Committees

The International Real Estate Committee provides educational and networking opportunities, develops international business, encourages cultural diversity, and supports international real estate business for real estate investors inside and outside the U.S.

Staff Liaison: Theresa Andrews

Members:

Cory Shepard - Chair

Bob Kevane - Vice Chair

Amber Anderson

Chris Anderson

Samir Ariss

Anthony Chipounov

Yolanda Deriquer

Endy Diaz

Michael Drew

Vickie Fageol

Ron Fineman

Agatha Hardianto

Mary Hogan

Joe Johnson

Alfred Johnson

Bill Klees

Andre Kwan

Martha Luce

Richard Lupa

Bret Major

Luis Mendoza

Orr Olson

Sylvia Prata

Dianne Rath

Matias Susel

Fiona Theseira

Kevin Burke - Ex-Officio

Carla Farley - Ex-Officio

The Membership Development & Business Technology Committee assesses member needs in the areas of technology and products to enhance the ability to conduct real estate business in today's market; and explores business opportunities to assist SDAR in providing better membership tools

Staff Liaison: Nick Zavala

Members:

​​​​​​​Jeremy Sine - Chair

Diane Conaway - Vice-Chair

Jennifer Aldrich

J. Daniel Geddis

Monica Nash

Steve Pollack

Renata Paluch

Steven Pollack

Dwaine Smith

Jennifer St. Clair

Kevin Burke - Ex-Officio

Carla Farley - Ex-Offico

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.
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Staff Liaison: Ryan Maxson

Members:

Frank Powell - Chair

Kevin Laurent - Vice-Chair

Carla Farley

Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey

Steve Fraioli

Steve Kilgore

Kimberly Koll

Patricia McFadden

Michelle Peters

Michelle Porter

Dianne Rath

Kevin Burke - Ex-Officio

The Young Professionals Network Committee assists career-minded young real estate professionals stay abreast of the latest industry tools, resources, and technology, as well as focuses on networking, standards, education, and mentoring opportunities.

Staff Liaison: Brandon Robbins

Members:

Amber Anderson - Chair

Carly Chance - Vice Chair

Ashley Anderson

Jeronathan Angeles

Sara Carlson

Sean Cosgrove

Nicole DeWaele Frieman

Andre Kwan

Adam Manly

Natalie Radosavljevic

DJ Salazar

Lori Vialpando

Kelli Woodard

Kevin Burke - Ex-Officio

Carla Farley - Ex-Officio

The Budget & Assets Committee prepares and submits annual budget, reviews financial statements, studies economic trends, and reviews accounting procedures.

Staff Liaison: David Kvendru

​​​​​​​Members:

Glenn Bennett - Chair

Brian Westre - Vice Chair

Edith Broyles

Linda Drylie

Carla Farley

Steven Fraioli

Michael Goh

Angela Ordway

Robert Weichelt

Kevin Burke - Ex-Officio

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: Christina Lesniak

Members:

Chris Anderson - Chair

Kevin Burke - Vice Chair

Carla Farley

Spencer Lugash

Karen Peterson

Jessica Pusser

Ann Throckmorton

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: Jayne Fabulic

Members:

Rocky Rockhill - Chair

Linda Drylie - Vice-Chair

Jennifer Aldrich

Adam Allerton

Michael Drew

Frantz Farreau

Kirsten Ferrer

Katie Germann

Roxanne Girard

Roxanne Govari

Roya Graily

Jessica Mushovic

Monica Nash

Deborah O'Connor

Phana Par

Dave Ragusa

John Shannon

Donald Tanner

Kevin Burke - Ex-Officio

Carla Farley - Ex-Officio

Ginni Field - Ex-Officio

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: Ryan Maxson

Members:

Lesha Montoya - Chair

Carla Farley - Vice-Chair

Karen DeGasperis

Trish De La Rosa

Kimberly Koll

Martha Luce

Derrick Luckett

Denise Matthis

Patricia McFadden

Shawan Owusu

Michelle Porter

Frank Powell

Dianne Rath

Melo-de Savage

John Shannon

Dorothy Surdi

Ann Throckmorton

Robert Weichelt

Kevin Burke - Ex-Officio

Bob Kevane - Ex-Officio

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: Kyle Pietrzak

Members:

Eric Townsend - Chair

Celeste Dunn - Vice Chair

Bruce Bielaski

George Davie

Jeff Douglass

J. Daniel Geddes

Bobby Graham

Jeffrey Grant

Maria Hovland

Vernett Lovett II

Jessica Pusser

Dave Ragusa

Lorraine Shannon

Steven Springer

Tiffany Trost

Karen Van Ness

Kevin Burke - Ex-Officio

Carla Farley - Ex-Officio

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

Staff Liaison: Ryan Maxson

Members:

Donald Tanner - Chair

Karen De Gasperis - Vice-Chair

Nicole DeWaele Frieman

Carla Farley

Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey

Maurice Gosnay

Jamaica Grace

Loida Guevara

Michelle Hellerud

Kevin Laurent

Joseph Lerner

Vicki Lisama

Vern Lovett

Derrick Luckett

Niel Mamerto

Adam Manly

Sonia Martinez

Denise Matthis

Melissa McCune

Patricia McFadden

Paul Needelman

Yesenia Nogales

Renata Paluch

Matthew Richard

DJ Salazar

Donald Wehner

Kevin Burke - Ex-Officio