Committees

The Bylaws Committee reviews SDAR's bylaws to keep current with California law, as well as national, state, and association policy and procedures.

Staff Liaison: Rachael Bond

Officers:
Spencer Lugash - Chair
Carla Farley - Vice Chair

The Education Committee recruits and retains members by actively promoting benefits of membership; research new benefits, incentives, and programs; and provides continuing education programs that serve members in the license renewal process and their real estate practice.

Staff Liaison: Christine Fallon

Officers:
Judy Preston - Chair
Ashley Anderson - Vice-Chair

The Government Affairs Committee represents SDAR membership on governmental issues impacting real estate. Provides advice to local policy makers and key government staff and recommends association policy.

Staff Liaison: Mark Bretz

Officers:
Chris Anderson - Chair
Mark Powell - Vice Chair

The Grievance Committee reviews complaints alleging a violation of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, Membership Duties, and/or the Bylaws; and determine whether or not the complaint should be forwarded to the Professional Standards Committee for hearing.

Staff Liaison: Jenny Ohnstad

Officers:
Lindsay Dunlap - Chair
Kim McKeag - Vice Chair

The Housing Opportunities Committee indentifies and encourages homeownership opportunities, develops strategic relationships with community-based housing partners, and promotes homeownership programs.

Staff Liaison: Mark Bretz

Officers:
Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey - Chair
Adam Manly - Vice-Chair

The RPAC Committee coordinates various fundraising events to benefit SDAR's Political Action Committees; oversees political candidate interviews and endorsements; and cultivates strong advocates for organized real estate from local to state levels.​​​​​​​

Staff Liaison: Mark Bretz

Officers:
Michael Shenkman - Chair
Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey - Vice-Chair

The Young Professionals Network Committee helps real estate professionals of all ages thrive in the industry through networking, mentorship, education, and volunteering to foster career growth and professional development.

Staff Liaison: Mark Bretz

Officers:
Ashley Anderson - Chair
Raymond Fraser - Vice Chair

Established in November 1993, the Mission of the Commercial Real Estate Alliance of San Diego (CRASD) is to mirror on a local level the purpose of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), which is to enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business successfully and ethically and to promote the preservation of the right to own, use and transfer real property. One of 34 commercial association of REALTORS® nationwide, CRASD is 'Your Industry Advocate and Information Source in Commercial Real Estate' in San Diego.

Staff Liaison: Paul Marttila

Officer: Chris Sohaey, President