2011 MAR New Director Orientation

Claire L. Williams
MAR 2011 President

Agenda
MAR Governance
2011 Programs and Goals
MAR Bylaws, Policies and Procedures
MAR Programs and Services
Director Expectations

2011 President
Claire L. Williams
Claire Williams, a managing partner with RemericaClaire Williams, a managing partner with Remerica
Hometown One in Plymouth, is the 2011 President of theHometown One in Plymouth, is the 2011 President of the
Michigan Association of REALOTRS® . Claire is a memberMichigan Association of REALOTRS® . Claire is a member
of the Western Wayne Oakland County Association ofof the Western Wayne Oakland County Association of
REALTORS® and has held numerous leadership positionsREALTORS® and has held numerous leadership positions
at the regional, state and national levels includingat the regional, state and national levels including
representing Michigan REALTORS® as a Federal Politicalrepresenting Michigan REALTORS® as a Federal Political
Coordinator for Congressman Thad McCotter and servingCoordinator for Congressman Thad McCotter and serving
as a National Association of REALTORS® director.as a National Association of REALTORS® director.
Claire’s commitment to the real estate industry has alsoClaire’s commitment to the real estate industry has also
led her to serve two-terms as president of the Women’sled her to serve two-terms as president of the Women’s
Council of REALTORS® Michigan Chapter. A seasonedCouncil of REALTORS® Michigan Chapter. A seasoned
real estate professional, Claire is an accredited Buyerreal estate professional, Claire is an accredited Buyer
Representative/Manager, a graduate of the REALTOR®Representative/Manager, a graduate of the REALTOR®
Institute, as well as a Leadership Training graduate. InInstitute, as well as a Leadership Training graduate. In
2002, her dedication was recognized when she was2002, her dedication was recognized when she was
awarded REALTOR® of the Year by her local association.awarded REALTOR® of the Year by her local association.
In addition to her career achievements, Claire and herIn addition to her career achievements, Claire and her
husband, Ron, have raised two children, Rebecca andhusband, Ron, have raised two children, Rebecca and
Allen, in the Plymouth Canton area where she is known forAllen, in the Plymouth Canton area where she is known for
her strong community involvement. As president of theher strong community involvement. As president of the
MAR, Claire wants to emphasize the importance ofMAR, Claire wants to emphasize the importance of
REALTOR® continuing education, professionalism andREALTOR® continuing education, professionalism and

2011 President-Elect
Beth Foley
1986 was the year Beth started in the Real Estate1986 was the year Beth started in the Real Estate
business after having been in private practicebusiness after having been in private practice
and academia as a dental hygienist. She has been aand academia as a dental hygienist. She has been a
volunteer for the real estate community for almost 25volunteer for the real estate community for almost 25
years. Education has always been a passion for successyears. Education has always been a passion for success
and accountability in her professions. Beth holds herand accountability in her professions. Beth holds her
GRI, Associate Broker, CRB, CRS and RSPS. At theGRI, Associate Broker, CRB, CRS and RSPS. At the
MAR, she has served on the finance, grievance,MAR, she has served on the finance, grievance,
professional standards committees, Broker Summit taskprofessional standards committees, Broker Summit task
force, FPC for District 2, vice chair of the redistrictingforce, FPC for District 2, vice chair of the redistricting
task force and was elected district 2 Director for 2005task force and was elected district 2 Director for 2005
and 2009. Beth was elected to serve as 2010 Treasurerand 2009. Beth was elected to serve as 2010 Treasurer
of the MAR. At the local associations, she was the firstof the MAR. At the local associations, she was the first
president of the WMLAR, she served as treasurer, MLSpresident of the WMLAR, she served as treasurer, MLS
chairperson, Pro standards co-chair, served on everychairperson, Pro standards co-chair, served on every
committee possible, and has taught courses forcommittee possible, and has taught courses for
orientation. Beth was REALTOR® of the Year in 2000.orientation. Beth was REALTOR® of the Year in 2000.
Her education includes a RDH and BS in education fromHer education includes a RDH and BS in education from
the Ohio State University, and a MA in Teaching andthe Ohio State University, and a MA in Teaching and
Educational Psychology from Western MichiganEducational Psychology from Western Michigan
University and the University of Northern Iowa. SheUniversity and the University of Northern Iowa. She
participates in competitive tennis with the USTA Westernparticipates in competitive tennis with the USTA Western
Michigan teams. This keeps Beth competitive in herMichigan teams. This keeps Beth competitive in her

2011 Treasurer
Bill Milliken
Bill Milliken, CCIM, CIPS, began work in real estate inBill Milliken, CCIM, CIPS, began work in real estate in
Ann Arbor in 1987. Milliken Realty, which he formed inAnn Arbor in 1987. Milliken Realty, which he formed in
1996, was named a Best of Michigan Business in 2008.1996, was named a Best of Michigan Business in 2008.
Previously, he worked in Washington, D.C. for NASA andPreviously, he worked in Washington, D.C. for NASA and
the U.S. Dept. of Justice. Bill was first elected to thethe U.S. Dept. of Justice. Bill was first elected to the
board of the CCIM Institute in 2006 where he has heldboard of the CCIM Institute in 2006 where he has held
numerous leadership positions. He was also a delegatenumerous leadership positions. He was also a delegate
on CCIM’s trade mission to China in 2006. He wason CCIM’s trade mission to China in 2006. He was
elected to the board of directors of NEW DETROIT inelected to the board of directors of NEW DETROIT in
2010; was president of the Commercial Board of2010; was president of the Commercial Board of
REALTORS® (2006); director of Republic Bancorp, and;REALTORS® (2006); director of Republic Bancorp, and;
board chair of the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce. Heboard chair of the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce. He
graduated from Colorado College.graduated from Colorado College.

Scott Griffith
Past-President Representative
Scott Griffith is a 3Scott Griffith is a 3rdrd
generation REALTOR® servinggeneration REALTOR® serving
Livingston County and the surrounding areas. He hasLivingston County and the surrounding areas. He has
been a licensed REALTOR® since 1975. Scott, and hisbeen a licensed REALTOR® since 1975. Scott, and his
sister Carol, have owned and operated ERA Griffithsister Carol, have owned and operated ERA Griffith
Realty located in Brighton since 1981. As an activeRealty located in Brighton since 1981. As an active
member of the Livingston County Association ofmember of the Livingston County Association of
REALTORS® Scott has held every leadershipREALTORS® Scott has held every leadership
position. He has been named REALTOR® -of-the-Year 3position. He has been named REALTOR® -of-the-Year 3
times by LCAR. 2009 he was named REALTOR® of thetimes by LCAR. 2009 he was named REALTOR® of the
Year for the Michigan Association of REALTORS® .Year for the Michigan Association of REALTORS® .
Leadership at MAR includes many positions including aLeadership at MAR includes many positions including a
Past President. At NAR Scott has served in numerousPast President. At NAR Scott has served in numerous
leadership positions including at RVP. Scott is veryleadership positions including at RVP. Scott is very
active in the community and his church. Scott is aactive in the community and his church. Scott is a
graduate of Albion College. He and his wife, Diane, havegraduate of Albion College. He and his wife, Diane, have
2 children in Michigan Colleges.2 children in Michigan Colleges.

Kelly Sweeney
Large Office Representative
Kelly received his BBA from the University of MichiganKelly received his BBA from the University of Michigan
in 1975. His real estate career started in 1986 at Weirin 1975. His real estate career started in 1986 at Weir
Manuel REALTORS® in Birmingham. He is now the CEOManuel REALTORS® in Birmingham. He is now the CEO
Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel. HeBroker/Owner of Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel. He
served as the city assessor and city treasurer for theserved as the city assessor and city treasurer for the
city of Birmingham as well as serving on variouscity of Birmingham as well as serving on various
committees for the Birmingham Bloomfield Rochestercommittees for the Birmingham Bloomfield Rochester
South Oakland County Board of REALTORS® . KellySouth Oakland County Board of REALTORS® . Kelly
served on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham-served on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham-
Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce from 1989 to 2000,Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce from 1989 to 2000,
and was awarded the Commerce Business Person of theand was awarded the Commerce Business Person of the
Year Award in 1997. He also received the BirminghamYear Award in 1997. He also received the Birmingham
Community House Community Service Award in 2003.Community House Community Service Award in 2003.
Kelly served on the Board of MiRealSource MLS fromKelly served on the Board of MiRealSource MLS from
2002 – 2009 and was the Treasurer from 2005 – 2008.2002 – 2009 and was the Treasurer from 2005 – 2008.
He has been on the board of the Michigan ConsolidatedHe has been on the board of the Michigan Consolidated
Association of REALTORS® since 2004 and wasAssociation of REALTORS® since 2004 and was
President in 2010. In 2008 he was voted as MCAR’sPresident in 2010. In 2008 he was voted as MCAR’s
REALTOR of the Year.REALTOR of the Year.

