Committees

Budget & Finance Committee

Prepares the annual CABR and MLS budgets, and meets quarterly to recommend dues amounts, capital expenditures and budget modifications to the Directors.

Kenneth Parchman, Chr. Mary T. Hankner Roger Leist Dale Weisker
Paul Jacob, V.Chr. Michael Jordan Robert Lyons Jeff Schwiers, Staff Lia.
Steve Elbert Brett Keppler  Dave Otto  

Business Technology Committee

Researches and report/demonstrate technological products and services to the general membership at least 2 times year.

Lisa McCarthy, Chr. Chip Browne Todd Kough Darrell Rodgers
Jim Basquette, V.Chr. Timothy Dirr Jo Potvin Martin Russell
Kellie Barter Saralou Durham Marysue Price Stephen Torbeck
Ray Bonds  Dennis King  Susan Rissover  Derek Tye
Daniel Weis     Jim Abele, Staff Lia.

Circle of Excellence Committee

Administers the Board’s Circle of Excellence Club, including enforcement of the rules, selection of awards and publicity methods.

John Stadler, Chr. Brian Bill Mark Mayer Gerri Strauss
Bob Dorger, V.Chr. Janet Hartley Rose Putnick Diane Thomas
Kevin Kelly, Liaison Dir. Michael Hinckley Mark Schupp Chris Logan, Staff Lia.
Susan Armstrong Linda Jenkins Sheryl Short  
Gerilynn Baker Eric Lowry    

Contracts/Forms Committee

Ralph Elliott, Chr. Marilou Butcher-Roth Melanie Rouse
Sarah Close, V.Chr. James Grady Cynthia Sibcy
Patricia Koch, Liaison Dir. Mary T. Hankner Cindy Henninger, Staff Lia.

Communications / PR Committee

Promote the professional expertise of REALTORS® as well as foster general membership awareness and understanding of the issues, activities and interests of the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors®/MLS through various forms of communication.

Ellie Reiser, Chr. Dan Brady Cassandra Larcarte Lynn Schwarber
Mischell Wolfram, V. Chr. Merilyn Kay Edwards Carrie Miller Thomas Steele
Norma Brown, Liaison Dir. Sheila Holmes Howard Norma Palassolo Cynthia Terry
Cynthia Andrews  Joseph Knab  Yvonne Scheiderer  Don Walters
      Gene Snavley, Staff Lia.

Education Committee

Provides  a primary source of quality and timely educational opportunities for the regional real estate industry.  The committee oversees educational programming to meet members’ needs in the areas of continuing education requirements, technological needs and professional designations or certifications. 

John Cresie, Chr. Dan Green Ronald Quatkemeyer
Christine Breitenbach, V. Chr. Lauren Grote Cynthia Sizemore
Carol Buckley, Lia. Dir. Karen Menkhaus Robin Stokes
Kenneth Doran Patty Paquette Annette Chmiel, Staff Lia.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Committee

Creates an environment of education, information and relationships necessary to provide the membership of the Board with the skills and tools needed to serve a diverse society and ensure equal housing opportunities for all. 

Ellen Epstein, Chr. Sandra Butler Cassandra Larcarte Gloria Thompson
Richard Webber, V.Chr. Bonnie Casper Tina Mattix Monica Weakley
Patricia Koch, Liaison Dir. Janet Davis Vera Sanker Annette Chmiel, Staff Lia.
Gerilynn Baker Carol Dragul Duniazad Sibai  
Sheila Bell Karen Dulle  Patricia Stehlin  

Golf Outing Committee

Plans the annual Golf Outing for the membership. Solicit sponsors for this event.

Debbie Bagot, Chair Jessica Bauer John Cordell Sharon Padilla
Erik Zimmerman, V. Chr. Dan Brady Timothy Dirr Jackie Patrick
Timothy Mahoney, Lia.Dir. Julz Brown Jeffrey Gaither Melanie Rouse
Rick Ayers Nicole Byerly Rhonda Henson  Jack Schrand
Gail Theile     Andy Clark, Staff Lia.

Grievance Advisory Committee

Assists the Board in determining if an arbitration matter or ethics case should be heard by the Arbitration or Professional Standards Committees.

Dawn Rish, Chair Beth Castelli Hiltz Gerri Harbison Jane Niehaus
Mark Mayer, V.Chr. William Davis Marilyn Hines Cynthia Sibcy
Daniel Aug Joy Diegmueller Chip Hunter Cheryl Spinelli-Williams
Sheila Bell Ralph Elliott Patricia Koch Cindy Henninger, Staff Lia.

