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.

Kevin Sargent

Kevin Sargent

Chair

Lori King

Lori King

Vice-Chair

Members

Ashlynn West

Brian Freeman

Howard Whatley

Jinida Holt

Kia Strickland

Marteissa Mauldin

Tyler Whitten

2023 Advocacy Advisory Group

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

Hal Tillman

Hal Tillman

Chair

Leah Luker

Leah Luker

Vice-Chair

Members

Erle P. Morring

Kyle Forstman

Marcus Brown

Rosalyn Johnson

Shelley Watkins

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.

Mechelle S. Wilder

Mechelle S. Wilder

Chair

Scott W. Ford

Scott W. Ford

Vice-Chair

Members

Gladys Carter

Jamie Miller

John Vereen

Jinida Holt

Kia Strickland

Kristina Knowles

Liliana Perez

Lisandra Hernandez

Natoria Prince

Phyllis W Connell

Zashnetta Wilson

Community Affairs Work Group

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

Brandon E. Smith

Brandon E. Smith

Chair

Ann V. March

Ann V. March

Vice-Chair

Members

Dawn Penfield

Darius Jackson

Erin Franklin

Jeannie Smith

Katrina Page

Kia Strickland

Marteissa Mauldin

Melissa Hand

Natoria Prince

Roxanne Hale

Zashnetta Wilson

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.

John F. Ocampo

John F. Ocampo

Chair

Freddy Guerra

Freddy Guerra

Vice-Chair

Members

Jinida Holt

Paul J. Holley

Phyllis W. Connell

Stephanie R. Reese

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).

Ted McLaughlin

Ted McLaughlin

Chair

John David Terpo

John David Terpo

Vice-Chair

Members

Katina Boone

Donna M. Dunn

Melissa Hand

Marteissa Mauldin

Richard Sluznis

BAR Sports Night

Help with creating event’s overall goal by providing feedback on venue and sponsorship packages.

Stacy DeVoe

Stacy DeVoe

Chair

Mary Steadman

Mary Steadman

Vice-Chair

Members

Alicia Anderson

Darius Jackson

John Waggoner

Katrina Page

Mary Caufield

Rebekkah Kimani

Richard Sluznis

Birmingham Commercial REALTORS® Council (BCRC)

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

Grayson Glaze

Grayson Glaze

Co-Chair

Matthew Jaeger

Matthew Jaeger

Co-Chair

Terrelle Major

Terrelle Major

Vice-Chair

Members

Joshua Bullock

LaTonya Butler

Lyndsy Yim

Sandi Johnson

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.

David Lucas

David Lucas

Co-Chair

Peggy Lucas

Peggy Lucas

Co-Chair

Kim Lucas

Kim Lucas

Vice-Chair

Members

Mary Caufield

Frances Knox

Theresa Fancher

John Waggoner

Zashnetta Wilson

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.

TJ Westmoreland-Mahan

TJ Westmoreland-Mahan

Chair

Erle P. Morring

Erle P. Morring

Vice-Chair

Members

Jamie Miller

Melissa Hand

Patricia Stone

Shontia Brown

Susan Shelton Glenn

Tundra Pippens

Silent Angels Trustees

To ensure our members are aware that Silent Angels is here to assist them through difficult times and that the program has adequate funds to meet the needs of our membership.

Faith Harper

Faith Harper

Chair

Members

Dawn Penfield

Dianne Merritt

Donnie Hale

Gladys Carter

Janet Hamm

Jennifer Drake

Shontia Brown

Tyler Whitten

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

Aaliyah Williams

Angel Kimmons

Brandon E. Smith

Bryant Turner

Cameron Jennings

Frances Anderson

Jessica Daviston

Jessica Gilmore

John David Terpo

Jordan Lusk

Joshua Bullock

Kayla Ancelet

Lauren Shaw

Raymond Ervin

Samuel Harvey

Savannah Johnson

Stephanie Estrada

Stephen Standridge

Tracey Howard

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

Co-Chair

Terrelle Major

Terrelle Major

Co-Chair

Jason Fiveash

Jason Fiveash

Vice-Chair

Members

Alicia Anderson

Amanda G. Parker

Chelsea Musser

Donnie Hale

Heath Anderson

Julie White

LaRonda Ford

Marilyn Dumpson

Rachel M. Garrett

Sheneka Hall

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.

Ginny Willis

Ginny Willis

Chair

Lebron Little

Lebron Little

Vice-Chair

Members

Chelsea Musser

Donna M. Dunn

Erika Rice

Janet Hamm

Jason Fiveash

Katina Boone

Katrina Page

Kyle Forstman

Roxanne Hale

Shannon Malcom

Shandi White

Sheneka Hall

Soheila Page

Tundra Pippens

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.

Larry Read

Larry Read

Chair

Devin Decker

Devin Decker

Vice-Chair

Members

Kayla Ancelet

Heath Anderson

Lakeshia Armstead

Karen Black

Jana Clark

Kasondra Crews

Stacy DeVoe

Alan Drinkard

Theresa Fancher

LaRonda Ford

Betsy French

Richard Jacks

Frances Knox

Warren Kuntz

Deborah Larson

Shannon Malcom

Dianne Merritt

Sandra Mills

Amanda Parker

Adam Ray

Joyce L. Silmon Horton

Jonathan Sims

Tanya Smith

Judy Stiff

Texie Warnick

Howard Whatley

Shandi White

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.

Ann March

Ann March

Chair

Roz Johnson

Roz Johnson

VIce Chair

Members

Kimberly Benefield

LaSharn Calhoun

Phyllis Connell

Faith Harper

Gaither Little

Jason Marquis

Patricia Stone

TJ Westmoreland-Mahan

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 2023 Committee Application. Please rank your top three preferences beginning with your #1 pick!