Thomas Paarlberg
Large Office Representative
Native of the Chicago area. Graduate, DePauw B.A.Native of the Chicago area. Graduate, DePauw B.A.
Philosophy, 1974. REALTOR® since 1976. AssociatePhilosophy, 1974. REALTOR® since 1976. Associate
Broker, owner Greenridge Realty, Inc. since 1980.Broker, owner Greenridge Realty, Inc. since 1980.
Designations include; G.R.I., CRB, and AHWD. HaveDesignations include; G.R.I., CRB, and AHWD. Have
served in numerous capacities with the Grand Rapidsserved in numerous capacities with the Grand Rapids
Association of REALTORS® , including President inAssociation of REALTORS® , including President in
1996. Have served in various roles with M.A.R.1996. Have served in various roles with M.A.R.
including two terms on the Board of Directors as largeincluding two terms on the Board of Directors as large
broker representative. Currently serve on the SWMRICbroker representative. Currently serve on the SWMRIC
manager board.manager board.

Randy Thomas
MiCAR Representative
Randy Thomas, President and CEO of InsiteRandy Thomas, President and CEO of Insite
Commercial, has been involved in variousCommercial, has been involved in various
aspects of real estate since 1987. Randyaspects of real estate since 1987. Randy
attended Michigan State University and earnedattended Michigan State University and earned
degrees in both biological science and criminaldegrees in both biological science and criminal
justice. He was formerly Vice President of thejustice. He was formerly Vice President of the
Retail Division at Schostak Brothers and Co.,Retail Division at Schostak Brothers and Co.,
where he was responsible for propertywhere he was responsible for property
assemblage, working with anchor tenants, saleassemblage, working with anchor tenants, sale
and leaseback of commercial properties, andand leaseback of commercial properties, and
development of commercial land. Randy is thedevelopment of commercial land. Randy is the
2011 incoming President of the Commercial2011 incoming President of the Commercial
Board of Realtors (CBOR), where he also sat onBoard of Realtors (CBOR), where he also sat on
the Board from 2001 – 2005, and served asthe Board from 2001 – 2005, and served as
President in 2004.President in 2004.

Jason Copeman
District 1 Representative
Jason W. Copeman, GRI, is a Broker/Owner with 18Jason W. Copeman, GRI, is a Broker/Owner with 18
years experience in Marquette and the Northyears experience in Marquette and the North
Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He hasCentral Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He has
served as the Upper Peninsula Association ofserved as the Upper Peninsula Association of
REALTORS President, has twice been chosen asREALTORS President, has twice been chosen as
his local Realtor-of-the-Year and in January willhis local Realtor-of-the-Year and in January will
begin a two year term as his local associationbegin a two year term as his local association
President Elect. Jason has served on his localPresident Elect. Jason has served on his local
MLS Committee, intermittently serving asMLS Committee, intermittently serving as
Chairperson, for the past 16 years and wasChairperson, for the past 16 years and was
recently appointed by his local board to therecently appointed by his local board to the
position of Chairperson of the Upper Peninsulaposition of Chairperson of the Upper Peninsula
Association of REALTORS Data Sharing andAssociation of REALTORS Data Sharing and
Cooperative Research Committee to pursue andCooperative Research Committee to pursue and
promote ways to build stronger REALTORpromote ways to build stronger REALTOR
relationships and cooperation.relationships and cooperation.

Rick Loose
Rick Loose, REALTOR® , e-PRO has 10 yearsRick Loose, REALTOR® , e-PRO has 10 years
of real estate experience with Ayre Rhinehartof real estate experience with Ayre Rhinehart
Realtors in Midland, Michigan. He has servedRealtors in Midland, Michigan. He has served
as President/Director for the Midland Board ofas President/Director for the Midland Board of
REALTORS® . He has also served on severalREALTORS® . He has also served on several
board committees. Rick was selected Midlandboard committees. Rick was selected Midland
Board of Realtors “Realtor of the Year” forBoard of Realtors “Realtor of the Year” for
2009. He currently chairs the Midland City2009. He currently chairs the Midland City
Housing Commission.Housing Commission.

Pam Whitcraft
Pam has been in this business since 1992 and hasPam has been in this business since 1992 and has
been very involved in her profession. She saw thebeen very involved in her profession. She saw the
value of further education and completed her GRI, ABRvalue of further education and completed her GRI, ABR
and CRB designations by 2004 and has been an activeand CRB designations by 2004 and has been an active
member of the ERC Council since 1996. She hasmember of the ERC Council since 1996. She has
volunteered her time in the Southwestern Michiganvolunteered her time in the Southwestern Michigan
Association of REALTORS® / by serving as chair, orAssociation of REALTORS® / by serving as chair, or
vice chair for various committees, as well as served asvice chair for various committees, as well as served as
a member of several task force committees over thea member of several task force committees over the
years. For the past 9 years, she has sat on the localyears. For the past 9 years, she has sat on the local
Board of Directors. She also moved through the ranksBoard of Directors. She also moved through the ranks
in her local SWMAR/REIS as Treasurer-2005, Pres-in her local SWMAR/REIS as Treasurer-2005, Pres-
Elect 2006 then President in 2007. She was awardedElect 2006 then President in 2007. She was awarded
the prestigious President’s Cup from the localthe prestigious President’s Cup from the local
Association in 2008. More local involvement includesAssociation in 2008. More local involvement includes
representing the local Association of Realtors as arepresenting the local Association of Realtors as a
Manager of the SWMRIC board in 2007 and 2008. On aManager of the SWMRIC board in 2007 and 2008. On a
higher level, Pam served as the SWMAR District 6higher level, Pam served as the SWMAR District 6
Director from 2001-2004. Since the turn of the newDirector from 2001-2004. Since the turn of the new
millennium, Pam has shared her leadership skills as amillennium, Pam has shared her leadership skills as a
member of Cressy & Everett Real Estate’s managementmember of Cressy & Everett Real Estate’s management
team, by serving as the Associate Broker/Branchteam, by serving as the Associate Broker/Branch
Manager of their Edwardsburg Michigan office. PamManager of their Edwardsburg Michigan office. Pam
has raised her family and worked in Southwesternhas raised her family and worked in Southwestern

June Clark
Local Association Representative
June Clark has been the Association Executive for theJune Clark has been the Association Executive for the
Monroe County Association of REALTORS since 2005.Monroe County Association of REALTORS since 2005.
Prior to her service as the Association Executive June wasPrior to her service as the Association Executive June was
the MLS Administrator for 8 years and had worked in athe MLS Administrator for 8 years and had worked in a
professional real estate brokerage in Michigan as an officeprofessional real estate brokerage in Michigan as an office
manager. June earned her RCE designation in 2007 andmanager. June earned her RCE designation in 2007 and
is involved at the state and national level. June hasis involved at the state and national level. June has
served on the Generational Association Executivesserved on the Generational Association Executives
Committee at the National Association of REALTORS®Committee at the National Association of REALTORS®
along with various committees for the Michiganalong with various committees for the Michigan
REALTOR® Association Executives Council including PastREALTOR® Association Executives Council including Past
President. June is heavily involved in her localPresident. June is heavily involved in her local
community including but not limited to Habitat forcommunity including but not limited to Habitat for
Humanity and various non-industry related organizations.Humanity and various non-industry related organizations.

Stu Kingma
MiCAR Representative
Stu Kingma, SIOR, joined The Wisinski Group in 1994Stu Kingma, SIOR, joined The Wisinski Group in 1994
and offers services that include sales and leasing ofand offers services that include sales and leasing of
commercial and industrial real estate. He has over 22commercial and industrial real estate. He has over 22
years of experience in sales and marketing whichyears of experience in sales and marketing which
includes 17 years experience dealing exclusively withincludes 17 years experience dealing exclusively with
commercial and industrial properties. This focus andcommercial and industrial properties. This focus and
experience allows Mr. Kingma to provide his clients withexperience allows Mr. Kingma to provide his clients with
the most up to date information regarding changingthe most up to date information regarding changing
market conditions. He is a past president of themarket conditions. He is a past president of the
Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® , a former PlanningCommercial Alliance of REALTORS® , a former Planning
Commission Member for the Village of Spring Lake and aCommission Member for the Village of Spring Lake and a
member of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Hemember of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. He
received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administrationreceived his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
from Calvin College.from Calvin College.

Matthew Case
District Two Representative
Matt Case, GRI, Associate Broker, Director of SupportMatt Case, GRI, Associate Broker, Director of Support
Services, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies.Services, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies.
Matt served on the Board of Directors of the TraverseMatt served on the Board of Directors of the Traverse
Area Association of REALTORS® (TAAR) beginning inArea Association of REALTORS® (TAAR) beginning in
2005. The following year he served as Treasurer and in2005. The following year he served as Treasurer and in
2007 was President Elect, as well as taking part in the2007 was President Elect, as well as taking part in the
Strategic Planning Committee and the Search CommitteeStrategic Planning Committee and the Search Committee
for TAAR’s new AE. In 2008 he served as TAARfor TAAR’s new AE. In 2008 he served as TAAR
President, and since then has served as RPAC chair.President, and since then has served as RPAC chair.
He was TAAR REALTOR® Of The Year in 2007, and hasHe was TAAR REALTOR® Of The Year in 2007, and has
been honored as one of Northwest Michigan’s mostbeen honored as one of Northwest Michigan’s most
influential people under 40 years of age via the Traverseinfluential people under 40 years of age via the Traverse
City Business News “40 Under 40” for the past 5 years.City Business News “40 Under 40” for the past 5 years.
In 2010 he was the TAAR nominee for REALTOR ActiveIn 2010 he was the TAAR nominee for REALTOR Active
in Politics, and was selected to take part in the Nationalin Politics, and was selected to take part in the National
Association of REALTORS Leadership Academy class ofAssociation of REALTORS Leadership Academy class of
2011. Matt is a volunteer Champion for The Grand2011. Matt is a volunteer Champion for The Grand
Vision, a regional land use and transportation studyVision, a regional land use and transportation study
conducted in 2008-2009 with implementation ongoing.conducted in 2008-2009 with implementation ongoing.
A 1996 graduate of Northwood University, where he alsoA 1996 graduate of Northwood University, where he also
met his wife, Matt resides in Beulah with Tammy andmet his wife, Matt resides in Beulah with Tammy and
their three sons.their three sons.

