The election ballots open on June 7th. Election results will be tallied and winning candidates notified by noon on June 9nd. Voting Directors will be emailed their ballot.
Applications must have been submitted to Tyrone Adams or Theresa Harvey by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023, to participate in the CAR Leadership elections on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
Please find below the REALTOR® members running for elected positions for 2024. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name. Please click on the candidate’s name to expand their section to learn more about them. Their section can also be reduced by clicking on their name a second time. If a candidate’s section is empty, it is because CAR does not have further campaign materials to share.
BIOGRAPHY OF DAVID S. ANDERSON
You have asked for a description of myself. I generally think of myself as just a “nice guy.” I am a “people person.” I like people and make friends easily. I am currently single and have two sons and 3 grandchildren. I am a veteran, having served in the U.S. army in Vietnam. I am an active and enthusiastic bicyclist. I do several long rides each year averaging 5700 miles the past several years. These have included several 100+ miles organized rides including the nationally known RAGBRAI, the ride across Iowa.
I have a B.S. in Business from the University of Minnesota. After moving to Colorado I designed and sold forms for businesses and eventually opened my own by purchasing a Karmelkorn Shoppe in our local Pueblo Mall. After selling it I found my most satisfying career as a Realtor.
As reflected in the Post card I sent I have consistently remained involved as an active member of the Pueblo Association of Realtors and have pursued further education and leadership roles with CAR, NAR and CRS. I attend conventions at state and national levels regularly and participate in their classes and activities. I also have achieved the designations, CRS, SRES, GRI, At Home With Diversity, Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist, and C2EX. I am a Miracle Agent of the Children’s Miracle Network.
I am a great believer in working to improve the places I live and work. .
Early on I participated in the Leadership Pueblo program. I have served on the Boards of two Home Owners Associations, and am a member of both the Pueblo and Pueblo West Chambers of Commerce and Pueblo Home Builders. I have served on the board of my Credit Union for many years.
One of the achievements I am most proud of is my service on the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo, from its earliest beginnings. This was the citizens group that spear-headed the creation of a Riverwalk. Our Pueblo Riverwalk is beautiful and continues to grow. I am the Chairman of the HARP Authority which oversees its daily operation. The Riverwalk has become the centerpiece for outdoor activities and events in Pueblo. It makes Pueblo an even more desirable place to live. It tells the history of Pueblo and has inspired the creation of new businesses on and around the river.
As you can see, I am ambitious and dedicated to my country, state, community and profession.
I am now seeking the position of 2024 Vice-President of the Colorado Association of Realtors to help lend the perspective of the Southern part of the state as a leader in our organization. As a result of my participation in the many activities of this organization and others, I have Realtor friends all over the state and I look forward to serving all.
I am David S. Anderson, (“service is my middle name”), and I am asking for your vote. Thank you.
Hello! I am Dana Cottrell. I come to you with a servant’s heart and am asking you to vote for me, for President-Elect for the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), on June 7th.
My CAR experience is especially relevant to a successful transition into the President-Elect position. I am honored to be in my 2nd term as the CAR Treasurer. I am also in my second term on the Leadership Team, which consists of the President, President Elect, Past President, and me, as Treasurer. We are all a part of the Leadership Council, a larger group of volunteer REALTOR® leaders that represent every part of CAR’s activities.
This experience has given me invaluable knowledge in understanding how all of CAR’s divisions function. Being part of leadership gives me the opportunity to work with many of CAR’s wonderful staff and continue to make connections with Realtor® leaders throughout the state and the nation. I have had a front row seat and know the schedule and commitment required to be president-elect and then president.
One of the most important lessons I have learned from my experience at CAR is that everything we do is always through the lens of how the action benefits our Realtor® members. It’s members first.
We’ve got some potentially big changes going forward, like the lawsuits that NAR is navigating and the impact changing membership numbers may have on our association. With my experience on the leadership team, my financial background, my thorough understanding of CAR’s divisions, and my participation in creating a new strategic plan, I can be the leader to help navigate through our shifting industry.
I am fortunate to have done the L.E.A.D NAR leadership training and am a graduate of CAR’s Leadership Academy. I have been a part of building towers (you’ll know what that means if you go through CAR’s program) and celebrating Leadership Academy participants while encouraging all who step up to be leaders with pathways on how to be involved.
