Committees

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

Staff Liaison: Heather Pena

Members:

Jeremy Sine - Chair

Michael Goh - Vice-Chair

Glenn Bennett

Edith Broyles

Carla Farley

Gerri-Lynn Fives

Steve Fraioli

Frank Powell

Chris Anderson- 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: John Schwartz

Members:

Ann Throckmorton - Chair

Spencer Lugash - Vice Chair

Chris Anderson

Edith Broyles

Carla Farley

Bob Kevane

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

Members:

Rocky Rockhill - Chair

Mark Powell - Vice-Chair

Adam Allerton

Carly Chance

Homer Dowlat

Frantz Farreau

Roxanne Girard

Sandra Major

Kia Morrison

Monica Nash

Edward Robinson

Fiona Theseira

Debbie O'Connor

Kevin M. Burke, JD - Ex-Officio

Ginni Field - Ex-Officio

Spencer Lugash - 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: Mark Bretz

Members:

Carla Farley - Chair

Michael Shenkman - Vice-Chair

Ashley Anderson

Chris Anderson

Alyssa Davies

Matt Davis

Karen DeGasperis

Trish De La Rosa

Melanie Fontana

Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey

Bob Kevane

Denise Matthis

Lesha Montoya

Michele Porter

Melo-de Savage

John Shannon

Ann Throckmorton

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

Members:

Chris Spade - Chair

Lindsay Dunlap - Vice Chair

Wendy Ambrose

Ashley Anderson

Kevin Atto

Scott Booth

Philip Brailsford

Cheree Bray

Debra Brown

Ron Dowda

Frantz Farreau

Christine Golemb

Jamie Limon

Wendy Matthews

Kim McKeag

Robert Schantz

Annette Schultz

Sarah Scott

Diane Sullivan

Valarie Swanson

J.P. Talaro

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

Members:

Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey - Chair

Joseph Lerner - Vice-Chair

Steve Brant

Fernando Garcia

Loida Guevara

Christie Havens-Vasquez

Michelle Hellerud

Van-anh Le

Adam Manly

Denise Matthis

Jessica Mushovic

Paul Needelman

Edward Robinson

Cindi Silady

Frank Powell - 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.

Visit our International website here.

Staff Liaison: Paul Marttila

Members:

Matias Susel - Chair

Orr Olson - Vice Chair

Ivett Chavez

Antony Chipounov

Endy Diaz

Ron Fineman

Alfred Johnson

Luis Mendoza

Renata Paluch

Mark Powell

Alfredo Ramirez

Cindi Silady

Eric Tai

Katie Uapipattanakul

Angie Ware

Chris Anderson - Ex-Officio

Frank Powell - 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.​​​​​​​

Staff Liaison: Mark Bretz

Members:

Frank Powell - Chair

Carla Farley - Vice-Chair

Ashley Anderson

Jeronathan Angeles

Karen DeGasperis

Gerri-Lynn Fives

Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey

Denise Matthis

Michelle Peters

Michele Porter

Stephanie Rivera

Melo-de Savage

Jeremy Sine

Ann Throckmorton

Chris Anderson - 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: Mark Bretz

Members:

Ashley Anderson - Vice Chair

Carly Chance

Jeronathan Angeles

Sean Cosgrove

Raymond FraserRocky Rockhill

Lori Vialpando

Chris Anderson - Ex-Officio

Frank Powell - Ex-Officio