Gene Szpeinski
District Three Representative
Gene has served on nearly all GRAR committees andGene has served on nearly all GRAR committees and
task forces including a term as Director from 2003-05.task forces including a term as Director from 2003-05.
He was awarded the GRAR REALTOR ® of the YearHe was awarded the GRAR REALTOR ® of the Year
2001 by his peer. MLS Exchange Board of Directors2001 by his peer. MLS Exchange Board of Directors
2004-06 and served as its President in 2006. Gene2004-06 and served as its President in 2006. Gene
served as a MAR RPAC Trustee 2002-07 and isserved as a MAR RPAC Trustee 2002-07 and is
entering a second term on the MAR Board of Directors.entering a second term on the MAR Board of Directors.
He has served as a member of the NAR Land Use,He has served as a member of the NAR Land Use,
Property Rights and Environment Committee from 2004-Property Rights and Environment Committee from 2004-
10 . Extensive experience working with local and state10 . Extensive experience working with local and state
officials and have developed 12 home/condoofficials and have developed 12 home/condo
neighborhoods in Kent County since 1990.neighborhoods in Kent County since 1990.

Susan Yeotis
District Five Representative
Susan switched careers to full-time REALTOR ®Susan switched careers to full-time REALTOR ®
in 1985 and has been an active volunteer in thein 1985 and has been an active volunteer in the
Flint Association of REALTORS® ever since. SheFlint Association of REALTORS® ever since. She
has served on most local committees and been ahas served on most local committees and been a
multiple term member of the FAAR Board ofmultiple term member of the FAAR Board of
Directors. She is a past president of FAAR® ,Directors. She is a past president of FAAR® ,
past local chapter president of Women’s Councilpast local chapter president of Women’s Council
of REALTORS® . She has served on the Michiganof REALTORS® . She has served on the Michigan
Association of REALTORS® Board since 2008.Association of REALTORS® Board since 2008.
Susan spent 15 years serving on the city ofSusan spent 15 years serving on the city of
Fenton Planning Commission and ZBA, chairingFenton Planning Commission and ZBA, chairing
each, past Board of Directors president at theeach, past Board of Directors president at the
Shelter of Flint, served on the Fenton AreaShelter of Flint, served on the Fenton Area
Chamber of Commerce Board, and served 10Chamber of Commerce Board, and served 10
years on Flint YWCA Board. She serves on theyears on Flint YWCA Board. She serves on the
FAAR Professional Standards Committee and hasFAAR Professional Standards Committee and has
many years experience with the FAAR Grievancemany years experience with the FAAR Grievance
Committee. She also served 6 years on the BoardCommittee. She also served 6 years on the Board
of The State Bank of Fenton. She is married toof The State Bank of Fenton. She is married to
fellow REALTOR® Art Yeotis with whom shefellow REALTOR® Art Yeotis with whom she
owns YeotisRealty.com. Susan has 2 adultowns YeotisRealty.com. Susan has 2 adult
children, Ann and Matt, and there are 6 grandkidschildren, Ann and Matt, and there are 6 grandkids
to enjoy. She is a strong supporter of Habitat forto enjoy. She is a strong supporter of Habitat for
Humanity and the Food Bank of Eastern

Matt Davis
District Seven Representative
Matt Davis, GRI, ABR, Associate Broker and 1992 GraduateMatt Davis, GRI, ABR, Associate Broker and 1992 Graduate
from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, has been activelyfrom Miami University in Oxford Ohio, has been actively
involved in both his community and REALTOR® associationsinvolved in both his community and REALTOR® associations
throughout his 12 year career. A "SOB" or Son of a Broker,throughout his 12 year career. A "SOB" or Son of a Broker,
Matt grew up in the business at Rosemary Davis,Matt grew up in the business at Rosemary Davis,
REALTORS® in Marshall, Michigan. Since becoming aREALTORS® in Marshall, Michigan. Since becoming a
REALTOR® in 1997 Matt has served 11 years on the BattleREALTOR® in 1997 Matt has served 11 years on the Battle
Creek Area Association Board of Directors including 2 stintsCreek Area Association Board of Directors including 2 stints
as President and was BCAAR's REALTOR® of the Year inas President and was BCAAR's REALTOR® of the Year in
2004 and 2006. At the State level Matt chaired the MAR2004 and 2006. At the State level Matt chaired the MAR
Public Policy Committee as well as the RPAC TrusteesPublic Policy Committee as well as the RPAC Trustees
(current member), and was the recipient of the MAR(current member), and was the recipient of the MAR
REALTOR® Active in Politics (RAP) Award in 2005.REALTOR® Active in Politics (RAP) Award in 2005.
Nationally, Matt was appointed as the Michigan RPICNationally, Matt was appointed as the Michigan RPIC
(REALTOR® Political Involvement Committee Member) for(REALTOR® Political Involvement Committee Member) for
NAR, and in that position serves as a "whip" for Michigan'sNAR, and in that position serves as a "whip" for Michigan's
16 Federal Political Coordinators. He has served on the NAR16 Federal Political Coordinators. He has served on the NAR
Grassroots Strategic Plan workgroup, was a former FPC forGrassroots Strategic Plan workgroup, was a former FPC for
Congressman Joe Schwarz (MI-7) and has been appointed toCongressman Joe Schwarz (MI-7) and has been appointed to
the 2010 Public Policy Coordinating Committee. In histhe 2010 Public Policy Coordinating Committee. In his
community, Matt is an elected Trusteecommunity, Matt is an elected Trustee
at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek and is theat Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek and is the
2010 Chair of the Board of the Marshall Area Chamber of2010 Chair of the Board of the Marshall Area Chamber of
Commerce. Among many other things Matt also serves onCommerce. Among many other things Matt also serves on
the Steering Committee for the Annual World Reuben Eatingthe Steering Committee for the Annual World Reuben Eating

Carol Griffith
District Eight Representative
Carol Griffith is a 3Carol Griffith is a 3rdrd
generation REALTOR® servinggeneration REALTOR® serving
Livingston County and the surrounding areas. She hasLivingston County and the surrounding areas. She has
been a licensed REALTOR® for over 30 years. Carolbeen a licensed REALTOR® for over 30 years. Carol
along with her brother Scott, (past President of MAR),along with her brother Scott, (past President of MAR),
have owned and operated ERA Griffith Realty located inhave owned and operated ERA Griffith Realty located in
Brighton since 1981. As an active member of theBrighton since 1981. As an active member of the
Livingston County Association of REALTORS® , CarolLivingston County Association of REALTORS® , Carol
has held nearly every leadership position including Pasthas held nearly every leadership position including Past
President. She has been named twice by her peers asPresident. She has been named twice by her peers as
REALTOR® -of-the-Year. Leadership at MAR currentlyREALTOR® -of-the-Year. Leadership at MAR currently
includes Director and Vice Chair of Public Policy. Carolincludes Director and Vice Chair of Public Policy. Carol
is active in her community and holds many leadershipis active in her community and holds many leadership
positions including Livingston County Commissioner.positions including Livingston County Commissioner.
Carol is a graduate of Albion College.Carol is a graduate of Albion College.

Nanci J. Rands
District Nine Representative
Nanci J. Rands is an associate broker with Hall andNanci J. Rands is an associate broker with Hall and
Hunter, Christie’s Great Estates in Birmingham. SheHunter, Christie’s Great Estates in Birmingham. She
was the 2006 President of Metropolitan Consolidatedwas the 2006 President of Metropolitan Consolidated
Association of REALTORS® (MCAR), and its 2007Association of REALTORS® (MCAR), and its 2007
REALTOR® of the Year. Nanci was then recognized asREALTOR® of the Year. Nanci was then recognized as
MAR’s REALTOR® of the Year. She was also named toMAR’s REALTOR® of the Year. She was also named to
the Crain’s Detroit Business list of the 100 mostthe Crain’s Detroit Business list of the 100 most
influential women. Nanci served as the 2008 MARinfluential women. Nanci served as the 2008 MAR
RPAC Chair and 2009 Major Donor Whip. She is anRPAC Chair and 2009 Major Donor Whip. She is an
NAR director 2009 – 2011 and the Federal PoliticalNAR director 2009 – 2011 and the Federal Political
Coordinator for Senator Carl Levin. Nanci is an NARCoordinator for Senator Carl Levin. Nanci is an NAR
RPAC trustee representing District 6 (Michigan andRPAC trustee representing District 6 (Michigan and
Ohio), 2010 – 2011. Nanci is the national chairman ofOhio), 2010 – 2011. Nanci is the national chairman of
Project Interchange, a non-profit organization, thatProject Interchange, a non-profit organization, that
sends influential’s to Israel for educational and factsends influential’s to Israel for educational and fact
finding seminars. She is also a member of the Board offinding seminars. She is also a member of the Board of
Governors of the American Jewish Committee.Governors of the American Jewish Committee.

