GKAR Member involvement is the lifeblood of the Association, serving and executing the vision for the Association, in alignment with the Bylaws, Strategic Plan, and National Association of REALTORS®' Core Standards. The 2025 Committee Application will be available November 1st - December 1st, 2024.
Schedule: January; March; May; June; August
2024 Objective: Educate, promote awareness, and generate increased participation in RPAC
2024 Assignments: Attend the semi-annual Governmental Legislative Update Forums; participate/attend Candidate Interviews for State and Kalamazoo County; attend Capitol Day, in Lansing, to represent REALTORS® while visiting our Legislators; initiate outreach to Members regarding the significance of RPAC; and promote 100% participation in RPAC with all committees and Board of Directors. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
First | Last | Office | Role |
Chris | Speer | eXp Realty LLC | Chair |
Jennifer | Lane-Alwan | Evenboer Walton, REALTORS® | Vice-Chair |
Steven | Revor | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Director Liaison |
Aimee | Potts | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
Heather | Atteberry | ERA Reardon Realty | Member |
Brian | Bay | Strong Properties | Member |
Michele | Brown | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Member |
Crystal | Halstead | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Member |
Brian | Lewis | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
David | Maturen | Maturen & Associates | Member |
Peggy | Napier | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
Mary-Frances | Oliphant | Jaqua, REALTORS® | Member |
Nita | Rich | Honor Credit Union | Member |
Mary Beth | Sons | Redzone Realty Group, LLC | Member |
Wendi | Traxler | Guaranteed Rate | Member |
Schedule: Monthly; 1st Friday at 10:00 am
2024 Assignments: Plan, coordinate, promote and participate in Association community outreach activities to serve the community and increase REALTOR® involvement and awareness in the community; Senior Services Ramp Build; Bowl for Kids’ Sake; Walk to End Homelessness; Habitat for Humanity; and Day of Service for Veterans. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
First | Last | Office | Role |
Joe | Huizar | Consumers Credit Union | Chair |
Nick | Lucchetti | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Vice-Chair |
Alex | Jeffries | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Director Liaison |
Callie | Reed | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
Ben | Barber | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
Chelsy | Bernard | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
Heather | Christensen | Worthwhile Home Organizing & Staging | Member |
Kabrena | Clark | Keller Williams- Portage St | Member |
Katie | Fullmer | Kellogg Community Credit Union | Member |
Crystal | Halstead | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Member |
Maggie | Harma | Independent Bank | Member |
James | Jackson | Lockett-Jones Realty Group | Member |
Kristine | Landuyt | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
Jodi | Noble | Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR® | Member |
Jennell | Robinson | Lockett-Jones Realty Group | Member |
Brea | Topp | Kalamazoo Mortgage | Member |
Lauren | White | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
REALTORS® Only
Schedule: As needed
2024 Objective: Screen/investigate for the Professional Standards Hearing Panel. Following review, determine the proper course of action on any formal complaint from the public or Membership. Committee Members must have been a REALTOR® Member for a minimum of three years and attend additional education. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
REALTORS® Only
Schedule: Every other month beginning in January;
2nd Wednesday prior to the Board of Directors' meeting
2024 Objective: Support and promote Membership through New Member Orientation and the New Member Welcome Program.
2024 Assignment: Review GKAR REALTOR® and Business Partner Membership applications for approval; review GKAR Emeritus benefit applications for approval; and promote the value of GKAR Membership. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
First | Last | Office | Role |
Nico | Lopez | eXp Realty LLC | Chair |
Dawn | Sacco | Golden Star Realty, Inc. | Vice-Chair |
Chuck | Kinnane | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Director Liaison |
Barb | Miller | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
David | Followell | Whitmore Realty Group, LLC | Member |
Shauna | Knight-Major | RE/MAX Advantage | Member |
Alyssa | Marino | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
Marcus | Miller | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
Benjamin | Morris | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
Matt | Mulder | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
Amie | Proctor | eXp Realty LLC | Member |
Steven | Revor | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
Kelli | Scheffers | eXp Realty LLC | Member |
REALTORS® Only
Schedule: January, March, May, June, August, September, November; 2nd Tuesday at 1:30 pm
