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 kayla@smdra.com to be reviewed.

Each committee term is for one year, October – September, 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: Donna Evins (donnaevins@kw.com)
Vice Chair: Danae Policky
Staff Liaison: Barbara Snowdon

Statistics Committee (Open to All – Committee is currently full for 2018-2019 Year)
Interpret statistical data to improve members’ success through education and by empowering SMDRA members to be market experts.

Current Chairman: Matt Thomson
Vice Chair: Lauren Thomson
Staff Liaison: Kayla Vice

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: Johnnie Mallot
Staff Liaison: 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: Steve Harder
Vice Chair: Charolyn Braddish
Staff Liaison: 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: Mary Ann Hinrichsen
Vice ChairL Pie Kandnar
Staff Liaison: 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: Holly Duckworth
Vice Chair: Janet Marlow
Staff Liaison: Teri Virbickis

Diversity Committee (Open to All Members)
Build a diverse and inclusive voice within the members of SMDRA that will foster leadership capability and give voice to the diversity within its membership.

Chairman: Darla Michelsen
Vice Chair: Natalie Davis
Staff Liaison: Kayla Vice

NETWORKS AND CONNECTIONS

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

Chairman: Janet Marlow (janet@tbgdenver.com)
Vice Chair: Holly Duckworth
Staff Liaison: Adrianna Franklin

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.

Chairman: Decided by Incoming Chairman of the Board
Staff Liaison: Adrianna Franklin

Metro Market Pulse Committee (Open to all)
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 Metro Market Pulse Meetings.

Chairman: Brian Anzur
Vice Chair: Max Johnson
Staff Liaison: Adrianna Franklin

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

Chairman: Heather Hankins
Vice Chair: TBD
Staff Liaison: Adrianna Franklin

Affiliate Advisory Committee
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 Sponsorship Program, and works to increase the Association’s Affiliate Membership. 

Chairman: Brian Anzur
Vice Chair: Marie Pierce
Staff Liaison: Kayla Vice