Jay Goscinski
District Ten Representative
Jonathon "Jay" Goscinski, ABR, GRI, Broker/OwnerJonathon "Jay" Goscinski, ABR, GRI, Broker/Owner
Michigan Realty Solutions in Richmond and JeffreyMichigan Realty Solutions in Richmond and Jeffrey
Douglas Properties in Eastpoint has actively been a fullDouglas Properties in Eastpoint has actively been a full
time REALTOR® since 2004, served on MCAR'stime REALTOR® since 2004, served on MCAR's
Education Committee since 2005, Political Affairs sinceEducation Committee since 2005, Political Affairs since
2005, 2009 Chairman, Grievance, Nominating, RPAC2005, 2009 Chairman, Grievance, Nominating, RPAC
Committees to name a few. He is an active RPACCommittees to name a few. He is an active RPAC
supporter/contributor. He was elected to the MAR Boardsupporter/contributor. He was elected to the MAR Board
in 2010. Jay is also a licensed builder and still operatesin 2010. Jay is also a licensed builder and still operates
a family owned Home Improvement and Remodelinga family owned Home Improvement and Remodeling
Company. Jay is also extremely involved in ForeclosureCompany. Jay is also extremely involved in Foreclosure
and Bank Owned properties for over 15 years,and Bank Owned properties for over 15 years,
advocates and does education seminars on theadvocates and does education seminars on the
Foreclosure and Short Sale Process.Foreclosure and Short Sale Process.

Gordon McCann
District Eleven Representative
Gordon McCann, GRI, e-PRO, Associate Broker, hasGordon McCann, GRI, e-PRO, Associate Broker, has
been a Realtor in the Plymouth community since 1995.been a Realtor in the Plymouth community since 1995.
As a member of the Western Wayne Oakland CountyAs a member of the Western Wayne Oakland County
Association of REALTORS® he was a Director, 2004 toAssociation of REALTORS® he was a Director, 2004 to
2008; Treasurer, 2005: President Elect, 2006; and2008; Treasurer, 2005: President Elect, 2006; and
President 2007-2008. In 2008 he was elected as aPresident 2007-2008. In 2008 he was elected as a
District 11 Director to the Michigan Association ofDistrict 11 Director to the Michigan Association of
Realtors for 2009 and 2010 and in 2010 he was re-Realtors for 2009 and 2010 and in 2010 he was re-
elected a Director for 2011 and 2012. At the Nationalelected a Director for 2011 and 2012. At the National
Association of Realtors, Gordon was a Large BoardAssociation of Realtors, Gordon was a Large Board
Director in 2007 and 2008 and a member of the RiskDirector in 2007 and 2008 and a member of the Risk
Reduction Committee 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Also,Reduction Committee 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Also,
Gordon was elected as a Michigan representative to a 3Gordon was elected as a Michigan representative to a 3
year term as NAR Director for the 2009, 2010 and 2011.year term as NAR Director for the 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Gerald Miller
District Twelve Representative
Gerry Miller has been a licensed REALTOR® sinceGerry Miller has been a licensed REALTOR® since
1978 and a broker since 1985. He is currently with Real1978 and a broker since 1985. He is currently with Real
Estate One in Clinton Township. He has served on theEstate One in Clinton Township. He has served on the
board of directors for the Metropolitan Consolidatedboard of directors for the Metropolitan Consolidated
Association of REALTORS® (MCAR) from 1995-1996,Association of REALTORS® (MCAR) from 1995-1996,
served as the MCAR Government Affairs Committeeserved as the MCAR Government Affairs Committee
Chair, the MCAR RPAC committee chair and wasChair, the MCAR RPAC committee chair and was
honored as the MCAR REALTOR® Active in Politics inhonored as the MCAR REALTOR® Active in Politics in
2005 and is a continual RPAC supporter. Gerry was as2005 and is a continual RPAC supporter. Gerry was as
a National Association of REALTORS® director ina National Association of REALTORS® director in
2001-2004 and was appointed to serve on the NAR2001-2004 and was appointed to serve on the NAR
Public Policy Committee in 2004. His passion has beenPublic Policy Committee in 2004. His passion has been
politics and lobbying through grass roots efforts and ispolitics and lobbying through grass roots efforts and is
proud of the things we represent as REALTORS® -proud of the things we represent as REALTORS® -
homeownership and the preservation of property rights.homeownership and the preservation of property rights.

Beth Pressler
District Thirteen Representative
Beth Pressler, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN, RRC, is anBeth Pressler, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN, RRC, is an
Associate Broker with over 30 years real estateAssociate Broker with over 30 years real estate
sales/managing experience in Grosse Pointe, Michi-sales/managing experience in Grosse Pointe, Michi-
gan. She has served as President/Director for Grossegan. She has served as President/Director for Grosse
Pointe Board of REALTORS® ; 2005 Regional VicePointe Board of REALTORS® ; 2005 Regional Vice
President (Region II), 2001 & 2002 Nat’l Governor;President (Region II), 2001 & 2002 Nat’l Governor;
Chair & Vice Committee Chair and Nat’l StateChair & Vice Committee Chair and Nat’l State
Orientation Facilitator for the Women’s Council ofOrientation Facilitator for the Women’s Council of
REALTORS® . Beth has also served on the Nat’lREALTORS® . Beth has also served on the Nat’l
Executive Committee for Women’s Council ofExecutive Committee for Women’s Council of
REALTORS® , is a past NAR Director and currentlyREALTORS® , is a past NAR Director and currently
serves on NAR committees.serves on NAR committees.

Trish Lentz
District Fourteen Representative
Trish Lentz started her career in real estate in 1973. She trained withTrish Lentz started her career in real estate in 1973. She trained with
Real Estate One in Taylor and took real estate classes at the UniversityReal Estate One in Taylor and took real estate classes at the University
of Michigan Real Estate School. Trish has always been very active inof Michigan Real Estate School. Trish has always been very active in
the community. During those days she worked with the boy scouts andthe community. During those days she worked with the boy scouts and
girl scouts to help grow strong minds in the children around her. Trishgirl scouts to help grow strong minds in the children around her. Trish
also volunteered to teach an art class at the grade school near heralso volunteered to teach an art class at the grade school near her
home. After 10 years of training and experience, Trish opened her ownhome. After 10 years of training and experience, Trish opened her own
company called “BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT GROUP”. The firmcompany called “BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT GROUP”. The firm
handled mostly commercial, industrial and business opportunities.handled mostly commercial, industrial and business opportunities.
During this time Trish took various CCIM Courses to improve herDuring this time Trish took various CCIM Courses to improve her
knowledge of the commercial world. In 1990, Trish and her husband,knowledge of the commercial world. In 1990, Trish and her husband,
Kenneth Lentz, purchased their own building in Taylor and changed theKenneth Lentz, purchased their own building in Taylor and changed the
name of their company to Hallmark Realty, Inc. and began to sellname of their company to Hallmark Realty, Inc. and began to sell
residential real estate along with commercial. Their business grewresidential real estate along with commercial. Their business grew
rapidly and Trish became more active with the local Association. Trishrapidly and Trish became more active with the local Association. Trish
chaired the first Equal Housing Committee Downriver. She sat on thechaired the first Equal Housing Committee Downriver. She sat on the
grievance committee for many years and was a director for ten years.grievance committee for many years and was a director for ten years.
Trish worked her way through the chairs of the Downriver AssociationTrish worked her way through the chairs of the Downriver Association
and finally served as president in 1995. Trish was chosen asand finally served as president in 1995. Trish was chosen as
REALTOR® of the year for the Downriver Association in 1996. DuringREALTOR® of the year for the Downriver Association in 1996. During
those early years and still even today, Trish’s most excelledthose early years and still even today, Trish’s most excelled
accomplishment is the fact that she has gave back to her community.accomplishment is the fact that she has gave back to her community.
Trish always prided herself on a hard work ethic, integrity and honesty.Trish always prided herself on a hard work ethic, integrity and honesty.
She has always treated her customers and clients with the utmostShe has always treated her customers and clients with the utmost
respect and kindness. Trish has continued to serve not only herrespect and kindness. Trish has continued to serve not only her
community but is again serving her local association in a leadershipcommunity but is again serving her local association in a leadership
position. She was just installed as incoming Treasurer for 2011. Trishposition. She was just installed as incoming Treasurer for 2011. Trish
also serves as FPC to Congressman Conyers and is a Director foralso serves as FPC to Congressman Conyers and is a Director for
Michigan Association of REALTORS® .Michigan Association of REALTORS® .

