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# 2026 Committees

GKAR Member involvement is the lifeblood of the Association, serving and executing the vision for the Association, in alignment with the Bylaws, Strategic Plan, and [National Association of REALTORS'®](http://www.realtor.org/ae/manage-your-association/core-standards-for-state-and-local-associations)[ Core Standards](http://www.realtor.org/ae/manage-your-association/core-standards-for-state-and-local-associations). The 2027 Committee Application will be available November 1st, 2026.

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 Advocacy

 Community Relations

 Grievance (R® only)

 Membership (R® only)

#### Schedule

January, March, June, August, November; 1st Tuesday at 1:00 pm 

#### 2026 Objective

Educate, promote awareness, and generate increased participation in RPAC 

#### 2026 Assignments

Attend the annual Governmental Legislative Update Forum; participate/attend Candidate Interviews for State Governor, State Senate, State Representatives, Kalamazoo County Commissioners; attend Capitol Day, in Lansing, to represent REALTORS® while visiting our Legislators; initiate outreach to Members regarding the significance of RPAC; and promote 100% participation in RPAC with all committees and Board of Directors. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC. 

#### 2026 Roster

 David Maturen, Chair  
Nita Rich, Vice-Chair  
Steven Revor, Director Liaison  
Callie Reed, Staff Liaison  
Melissa Doubleday  
Tammy Dykema-Halloran  
Brian Lewis  
Raquel Owens  
Mary Beth Sons  
Chris Speer  
Lisa Sullivan  
Sarah Thomas

 

#### Schedule

January, February, March, May, September, October, November; 1st Friday at 10:00 am 

#### 2026 Assignments

Plan, coordinate, promote and participate in Association community outreach activities to serve the community and increase REALTOR® involvement and awareness in the community; Bowl for Kids’ Sake; Walk to End Homelessness; Senior Services Ramp Build (2); Local Housing Volunteer Day; and Day of Service for Veterans. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC. 

#### 2026 Roster

 Lauren White, Chair

Katie Fullmer, Vice-Chair  
Jodi Noble, Director Liaison   
Callie Reed, Staff Liaison  
Lori Barnett

Chelsy Bernard  
Rebecca Bilodeau

Geoff Brown

Zach Daniels

Victoria Dipzinski

Jaime Gram

Astrid Horton

Stephanie Larson

Kennedy Leighton

Nick Lucchetti

Ryan Maneke

Brian Mitchell

Denise Nowak

Raquel Owens

Andy Sivils

Mary Beth Sons

David Wells

#### Schedule

As needed

#### 2026 Objective

Screen/investigate for the Professional Standards Hearing Panel. Following review, determine the proper course of action on any formal complaint from the public of Membership. Committee Members must have been a REALTOR® Member for a minimum of three years and attend additional education. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.

#### Schedule

February, April, June, September, November; 2nd Wednesday prior to the Board of Directors' meeting 

#### 2026 Objective

Support and promote Membership through New Member Orientation and the New Member Welcome Program.

#### 2026 Assignments

Review GKAR REALTOR® and Business Partner Membership applications for approval; review GKAR Emeritus benefit applications for approval; record videos focused on Member Engagement to be used as promotional pieces; host a Committee event for Members to learn about various GKAR Committees; and promote the value of GKAR Membership. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC. 

 Amie Proctor, Chair  
Kelli Scheffers, Vice-Chair  
Nate Brussee, Director Liaison  
Barb Miller, Staff Liaison  
Rebecca Bilodeau  
Zach Daniels  
Michael Hussar  
Justin Lennon  
Paul McIntyre  
Brian Mitchell  
Dawn Sacco  
Tami Slocum  
Lisa Sullivan

 MLS (R® only)

 Professional Development

 Professional Standards (R® only)

 Risk Management

#### Schedule

January, March, May, June, August, September, November; 2nd Tuesday at 1:30 pm 

#### 2026 Objective

Develops, interprets, and enforces MLS policies and rules.

#### 2026 Assignments

Provide solutions for streamlining MLS system. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC. 

#### 2026 Roster

 Brandon Rausch, Chair  
Nick Lucchetti, Vice-Chair

Rob Evenboer, MichRIC Manager  
Kim Williams, Director Liaison  
Sam Bartlett, Staff Liaison  
Michelle Bennett-Siwula  
Michele Brown  
Tim Brown  
Jennifer Copeland  
Kerry Keefer Fischer  
Paul McIntyre  
Tom Seelbinder  
Jason Veenstra  
Marty Wagar  
Melissa Doubleday  
Twala Lockett-Jones  
Steven Revor

#### Schedule

January, March, May, July, September, November; 1st Thursday at 9:00 am 

#### 2026 Assignments

Work to further the knowledge and education of Members; Plan, coordinate, promote, and participate in the Professional Development Committee Presents Series; Economic Update and REALTOR® Safety. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC. 

#### 2026 Roster

 Ellen Jarl, Chair  
Denise Nowak, Vice-Chair  
Charlie Bradford, Director Liaison  
Callie Reed, Staff Liaison  
Jeremy Blair

Geoff Brown

Jaime Gram

Brian Mitchell

DeAnna Phillips

Mary Remynse

Andy Sivils

Mary Beth Sons

Sarah Thomas

Marty Wagar

#### Schedule

As needed

#### 2026 Assignments

Provide a pool of panel members to hear matters of alleged Code of Ethics violations by REALTOR® Members and hear disputes regarding commissions. Committee Members must have been a REALTOR® Member for a minimum of five years and attend additional education. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.

#### Schedule

Monthly; 2nd Friday at 9:00 am 

#### 2026 Objective

Review and revise standard forms, contract  language, and disclosures. 

#### 2026 Assignments

Provide GKAR Members Forms Update session by individual or panel and continue participation in the West Michigan Regional Forms Committee. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC. 

#### 2026 Roster

 Greg Miller, Chair  
Joe Richards, Vice-Chair  
Erin McEntee, Director Liaison  
Sam Bartlett, Staff Liaison  
Jeremy Blair  
Dawn Bradley  
Lee Crossley  
Charlie Etter  
Michael Hussar  
Kerry Keefer Fischer  
Jason Machnik  
Brandon Rausch  
Al Rowe  
Ashley Sayles  
Cassie Scramlin  
Rachel Simonds  
Melissa Swetz  
Sarah Thomas

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