Committees

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

Jeremy Sine - Vice Chair

Chris Anderson

Edith Broyles

Steve Fraioli

Michael Goh

Mark Powell

Carla Farley - 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

Carla Farley - Vice Chair

Bob Kevane

Spencer Lugash

Karen Peterson

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: VP, Education

Members:

Donald Tanner - Chair

Rocky Rockhill - Vice-Chair

Jennifer Aldrich

Adam Allerton

Kevin Burke

Homer Dawlat

Michael Drew

Linda Drylie

Frantz Farreau

Roxanne Girard

Roxanne Govari

Kay Merg

Monica Nash

Dave Ragusa

John Shannon

Lisa Wappler

Chris Anderson - 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:

Chris Anderson - Chair

Carla Farley - Vice-Chair

Karen DeGasperis

Frantz Farreau

Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey

Bob Kevane

Denise Matthis

Lesha Montoya

Johnny Perez

Michelle Peters

Michele Porter

Frank Powell

Dianne Rath

Melo-de Savage

John Shannon

Mike Shenkman

Ann Throckmorton

Robert Weichelt

Barbara DuDeck - Ex-Officio

Bob Kevane - Ex-Officio

Vernice Ross - 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: Daina Moore

Members:

Celeste Dunn - Chair

Tiffany Trost - Vice Chair

Kevin Atto

Bruce Bielaski

Scott Booth

Cheree Bray

George (Bob) Davie

Tammy Davis

Ronald Dowda

Christine Golemb

Vern Lovett

Julie Maio

Jessica Pusser

Dave Ragusa

Robert Schantz

Lori Shannon

Chris Spade

Steven Springer

Diane Sullivan

J.P. Talaro

Karen Van Ness

Chris Anderson - 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:

Vickie Fageol - Chair

Vern Lovett - Vice-Chair

Steve Brant

Carla Farley

Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey

Karen DeGasperis

Loida Guevara

Christie Havens-Vasquez

Michelle Hellerud

Joseph Lerner

Derrick Luckett

Denise Matthis

Jessica Mushovic

Paul Needelman

Donna New

Fashola Oladimeji

Donald Tanner

Kim Volm

Chris Anderson - Ex-Officio

Apua Garbutt - Ex-Officio

Debbie Giometti - Ex-Officio

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: Paul Marttila

Members:

Matias Susel - Chair

Samir Ariss

Gerry Burchard

Yolanda Deriquer

Endi Diaz

Ron Fineman

Alfred Johnson

Kay Merg

Orr Olson

Dianne Rath

Fiona Theseira

Chris Anderson - Ex-Officio

Carla Farley - Ex-Officio

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:

Gerri-Lynn Fives - Chair

Barbara DuDeck - Vice-Chair

Jeronathan Angeles

Trish De La Rosa

Carla Farley

Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey

Denise Matthis

Shawan Owusu

Michelle Peters

Michele Porter

Frank Powell

Dianne Rath

Chris Anderson - Ex-Officio

Ann Throckmorton - 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:

Carly Chance - Chair

Amber Anderson - Vice Chair

John-Michael Aguirre

Ihami Altinoren

Jeronathan Angeles

Sara Carlson

Sean Cosgrove

Scott Gardner

M. Christina Kirakossian

Andre Kwan

Cache Nies

Elvira Ocampo

Krislyn Popek

Natalie Radosavljevic

Mike Safiedine

Victor Salcedo

Lori Vialpando

Kelli Woodard

Chris Anderson - Ex-Officio

Carla Farley - Ex-Officio