2024 Committees
Being a member-centric organization, we depend on our members to actively participate in committees, working groups, and task forces, contributing to our decision-making process and the realization of our strategic plan. The valuable input from our volunteer members not only shapes our decision-making but also enables us to be a resilient organization capable of embracing and adapting to the dynamic real estate industry.
The Bylaw Committee maintains GACAR governing documents (Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies). Implements changes approved by the Board of Directors and the National Association of Realtors. This committee meets once per year to review the Bylaws. If changes are needed, they meet monthly until updates are complete. Meets as needed.
Chair: Debra Martin-Back
Exit Realty Producers
Chair: Adam Gurske
Matchmaker Realty of Alachua County
Chair: Susan McQuillan
Campus To Coast Realty
Chair: Ericka Gilchrist
BHGRE Thomas Group
The Global Council helps members break into new markets; network with other international agents to pick up tips, listen to speakers related to international real estate, and discover new international opportunities for GACAR members. The Global Council meets each month for an hour. They also write articles for the newsletter to share with members regarding global transactions. Members of this Council help coordinate panelists for Industry Insights.
Chair: Alexandre Worthington
Regal Realty International
GMLS President: Carl Shenning
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice
Chair: Jeremy Thomas
RE/MAX Professionals
This group educates members on their responsibilities and obligations under the Code of Ethics.
Members of this committee may also be called upon to review ethics complaints or requests for mediation or arbitration. The process may include two different levels of review. The Grievance level includes a panel of members who review a complaint at "face value" to determine if, based on the information submitted, there should be a hearing. The Grievance panel only sees the complaint not the response. If the case is moved forward to a hearing, the case will be reviewed at the Professional Standards hearing level where the panel then reviews the complaint and the response to determine if there was a violation. This panel may assign disciplinary action.
This committee meets as needed.
NOTE: Members of this committee must attend training provided by GACAR. This is a three year commitment.
Chair: Debra Martin-Back
Exit Realty Producers
The Member/Community Outreach Committee plans networking opportunities including General Membership Meetings and after hours events. Develops and promotes the Realtor® image in the community. This committee is also responsible for the “Realtors® Reaching Out” campaign. These volunteers meet for an hour monthly. In addition, committee members research venues, catering, entertainment needs for events. They also help before, during and after an event.
Chair: Christine Adamchak
Advisors Mortgage Group
Chair: Lisa Baltozer
Keller Williams Gainesville Realty Partners
The Professional Development Committee provides opportunities for members to increase their professionalism and profitability through education. The committee meets each month for an hour to plan the education programs to be offered.
Chair: Trisha Roy
Regal Realty International
The Public Policy Committee identifies local issues affecting, or potentially affecting, the real estate industry and/or private property rights, and takes action by becoming involved in those issues to ultimately make recommendations to the Board of Directors; disseminates information on local, state and national issues to the membership.
This committee requires a questionnaire which needs to be completed prior to your appointment. The questionnaire will be sent to you after receipt of your completed committee request.
Chair: Joy Glanzer
Glanzer Realty
This Committee is responsible for fundraising, increasing participation, raising awareness, appreciation and retention efforts for RPAC (Realtors® Political Action Committee).
Chair: Susan McQuillan
Campus To Coast Realty
The Technology Committee presents existing and future technologies that may enhance the practice and profitability of members. Plans and organizes educational efforts to raise the technological awareness of the membership.
Chair: Genile Morris
Bosshardt Realty Services
Plans, organizes, and delivers functions/programs for the benefit of Young Professionals. Network with other young professional members picking up tips, listening to speakers related to young professionals in real estate, and discovering professional opportunities.
Chair: Mark Kjeseth
Broxson Real Estate Group
Chair: Adam Gurske
Matchmaker Realty of Alachua County
The Business Partner Committee promotes networking opportunities between Realtor® and Business Partner members; works to increase the value of Business Partner membership by encouraging Realtors® to use the services provided by Business Partner members. This committee also plans the Realtor® EXPO. Time commitment for this committee involves one-hour monthly meetings. In addition, staff generally needs help at the Expo with setup and breakdown.
Chair: Kacey Anderson
McGriff-Williams Insurance
The Commercial Council provides programs, marketing sessions, and events for the benefit of Realtors® who specialize in commercial real estate. This council meets monthly for an hour.
Chair: Kenneth Mears
BHGRE Thomas Group
Chair: Ericka Gilchrist
BHGRE Thomas Group
The Property Management Council plans and organizes educational programs and workshops to benefit property managers. Network with other property managers to pick up tips and discover new property management opportunities for GACAR members. This Council meets an hour each month.
Chair: Jennifer Boymer
Matchmaker Realty of Alachua County
