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Committees & Advisory Groups
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- CAR Business Services, Inc.
- CAR Political Action Committee
- Chair Advisory Groups
- Colorado REALTOR Foundation
- Colorado Young Professionals Network
- Finance Committee
- Grievance Committee
- Leadership Council
- Legislative Policy Committee
- Member Services Committee
- NAR Director Committee
- Professional Standards Committee
- RPAC Fundraising
- Strategic Vision Task Force
Audit Committee
The committee assists the board of directors fulfill its corporate governance and overseeing responsibilities in relation to an entity’s financial reporting, internal control system, risk management system and internal and external audit functions.
Chair: Gary Bauer
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Carey
CAR Business Services, Inc.
The purpose of CAR Business Services, Inc. is to develop innovative programs and services for Colorado REALTORS® and generate non-dues revenue to CAR. Directors are elected by the Board of CAR Business Services, Inc.
Chair: Chris McElroy
Staff Liaison: Hugo Hellberg
CAR Political Action Committee
Presidential Appointment
CARPAC is comprised of 19 members appointed by the CAR President. It consists of two members from each CAR District plus seven at-large appointments. In general, CARPAC will aid the local boards in providing political contributions to local candidates and issues. CARPAC will also make endorsements and political contributions to state-level candidates and issues; except that CARPAC will only provide a recommendation to the CAR Board of Directors for statewide constitutional officer candidates. Contact the Government Affairs Division for an application. All Applications are due by August 15.
Chair: David DeElena
Staff Liaison: Ted Leighty
Chair Advisory Groups
From time to time the Chair of the Colorado Association will appoint an advisory group to address an issue or challenge that falls outside of CAR’s standing committees and forums. An advisory group is a collection of volunteers who bring unique knowledge and skills which complement the knowledge and skills of the formal committees and board members in order to more effectively govern the organization.
The advisory group does not have formal authority to govern the organization, that is, the advisory cannot issue directives which must be followed. Rather, the advisory group serves to make recommendations and/or provide key information and materials to the CAR Leadership Council which will take the information forward to the CAR Board of Directors
Chair: Mark Trenka
Staff Liaison: Tyrone Adams
Colorado REALTOR® Foundation (CRF)
A Non-Profit Housing Foundation that provides funding for safe, decent and affordable housing in Colorado for moderate, low and very low income individuals/families.
Chair: Francie Martinez
Colorado Young Professionals Network (CYPN)
Designed to engage and involve the younger REALTOR® member, this committee will work closely with the National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network in delivering valuable and effective services to the members.
Chair: Piper Bruner
Staff Liaison: Jamie Richards
CYPN Member of the Year Recipient List
2010 – Keith Kanemoto
2011 – Amanda DiVito Parle
2012 – Justin Knoll
2013 – Leanne Goff
2014 – Denise Storm
2015 – Piper Bruner
2016 – Natalie Davis
Take a look at 30 rising stars in the real estate industry by viewing NAR’s 30 Under 30 List.
Finance Committee
Presidential Appointment
The Finance Committee reviews, and sets guidelines for the annual budget that is then considered by the Leadership Council and the Board of Directors. The Finance Committee also reviews and manages the Colorado Association of REALTORS®’ fiscal operations, reporting to the Board of Directors at each regular meeting.
Treasurer: Gary Bauer
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Carey
Grievance Committee
The Grievance Committee receives & reviews ethics complaints and arbitration requests to determine if, taken as true on their face, a hearing is to be warranted. The Grievance Committee makes only such preliminary evaluation as is necessary to make these decisions.
Chair: Sean Dougherty
Staff Liaison: Lauren Feigin
Leadership Council
The Leadership Council in the interim between regular meetings of the DIRECTORS, conduct the affairs of CAR according to the policies and instructions of the DIRECTORS and shall meet on call of the President.
Chair: Mark Trenka
Staff Liaison: Tyrone Adams
Legislative Policy Committee
Presidential Appointment with input from the Local Associations
The Legislative Policy Committee monitors all legislation considered by the Colorado General Assembly; promotes or opposes any and all legislation which would have a favorable or negative impact on the real estate industry; proposes legislation that will improve the real estate industry’s operation; communicates on a regular basis with members and Boards of REALTORS® on legislative issues; and issues Calls-to-Action on state legislative matters. LPC members are appointed by the President. Local Associations are requested to make recommendations of members from their association who wish to serve. A separate application is required. All applications are due by August 15.
Chair: Dave Kupernick
Staff Liaison: Ted Leighty
Member Services Committee
Oversees all member services provided by the Colorado Association of REALTORS. The Committee’s overall goal is to provide relevant, effective and efficient services to CAR members.
Chair: Francie Martinez
Staff Liaison: Lisa Dryer-Hansmeier
NAR Director Committee
This committee consists of all NAR Directors from Colorado. National issues, challenges and areas of concern are addressed. The committee meetings are open to all members.
Chair: David Barber
Staff Liaison: Tyrone Adams
Professional Standards Committee
The members of the Professional Standards Committee serve as the Arbitration and Ethics Hearing panel members for inter-board arbitrations and cases sent through the Statewide Professional Standards program. The committee is made up of one member and one alternate appointed from each local association. The Committee provides guidelines and assistance as developed by the National Association of REALTORS® to local associations to assure that members are protected and provided with due process in all hearings. Members must have Professional Standards training. If interested in serving as your association representative, please contact your local board; otherwise you will be considered a non-voting member of the committee.
Chair: Deborah Conner
Staff Liaison: Lauren Feigin
RPAC Fundraising
Co Chairs- Michael Marcus and Ann Hayes
Staff Liaison: Madeline Cain
Strategic Vision Task Force
Responsible for considering and recommending future strategic initiatives to ensure that CAR remains on the front edge of the members’ needs.
Chair: Chris McElroy
Staff Liaison: Tyrone Adams