Tom Long
District Fifteen Representative
Tom Long, ABR, AHWD, GRI. Tom is the 2010 DRARTom Long, ABR, AHWD, GRI. Tom is the 2010 DRAR
Immediate Past President and was President in 2009, aImmediate Past President and was President in 2009, a
DRAR Director since 2004, served as the DRARDRAR Director since 2004, served as the DRAR
Government Affairs Chair and DRAR RPAC Chair. InGovernment Affairs Chair and DRAR RPAC Chair. In
addition to his association involvement, he also worksaddition to his association involvement, he also works
with local municipality departments and committees onwith local municipality departments and committees on
real estate and community issues. He is a member ofreal estate and community issues. He is a member of
the Michigan Moose Association State Board andthe Michigan Moose Association State Board and
Administrator of the Taylor Moose Family Center. TomAdministrator of the Taylor Moose Family Center. Tom
has served on the MAR Board since 2009.has served on the MAR Board since 2009.

Bill Martin
CEO
Bill Martin is the chief executive officer of the MichiganBill Martin is the chief executive officer of the Michigan
Association of REALTORS® . He also sits on the boardAssociation of REALTORS® . He also sits on the board
of trustees at Western Michigan University, his almaof trustees at Western Michigan University, his alma
mater and the Michigan Society of Associationmater and the Michigan Society of Association
Executives. Bill is a past board member for the HabitatExecutives. Bill is a past board member for the Habitat
for Humanity and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Infor Humanity and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. In
1987 voters elected Martin to the Michigan House of1987 voters elected Martin to the Michigan House of
Representatives, serving Calhoun County. In 1995, Gov.Representatives, serving Calhoun County. In 1995, Gov.
John Engler appointed Martin to commissioner of theJohn Engler appointed Martin to commissioner of the
Michigan State Lottery. Martin became the director of theMichigan State Lottery. Martin became the director of the
largest state department in 1999, the Michiganlargest state department in 1999, the Michigan
Department of Corrections, again at the request of Gov.Department of Corrections, again at the request of Gov.
Engler. In 1999 Habitat for Humanity named MartinEngler. In 1999 Habitat for Humanity named Martin
Public Official of the Year.Public Official of the Year.

Kathie Feldpausch
Senior Vice President
NEED NEW BIO……NEED NEW BIO……
Kathie joined MAR in 1995 after spending six yearsKathie joined MAR in 1995 after spending six years
with Michigan State University. She is a graduate ofwith Michigan State University. She is a graduate of
Hillsdale College and earned her CPA license inHillsdale College and earned her CPA license in
1987. She served on the BOD for the Michigan1987. She served on the BOD for the Michigan
Society of Association Executives as treasurer, andSociety of Association Executives as treasurer, and
earned her RCE designation in 2005 and completedearned her RCE designation in 2005 and completed
the CIPS designation requirements in 2006. She is athe CIPS designation requirements in 2006. She is a
member of the DeWitt Boosters Funding Reviewmember of the DeWitt Boosters Funding Review
committee, the Peckham Foundation Board, thecommittee, the Peckham Foundation Board, the
ASAE Finance Section Council, the NAR AE InstituteASAE Finance Section Council, the NAR AE Institute
Board of Governors and the NAR NationalBoard of Governors and the NAR National
Membership Data Systems workgroup.Membership Data Systems workgroup.

Rob Campau
Vice President of Public Policy
& Legal Affairs
NEED NEW BIO……NEED NEW BIO……
Rob is a veteran lobbyist who joined MAR in February ofRob is a veteran lobbyist who joined MAR in February of
1996. Prior to joining MAR, he was Director of1996. Prior to joining MAR, he was Director of
Environmental Affairs for the Michigan ManufacturersEnvironmental Affairs for the Michigan Manufacturers
Association. His responsibilities at MAR include workingAssociation. His responsibilities at MAR include working
with the Michigan Legislature and regulatory agencies,with the Michigan Legislature and regulatory agencies,
MAR’s legal advocacy programs, and providing support forMAR’s legal advocacy programs, and providing support for
political involvement, RPAC and other public policypolitical involvement, RPAC and other public policy
programs. Rob received a BA in communications fromprograms. Rob received a BA in communications from
Michigan State University and Jurist Doctor from ThomasMichigan State University and Jurist Doctor from Thomas
M. Cooley Law School.M. Cooley Law School.

Shelley Albert
Executive Assistant to Bill Martin
Shelley Albert joined MAR in July of 2007 as theShelley Albert joined MAR in July of 2007 as the
executive assistant to MAR CEO, Bill Martin. Sheexecutive assistant to MAR CEO, Bill Martin. She
has been the co-owner of a home improvementhas been the co-owner of a home improvement
business with her husband for the last 10 years.business with her husband for the last 10 years.
She has prior association experience from workingShe has prior association experience from working
as the assistant to the VP of Education at theas the assistant to the VP of Education at the
Michigan Bankers Association and the MichiganMichigan Bankers Association and the Michigan
Academy of Family Physicians.Academy of Family Physicians.

Your Role with MAR
You are not expected to be an expert
in all aspects of MAR operations. All
that you are asked to do is apply the
same skills and judgment you use in
your daily activities to the operation
of the association.

The board approves general policies
about what should and should not be
done (ei: key focus on advocacy, or not
exceeding limits on spending authority).
The rest of the policy development and
implementation is left to the CEO. The
Board plans for the future.

The Board is responsible for effective
organizational planning and for support
of the CEO.
The CEO determines the operational
structure of the association and is
responsible for its oversight.
All association staff report to the CEO.

MAR is the recognized public policy and legal
advocate for private property rights and for the real
estate industry and the recognized statewide resource
(clearinghouse) for professional development,
knowledge exchange and business services.

The association will be the recognized public policy
and legal advocate for private property rights and for
the real estate industry.
The association will be the members’ statewide
resource (clearinghouse) for professional
development, knowledge exchange and business
services.
Strategic Plan GoalsStrategic Plan Goals

Key Points to Remember
The association must know where it is going
The Board is in charge of ensuring it gets there
The Board has the responsibility to regularly check
on the direction the association is taking to make
sure it is, in fact, proceeding towards its objectives.

Annual Action PlanAnnual Action Plan

Board Meeting MechanicsBoard Meeting Mechanics
Board Packet
• Consent Agenda
• Report Items
• ACTION Items
• New Business

Bylaws comprise the governing authority of this
association and are strictly observed
Bylaws are approved by the Delegate Body
Policies are approved by the Board of Directors
Policies cover day to day operations
Further explanation provided at the February
Board Meeting by McClelland & Anderson
Bylaws and Policies

Kathie Feldpausch
MAR Senior Vice President of Operations

Financial Tools
Budget Process
Board Reporting
Audits

Financial Tools
Each year, in accordance with the Bylaws, the Delegate Body has sole authority to adopt
the annual budget of the Association. Financing for additional unbudgeted costs, or total
projected costs within a single line item shall be subject to the following:
• Additional costs exceeding $3,000 must be approved in advance by the CEO.
• Additional costs exceeding $15,000 must be approved in advance
by the Finance Committee.
• Additional costs exceeding $30,000 must be approved in advance by the
Board of Directors.
• Additional costs exceeding $100,000 must be approved in advance
by the Delegate Body.
All additional costs will be reported to the Board of Directors and Delegate Body with routine
financial reports.

2011 Finance Committee
Bob Taylor
MAR President-
Metropolitan Consolidated
Claire L. Williams
MAR President Elect
Western Wayne Oakland Co.
Beth Foley
MAR Treasurer
West Michigan Lakeshore
Gordon McCann
Western Wayne Oakland Co.
John Burt
North Oakland County
Wayne Walts
Clare-Gladwin
Carl Kaminski
Southwestern Michigan
Kim Pontius
Traverse Area
Bill Milliken
Commercial Board

2011 Audit Committee
Beth Foley
Dennis Goff
Greater Lansing
Scott Griffith
Livingston County
Bob Heindrichs
Grand Rapids
Bob Piper
Flint Area
Doug Whitehouse
Metropolitan Consolidated

MAR Operations
The operations side of the association
has a combined total of 99 years of
service with MAR.

Andrea Bates
Andrea Bates has been the EducationAndrea Bates has been the Education
Coordinator for MAR since November ofCoordinator for MAR since November of
2000. In this capacity she is responsible2000. In this capacity she is responsible
for administering the GRI Program andfor administering the GRI Program and
MAR’s continuing education offerings.MAR’s continuing education offerings.
Being the point person for allBeing the point person for all
educational and licensing questions, sheeducational and licensing questions, she
regularly has an opportunity to interactregularly has an opportunity to interact
with the membership. She is also thewith the membership. She is also the
administrator for the MiCAR, MiCREAadministrator for the MiCAR, MiCREA
and CCIM Michigan Chapter Boards.and CCIM Michigan Chapter Boards.

