BAR Committees

Advocacy Advisory Group

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

Kyle Fortsman

Kyle Fortsman

Chair

Shannon Malcom

Shannon Malcom

Vice Chair

Members

Benjamin Carlisle

Cassandra Floyd Chruchill

Mike Foxhall

Senia Johnson

Kristina Knowles

Brian Lewis

Ameena Nelson

Jovanna Smith

Steve Warringon

Shannon Wilks

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.

Austin Freeman

Austin Freeman

Chair

Sloane Rhoden

Sloane Rhoden

Vice Chair

Members

Heath Anderson

Jason Boner

Benjamin Carlisle

Mike Foxhall

Jessyca McKnight

Jovanna Smith

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.

Liliana Perez

Liliana Perez

Chair

Jamie Miller

Jamie Miller

Vice Chair

Members

Brittany Arrington-Smith

Tamara Canty

Phyllis Connell

Dianne Cox

Brandi Feagin

Breanna Green

Kathy Gregory

Luciana Guin

Sheneka Hall

Janet Hamm

Jeffrey Harris

Mystie LeShea Miller

Cotina Mayes

Jikarryon Milner

Beverly Murphy

Natrina Marie Perkins Lawson

Tundra Pippens

Susan Shelton Glen

Kewana Stanton

Steve Warrington

Alicia White

Community Affairs Work Group

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

Erin Franklin

Erin Franklin

Chair

Christy McDonald

Christy McDonald

Vice Chair

Members

Tony Alvarez

Benjamin Carlisle

Bertina Foster

Breanna Green

Luciana Guin

Darius Jackson

Senia Johnson

Kim Lucas

Cotina Mays

Adrianna McCray

Jessyca McKnight

Tundra Pippens

Cheryl Ringuette Lewis

Brandon Schaub

Susan Shelton Glenn

Shawnte Thomas

Alicia White

Julie White

Lisa Zeig

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.

Bryant Turner

Bryant Turner

Chair

Marcus Kennedy

Marcus Kennedy

Vice Chair

Members

Caden Levi Pollard

Kim Lucas

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.

Sharon Wilson

Sharon Wilson

Chair

Gracie Barnhill

Gracie Barnhill

Vice Chair

Members

Adrianne McCray

Jikarryon Milner

Sharon Smith

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!

LaTonya Butler

LaTonya Butler

Chair

LaSharn Calhoun

LaSharn Calhoun

Vice Chair

Members

Leonard Austin

Bertina Foster

Breanna Green

Darius Jackson

LaJordan Pierson

Tundra Pippens

Keith Smith

Kewana Stanton

Lisa Zeig

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.

Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith

Chair

Kecalf Sharpe

Kecalf Sharpe

Vice Chair

Members

Shannon Malcom

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.

Sheneka Hall

Sheneka Hall

Chair

Brandi Feagin

Brandi Feagin

Vice Chair

Members

Nicole Anthony Shavers

Tony Birk

Jason Boner

Tamara Canty

Dianne Cox

Mystie LeShea Miller

Terrelle Major

Ginny Willis

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.

Betsy French

Betsy French

Chair

Sandy Mills

Sandy Mills

Vice Chair

Members

Heath Anderson

Gracie Barnhill

Karen Black

Chrysanthia Cottrell

Devin Decker

Stacy DeVoe

LaRonda Ford

Edward Harris

Richard Jacks

Francis Knox

Deborah Larson

Shannon Malcom

Quinzetta L McCray

Jamie Miller

Sandra Mills

Sloane Rhoden

Latronda Riley

Brandon Schaub

Susan Shelton Glenn

Billy Shute

Joy Stanley

Bobby Stephens

LaToya B Thomas

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.

TJ Westmoreland- Mahan

TJ Westmoreland- Mahan

Chair

Lebron Little

Lebron Little

Vice Chair

Members

LaSharn Calhoun

Jana Clark

Phyllis Connell

Rosalyn Johnson

Warren Kuntz

J. Patrick Lynch

Ann March

Lauren Murphree

Adam Ray

Larry Read

Joyce L. Silmon Horton

Aaron Sims

Howard Whatley

Julie White

Ginny Willis

Chris Wood

MLS Governance

Howard Whatley

Howard Whatley

Chair

Eileen Watkins

Eileen Watkins

Vice Chair

Members

Tony Alvarez

VJ Brown

Devin Decker

Jeffrey Harris

Senia Johnson

Deb Long

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.