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: Danae Policky
Vice Chair: Lisa Foyston
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: Diana Rodriguez
Staff Liaison: Kayla Vice

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: Bill Fung
Vice Chair: Amber Wermerskirchen
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: Carolyn Braddish
Vice Chair: Andrea Price-Valenzuela
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: Pie Konchar
Vice Chair: Jeffrey McRae
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: Henry Russell
Staff Liaison: Kayla Vice

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: Natalie Davis
Vice Chair: Kelly Meyer
Staff Liaison: Adrianna Franklin

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: Janet Marlow / Holly Duckworth
Vice Chair: Katia DeOrbegoso
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

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: Kevin Ortiz
Vice Chair: Marie Pierce
Staff Liaison: Adrianna Franklin

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: Shelby Foster
Vice Chair: Kelsea Imanuel
Staff Liaison: Adrianna Franklin

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: Kevin Ortiz
Vice Chair: Trisha Murphy
Staff Liaison: Kayla Vice

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