BAR Committees

REALTOR® Party Workgroup

The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to advance public policies and candidates that build strong communities, protect property interests, and promote a vibrant business environment. VOTE. ACT. INVEST.

Lori King

Lori King

Chair

Austin Freeman

Austin Freeman

Vice-Chair

Members

Cardell Davis

Jessica McKnight

William Ray

Sloane Rhoden

Sharon Smith

2024 Advocacy Advisory Group

Advocate for real property rights, homeownership, economic development, real estate investment, fair and attainable housing, and a strong economy.

Leah Luker

Leah Luker

Chair

Kyle Fortsman

Kyle Fortsman

Vice Chair

Members

Pamela Armistead

David Hunter

Kristina Knowles

Natrina Lawson

Brian Lewis

Shannon Malcom

Yulanda Ravizee

Marchetta Walton

Diversity and Fair Housing

To promote inclusion and understanding across all strata of society: racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and geographic area. Highlight the purpose of Fair Housing, by partnering with organizations that champion fair housing.

Scott W. Ford

Scott W. Ford

Chair

Liliana Perez

Liliana Perez

Vice-Chair

Members

Tony Alvarez

Karina Barone

Dion Bartley

Lindsey Evans

Luciana Guin

Ashleigh Jones

Natrina Lawson

Shannon Malcom

Jamie Miller

Regina Mumford

Cecilia Pintos Saldivia

Jovanna Smith

John Vereen

Marchetta Walton

Mechelle Wilder

Community Affairs Work Group

To promote involvement in the community through sponsorship of community events and acts of service in the community.

Ann V. March

Ann V. March

Chair

Erin Franklin

Erin Franklin

Vice-Chair

Members

Melanie Clough

Luciana Guin

Roxanne Hale

Darius Jackson

Deb Long

Tundra Pippens

Brandon Smith

Jovanna Smith

Central Alabama Global Alliance

The Central Alabama Global Alliance is a REALTOR® driven business development collaboration educating and connecting global businesses through strong communication, networking opportunities, and innovative technologies. The Central Alabama Global Alliance is responsible for the annual Global Business Summit.

Freddy Guerra

Freddy Guerra

Chair

Stephanie Reese

Stephanie Reese

Vice-Chair

Members

Melanie Clough

Cindy Dyer

Luis Chaverri Mejias

Collaboration Advisory Group

Foster cooperation, inclusion, and business relationships by offering networking and community involvement opportunities. This advisory group will provide direction and support of BAR’s strategic plan for the following Workgroups and Task Forces: Member Benefits and Services Workgroup, Golf Tournament Task Force, BAR Sports Night, Birmingham Commercial REALTORS® Council (BCRC), Central Alabama Global Alliance (CAGA), Silent Angels Trustees, REALTOR®Fest/Awards Program Task Force, Young Professionals Network (YPN).

John David Terpo

John David Terpo

Chair

Devin Decker

Devin Decker

Vice-Chair

Members

Varonica Udeh

Birmingham Commercial REALTORS® Council (BCRC)

BCRC is responsible for increasing the value of BAR's commercial offerings and membership.

Terrelle Major

Terrelle Major

Chair

Pam Reaves

Pam Reaves

Vice-Chair

Members

LaRonda Ford

Veronica Peterson

Bernardo Targett

BAR Golf Tournament

Secure sponsors and teams by phone call and email outreach, promote event by sharing information and inviting people to event via social media and networking, and attend/volunteer at event as needed.

Kim Lucas

Kim Lucas

Chair

Bryant Turner

Bryant Turner

Vice-Chair

Members

Jennifer Hemstreet

Kyle Sherrell

Stephen Warrington

David Watts

Member Benefits & Services Workgroup

Will create successful quarterly predetermined BAR events; Governmental Affairs Forum, REALTORFest, AAR Election Food Truck, Global Economic Summit, and semi-annual broker breakfasts.

Erle P. Morring

Erle P. Morring

Chair

Sharon Wilson

Sharon Wilson

Vice-Chair

Members

Joshua Kirk

Adrianne McCray

Eileen Watkins

Young Professionals Network (YPN)

YPN connects professionals new to the real estate industry and help them to become more business savvy by hosting regular networking events, communicating with other YPN members, and sharing tips and tricks!

Joy Stanley

Joy Stanley

Chair

LaTonya Butler

LaTonya Butler

Vice-Chair

Members

LaSharn Calhoun

Chloe Lehner

Alexia McCall

Stephanie McCrory

Keith Smith

Leadership Academy Trustees Workgroup

To develop "leaders of the future" for the benefit of the REALTOR®, the Association, and the community; and to empower real estate professionals to expand their horizons as they learn to maximize their personal & professional growth.

Janet Hamm

Janet Hamm

Chair

Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith

Vice-Chair

Members

Alicia Anderson

Amanda Creel

Amanda Parker

Julie White

Education Advisory Group

To enhance REALTORS® personal and professional development through quality education and to provide direction and support of BAR’s strategic plan for the following Workgroups and Task Forces: Technology and MLS Training Workgroup and Leadership Academy Trustees.

Lebron Little

Lebron Little

Chair

Sheneka Hall

Sheneka Hall

Vice-Chair

Members

Marilyn Dumpson

Leigh Ann Farrington

Brandi Feagin

Mahnaz Jahanbakhsh

Bob Kuykendall

Jacquese Reese

Jasmine Rhodes

Erika Rice

Kimberly Smith

Tina Tyus

Jason Will

Grievance Committee

To promote and uphold professionalism within the membership, in accordance with the Code of Ethics, to elevate the business of members and to protect the REALTOR brand. Committee will determine if complaint moves forward to a hearing with the Professional Standards Committee based on the Code of Ethics and processes as defined by the National Association of REALTORS. Must attend annual Professional Standards training provided by BAR.

Karen Black

Karen Black

Chair

Betsy French

Betsy French

Vice-Chair

Members

Heath Anderson

Gracie Barnhill

Chrysanthia R. Cottrell

Dianne Cox

Devin Decker

Stacy DeVoe

LaRonda Ford

Edward E. Harris

Michael Houle

Richard Jacks

Frances Knox

Debbie Larson

Shannon Malcom

Jamie Miller

Sandy Mills

Holly Moody

Lauren Murphree

Bonnie Poticny

Adam Ray

William H. Shute Jr.

Tandi Smith

Bobby Shane Stephens

Rosemary Weed

Shannon Wilks

Professional Standards Committee

Attend Professional Standards training. Must be able to attend panels on Fridays when applicable and maintain non-biased professionalism while respecting strict confidentiality of the case. *Must have two years’ experience on the Grievance Committee.

Roz Johnson

Roz Johnson

Chair

TJ Westmoreland

TJ Westmoreland

Vice-Chair

Members

LaSharn Calhoun

Jana Clark

Phyllis Connell

Joyce Silmon Horton

Warren Kuntz

Lebron Little

John Patrick Lynch

Ann March

Larry Read

Aaron Sims

Howard Whatley

Ginny Willis

Chris Wood

Why participate? Many of the most successful REALTORS® and Affiliate members throughout central Alabama find that serving on a BAR Committee or other workgroup is key to their ability to form productive working relationships, develop their leadership skills, and obtain cutting-edge industry information. To apply, click the “Committees” tab through your BAR portal and click “Volunteer” by the 2024 Committee Application.

 

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