Jodie Cady
Jodie holds a Bachelor’s Degree inJodie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in
Communication Arts from Michigan StateCommunication Arts from Michigan State
University. Before joining MAR in 1999,University. Before joining MAR in 1999,
she worked for the Country Club of Lansing.she worked for the Country Club of Lansing.
She became a Certified Meeting ProfessionalShe became a Certified Meeting Professional
(CMP) in 2005, and was President of Meeting(CMP) in 2005, and was President of Meeting
Professionals International, MPI MichiganProfessionals International, MPI Michigan
Chapter.Chapter.
She received the MPI Michigan Chapter PlannerShe received the MPI Michigan Chapter Planner
of the Year award in 2005.of the Year award in 2005.

Andrew Francoeur
Andrew sold and installed MAR’s new networkAndrew sold and installed MAR’s new network
in the fall of 2000 and was on an administratorin the fall of 2000 and was on an administrator
contract for 6 months before coming on withcontract for 6 months before coming on with
the MAR full time in June of 2001 as IT/ISthe MAR full time in June of 2001 as IT/IS
Manager. He has achieved his MicrosoftManager. He has achieved his Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer, CertifiedCertified Systems Engineer, Certified
Professional, and Certified Professional +Professional, and Certified Professional +
Internet Certificates and has been certifiedInternet Certificates and has been certified
since 1998. His responsibilities at the MARsince 1998. His responsibilities at the MAR
include everything hardware and softwareinclude everything hardware and software
related on both PC and MAC basedrelated on both PC and MAC based
workstations and servers along withworkstations and servers along with
maintaining Cisco Routers, Switches andmaintaining Cisco Routers, Switches and
Firewalls.Firewalls.

Joe Kras
Joe has been with MAR since 2002. He holdsJoe has been with MAR since 2002. He holds
a MBA from Baker College, a BA froma MBA from Baker College, a BA from
Western Michigan University, and anWestern Michigan University, and an
Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design fromAssociate’s Degree in Graphic Design from
Lansing Community College. At MAR, heLansing Community College. At MAR, he
works as the Manager of Communications &works as the Manager of Communications &
Marketing. Joe performs a variety of tasksMarketing. Joe performs a variety of tasks
from events photography to managingfrom events photography to managing
Mirealtors.com.Mirealtors.com.

Kelly Risley
Kelly joined the MAR in 1986 as a conventionKelly joined the MAR in 1986 as a convention
and meetings secretary and currently serves theand meetings secretary and currently serves the
position of Accounting Assistant. Her tasks atposition of Accounting Assistant. Her tasks at
MAR include processing daily cash receipts andMAR include processing daily cash receipts and
account payables/receivables, running DLEGaccount payables/receivables, running DLEG
reports for local associations, processing CCIMreports for local associations, processing CCIM
dues and MAR building maintenance.dues and MAR building maintenance.

Julie Rowell
Julie is a graduate of Delta CommunityJulie is a graduate of Delta Community
College with a degree in BusinessCollege with a degree in Business
Management and has earned her e-PROManagement and has earned her e-PRO
certification. She started in real estatecertification. She started in real estate
12 years ago working part time as a12 years ago working part time as a
receptionist in a real estate office. Fromreceptionist in a real estate office. From
there she worked at two different localthere she worked at two different local
associations, Lenawee then Bay, finallyassociations, Lenawee then Bay, finally
ending up at MAR where she has beenending up at MAR where she has been
for the last six years.for the last six years.

Susan Abraham
Susan serves as the Accounting/HumanSusan serves as the Accounting/Human
Resources Coordinator for MAR. She hasResources Coordinator for MAR. She has
been with the association since May of thisbeen with the association since May of this
year and prior to joining the staff was anyear and prior to joining the staff was an
accounting and astronomy tutor foraccounting and astronomy tutor for
Lansing Community College. She also hasLansing Community College. She also has
extensive experience in for-profit and non-extensive experience in for-profit and non-
profit accounting and has worked inprofit accounting and has worked in
income tax accounting. She attendedincome tax accounting. She attended
Lansing Community College and receivedLansing Community College and received
a degree in Business Accounting.a degree in Business Accounting.

Sandy Stump
Sandy has served as MAR’s AccountingSandy has served as MAR’s Accounting
Director since April of 2002. With overDirector since April of 2002. With over
20 years of experience at MAR, she20 years of experience at MAR, she
has served in various financial,has served in various financial,
operational, and administrative roles.operational, and administrative roles.
Sandy is responsible for overseeing allSandy is responsible for overseeing all
accounting functions of MAR and itsaccounting functions of MAR and its
related entities. She also serves as arelated entities. She also serves as a
staff liaison to the MAR Financestaff liaison to the MAR Finance
Committee & Building Task Force.Committee & Building Task Force.
Prior to arriving at MAR Sandy workedPrior to arriving at MAR Sandy worked
for Michigan School Services and was afor Michigan School Services and was a
legislative intern at the State Capitol inlegislative intern at the State Capitol in
Lansing.Lansing.

Components
Meetings Management
Communications & Publications
Education
Member Programs
Member Benefits

Meetings Management
Convention

2011 Convention Task
Force
Beth Foley, Co-Chair
Mary Rockwell, Co-Chair
Amy Albright
Gary Reggish
Gail Freeman
Martin Wagar
Brian Klingel
Jason Copeman
Susan Payne
Denise Royer
Jim Meier
Kimberly Kihnke
Vicky Livernois
Deb Townsend
Brandon LaBelle
Marci Browne
Roger Powell

Meetings Management
Broker Summit

2011 Broker Summit
Task Force
Laurie Bush
Bay County
Natan Espinosa
Greater Lansing
Joyce Clegg
Gordon McCann
Western Wayne Oakland County
Dana Holben
Dearborn Area
Ric Braun
Northeastern Michigan

Meetings Management
Professional Standards
Board Meetings and Retreats

Communications
Michigan REALTOR® 2010 MSAE Gold Mention

Communications
REALTOR® Advocate

Communications
MAR Government Affairs Podcasts

Communications
MAR 2011 Legal Update Video Series

Communications
E-Publications
Enews
On the MARk
MiCREA
Special Ecard/Text Messages

Education
GRI - in classroom and online
Continuing education administration

Member Programs
Fair Housing
Appraiser services
(MiCREA)
Professional Standards
One-on-one support from Patty Kukla,
MAR's professional standards expert

2011 MiCREA Leadership
David Deverman
Timothy Evans
Beth Graham
Donald Horton
Brian Kirksey
David Maturen
John Meyer
Karen Myers
Michael Tarnow
Norman Thomas
Marty Wagar
Tina Whitman

Equal Opportunity
Initiatives
Through continued volunteer testing,
education initiatives, and relationships with
the Michigan Fair Housing Centers, MAR
members are provided cutting edge equal
opportunity programs.

2011 Equal Opportunity
& Fair Housing
Committee
John McArdle
Robert LaBute
Natan Espinosa
Greater Lansing
Doretha Ardoin
Grand Rapids
Pat Jacobs
North Oakland County
Beth Pressler
Grosse Pointe
Talia Champlin
Battle Creek Area

Member Benefits
MongoFax
AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
Great American Long Term Care Insurance
Realtor.org Store 10% Discount
Frankenmuth Mutual REALTOR® Home & Auto Insurance
US Bank REALTOR® Credit Card
BCBSM Dental Insurance
BCBSM Health Insurance
Pearl Errors & Omissions Insurance
Standard Real Estate Forms
ZipLogix Electronic Forms
CGI Communications

Rob Campau
MAR Vice President of Public Policy
& Legal Affairs

Public Policy StaffPublic Policy Staff
StructureStructure
Robert Campau
VP of Public Policy and Legal Affairs
Brad Ward
Director of Public Policy & Legal Affairs
Theresa Gray
Administrative Assistant
Brian Westrin
Manager of Legal Affairs
Michelle Brant
SE Michigan Public Policy Director
Doug Merriam
W. Michigan Public Policy Director
Amy Daunt
Central & Northern Michigan Director

Brad WardBrad Ward
Brad has been with MAR since 2001 and is aBrad has been with MAR since 2001 and is a
lobbyist for the association involved in alllobbyist for the association involved in all
legislative issues at the state level. He thelegislative issues at the state level. He the
principal staff person for REALTORprincipal staff person for REALTOR®®
publicpublic
policy, RPAC, and legal action committees. Bradpolicy, RPAC, and legal action committees. Brad
completed his undergraduate education atcompleted his undergraduate education at
Michigan State University and received his lawMichigan State University and received his law
degree from Wayne State University. He serveddegree from Wayne State University. He served
for a year and a half as Legislative Aide to Rep.for a year and a half as Legislative Aide to Rep.
Nancy Cassis (R-Novi).Nancy Cassis (R-Novi).

Michelle BrantMichelle Brant
Michelle has been with MAR since May ofMichelle has been with MAR since May of
2008. Prior to that, Michelle served as2008. Prior to that, Michelle served as
Executive Vice President to the LivingstonExecutive Vice President to the Livingston
County Association of REALTORS for threeCounty Association of REALTORS for three
years. Michelle also worked in the Michiganyears. Michelle also worked in the Michigan
Legislature for over four years where she wasLegislature for over four years where she was
Chief of Staff to Representative Chris WardChief of Staff to Representative Chris Ward
and Legislative Aide to former Stateand Legislative Aide to former State
Representative Judith Scranton. Michelle has aRepresentative Judith Scranton. Michelle has a
BA from Michigan State University in PoliticalBA from Michigan State University in Political
Science Pre-Law and has taken coursesScience Pre-Law and has taken courses
towards her Master in Public Relations.towards her Master in Public Relations.

