We need your talents and skills! Being a member driven association means we need our members to guide the future of the association. This is your opportunity to help bring the best programs and services to your association, keep up-to-date on issues that directly affect your business, network and develop leadership skills. We appreciate all our REALTOR® and Affiliate volunteers!

If you are interested in serving on a SMDRA committee, please read through the committee descriptions below, fill out the application and send to Michelle Smith at michelle@smdra.com to be reviewed.

Each committee term is for one year, December – November, some committees review applications throughout the year

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONALISM

Education Advisory Committee – REALTORS® Only
Identify professional development topics, classes, events and innovative programs which would be of value to the members of SMDRA and the Denver real estate community.

Chairman: Lisa Foyston
Vice Chair: Jay Longmire
Staff Liaison: Barbara Snowdon

Meets 2nd Friday of Every Month at 9:45am

Statistics Committee – Open to All Members
Interpret statistical data to improve members’ success through education and by empowering SMDRA members to be market experts.

Current Chairman: Pete Doty
Vice Chair: Cheri Long
Staff Liaison: Jenae Pierce

Meets during the second week of each month

Professional Standards
All Professional Standards cases are being referred to the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Program. For more information, please refer to CAR’s website.

REALTOR AND CONSUMER ADVOCACY

Candidate Interview Committee – Open to All Members
Conduct candidate interviews for special districts, school boards, city, town, village, AND county government elections within Association jurisdiction. This committee shall interview to ascertain that candidate’s position on REALTOR^® issues.

Chairman: Amber Wermerskirchen
Vice Chair: David DeElena
Staff Liaison: Karen Becker / Nick Bokone

Government Affairs Committee – REALTOR® Only
Identifies and studies issues of concern to the real estate industry and develops policy positions for consideration by the Board of Directors.  The committee ensures that SMDRA works with elected officials and community leaders to keep the real estate market and industry healthy.

Chairman: Andrea Price-Valenzuela
Vice Chair: Sunny Banka
Staff Liaison: Karen Becker / Nick Bokone

RPAC Fundraising Committee – Open to All Members
Encourage and support SMDRA’s RPAC participation amongst membership. RPAC enables REALTORS® to support candidates that support the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood.

Chairman: Bonnie Smith
Vice Chair: Holly Duckworth
Staff Liaison: Karen Becker / Nick Bokone

Charities and Community Involvement Committee – Open to All Members
Dedicated to supporting programs for non-profit organizations with   housing related endeavors to raise the quality of home life for individuals and families in our community through charitable donations and fundraising events.

Chairman: Kelsey McMaster
Vice Chair: TBD
Staff Liaison: Michelle Smith / Teri Virbickis

Meets 1st Wednesday of Every Month at 3:00pm

Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Committee – Open to All Members
Dedicated to the education and support of a diverse SMDRA membership in turn fostering leadership capability and giving voice to the commonality within its membership and communities.

CLICK HERE for the 2020-2021 LGBT Real Estate Report

CLICK HERE for list of Real Estate Diversity Organizations and Upcoming Events

CLICK HERE for Mapping Inequality Website

Chairman: Kelley Meyer
Vice Chair: Chad Nash
Staff Liaison: Karen Becker

Meets: 2nd Wednesday of Every Month at 3:00pm

NETWORKS AND CONNECTIONS

Diamond Circle Awards Event Committee – Open to All Members
Plan and organize annual SMDRA Top Producers Awards event that celebrates the most successful members of the Denver REALTOR® community.  CLICK HERE for the latest information on the Diamond Circle Awards.

Chairman: Katia DeOrbegoso
Vice Chair: Kelsea Imanuel
Staff Liaison: Narissa Sanders / Teri Virbickis

Inaugural Event Committee – Appointed by Incoming Chairman of the Board
Plan, organize and execute the annual Board of Directors installation Event.  CLICK HERE for the latest information on the Inaugural and Awards Ceremony Event.

Chair: Jo Ann Patrick
Vice Chair: TBD
Staff Liaison: Narissa Sanders / Teri Virbickis

Friday Fuze Committee – Open to All Members
Recruit and train new Emcees.  Present proposals to increase attendance, bring clarification to policies and/or increase efficiency of the marketing session.  CLICK HERE for more information about Friday Fuze Meetings.

Chairman: Janet Marlow
Vice Chair: Mark Kinslow
Staff Liaison: Karen Becker / Teri Virbickis

Meets 2nd Tuesday of Every Month at 10:30am

Young Professionals Network – Open to All Members
Plan mutually beneficial networking events for REALTOR® and Affiliate members under the age of 40, in hopes of helping them excel in their real estate career. CLICK HERE for the latest YPN News and Events.

Chairman: Kelsea Imanuel
Vice Chair: David Cline
Staff Liaison: Narissa Sanders

Meets: 2nd Wednesday of Every Month at 1:00pm

Affiliate Advisory Committee –  Open to All Members
Plan mutually beneficial networking programs for REALTOR® and Affiliate members, addresses affiliate issues to the Board of Directors, promotes and encourages affiliate participation in the Corporate Partnerships Program, and works to increase the Association’s Affiliate Membership.

Chairman: Janet Marlow
Vice Chair: Cathy Nicholson
Staff Liaison: Narissa Sanders / Jenae Pierce

Meets 2nd Tuesday of Every Month at 9:00am

ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT

Audit Committee
TBD

Chair: Tanner Berkey
Staff Liaison: Debbie Calahan / CEO

Bylaws & Governance Task Force
TBD

Chair: Heather Hankins
Staff Liaison: Debbie Calahan / CEO

Communications Committee
Promotes the REALTOR® image in the community through the use of positive publicity in external communication mediums (social media, internet, TV, radio and print). Assists staff in the development of methods to communicate important information directly to members, focusing on encouraging member participation in association activities. Works to create good, positive internal relations, within SMDRA and provides input relative to website.

Chair: Tasha Beckman
Vice Chair: Lana Kuznetsova
Staff Liaison: Teri Virbickis / Narissa Sanders

Finance & Budget Committee
TBD

Chairman: Larry McGee
Treasurer: Tanner Berkey
Staff Liaison: Debbie Calahan / CEO

Leadership Academy Advisory Committee
Develop and implement the SMDRA Leadership Academy program to find, train, and develop potential leaders for the Association. The committee is made up of past Academy Graduates.

Chair: Michael Robertson
Staff Liaison: Michelle Smith /  Nick Bokone

Member Relief Fund Committee
TBD

Chair: Deb Conner
Staff Liaison: CEO / Jenae Pierce

Nominating Committee
TBD

Chair: Barb Riley
Staff Liaison: CEO / Nick Bokone