Online voting begins Thursday, October 29, when each REALTOR® member eligible to vote will receive an email from announcement@associationvoting.com that contains secure voting credentials unique to the email recipient. Voting will remain open until 5 pm on Wednesday, November 4. Election results will be announced on November 5.
The Nominating Committee presents the following Candidates for the 2021 Board of Directors:
2021 PRESIDENT-ELECT
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Derek English, ABR, CSP, GREEN, MRP, PSA, C2EX (Scout REALTOR® Group)
I have been active in the Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® since I was licensed in 2013. In these years I have served on many committees and have enjoyed being a part of our Association. I have been fortunate to meet and engage with our leadership/members on a local, state and national level and feel that my continued involvement in our Association is paramount in advocating for private property rights.
Over the past two years I have had the honor and privilege to serve our membership as a Director. I feel my time as a Director has benefited our Association and improved my leadership skills. As a Board we have made responsible decisions and addressed many important challenges that face our ever-changing industry. I find it important to nurture and promote the future leadership of our Association from within through personal interaction and committee engagement. I am excited for the future of our Association and hope you will support me in my choice in seeking the position of President-Elect in 2021.
LOCAL: Board of Directors (2019-20); Bylaws Committee Liaison (2020); Community Involvement Committee (2015-2019); Governmental Affairs Committee (2014-2020); Grievance Committee (2018); Leadership Academy Graduate (2016); Leadership Development Committee (2017-19; 2019 Director Liaison); Presidential Advisory Group (2018); RPAC Trustees Presidential Advisory Group (2020)
STATE & NATIONAL: 2017 State Director; 2016-19 Tennessee REALTORS® Spring Conference & Hill Visits; 2016-19 Tennessee REALTORS® Fall Conventions; 2017-18 NAR Mid-Year Meetings & Hill Visits; Political Coordinator for Rep. Mike Carter (2015-21)
COMMUNITY SERVICE: I support many local and national non-profit organizations. Active in many campaign/political functions as a host and a donor. I have been involved in fundraising and donated my construction experience to local schools and churches. I was honored to be chosen as a man of distinction in the 2019 “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign, where I was raised more than $7,000 for the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer awareness.
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Partner/Founder of Scout REALTOR® Group. We launched our own independent brokerage in 2019. Multi-million dollar producer for the past six years in real estate.
2021 SECRETARY-TREASURER
Steven Sharpe, ABR, GRI, e-PRO (Keller Williams Realty)
I wish to continue to grow my experience with the Board of Directors by serving in an officer position.
LOCAL: Board of Directors (2019-20); Budget & Finance Committee (2018); Bylaws Committee Liaison (2017-18, 2018 Chair); Governmental Affairs Committee (2019 Director Liaison); Grievance Committee (2010-12); Professional Standards Committee (2014, 2017); RPAC Committee (2020 Director Liaison)
STATE & NATIONAL: Tennessee REALTORS® Bylaws Committee (2018-19); Tennessee REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee (2014-15); Tennessee REALTORS® Residential Forms Committee (2019-20)
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Founder (2005 to present) of Camp Horizon, a camp for children with physical disabilities.
2021 Director (Serves a 1-Year Term)
Bev Boss (RE/MAX Renaissance)
I enjoy working with like-minded REALTORS® to ensure our industry grows and thrives. I truly feel that we serve a purpose to maintain REALTOR® integrity and promote homeownership, I feel like 2020 didn’t allow me to serve in my full capacity, so I’d love to continue serving.
LOCAL: Board of Directors (2019-20); Community Involvement Committee (2016-20, 2018 Co-Chair); Diversity Inclusion Committee (2017-2020, 2020 Director Liaison); Leadership Academy Graduate (2017); Leadership Development Committee (2018-2020); Professional Development Committee (2018-2020)
CHAPTERS & COUNCILS: Home Builders of Greater Chattanooga (2018-20)
COMMUNITY: Habitat for Humanity (2016-20); Junior League (2018-20); Teacher Support (2005-20)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2008-09 Teacher of the Year; 2017 Leadership Academy Graduate
2021-2022 DIRECTORS (4 tp Serve a 2-year Term)
Kadi Brown, RCC/CNHS (The Group Real Estate Brokerage)
To be more involved on the impact our local organization has on our profession, including but not limited to our members and our community as a whole. To better understand our local structure and to contribute in our organization’s forever evolving needs and to be the best steward to our local members and community. To grow with our local organization and continue to find like-minded colleagues who care about what happens in our profession and in the city we love and sell every day. I feel confident I can bring a level of observation and through from my real estate and personal experience along with an open mind to consider all options before just interjecting my opinion and hopefully some fun along the way as well.
LOCAL: Governmental Affairs Committee (2017); Placemaking Task Force Chair (2020)
CHAPTERS & COUNCILS: WCR Member (2015-17); 2016 Co-Chair of WCR’s Bras for the Cause
COMMUNITY: NNH Board Member (2015-18) and Co-Chair Not So Silent Auction (2015-16, 2020); Baylor School Alumni Board (2019-20); Unfoundation (2016-17); Wine Over Water (2017-18)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Co-founder/Co-owner of The Group Real Estate Brokerage, a small boutique real estate company which focuses on quality versus quantity and has ranked in the top 10 of local real estate brokerages.