Amy DauntAmy Daunt
Amy has been with MAR since March of 2006.Amy has been with MAR since March of 2006.
Amy held various internship positions within theAmy held various internship positions within the
Lansing political arena during her college yearsLansing political arena during her college years
at Michigan State University, where sheat Michigan State University, where she
received a BA in Communications. Prior toreceived a BA in Communications. Prior to
joining the MAR, she worked as a Legislativejoining the MAR, she worked as a Legislative
Assistant to former Representative Gary NewellAssistant to former Representative Gary Newell
for over three years.for over three years.

Doug MerriamDoug Merriam
Doug recently completed his Master of PublicDoug recently completed his Master of Public
Administration degree from Western MichiganAdministration degree from Western Michigan
University and has been with the MAR sinceUniversity and has been with the MAR since
2005. Previously he earned a BS from Oakland2005. Previously he earned a BS from Oakland
University and completed internships withUniversity and completed internships with
DaimlerChrysler and Sterling Corporations.DaimlerChrysler and Sterling Corporations.
Originally from Saginaw,Originally from Saginaw,
he now resides in Grand Rapids.he now resides in Grand Rapids.

Brian WestrinBrian Westrin
Brian has served as MAR’s Manager ofBrian has served as MAR’s Manager of
Legal Affairs since August of 2004. He didLegal Affairs since August of 2004. He did
his undergraduate work at Louisiana Statehis undergraduate work at Louisiana State
University in Baton Rouge and attended lawUniversity in Baton Rouge and attended law
school at Michigan State University Schoolschool at Michigan State University School
of Law, graduating in 2004. His role at MARof Law, graduating in 2004. His role at MAR
encompasses a concentration in Fairencompasses a concentration in Fair
Housing Law and Education, RESPAHousing Law and Education, RESPA
Compliance and Education, policingCompliance and Education, policing
Unlicensed Real Estate Practice, MortgageUnlicensed Real Estate Practice, Mortgage
Fraud, and Research and Legal Writing forFraud, and Research and Legal Writing for
MAR publications. Brian also facilitatesMAR publications. Brian also facilitates
meetings of the MAR Legal Actionmeetings of the MAR Legal Action
Committee and handles all requests madeCommittee and handles all requests made
for Legal Action Fund Assistance.for Legal Action Fund Assistance.

Theresa Gray
Administrative Assistant to Rob Campau
Theresa began her time at MAR in December 2006Theresa began her time at MAR in December 2006
as the Events Assistant. In September 2008 sheas the Events Assistant. In September 2008 she
moved into the position of Vice President Robmoved into the position of Vice President Rob
Campau’s assistant, working with the Public PolicyCampau’s assistant, working with the Public Policy
team.team.

2011 Public Policy2011 Public Policy
CommitteeCommittee
• Carol Griffith, Chair
• Jim Fase, Vice Chair
• Leon Knott, Past Chair
• Laurie Bush
• Kathleen Coon
• Matt Davis
• John Francis
• Mark Huston
• Meriem Kadi
• Brian Klingel
• Sara Storch-Lipnitz
• Tom Long
• Dave Maturen
• John McArdle
• Bill Milliken
• Bill Nabers
• Ray O’Neil
• Ned Quinn
• Peter Read
• Shelley Schoener
• Elaine Schraudt
• Phil Seaver
• Teri Spiro
• Belle Stier
• Jeff Thornton
• Robin Walker
• Tim White

MiCARMiCAR
• Bill Milliken, Chair
• Rodney Alderink
• Win Cooper
• Stu Kingma
• Mark Piper
• Ned Quinn
• Randall Thomas

Taxation Task ForceTaxation Task Force
• David Maturen, Chair
• Mike LeVan
• Mark Huston
• Shawn Huston
• John McArdle
• Bob Taylor
• William Scott
• Sheri Sutherby-Fricke
• Fred Hetherwick
• Marie Gamber
• Brian Klingel
• Peter Read
• Bob Schautz
• Teri Spiro

Land Use Task ForceLand Use Task Force
• Gil White, Chair
• Sandra Bailey-Bristol
• Earnie Best
• Dan Coffey
• Shawn Huston
• Dave DuBryn
• Mark Huston
• Paul Scott

Non-Point Water QualityNon-Point Water Quality
Task ForceTask Force
• Dan Coffey, Chair
• Brad Aarons
• John Cooper
• David Elya
• Mark Huston
• Betty Livermore
• Paul Lubienski
• Peter Read
• Rick Stein

Public Policy AchievementsPublic Policy Achievements
Past Accomplishments
• Passage of the Commercial Broker Lien Act - allows for a commercial broker to place a lien
on a property for the non-payment of commissions
• Passage of Gross Receipts Legislation –legislation enacted to exclude agents’
• commission payments from taxation within the “gross receipts” calculation.
• Mortgage Loan Industry Licensing –legislation enacted that provides licensing and
• education requirements, along with mandatory background checks for mortgage loan
officers in Michigan.
• Agency Responsibility Act – Outlines the duties a licensee owes a client and the services
that the client can waive via a limited services agency agreement.
• MAR is recognized as one of the top Advocacy groups in Lansing
• Defeated Governor Granholm’s 2-Penny Plan after most successful state-wide Call to
• Action ever - Over 10,000 REALTORS® participated
• Held off an expansion of the transfer tax
• Expanded the Real Estate Enforcement Fund to allow the Attorney General to fight
unlicensed activity
• Successfully advocated against the inclusion of real estate licensees under the Michigan
Consumer Protection Act
• Passed increased appraiser education standards
• Defeated legislation to increase county record fees

Public Policy AchievementsPublic Policy Achievements
2011 Legislative Priorities
• Eliminate MBT Surcharge – This is needed to make our state’s business tax structure more
competitive with surrounding states, especially as it relates to commercial real estate.
• Property Taxation Reform – Work within the framework of Proposal A to decrease the
overall property tax burden on Michigan citizens. We are supportive of various concepts to
expand the Homestead Tax Credit, make the process for appealing an assessment easier,
the proration of an owners’ Principal Residence Exemption, ‘pop-up’ relief, a Michigan
homebuyer tax credit, and constitutional amendments to prevent property tax increases as
values decrease. Sound property tax reform measures are needed to ensure economic
growth in Michigan.
• Prevent Sales Tax on Real Estate Commissions – Oppose an expansion of the current
sales tax base or further industry fees. Michigan businesses and citizens continue to do
their best during these challenging economic times. Further costs impacting the housing
industry will only serve as more disincentive for market activity. State government needs to
reprioritize the way it operates and spends before looking to citizens for additional
revenue.
• Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) – Registration of Appraisal Management
Companies in Michigan. After the implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct,
the contact between appraisers and lenders became highly regulated. With that, came in
increase in prominence of Appraisal Management Companies. AMCs now handle a majority
of home appraisals and play a large role in the appraisal industry as they have become the
preferred third party intermediary in ordering appraisal work. However, unlike Appraisers,
AMCs are not regulated in Michigan.

2011 Legislative Leadership2011 Legislative Leadership
SenateSenate
• Majority Leader
Randy Richardville (R-Monroe)
• Majority Floor Leader
Arlan Meekhof (R-Olive Twp)
• President Pro Tempore
Tonya Schuitmaker (R-Lawton)
• Majority Caucus Chair
Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge)
• Assistant Majority Leader
Dave Hildenbrand (R-Lowell)
• Minority Leader
Gretchen Whitmer
(D-East Lansing)
• Minority Floor Leader
Tupac Hunter (D-Detroit)
• Minority Caucus Chair
Morris Hood III (D-Detroit)

2011 Legislative Leadership2011 Legislative Leadership
House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives
• Speaker
Jase Bolger (R-Marshall)
• Majority Floor Leader
Jim Stamas (R-Midland)
• Speaker Pro Tempore
John Walsh (R-Livonia)
• Minority Leader
Richard Hammel
(D-Mt. Morris Twp)
• Minority Floor Leader
Kate Segal (D-Battle Creek)

Legal Action FundLegal Action Fund
The purpose of the Legal Action Fund is:
• To provide legal assistance/advice through the MAR’s legal
counsel to REALTORS® and local associations involved in, or
being threatened with, litigation that could have an adverse
impact on the entire industry;
• To promote an understanding of Michigan real estate law and its
effect upon the industry;
• To enhance the rights of private property owners, as well as
REALTOR® rights, responsibilities and professional conduct.