I received the CAR Distinguished Service Award for my work as Treasurer in 2022. I am the Chair of the Finance Committee and the Chair of the Investment Committee, serving in that capacity in both committees for two terms. I am a CAR Spokesperson and have been for the last four years, and recently completed three years as a Political Key Contact with the current Speaker of the House in the Colorado legislature. You can see a list of some of my volunteer experience below.
When I am fortunate enough to have a leadership role, I do it with all my heart and use all my experience to bring people together and find collaborative solutions. I would love this opportunity to serve the Colorado Association of REALTORS®.
Please vote for me this June, Dana Cottrell as your President-Elect for CAR.
Thank you,
Dana
(970) 390-1022
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– 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
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– 2021 REALTOR® of the Year
Education: BS, Journalism, University of Colorado
Other Experience:
To see Dana’s video and website with a full list of endorsements, please visit:
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Video – Vote for Dana – CAR Pres-Elect
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Great leaders, inspirational leaders, the leaders we look up to, are the ones who empower and challenge their team. They encourage the organizations they serve to question themselves about what they do well and where they can improve. They are the ones who set clear intentions with aspirational expectations, supported by accountability for themselves and for their organization.
This is and always has been the philosophy behind my participation in leadership. I’m Will Flowers, and I’m going to ask for your support and your vote, to serve as the 2024 President-Elect for the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. As you will see, I love serving the real estate community. I’ve been an active member of CAR, serving on various committees, task forces, work groups, sub-committees, etc, for many years. However, even as a long-time member of these important groups, the service I have been most proud of with CAR, is that of mentor for the CAR Leadership Academy over the past several years. Meeting, teaching, and encouraging the future leaders of not only CAR, but our real estate industry, has been an inspirational experience for me.
That service is the inspiration for the first of three key objectives in my campaign. Future Leadership. This is key to the success and strength of CAR and the initiatives CAR supports. When I say Future Leadership, I am not only referring to young leaders (even though they are extremely important), I am referring to all future leaders. Members of all ages, who may not have had the opportunity to participate or may not have known this was the path for them at all. I want to continue to open doors for those who want to serve in leadership and to give back to the real estate industry.
The second key objective is Professionalism. I know those of us who are actively engaged with our local, state and national associations are proud that we collectively operate at a higher level. Our professionalism is something we tend to pride ourselves on. However, there is a large number of really great REALTOR® members, who may want to be better but may not have the tools to do so. Or who may just not understand the true benefit of being engaged as a highly professional real estate practitioner. That is why I believe is our duty as a professional real estate association and as leaders within that association to encourage and enhance the professionalism of all members. I plan to encourage the expansion of educational opportunities, the availability of leadership to engage with members, and as President-Elect and as President, to be present, in person with members across the state.
My personal belief is that I am volunteering for this position and actively asking for your support in doing so. I understand what that commitment means and am fully willing to dedicate my time and my presence to our members. I’ve never too busy for my fellow REALTORS®, and certainly will not be as President of CAR.
The third and final key objective will be to share the message and mission of CAR, in a positive form. We spend a great deal of resources responding to objectionable and ill-informed legislation, policy changes, etc. While this work is important, some of CAR’s greatest accomplishments have come from bringing forward our own positive initiatives. For example the Century of Opportunity bills that CAR helped draft, support and see signed into law, were a package of bills focused on positive work to support the future of real estate. The mission of CAR is a positive one. The work of CAR is inspirational and community minded. The public and our membership needs to know that without a doubt, CAR has their best interests in mind. I know we can do this and I’m excited to show you all how.
As promised, below is a list of the places I have been involved over the years. While real estate and housing are passion of mine, sometimes to a fault, I’m proud to participate in performing important work in numerous sectors of the community.
I want to thank you for your time and your support. This election and the opportunity to serve you and our members means a great deal to me. It is something I take very seriously and enter into with an open mind and an open heart. I want to be here for you, and I’m asking that you grant me that honor.
