Leadership

Members of the GKAR Board of Directors have duties and responsibilities to govern our Association. The Association counts on Directors to participate as it deliberates issues that impact Members' daily business lives.

Joy Watts, President

Office: 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."

Lisa Faber, President Elect

Office: Jaqua, REALTORS®
Member Since: 1998
Term: 2022-2023

Suzzette Deaux, Treasurer

Office: 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."

Charlie Bradford, Director-at-Large

Office: Jaqua, REALTORS®
Member Since: 2014
Term: 2021-2023
Accolades: CTA; e-Pro; Community Relations Committee 2016-Present (2021 Chair); Advocacy Committee2016-2019 (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."

Tammy Dykema, Director-at-Large

Office: 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."

Marissa Harrington, Director-at-Large

Office: Five Star Real Estate
Member Since: 2015
Term: 2022-2024

Kathy King, Director-at-Large

Office: 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."

Chuck Kinnane, Director-at-Large

Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Member Since: 1999
Term: 2022

Jeff Lee, Director-at-Large

Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Member Since: 1990
Term: 2022-2024
Accolades: 2020 Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS President, GKAR Board Director 10+ years, Professional Standards Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Community Relations Committee, Professional Development Committee, Executive Committee, 32 year Walk to End Homelessness Committee

"It is a pleasure to work on behalf of each and every member."

Erin McEntee, Director-at-Large

Office: Century 21 Affiliated
Member Since: 2005
Term: 2022-2024

Paul Valentin, Director-at-Large

Office: Jaqua, REALTORS®
Member Since: 2004
Term: 2020-2022

Jason Veenstra, Director-at-Large

Office: 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