Legal Action CommitteeLegal Action Committee
• Joe Banyai
• Sam Elder
• Dan Elsea
• Robert Hubbell
• Tom Paarlberg
• Pat Vredevoogd
• Leon Knott

Legal Action FundLegal Action Fund
Some issues that have been addressed via the fund
include the following:
– Private property rights “takings”
– Right to arbitrate
– Agency contracts, releases, and responsibilities
– Consumer Protection Act Defense
– Seller’s Disclosure Statement problems
– Deed restrictions

Legal ActionLegal Action
AchievementsAchievements
Exempting Licensees under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act
Hartman & Eichhorn Bldg Co, Inc v Dailey
Proper Assessment of Taxable Value
Toll Northville Ltd Partnership v Twp of Northville
The Validity of Signed Releases between Agent and Client
Hall v Small
Distinguishing between Employees and Independent Contractors
Windsor Charter Twp v Remsing
Overreaching by Local Government
Lake Isabella Development, Inc v Village of Lake Isabella
Unlicensed Activity
MAR v. Remark (Helvey)

Issues Mobilization FundIssues Mobilization Fund
• Board of Directors control the IMF
• Off budget
• $40 dollars of the $50 dollar dues increase allocated in 2009

Issues Mobilization FundIssues Mobilization Fund
InvolvementInvolvement
• Support of Justice Cliff Taylor
• Worked to defeat Reform Michigan Government Now
• Critical Dunes
• Defeat of the K-16 Initiative
• Eminent Domain
• Price of Government
• Governor’s Land Use Task Force
• Land Division Act
• Local Ordinances
• Sign Rental Point of Sale Septic

A separate entity with distinctly separate Trustee Oversight.
MAR supports direct and indirect administration costs.

2011 RPAC Trustees
• Mary Rockwell, Chair
• Mary Rockwell, Vice-Chair
• Hussein Berry
• Chris Courtney
• Matt Davis
• Jim Fase
• Fred Hetherwick
• John Kulper
• Jeanenne Morton
• Nanci J. Rands
• Gary Reggish
• Chris Rogers
• Sara Storch-Lipnitz
•Terry Westbrook

RPAC ResponsibilitiesRPAC Responsibilities
and Expectationsand Expectations
RPAC and the MAR are
separate legal and
decision-making entities.

The MAR Brand
The Michigan Association of REALTORS®
speaks to
and for its membership on the issues that most
significantly affect their professional performance and
their overall business success, providing considered
and carefully crafted information and points of view
that represent the most sound strategies for the
growth and development of the profession.

MAR Key Messages
Communication
Audiences can count on the association to be thoughtful, clear
and direct in all its communication, whether to its membership or
to government, professional or other market segments.

MAR Key Messages
Advocacy
The association will be a strong, articulate, well-grounded voice
for its membership on public policy issues that affect the real
estate profession; this role embraces communicating forcefully
the positions of the association to target legislative and policy
audiences as well as listening and explaining public poilcy
issues to its constituent membership.

MAR Key Messages
Best-Practice Business Standards
The association serves as both a knowledge source and a
model for the range of business practices that will support the
success of the real estate profession; this means that members
can look to the association for information, guidance and
examples of how to most successfully lead, manage and grow a
business enterprise.

MAR Key Messages
Resources
The association serves to gather and then distribute the latest
and best knowledge, sources and tools to support the growth
and development of the profession and its individual members;
this is far more than a “clearinghouse” function, in that the
association becomes an evaluator and an endorser of only the
most valuable of resources and opportunities.

National Association of
REALTORS® Overview

2011 NAR Leadership
• Ronald Phipps
President
• Maurice J. Veissi
President-Elect
• Gary Thomas
First Vice President
• Bill Armstrong
Treasurer

2011 NAR Meetings2011 NAR Meetings
• March - AEI
• May - Midyear
• August - Leadership Meeting
• September - Directors Meeting
• November - Annual Meeting

2011 NAR Directors
• Dan Coffey
Immediate Past President
• Bob Taylor
Current President
• Claire L. Williams
State Allocated
• Beth Foley
State Allocated
• Doug Whitehouse
State Allocated
• Scott Griffith
State Allocated
• Nanci J. Rands
State Allocated
• Sam Baki
State Allocated
• Gordon McCann
State Allocated
• Kelly Sweeney
Large Board Representative
• Gary Reggish
• Terry Westbrook
• Dan Elsea
Large Real Estate Firm Representative
• Roland Ledebuhr
Distinguished Service Award Recipient
• Paul Scott
• Donald Treadwell
• Pat Vredevoogd Combs
NAR Past President

2011 Federal Political
Coordinators
• Mary Rockwell
Congressional District 1, Bart Stupak
• Beth Foley
Congressional District 2, Peter Hoekstra
• Jeanenne Morton
Congressional District 3, Vern Ehlers
• Kenneth Carlson
Congressional District 4, Dave Camp
• Bob Piper
Congressional District 5, Dale Kildee
• Dave Maturen
Congressional District 6, Fred Upton
Bill Hanner
Congressional District 7, Mark Schauer
Scott Griffith
Congressional District 8, Mike Rogers
• Bob Gleason
Congressional District 9, Gary Peters
• Shelley Schoenherr
Congressional District 10, Candice Miller
• Claire Williams
Congressional District 11, Thad McCotter
• Teri Spiro
Congressional District 12, Sander Levin
• E’Toile Libbett
Congressional District 13, Carolyn Kilpatrick
• Trish Lentz
Congressional District 14, John Conyers
Sheri Fricke
Congressional District 15, John Dingell
Furhad Waquad
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
Nanci J. Rands
Sen. Carl Levin
Matt Davis - RPIC

2011 NAR Committees
• Beth M Foley
Resort & Second Home RE Committee
• Carol Griffith
Membership Policy & Board Jurisdiction Committee
• Cathy Sherman Bittrick
Issues Mobilization Committee
Meeting & Conference Committee
• Chris Wretschko
Housing Opportunity Committee
• Claire L Williams
Federal Housing Policy Committee
• Dale Smith
Commercial Legislation and Regulatory Subcommittee
• Dan Elsea
Real Estate Advisory Board
• Dan Coffey
Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee
Nominating Committee
• Elaine West
AEC-RCE Certification Board
• David Maturen
Appraisal Committee
• David Deverman
Appraisal Committee
• Doug Whitehouse
Business Issues Committee
• E'toile L Libbett
Housing Opportunity Committee & Advisory Board –
Vice Chair
• Beth Pressler
Membership Policy & Board Jurisdiction Committee
Communications Committee
• Gene Szpeinski
Land Use Property Rights and Environment Committee
• Furhad Waquad
International Operations Committee
Public Policy Coordinating Committee
• Gary Reggish
State and Local Issues Committee
• Scott Griffith
Federal Taxation Committee
• Gordon McCann
Risk Management Committee

2011 NAR Committees
• James Evans
Comm RE Research Subcom &
• John McArdle
Communications Committee – Vice Chair
• Anthony Schippa
Conventional Finance and Lending Committee
• Marie Gamber
Professional Standards Committee
• Marty Wagar
Appraisal Committee
• Mary Ann Bush
Risk Management Committee
• Mary L Rockwell
Membership Policy and Board Jurisdiction Committee
• Matt Davis
REALTORS Political Involvement Committee
Public Policy Coordinating Committee
• Paul R Tozzi
• Pat Vredevoogd Combs
International Operations Committee
• Paul Scott
Distingushed Service Award Committee
• Robert Britigan Jr
State & Local Issues Committee
Robert Horn
International Operations &
Professional Standards Committees
• Bob Taylor
Research Committee
• Sam R Baki
Federal Taxation Committee
• Terry Westbrook
• Teri Spiro
Equal Opportunity-Cultural Diversity Committee
• Bill Milliken Jr.
Commercial Leg & Reg Subcomm,
REALTORS Commercial Alliance Committee
• Bill Martin
Strategic Planning Committee,
AEC Recommendations,Recognition Subcommittee

Great Lakes Caucus
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Ohio
• Wisconsin

NAR Regions
• Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode
Island, Vermont
• Region 2: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
• Region 3: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
• Region 4: Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
• Region 5: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
• Region 6: Michigan, Ohio
• Region 7: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
• Region 8: Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
• Region 9: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma
• Region 10: Louisiana, Texas
• Region 11: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming
• Region 12: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
• Region 13: California, Hawaii, Guam

Bill Milliken
2011 Treasurer
Beth Foley
2011 President - Elect

Be Informed
When someone in the community learns
that you are on the board and asks what
the association does, or asks about a
service you provide, you should be able to
talk credibly on the subject.

Be Positive
Talk about the association's strengths in
public and save discussion of its
weakness for the board table. Any public
discussion of weakness undermines the
association's ability to raise funds, recruit
volunteers and perform services for our
statewide membership base.

Be Prepared to Speak in
Public
Since the Board is responsible for
overseeing the operation of the
organization, there are certain times
when our members and the public
expect to see the Board
representing its interests.

Be Ready to Participate in
Fundraising Efforts
Although the RPAC Trustees have ultimate authority
and accountability for RPAC fundraising and
expenditures, each MAR board member should be
prepared to participate in fundraising including
reaching out to the membership to solicit funds.

There are Limitations
No individual board or staff member has any power in
the association other than the power the board
delegates to him or her. This means an individual
must observe protocol and the structure of the
organization in respect to new ideas, projects, or
complaints.

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