2024 Objective: Develops, interprets, and enforces MLS policies and rules.
2024 Assignment: Provide solutions for streamlining MLS system. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
First | Last | Office | Role |
Rusty | Gorter | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Chair |
Matt | Mulder | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Vice-Chair |
Jason | Veenstra | eXp Realty LLC | Director Liaison |
Sam | Bartlett | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
Michele | Brown | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Member |
Tim | Brown | Five Star Real Estate | Member |
Jennifer | Copeland | Five Star Real Estate | Member |
Kerry | Keefer Fischer | Five Star Real Estate, Milham | Member |
Shauna | Knight-Major | RE/MAX Advantage | Member |
Nicholas | Lucchetti | Century 21 Affiliated | Member |
Kimberly | Moberg | RE/MAX Advantage | Member |
Brandon | Rausch | Acura Valuation, Inc. | Member |
Tom | Seelbinder | Seelbinder Real Estate | Member |
Marty | Wagar | WAGAR & ASSOC | Member |
Schedule: Every Other Month at 9:00 am
2024 Assignments: Work to further the knowledge and education of Members; Plan, coordinate, promote, and participate in the Professional Development Committee Presents Series; Fair Housing, REALTOR® Safety, Diversity and Inclusion, Money Matters, and Economic Update. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
First | Last | Office | Role |
Rob | Peterson | Dover Birch & Associates | Chair |
Chris | Speer | eXp Realty LLC | Vice-Chair |
Charlie | Bradford | Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR® | Director Liaison |
Aimee | Potts | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
Jason | Baker | Baker Property Inspections | Member |
Geoff | Brown | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
Julie | Harlan | Jaqua, REALTORS® | Member |
Alexis | Howard | Lake Michigan Credit Union | Member |
James | Jackson | Lockett-Jones Realty Group | Member |
Ellen | Jarl | Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR® | Member |
Jessica | MacDonald | GreenStone Farm Credit Services | Member |
Marcus | Miller | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
Denise | Nowak | Sun Title | Member |
Mary-Frances | Oliphant | Jaqua, REALTORS® | Member |
Mary | Remynse | Honor Credit Union | Member |
Mary Beth | Sons | Redzone Realty Group, LLC | Member |
REALTORS® Only
Schedule: As needed
2024 Objective: Provide a pool of panel members to hear matters of alleged Code of Ethics violations by REALTOR® Members and hear disputes regarding commissions. Committee Members must have been a REALTOR® Member for a minimum of five years and attend additional education. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
First | Last | Office | Role |
Nancy | Whitney | Greenridge Cornell & Associates | Chair |
Robin | Pompey | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
Schedule: Monthly; 2nd Friday at 9:00 am
2024 Objective: Review and revise standard forms, contract language, and disclosures.
2024 Assignment: Provide GKAR Members Forms Update session by individual or panel and continue guest participation in the West Michigan Regional Forms Committee. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
First | Last | Office | Role |
Jim | Douglass | RE/MAX Advantage | Chair |
Rachel | Simonds | Keller Williams Realty | Vice-Chair |
Erin | McEntee | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Director Liaison |
Sam | Bartlett | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
Dawn | Bradley | Devon Title | Member |
Lee | Crossley | Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR® | Member |
Suzzette | Deaux | Jaqua, REALTORS® | Member |
Charlie | Etter | M. Charles Etter P.C. | Member |
Michael | Hussar | RE/MAX Advantage | Member |
Jason | Machnik | Herbert Machnik Law Firm | Member |
Greg | Miller | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
Brandon | Rausch | Acura Valuation, Inc. | Member |
Joe | Richards | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
Al | Rowe | RE/MAX Advantage | Member |
Cassie | Scramlin | Keller Williams Realty | Member |
Melissa | Swetz | Consumers Credit Union | Member |