We LOVE our Members that Volunteer their Time & Expertise
Advocacy
Christopher Tenggren-Chair
Neeley Erickson-GAD
Diane Hammon
Chris King
Lucas Albright
Bonita Willis
Michelle Irvin
Patty Martinez
Awards
Diane Hammon-Chair
Sharon Rhoades
Patti Sword
Christopher Tenggren
Rorry Skora
Aaron Schwartz
Bonita Willis
Diversity Committee
Bonita Willis-Chair
Gary Spangler
Christopher Tenggren
Todd Burghardt
Patty Martinez
Events
Donna Westergren-Chair
Val Storandt
Franny Lilja
Stephanie Hunter
Megan Martin
Christopher Tenggren
Nicole Patterson
Bonita Willis
Finance
Aaron Schwartz-Treasurer
Rorry Skora
Todd Burghardt
Patty Martinez
Gary Spangler
Bonita Willis
Christopher Tenggren
Membership/Education
Todd Burghardt-Chair
Christopher Tenggren
Bonita Willis
Nominating Committee
Patty Martinez-Chair
Bonita Willis
Diane Hammon
Sharon Rhoades
Todd Burghardt
Kimberly Taylor – Ex Officio
Professional Standards
Nedra Ericson Huntress
Sharon Rhoades
Jori McRae
Patti Sword
Kasey Zeimet
Melissa Sedevie
Vickie Foster
Sandi Burnett
Judah Sameth
Megan Martin
Alejandro Rivera
Jerry Wahlstrom
Association Leadership Positions on Board of Directors – Director Nominees
The Association wants to be clear that the Director Nominees understand the level of commitment and expectations of its Board of Director Members. The Following are the Association Leadership Positions respectively…
Our Directors are expected to Manage Their Time in their personal and business schedules in order to attend the regular Board of Directors meeting in full and adhere to the Associations strict Meeting Attendance Policies.
Our Directors maybe/will be Assigned and/or Prescribed other Duties relevant to the Association’s Governance and may include: Task Force appointments, Committee/Task Force Liaison responsibilities/positions, attendance at various Local, State or National REALTOR® events/meetings and other Duties that may be prescribed by the Association President and/or the Board of Directors.
Our Directors will Sign and agree to abide by the Association Policy Statements.
Our Directors must Lead within the provisions of our Association Governance Documents.
Our Directors will maintain strict Confidence on the content of all meetings where Association business is discussed or inferred.
Our Directors will remember that when serving the Board of Directors of the Association, that it is only with full and complete consideration for the good of our Membership as a whole, and is therefore separate from their respective businesses, Brokerages, Franchises and other outside influences or considerations.
Our Directors are expected to speak with one voice outside the confines of Association business meetings, and will therefore defer answering/responding to questions/inquiries (from the Membership, the public and the media), to the Association Executive Staff and/or President for review and /or response.
Our Directors must remember that once installed, they represent the brand, image and values of our Association and must hold themselves to that higher standard at all times.
COMMITTEE DEFINITIONS
Advocacy Committee: Any Member may serve on this Committee. The Committee co-ordinates with the Local, State and National Association of REALTORS® Governmental Affairs Staff, to best represent private property owners and the Membership on issues and initiatives that protect property rights and the industry with Local Municipal Governments and Industry Affiliated Institutions. The committee also works to Educate, Promote Awareness, and Generate Increased Participation and Investment in R.P.A.C. (the REALTORS® Political Action Committee), by assisting with Fundraising events and efforts, and by supporting the REALTOR® Party and Our Advocacy Initiatives.
Awards Committee: Any Member may serve on this Committee. The Committee reviews the nominations for the Association Awards to be given out at the Association’s Awards Event and they choose the winners from nominations from the membership of HAR.
Diversity Committee: Any Member may serve on this Committee. The Committee meets a couple of times throughout the year to work together for diversity within our communities and the membership of HAR.
Events Committee: Any Member may serve on this Committee. The Committee plans fun events as fundraisers for the membership and the Association throughout the year.
Finance Committee: You must be a Primary Member to serve on this Committee. The Committee meets as needed for the Association finances and approved the annual budget of the Association.
Membership Education Committee: Any Member may serve on this Committee. The Committee plans the Annual Membership Meeting, the Awards Event and The More You Know Education events for the year. They choose the event locations and speakers.
Nominating Committee: 5 Primary REALTOR® Members of the Association including the Immediate Past President and 1 other Past President of the Association may serve. The Committee will meet to review possible candidates for Director and Officer positions for the Association and will recommend a yearly Slate for a Membership vote at the Annual Membership Meeting or by Electronic vote.
Professional Standards Committee: Any REALTOR® Member may serve on this Committee. The Committee meets as needed by the Illinois REALTORS® for hearings on complaints filed and forwarded by the Grievance Committee or by members of the public. Committee members are asked to attend annual State Association training to keep up to date and current on standards and Code of Ethics changes.