Will Flowers
Broker/Owner
The Wentworth Company
242 Linden Street Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 227-0640
Will@TheWentworthCompany.com www
REALTOR® INVOLVEMENT
– NAR – Housing Opportunity Committee
– CAR – 2023 Chair, CARPAC
– CAR – Legislative Policy Committee
– CAR – Housing Sub-Committee Chair 2023
– CAR – Diversity and Inclusion Committee
– CAR – Disclosure & Consumer Advocacy Task Force
– CAR – Professional Standards Committee
– CAR – Leadership Academy Mentor, 2019, 2021, 2022 & 2023
– 2019 Chair Fort Collins Board of REALTORS®
– Co-Founder & Chair, Future of Housing Community Foundation, FCBR
– RPAC Major Investor
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
– Colorado State Commissioner, 8th Judicial District Performance Review Commission
– City of Fort Collins – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Chair, Cultural Resources Board
– City of Fort Collins – Art in Public Places Board – NoCo Housing NOW! Task Force and Committee
– Old Town Fort Collins Creative District, Establishing Committee
– Member/Donor, Museum of Art Fort Collins – Member/Underwriter, KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins EDUCATION / COURSES
– Montana State University – School of Architecture
– Colorado State University – School of Business
– Northern Colorado College of Real Estate
– NAR – Leadership 800 Graduate
– NAR – At Home with Diversity Endorsed
– NAR – Mediator / Mediation Training
– CAR – Leadership Academy Graduate 2017
– Ninja Selling Graduate (twice)
– Ninja Selling 2.0 Graduate
My name is Aline Pitney, and I would love for you to consider me for Treasurer of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® for 2024. If elected to this position, I will work tirelessly with the Leadership Council of CAR to create a feeling of inclusivity and positivity within our state. We, as REALTORS®, are faced with challenges in the post-COVID, ever-changing market, and we can best serve consumers by providing an informed approach and showing we are experts in our field. The diverse geography of our state can also prove difficult to navigate, both literally and figuratively, and one of my goals during my tenure as Treasurer will be to narrow the gap between local associations and our REALTOR® members who serve various areas of the state.
I became a REALTOR® “later” in life at the ripe old age of 37, starting my journey in August 2021. I got involved in the Women’s Council of REALTORS® and the Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® almost immediately, and the tools I was taught by those readily willing to help me fueled my passion to utilize my unique set of skills to help others. I am currently President-Elect of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® North Metro Denver network and will serve as network President in 2024. I am also on the DMAR Gives committee as well as the CAR Finance committee. As Stephen Covey said, “leadership is communicating people’s worth and potential so clearly that they come to see it in themselves.” These leaders helped me see my potential and fostered my growth, propelling me on my way to my own leadership journey. I’m grateful for all of the tools I have been provided to better both myself and my career, and I would like to serve my REALTOR® community by giving my skills and time.
I have an extensive background in finance, having worked at a financial firm for six years prior to becoming a REALTOR®. I worked on bookkeeping, estate planning, tax preparation, and asset management for multimillionaire clients. I am the current Treasurer of the CAR Foundation, and I am well-versed in analyzing and explaining financials. If elected, I will work with the Financial and Investment committees to ensure that there is clear and concise communication between leadership and our membership about the financial health of our association.
I’m excited to begin my journey as CAR Treasurer, and it would be a great honor to be elected. I can’t wait to work with the leadership team to keep the Colorado Association of REALTORS® running smoothly. I take this position very seriously, and I appreciate your time in learning more about me.
Aline Pitney
REALTOR®
Westwater Realty
(303) 350-7570
aline@westwaterrealty.com
As the 2022-2023 President of DMAR, I feel my involvement in the industry is only beginning. I have been licensed since 2005; I am a CAR leadership academy graduate from 2018 and became a mentor for the Leadership Academy until 2021. I am actively involved in CAR’s professional standards committee; I served on the LPC in 2021 & 2022 and have been on CAR’s DEI committee for the past two years. In addition, I sit on the Diversity Alliance Committee at DMAR, the audit investment committee, and YPN. When I am not selling real estate, I love giving back to my community as an active participant in the non-profit Food For Thought; I also run a local non-profit called Swim Across America, which raises money for Cancer Research at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
I look forward to an opportunity to serve as the CAR Metro District VP.