Legislative Committee

Studies legislation being considered locally, statewide and nationally that affects property owners and Board members. Conducts functions to foster a good working relationship with our elected officials.

Jenni McCauley, Chr. Christine Harris Jeffrey Rosa Robert Young
Daniel Aug, V. Chr. Susan Hendel Sheryl Short Mark Quarry, Staff Lia.
Laurie Leonard, Lia. Dir. Rebecca Ivancic J.R. Steelman  
Maggie Beckmeyer Robert Lane Marvin Weisberger  
Marilou Butcher-Roth Kathleen Overstreet Anthony White  
William Davis Lee Robinson Linda Wilson   

Membership Services Committee

Recommends new Board services and products that are beneficial for members as viable business products and/or result in cost savings for members. Coordinates membership drive. Develops promotional items to foster overall membership growth and retention.

Brett Keppler, Chr. Donald Brenneman Richard Lefton Louise Northcutt
Robert Garfield, V. Chr. Gary Hagan Cynthia Massey Mark Perdue
Kyria Graves, Lia.Dir. Howard Haskins Sarah McCauley Cathy Petersman, Staff Lia.
John Boggess Rhonda Henson Daniel Nieman  

Professional Standards Committee

Hears and decides complaints against REALTOR® involving alleged violations of Code of Ethics or the Board Constitution. Hears and decides monetary business disputes between REALTORS® of different firms and REALTORS® and their clients.

Mischell Wolfram, Chr. Ora Forusz Hugh McDonough Denise Taylor
Kurt Lamping, V. Chr. Charles Foster Rick McPherson Gail Theile
Joe Mock, Lia. Dir. Debi Gerbus Karen Meyer Diane Thomas
Cynthia Aiken Susan Haas Vivien Monnie Amanda Voss
Christine Beresford Marilyn Hines Robert Neal Karen Weber
Michelle Billings Tracy Johns Thomas Neuman David Welch
Bonnie Bley Diane Kallmeyer Roberty Nyswonger  
Beth Bokon Onthank Kevin Kelly Tamara Pacheco  
Aggie Broker Judith King Jackie Patrick  
Marilou Butcher-Roth Kathy Koops Joe Pravetz  
Sandra Butler Heather Kopf Rose Putnick  
Guy Cagney Roger Leist Mary Jo Reckner-Hoffman  
Craig Clark Sandra Lettie Ellie Reiser  
Barbara Coster Robert Mahoney Karen Schlosser  
Merilyn Kay Edwards Mark Mayer Wendi Sheets Cindy Henninger, Staff Lia.

Past Presidents Advisory Committee

Serves as the Nominating Committee, reviews the Board’s Constitution to determine if any changes should be recommended to the Board of Directors and performs any other activity as assigned by the Board President or the Board of Directors.

Tim Mahoney, Chair Dave Otto Thomas Steele Gene Snavley, Staff Lia.
Paul Jacob Karen Schlosser    

REALTOR®/Builder Committee

Improves the income potential for REALTORS® and Builders through joint marketing, and sponsors meetings/educational sessions and reviews annually the Realtor/Builder Guidelines.

Charlene Pfingstag, Chair Amy Broghamer Wanda Langdon Monetta Pennington
Ronald Quatkemeyer, V.Chr. John Cordell Meagan Leigh Gloria Welage
Candace Kadivnik, Liaison Dir. Jerry Garrison Maura May Gene Snavley, Staff Lia.
Regina Becknell Laura Koether Jason Moorman  

REALTOR®/Lawyer Committee

Meets periodically with a like committee from the Bar Association to review areas of concern that arise between the two groups. Monitors and promotes the Earnest Money Arbitration program.

Wendi Sheets, Chair Jerry Isham Karen Schlosser  
Christina Peterschmidt, V. Chair Ann Keller Cynthia Sibcy  
Craig Clark Francis Kuhn Gloria Simmons  
Tom Hambly Sandra Lettie Gregory Tassone  
Kenneth Holley Kelly Meyer Terry Tranter  
Ruth Holt Lori O’Brien Joseph Tucker Cindy Henninger, Staff Lia.

REALTOR®/Lender Committee

The committee strives to forge an improved working relationship with the mortgage industry.

