

Special Functions Committee

Plans social functions for the membership and Board sponsorship of programs (Realtor Fair, and Operation Sunshine).

 

Bob Sanwald, Chair Howard Haskins Dawn Parks Chris Logan, Staff Lia.
Garrick Horton, V. Chair Sheila Holmes Howard    

 

Strategic Planning Committee

 

Karen Schlosser, Chair Gina Dubell-Smith Roger Leist Roger Sexton
Paul Jacob, V. Chair Karen Dulle George Madden Cynthia Sizemore
Tim Mahoney, Lia.Dir. Kay Edwards Cynthia Massey Stephanie Sudbrack-Busam
Brian Bazeley Terry Hankner Tina Mattix Carolyn Wedding
Amy Broghamer Christine Harris Jeff Rosa Gene Snavley, Staff Lia.
Beth Castilli Hiltz Michael Jordan    

 

Young Professionals Network

 

Roger Sexton, Chair Julz Bown Jason Kunkel Karen Schlosser
Amy Broghamer, V. Chair Maura Cagney-Tipton Rob Mahoney Christopher Secaur
Pete Kopf, Lia. Dir. Martin Hart Justin Nickel Aaron Weiner
Jody Aschendorf Heather Kopf Raul Pulido Annette Chmiel, Staff Lia.
Michelle Billings      

 

Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati

MLS Operations Committee

Develops and enforces procedures and governing rules to maintain a high quality of services provided by MLS. Reviews recommendations from MLS Users Committee for adoption.

 

Stephanie Sudbrack-Busam, Chair Ralph Carter Joe Linz Mary Stone
Gina Dubell-Smith, V. Chair Sharon Chard Rick McPherson Amanda Voss
Tom Hasselbeck, Lia. Dir. Fred Compton Mark Meinhardt Larry Whited
Myles Beresford Bill Davis Bob Neal Mike Wolfer
Brian Bill Larry Heidler Lora Reece Jim Abele, Staff Lia.
Stephen Brown Len Koogler Douglas Rice  

 

MLS Users Committee

Evaluates alternative services and modifications to the MLS computer system in an effort to enhance the MLS system for everyday REALTOR® usage.

 

Philip Morrical III, Chair Terry Lee Elliott Kevin Kelly David Welch
Jody Aschendorf, V. Chair Charles Foster Zola Makrauer Guy Wesselkamper
Amy Broghamer Thomas Hasselbeck Doug Manzler Christopher Wood
Cynthia Brown Kristin Hoch Martha Swallow Karen Young
Gigi Dales Tom Johansing Paul Swisshelm Jim Abele, Staff Lia.
Kevin Duffy      

 

MLS Lockbox Committee

Researches lockbox vendors for potential usage in Greater Cincinnati.  Works with selected vendor to develop ongoing communication with members who use the lockbox system. Sets policies for lockbox/keypad usage. 

 

Dale Weisker, Chair Kevin Duffy Debra LeFrance Jim Stofko
Mark Meinhardt, V. Chair Charlie Foster Roxane Leitsch Bertha Thomas
Christine Beresford Terry Hankner Sheila Siermann Jim Abele, Staff Lia.
Shirley Davis Rick Hoeting Pamela Smith  

 

MLS Forum

Meets 2-3 times yearly to develop new ideas that may be considered by the MLS Users Committee, MLS Operations Committee and/or MLS Lockbox Committee.

 

Joy Norwood, Chair Ellen Epstein Paul Krimmer Darrell Rodgers
Sherry May, V.Chair Tim Hamblin Eric Lowry Richard Wagner
Jason Bowman Carol Harris Jane Niehaus Marvin Weisberger
Julz Brown Jo Anna Hoard Deborah Pennington Brady Wolfer
Shirley Davis John Jardine Joe Pravetz Jim Abele, Staff Lia.
Steve Elbert Heather Kopf Coyt Rains  

 

 

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COUNCIL

OF GREATER CINCINNATI

 

John Gartner, Chair & Lia.Dir. John Condorodis Greg Gillott Ken Murawski
Larry Bergman, V.Chair Jay DeWitt Amy Holter Chip Sudbrack
Laura Brunner Jay Fagel Jim Horwitz  
Rob Calabrese Steve Gerdsen Joe Miller Michelle Moeller, Staff Lia.