Ellis Gardner, ABR, AHWD, CRS, GRI, SRES, SRS, e-PRO (Keller Williams Realty)
As I progressed from local rep to state and national officer for CRS/Residential Real Estate Council, I learned and gained specific skills about motivating volunteers along a shared path. I enjoy mentoring the next generation of REALTOR® leaders, just as I was guided by my mentors. Additionally, my national exposure has forged lasting friendships with REALTORS® across the nation, and I can bring their experiences and perspectives back to Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®.
LOCAL: Community Involvement Committee (2018-20); Diversity Inclusion Committee (past 12 years); Education/Professional Development Committee (2019-20); Grievance Committee (2009); Leadership Academy Graduate (2004); Member Services Committee (2006-7, 2007 Chair);
STATE/NATIONAL: National Association of REALTORS® Federal Financing & Housing Policy Committee (2019-21)
CHAPTERS & COUNCILS: 2018-19 CRS/RRC Regional VP (Region 9); 2020 CRS/RRC Regional VP (Region 4); 2017 CRS/RRC TN President; 2015-16 CRS/RRC TN Finance Chair; 2011-20 CRS/RRC TN Chattanooga Representative
COMMUNITY: Chattanooga Connected Diversity Committee (2014-20); The Ed Johnson Memorial Project Committee (2016-20)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2007 Crye-Leike Circle of Excellence; 2015 CRS of the Year for Tennessee; 2008-2018 RE/MAX Executive Club
Jennifer Grayson, CRS, GRI, PMN, C2EX (Crye-Leike)
I’ve been involved with the Association since first becoming a REALTOR®. It’s important as a Managing Broker for me to set an example for agents to be engaged and help make the Association’s what will best help our members. Also, I find value in collaborating with other managing brokers and their agents to help evolve the Association/s program and services in our constantly-changing industry.
LOCAL: Board of Directors (2005-7, 2008-9 Treasurer, 2010-12, 2011 President, 2020), Bylaws Committee (2014 Chair), Budget & Finance Committee (2008-9 Chair, 2011, 2018-19), Governmental Affairs Committee (2011), Grievance Committee (2014-16), Leadership Academy Graduate (1999), Member Services Committee (2004 Chair), MLS Committee (2009-12, 2019, 2020 Chair), Professional Standards Committee (2003-4, 2009, 2017-19), RPAC Committee (2004).
STATE/NATIONAL: Tennessee REALTORS® Bylaws Committee (2016-17 Member, 2018 Chair & 2021 Member), Convention Advisory Committee (2021 Vice Chair, 2013 Member, 2014 Chair & 2020 Member). Have attended state and national meetings and hill visits since 2003.
CHAPTERS & COUNCILS: WCR Member since 2001. Local WCR President (2003 & 2009). State WCR President (2017). 2020 WCR Governor.
COMMUNITY: I volunteer with the CHI Memorial’s Center for Cancer Support.
Sabrina Hagood (Keller Williams Realty)
I would like to serve in order to develop great relationships with industry leaders and agents and to help impact the future of our Association. One way that I can contribute is by offering a difference perspective on various issues. By listening for understanding and not just speaking to be part of the conversation, I can contribute effectively.
LOCAL: 2020 Chair Diversity Inclusion Committee; Community Involvement Committee (2017-18); Leadership Academy Graduate (2019); Leadership Development Committee (2020)
COMMUNITY: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (1993 to present) serving on the Executive Board, and focusing on voter registration and community involvement.
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Chattanooga Ambassador for social equality for Keller Williams Realty (East Brainerd)
Steven LaMar, CRS, GRI (Keller Williams Realty)
To serve my fellow practitioners in action and support and sustain our members and their careers. To set an example and bring others into the career of real estate practice, promote diversity, outreach, and understanding.
LOCAL: Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (2008-14, Director, Governmental Affairs Chair) / Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Board of Directors (2018-29), Leadership Academy (2016), and Professional Development Committee (2017)
STATE/NATIONAL: Alabama REALTORS® Director (2012) / Tennessee REALTORS® Forms Committee (2017-20)
CHAPTERS & COUNCILS: North Alabama Chapter of CRS Leadership 2007 (President 2011); North Alabama Chapter of YPN (Founding Member, 2012 Treasurer) / Chattanooga CRS Group (2016 Chair)
COMMUNITY: Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre Board of Directors (2009-10 President); Wild Trails, Scenic City Trail Runners, Running for Brews, Fleet Feet Chattanooga
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: GRI, ABR, CRS, Master CSP (NAHB), Compliance Manager & Alabama Qualifying Broker for Keller Williams Realty
Gil Milton, GRI (Crye-Leike)
I will contribute honest and objective communication in being a voice and advocate for our REALTORS®. This real estate market and industry constantly are changing and growing. I want to prepare our REALTORS® for the future.
LOCAL: MLS Committee (2019-20)
COMMUNITY: Notre Dame High School Chairman Advisory Board (2016 to present; 2018-20 President); Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church Board of Deacons (2012-14)
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Crye-Leike Multi-Million Dollar Producer (2013-19); Crye-Leike Lifetime Multi-Million Dollar Producer (2018)