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'® Core Standards. The 2026 Committee Application will be available November 1st, 2025.
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January; March; May; June; August
Educate, promote awareness, and generate increased participation in RPAC
Attend the annual Governmental Legislative Update Forum; participate/attend Candidate Interviews for City of Kalamazoo and City of Portage; 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.
Jennifer Lane, Chair
David Maturen, Vice-Chair
Steven Revor, Director Liaison
Aimee Potts, Staff Liaison
Melissa Doubleday
Crystal Halstead
Kevin Kurr
Brian Lewis
Peggy Napier
Nita Rich
Natalie Rowe
Mary Beth Sons
Chris Speer
Lisa Sullivan
January, February, March, May, June, September, November; 1st Friday at 10:00 am
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.
As needed
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.
February, April, June, September, November; 2nd Wednesday prior to the Board of Directors' meeting
Support and promote Membership through New Member Orientation and the New Member Welcome Program.
Review GKAR REALTOR® and Business Partner Membership applications for approval; review GKAR Emeritus benefit applications for approval; and promote the value of GKAR Membership. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
Dawn Sacco; Chair
Amie Proctor; Vice-Chair
Rob Evenboer; Director Liaison
Barb Miller; Staff Liaison
Rebecca Bilodeau
Michael Hussar
Alex Jeffries
Justin Lennon
Alyssa Marino
Matt Mulder
Steven Revor
Kelli Scheffers
Lisa Sullivan
January, March, May, June, August, September, November; 2nd Tuesday at 1:30 pm
Develops, interprets, and enforces MLS policies and rules.
Provide solutions for streamlining MLS system. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
Matt Mulder, Chair
Brandon Rausch, Vice-Chair
Jason Veenstra, Director Liaison
Sam Bartlett, Staff Liaison
Joanne Becker
Michele Brown
Tim Brown
Jennifer Copeland
Rusty Gorter
Kerry Keefer Fischer
Shauna Knight-Major
Nicholas Lucchetti
Rob Peterson
Tom Seelbinder
Marty Wagar
January, March, May, July, September, November; 1st Thursday at 9:00 am
Work to further the knowledge and education of Members; Plan, coordinate, promote, and participate in the Professional Development Committee Presents Series; Fair Housing, REALTOR® Safety, Diversity and Inclusion, Idea Exchange, and Economic Update. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
Chris Speer, Chair
Mary-Frances Oliphant, Vice-Chair
Charlie Bradford, Director Liaison
Aimee Potts, Staff Liaison
Geoff Brown
Katie Fullmer
Alexis Howard
James Jackson
Ellen Jarl
Alyssa Marino
Denise Nowak
Rob Peterson
Mary Remynse
Steven Revor
Mary Beth Sons
As needed
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.
Monthly; 2nd Friday at 9:00 am
Review and revise standard forms, contract language, and disclosures.
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.
Rachel Simonds, Chair
Greg Miller, Vice-Chair
Erin McEntee, Director Liaison
Sam Bartlett, Staff Liaison
Dawn Bradley
Lee Crossley
Suzzette Deaux
Jim Douglass
Charlie Etter
Michael Hussar
Kerry Keefer Fischer
Jason Machnik
Brandon Rausch;
Joe Richards
Al Rowe
Ashley Sayles;
Cassie Scramlin
Melissa Swetz
