Jeff Lee, President
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService MI
Member Since: 1990
Board Term: 2019 - 2020
Accolades: CRS; GRI; ABR; Broker Associate with 31 years’ experience; 10-year Berkshire Hathaway Legend Award; 2018 BHHSMI REALTOR^® hall of fame.

“Serving as the GKAR 2020 president is a privilege and a way to confirm the importance of our members. By serving our members we are serving our industry, our state, and our community.” 

Rick Crepas, President-Elect 
Jaqua, REALTORS^®
Member Since: 1996
Board Term: 2019 - 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.

"As the 2020 President-Elect, I am dedicated to ensuring our Membership is served at the highest level through supporting our current President and Board. I look forward to being your 2021 President -Working together for your success."

Shelly Pattison, Treasurer
RE/MAX Advantage
Member Since: 2003
Board Term: 2019 - 2020
Accolades: 2016 - Present Michigan REALTORS Who Care Board of Directors; 2013 President of GKAR; 2012 President-Elect of GKAR; 2012-2013 Budget & Finance Committee; 2006 - 2011 Director At Large; 2003-2014 Commercial Committee; 2003-2014 Community Relations Committee; 2008-2013 Numerous Task Force Committees

"Serving on the GKAR Board of Directors is a privilege that I do not take lightly. I believe that everyone should have a voice and I am honored that I get to serve and represent our REALTORS® and their needs."

Tim Brown
RE/MAX of Kalamazoo 
Member Since: 30+ years
Board 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. 

Colleen Dawson
RE/MAX of Kalamazoo
Member Since: 2012
Board Term: 2020
Accolades: ABR; CRS; SRES; Associate Broker; Served as Vice Chair of GKAR Membership Committee; Also served on GKAR Advocacy, Grievance, and Professional Standards Committees; President, Women's Council of REALTORS®, Southwestern.

Suzzette Deaux
Jaqua, REALTORS^®
Member Since: 2003
Board Term: 2020-2022
Accolades: CRS; ABR; 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; Instructor, Michigan Real Estate Academy (MREA); 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."

Lisa Faber
Jaqua, REALTORS^®
Member Since: 1996
Board Term: 2020
Accolades: ABR; PSA; Served on GKAR Community Relations Committee 2008 - Present; GKAR Board of Directors 2013 - Present.

"As a Board Director, I enjoy being a voice for our GKAR Members and providing our Membership with the resources they need to achieve their personal and professional goals. It has been a pleasure to serve since 2014."

Marty Wagar
Wagar & Associates
Member Since: 1972
Board Term: 2018 - 2020
Accolades: Certified Real Estate Appraiser IFA-S – RAA Designations; REALTOR® Emeritus; 2004 GKAR President; GKAR Director 11 years ; Member MLS Committee 20 Yrs; Michigan State Appraisal Board Member 2017-2020; 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."

Joy Watts
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService MI
Member Since: 1998
Board Term: 2018 - 2020
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."