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## [GREATER KALAMAZOO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® APPOINTS NEW CEO](https://www.gkar.com/news/greater-kalamazoo-association-of-realtors-appoints-new-ceo)

** Nov 17, 2025 8:49:32 AM / by [Shayne Wheeler](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/shayne-wheeler) posted in [Board & Committee News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/board-committee-news)

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**KALAMAZOO, MI** - The Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS® (GKAR) Board of Directors is pleased to welcomeLeighun Brabec as the Association’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1st, 2025.

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## [School of Choice, Steering, and Equal Service](https://www.gkar.com/news/school-of-choice)

** Mar 4, 2021 5:00:00 PM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Board & Committee News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/board-committee-news)

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Portage Public Schools (PPS) do not participate with Schools of Choice within the district or within the county. Students do have an opportunity to apply for a [transfer programs, detailed here.](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Bearings/Bearings_2021/Transfer%20Program%20Guide%20-%202021.pdf)

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## [Congratulations 2021 Task Force Groups!](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-task-force-groups-members)

** Mar 4, 2021 5:00:00 PM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Board & Committee News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/board-committee-news)

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The GKAR Board of Directors outlined five task force groups to help realize the 2021 GKAR Strategic Plan. 

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## [Call for Volunteers - 2021 Task Force Groups](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-task-force-groups)

** Feb 4, 2021 10:13:56 AM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Board & Committee News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/board-committee-news)

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Your GKAR Board of Directors is looking for volunteers to serve on the various task force groups outlined in the 2021 GKAR Strategic Plan. A ‘task force’ is established to complete a specific purpose. There are five task force groups to choose from this year.

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## [Welcome 2021 GKAR Leadership](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-gkar-leadership)

** Jan 15, 2021 7:41:02 AM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Board & Committee News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/board-committee-news)

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Please join us in congratulating and welcoming GKAR's 2021 Leadership Team! [Meet the Board of Directors.](https://www.gkar.com/board)

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