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Rick Crepas, President |
| Jaqua, REALTORS® |
| Member Since: 1996 |
| Term: 2020-2021 |
| Accolades: REALTOR® with 24 years of experience; GKAR Board Member for 9 years; Served on Budget and Finance Committee, Membership Committee, Community Relations Committee, Advocacy Committee, Grievance Committee, and Professional Standards Committee. |
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Joy Watts, President-Elect |
| Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI |
| Member Since: 1998 |
| Term: 2021-2022 |
| Accolades: Broker Forum Facilitator, Professional Standards Committee Chair, Grievance Committee Member, Budget & Finance Committee Member, Associate Broker, e-Pro, 20+ years as a REALTOR®, 20+ years as a Member of GKAR |
| "I serve on the GKAR Board to ensure our Members have an Association that operates with transparency, fiscal responsibility, and seeks continuous improvement in the way it supports the success of all Members. " |
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Suzzette Deaux, Treasurer |
| Jaqua, REALTORS® |
| Member Since: 2003 |
| Term: 2021-2022 |
| Accolades: CRS; ABR; SRES; SRS; RENE; 2019 Board of Directors; June 2017 - December 2018 President; January - May 2017 President-Elect; 2015-2016 Treasurer of GKAR Board of Directors; serves on GKAR's Risk Management 2016 - present and Budget and Finance Committees 2015-2018 and 2020; Associate Broker & Sales Manager of Jaqua, REALTORS® |
| "I look forward to continue working on behalf of our Membership. My goal is to continue to improve the services the Association offers while being fiscally responsible for our Members." |
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Charlie Bradford, Director-at-Large |
| Jaqua, REALTORS® |
| Member Since: 2014 |
| Term: 2021-2023 |
| Accolades: CTA; e-Pro; Community Relations Committee 2016-Present (2021 Chair); Advocacy Committee 2016-2019 (2019 Chair) |
| "I am honored to serve on the board of directors and to help give my fellow REALTORS® all the tools support they need to be successful in their businesses and in their communities."" |
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Tim Brown, Director-at-Large |
| RE/MAX of Kalamazoo |
| Member Since: 30+ years |
| Term: 2019-2021 |
| Accolades: Certified Residential Specialist, GRI; GKAR REALTOR® of The Year 1991 & 1998; MLS Committee; MichRIC® Director representing GKAR and its Treasurer for several years, serving 11 Associations on flexmls. |
| "I’m glad to serve on the Board of Directors and to talk with members about any concerns they have about GKAR and the MLS." |
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Tammy Dykema, Director-at-Large |
| Jaqua, REALTORS® |
| Member Since: 2016 |
| Term: 2021-2023 |
| Accolades: Associate Broker; President, Women's Council of REALTORS® 2021; Advocacy Committee 2019-2020; Membership Committee 2019-2020 |
| "I am looking forward to learning and serving the Membership of the Association. I am honored to represent and will do so to the best of my ability. " |
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Linda K. Hazelhoff, Director-at-Large |
| RE/MAX Advantage |
| Member Since: 1997 |
| Term: 2021 |
| Accolades: Associate Broker and GRI; GKAR Committees served on Board of Directors, (3 years), Budget and Finance Committee (5 years), Grievance (5 years) Professional Standards (13 years), Professional Development (6 years), Professional Development Director Liaison (2 years), Advocacy (2 years), Advocacy Director Liaison (1 year) |
| "As a Director-at-Large, I have the privilege of serving along with over 100 committee volunteers, consisting of REALTOR® Members, Affiliate Business Partners, and Attorneys, who dedicate their time and talents for GKAR and our Community." |
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Kathy King, Director-at-Large |
| Jaqua, REALTORS® |
| Member Since: 1979 |
| Term: 2021-2023 |
| Accolades: Associate Broker Jaqua REALTORS®; CRS; GRI; GKAR President 1990; State of Michigan REALTOR® Associate of the Year 1987; GKAR REALTOR® of the Year 1990; State of Michigan REALTORS® RPAC Chairman 1991; Michigan REALTORS® Board of Directors; National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors; National Association of REALTORS® Medium Board Forum Chairman; Served as GKAR representative to the former CEO Council 1990-1996 (now known as Southwest Mi First). Served on most GKAR committees since 1979 |
| "Being a contributor to the focus and direction of our Association is not only a privilege but a conscious decision to see that the work of those who have served before us is carried forward." |
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Rich LaPorte, Director-at-Large |
| Century 21 Affiliated |
| Member Since: 2003 |
| Term: 2019-2021 |
| Accolades: MLS Committee; Risk Management Committee; Grievance Committee; Professional Standards Committee; 2014 Early Adapters for flexmls; Former Instructor at Michigan Real Estate Academy |
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Paul Valentin, Director-at-Large |
| Jaqua, REALTORS® |
| Member Since: 2004 |
| Term: 2020-2022 |
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Jason Veenstra, Director-at-Large |
| EXP Realty, LLC |
| Member Since: 2009 |
| Term: 2020-2022 |
| Accolades: 2020-Present: GKAR Director-At-Large; 2020-Present: MichRIC Manager, 2019-Present: Budget and Finance Committee; 2018-Preset: MLS Committee, 2018-Present: Numerous Task Force Committees; 2014-Present: Rental Property Owner's Association (RPOA); 2014-Present: Kalamazoo Area Rental Housing Association (KARHA); e-Pro; 10+ Years as a REALTOR®; 10+ Years as a Member of GKAR |
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Marty Wagar, Director-at-Large |
| Wagar & Associates |
| Member Since: 1972 |
| Term: 2021 |
| Accolades: Certified Real Estate Appraiser IFA-S – RAA Designations; REALTOR® Emeritus; 2004 GKAR President; GKAR Director 12 years ; Member MLS Committee 20+ Yrs; Michigan State Appraisal Board Member 2017-Present; Member, McKissock School Advisory Board; Con-ed instructor Northern Michigan University ;Real Estate Broker license 35+ yrs |
| "I serve to give back to a profession that has treated me well." |
