BUILDING

Provides planning and recommendations for the improvement and maintenance of our building; oversees the rental contracts, pricing, and rules & regulations for the conference center.

Chair: Mike Kitchens

Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors

BYLAWS

Maintains GACAR governing documents (Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies). Implements changes approved by the Board of Directors and the National Association of Realtors®.

Chair: Debra Martin-Back

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FORMS

Chair: Patti Moser

Horizon Realty of Alachua, Inc.

GACAR EXECUTIVE

Chair: Patti Moser

Horizon Realty of Alachua, Inc.

GACAR FINANCE

Chair: Mitchell Martin

Bosshardt Realty Services

GACAR NOMINATING

Chair: Jeremy Thomas

RE/MAX Professionals

GLOBAL

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.

Chair: Shema Freeman

EXP Realty

GRIEVANCE

Reviews all ethics complaints and requests for arbitration received by GACAR, per NAR guidelines, and acts as the complainant when the Committee has reason to believe a violation of the Code of Ethics has occurred.

NOTE: Members of this committee must attend training provided by GACAR. This is a three year commitment. Participation is limited to ONE MEMBER PER FIRM.

Chair: Heather Swanson

Matchmaker Realty

MEMBER/COMMUNITY OUTREACH (MCO)

Plans all 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.

Chair: Becky Smallwood

Matchmaker Realty

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Chair: Ericka Gilchrist

BHGRE Thomas Group

MLS EXECUTIVE

Chair: Gia Arvin

Matchmaker Realty

MLS FINANCE

Chair: Gary Thomas

RE/MAX Professionals

MLS NOMINATING

Chair: Dave Ferro

Watson Realty Corp

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Provides opportunities for all members of GACAR, both REALTORS® and Business Partners, to increase their professionalism and profitability through education.

Chair: Adam Gurske

Matchmaker Realty

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Educates members on their responsibilities and obligations under the Code of Ethics and conducts arbitration and ethics hearings resulting from cases forwarded by the Grievance Committee.

NOTE: Members of this committee must attend training provided by GACAR. This is a three year commitment.

Chair: Debra Martin-Back

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PUBLIC POLICY

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.

Chair: Jeremy Thomas

RE/MAX Professionals

RPAC

Responsible for fundraising, increasing participation, raising awareness, appreciation and retention efforts for RPAC (REALTORS® Political Action Committee).

Chair: Kelly Potter

BHGRE Thomas Group

TECHNOLOGY

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: Lisa Fetrow

Keller Williams Gainesville Realty Partners

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

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: Chris Kobrin

G W Robinson Realty

BROKER ROUNDTABLE

Chair: Patti Moser

Horizon Realty of Alachua, Inc.

BUSINESS PARTNER

Chair: Sherra Gurman

U.S. Title

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

Chair: Greg Johnson

Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors

PAST PRESIDENTS

Chair: Jeremy Thomas

RE/MAX Professionals

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Chair: Susan McQuillan

Watson Realty Corp