GET INVOLVED
Your input, participation, and ideas are needed at the association! The committees are an integral part of our association’s operations and success each year, and all REALTOR® and Affiliate members can get involved. Please carefully consider your interests and the benefits you will gain by participating on a committee, and then complete the form below to sign up.
Affiliate Committee
Chair:
Jay Sondhi, US Bank
Meeting Dates:
TBD
Liaison: Emily Flaherty
Committee members:
TBD
Climate Action Committee
Chair:
Megan Micco, Compass
Meeting Dates:
Second tuesday of every month at 1 PM
Liaison: Kalyn Marron
Committee members:
Paul Barraza, Arlene Baxter, Derrick Holt, Catherine Krueger, Felicia Mares-Villa, Jennifer Salas & Bhima Sheridan
The Climate Action Committee serves as a Bridge AOR resource, educating and facilitating activities in support of energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction for a sustainable low-carbon future. Click here for more information.
Community Foundation
Chair:
Janine Hunt, Red Oak Realty
Meeting Dates:
Second Friday of every month at 10 AM
Liaison: Emily Flaherty
Committee members:
Anita Alleyne, Patricia Bennett, Sandy Cruz & Jay Sondhi
This committee works to develop visibility and increase public awareness of the way in which Bridge AOR members give back to the community. Committee members actively build relationships with local charitable organizations and gain “hands-on” experience in fundraising. Click here for more information.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Chair:
Latashia Perry, Randy Munmon
Meeting Dates:
First Wednesday of every month at 11 AM
Liaison: Lyniqua Coleman
Committee members:
Yanira Cortez, Brooke Korkut, Jordan Lento, Sheila Perez & Ebony Smith
Bridge AOR is proud to announce our new committee dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in real estate. Click here for more information.
Education & Technology Committee
Chair:
Jordan Lento, Red Oak Realty
Meeting Dates:
Last Wednesday of every month at 11 AM
Liaison: Carmen Miranda
Committee members:
Brandi Bankston, Holly Bradford, Kenny Leather, Adam Nousomme, Judy Richardson, Andrew Spellman & Azadeh Yazdi
This committee works to plan educational programs, classes and series for members’ continuing education and professional development. Committee members research continuing education opportunities and up-to-date certification information and recruit speakers to present on these topics.
Forms Committee
Chair:
Cameron Platt, Abio Properties
Meeting Dates:
As required
Liaison: Kiran Shenoy
Committee members:
Mary Canavan, Sally Han, John Karnay, Cameron Platt & Tracy Sichterman
Housing Committee
Chair:
Brook Baird, Compass
Meeting Dates:
Second Wednesday of every month at 12 PM
Liaison: Kiran Shenoy
Committee members:
Stephanie Christmas, Sandy Cruz, Susannah Harte & Denise Kees
Installation Committee
Chair:
Lisa Dukellis-Mitchener, Dukellis Real Estate
Meeting Dates:
N/A
Liaison: Emily Flaherty
Committee members:
TBD
Plans the association’s annual installation and awards banquet where the incoming officers and directors are installed and the REALTOR of the Year and Affiliate Awards are presented. Raises funds from sponsors. Meets 4 to 6 times a year
Local Government Relations Committee
Chair:
Steven Edrington, Edrington & Associates
Meeting Dates:
First Wednesday of every month at 12 PM
Liaison: Kiran Shenoy
Committee members:
Camelia Baray, Anne D. Brandon, Jill Broadhurst, Mary Canavan, Christine Cheng, Mike Gorelick, Denise Kees, Kathie Longinotti, Jeffrey Neidleman, Helen Nicholas, Sarah Schisler & Elisabeth Watson
This committee works to establish relationships with local officials and key decision makers regarding real estate issues. Committee members increase their community awareness and become politically active through their involvement in this committee. Click here for more information.
MLS Committee
Chair:
Janine Hunt, Red Oak Realty
Meeting Dates:
First Friday of every other month at 10 am
Liaison: Gustavo Rodriguez
Committee members:
Anissa Burnley, Christopher Clark, Neal Conatser, Wayne Cory, Andrea Gordon, Paul Haynes, Tia Hunnicutt, Sonja Johnson, Jordan Lento, Noah Matthews, Robert Nongauza, William Pegg, Chris Ristau, Lindsey Sandoval, Daniel Silvert, Kimberly Simmons-Greene, Behnaz Tehrani, Margaret Thomas, Auguste Vende, Kevin Vierra & Svetla Zlateva
This committee provides oversight of MLS policies, publications, and forms. They oversee all computerized services, including the monitoring of the performance standards contained in the MLS contract. For more information on our MLS, click here.
Past Presidents Committee
Chair:
Janine Hunt, Red Oak Realty
Meeting Dates:
TBD
Liaison: DaVina Lara
Committee members:
TBD
Pro Standards Committee
Chair:
Lisa Dukellis-Mitchener, Dukellis Real Estate (Pro Standards Chair) & Melissa Eizenberg, Winkler Real Estate Group (Grievance Chair)
Meeting Dates:
N/A
Liaison: Charisse Castillo
Committee members:
Lisa Cartolano, Melissa Eizenberg, Marni Fischer, Darrell Hoh, Kimberly McCaffrey, Betty Moore, Amy Robeson, Margaret Thomas & Hsu-Ching Wintz
This committee is made up of the Grievance committee, Pro Standards Committee and administered by a certified Pro Standards Administrator. On behalf of the Bridge Association of Realtors®, these committees are responsible for enforcing the REALTORS® Code of Ethics.
REALTOR® Action Fund Committee
Chair:
Janine Hunt, Red Oak Realty
Meeting Dates:
As required
Liaison: Kiran Shenoy
Committee members:
Janine Hunt
One of the most important services organized real estate provides is representation in the halls of government. REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) raises money to advance the goals of our REALTOR® political action committees (PACs) at the local, state, and federal levels of government. RAF supports and/or opposes candidates for elected office who understand, or don’t understand, REALTOR® Issues. For more information on REALTOR Action Fund, click here.
Young Professionals' Network (YPN)
Chair:
Sheila Perez, Holmgren & Associates
Meeting Dates:
Second Wednesday of every month at 11 AM
Liaison: Lyniqua Coleman
Committee members:
Brooke Korkut, Latashia Perry, Colleen Phan-Eversman & Adam Nousomme
Through networking events, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) program gives its members the tools they need to advance their careers — while having fun in the process. Follow us on Facebook for the latest information from YPN!