Robert Lane, Chair Kristopher Cooper Jack Schrand
Steve Gatermann, V.Chair Terri Ihnat Robert Streicher
Christine Beresford Arlen Rissover Carolyn Wedding
Dan Brady Douglas Rolfes David Welch
Darrell Brandenberg Shelly Scheuer Annette Chmiel, Staff Lia.

REALTOR®-of-the-Year Committee

Reviews resumes of candidates for “REALTOR®-of-the-Year (management)” and
“REALTOR®/Salesperson-of-the-Year (sales)”, and selects the winners.

Shirley Davis, Chair Amy Broghamer Meagan Leigh
Timothy Hamblin, V. Chair John Busche Kathleen Overstreet
Jessica Bauer Ora Forusz Andy Clark, Staff Lia.
Bonnie Bley Patti Jump  

RPAC Committee

Implements the annual RPAC fund-raising drive, prepares candidates questionnaire and interviews candidates for financial RPAC contributions, and considers issues for RPAC consideration.

Jeffrey Rosa, Chair Sandra Butler Terry Hankner Dave Otto
Philip Morrical, V. Chair Stephen Casper Rebecca Ivancic Kenneth Parchman
Gina Dubell-Smith, Lia. Dir. Shirley Davis Brad Knapp Christopher Secaur
Geoff Barnes Stephen Florian Jenni McCauley Dale Weisker
Robert Bartholomew Mary Gardner-Smith George Meinhardt Mark Quarry, Staff Lia.

Young Professionals Network

Michelle Billings, Chair Leslie Edwards Christopher Secaur
James Hurtubise, V. Chair Robert Mahoney Jennifer Ann Sharon
Shawn Baker Maura May Jeffery Steinacker
Jessica Chilcoat Christina Peterschmidt Brady Wolfer
Kristopher Cooper  Marysue Price Annette Chmiel, Staff Lia.

Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati

MLS Operations Committee

Develops and enforces procedures and governing rules to maintain a high quality of services provided by MLS. Reviews recommendations from MLS Users Committee for adoption.

Brian Bill, Chair Gigi Dales Rick McPherson Mary Stone
Amanda Voss, V. Chair Janet Davis Philip Morrical Paul Swisshelm
Stephanie Sudbrack-Busam, Lia. Dir. William Davis Gwen Ritchie Richard Wagner
Jody Aschendorf Larry Heidler Thomas Steele Jim Abele, Staff Lia.
Ralph Blanton Len Koogler Patricia Stehlin  

MLS Users Committee

Evaluates alternative services and modifications to the MLS computer system in an effort to enhance the MLS system for everyday REALTOR® usage.

David Welch, Chair Fred Compton Eric Lowry Darrell Rodgers
Christopher Wood, V. Chair Kevin Duffy Zola Makrauer Guy Wesselkamper
Jason Bowman Terry Lee Elliott Anthony Mancini Larry Whited
Ralph Carter Charles Foster Joe Pravetz  
Gloria Chase John Jardine John Prazynski Jim Abele, Staff Lia.

MLS Lockbox Committee

Researches lockbox vendors for potential usage in Greater Cincinnati.  Works with selected vendor to develop ongoing communication with members who use the lockbox system. Sets policies for lockbox/keypad usage.

Mark Meinhardt, Chair Charlie Foster Sheila Siermann Dale Weisker
Karen Schlosser,V. Chair Terry Hankner Pamela Smith  
JodyAschendorf Debra LaFrance Jim Stofko  
Kevin Duffy Roxane Leitsch Bertha Thomas Jim Abele, Staff Lia.

MLS Forum

Meets 2-3 times yearly to develop new ideas that may be considered by the MLS Users Committee, MLS Operations Committee and/or MLS Lockbox Committee.

Debra LaFrance, Chair Christine Breitenbach Laura Koether Pamela Smith
Timothy Dirr, V.Chair Shirley Davis Todd Kough Julie Stabins
Shawn Baker Leslie Edwards Richard Lefton Jeffrey Steinacker
Myles Beresford Steve Elbert Jane Niehaus Martha Swallow
Todd Blersch Ellen Epstein Hermine Niesz Larry Trame
John Boggess Timothy Hamblin Lori O’Brien Chrissy Ward
Marvin Weisberger     Jim Abele, Staff Lia.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF GREATER CINCINNATI

Larry Bergman, Chair Jay DeWitt Greg Meyer Donald Murphy
Rob Calabrese, V.Chair John Gartner Joe Miller Chip Sudbrack
John Condorodis Greg Gillott Ken Murawski Michelle Moeller, Staff Lia.