October 2024

DESCRIPTION

The Bylaws Committee reviews recommendations from NAR for implementation at the local level and any local issues that may arise and contemplate a Bylaws amendment.

CHAIR: Leatha Eaves

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Teresa Clegg

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Garrett Cox

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Holly Harwell

STAFF LIAISON: Jessica Snyder

PURPOSE: Identifies, educates, and grooms futures Association leaders through their oversight of the Leadership Academy, including ongoing review of the curriculum, as well as the application and selection process. 

COMPOSITION: Recent graduates comprise the committee.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Chris Scott

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Karen Parris

STAFF LIAISON: Fanci Moore

PURPOSE: Supports the ongoing partnerships with Habitat for Humanity & Hamilton County Schools Snack Packs; Plans and implements the Tee Up & Wine Down for Habitat and an annual funraiser for Snack Packs. 

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR & DIRECTOR LIAISON: Jeff Nixon

VICE CHAIR: Sabrena Smedley

STAFF LIAISONS: Bethani Miller & Carol Seal

PURPOSE: Establishes and maintains policies for the residential and commercial MLS system, MLS data compilation, and related services (i.e., lockboxes, market reports, tax data).

COMPOSITION: Annually, the MLS Participants elect nine Participants and two Subscribers, who serve staggered, two-year terms.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Rolanda Daniel

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Connie Brewer

STAFF LIAISON: Josh Branum

PURPOSE: Solicits RPAC contributions and educates members on their role in the REALTOR® Party to Vote, Act & Invest to protect and promote home ownership and real estate investment. Assists in the planning of RPAC-related events, including the annual Participation, Major Investor, and Red White & Thank You events.

LOCATION

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Bill Panebianco

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Denise Murphy

STAFF LIAISON: Josh Branum

PURPOSE: Reviews ordinances and policies that may impact REALTORS® in conducting their business successfully and ethically and to promote the preservation of the right to own, use, and transfer real property. Works with elected officials on issues impacting property values and quality of life in Greater Chattanooga.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: James Meyers

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Connie Brewer

STAFF LIAISON: Josh Branum

PURPOSE: Identifies local opportunities to create and/or transform an unused public space into a welcoming community destination through use of NAR grants.

See gcar.net/placemaking for more details.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Robert Baker

DIRECTOR LIAISON/SECRETARY-TREASURER: Mike Purcell

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

PURPOSE: Formulates the annual budget and makes recommendations concerning financial planning and investment decisions.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Frazier DeVaney

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Natalie Hostetler 

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

PURPOSE: Provides guidance regarding commercial-specific programs and services, including but not limited to the commercial listing service, education, and networking offerings for our commercial practitioners.

COMPOSITION: The President appoints the Commercial Services Advisory Group from the members of the Commercial Council. Membership in the Commercial Council is available to any REALTOR® member, who subscribes to the commercial listing service and completes a membership application. Get details here.

DESCRIPTION

PRESIDENT: Kadi Brown

PRESIDENT-ELECT: Ellis Gardner

SECRETARY-TREASURER: Mike Purcell

MLS CHAIR: Jeff Nixon

DIRECTORS: Paige Batten, Connie Brewer, Teresa Clegg, Holly Harwell, Natalie Hostetler, Denise Murphy, Karen Parris, James Streeter

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal