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. Committee meets quarterly, 2nd Friday of the month at 10:00am (Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct).

Chairman: Jay Longmire
Vice Chair: Mickey Sanders
Staff Liaison: Barbara Snowdon

Statistics Committee – Open to All Members
Interpret statistical data to improve members’ success through education and by empowering SMDRA members to be market experts. Committee meets every month, 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:00am.

Current Chairman: Stacy Duffy
Vice Chair: Jon Queen
Staff Liaison: Karen Becker

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. Volunteer applications are reviewed in January. Committee meets on an as needed basis.

Chairman: David DeElena
Vice Chair: Andrea Price
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. Committee meets every other month or as needed, 1st Thursday at 10:00am (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov).

Chairman: Sunny Banka
Vice Chair: Shelby Foster
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. Committee meets every other month or as needed, 1st Thursday at 2:00pm (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec).

Chairman: Holly Duckworth
Vice Chair: Heather Hankins
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 fund-raising events. Committee meets every other month or as needed, 1st Wednesday at 2:00pm (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov).

Chairman: Brooksie Loth
Vice Chair: Lisa Arteseros
Staff Liaison: Michelle Smith / Teri Virbickis

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. Committee meets every other month or as needed. 1st Wednesday at 10:00am (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov).

Chairman: Chad Nash
Vice Chair: Shawn Williams
Staff Liaison: Karen Becker

NETWORKS AND CONNECTIONS

Diamond Circle Awards Event Committee – Open to All Members
Plan and raise funds for the SMDRA Top Producers Awards event that celebrates the most successful members of the Denver REALTOR® community. Committee meets on an as needed basis.

Chairman: Katia deOrbegoso
Vice Chair: Jenn Gerdes
Staff Liaison: Michelle Smith / Teri Virbickis

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. Committee meets every other month or as needed. 1st Tuesday at 1:30pm (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov).

Chairman: Mark Kinslow II
Vice Chair: Cameryn Porter
Staff Liaison: TBD

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. Committee meets every other month or as needed, 1st Tuesday at 10:00am (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec).

Chairman: Jay Brown
Vice Chair: Ann Bagwell
Staff Liaison: Michelle Smith / Teri Virbickis

ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT

Audit Committee
Chair: Richard Kimn
Staff Liaison: Julie Anderson / CEO

Bylaws & Governance Task Force
Chair: Brian Anzur
Staff Liaison: Julie Anderson / 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. Committee meets quarterly, 2nd Tuesday at 10:00am (Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct).

Chair: Lana Kuznetsova
Vice Chair: John Park
Staff Liaison: Teri Virbickis

Finance & Budget Committee
Chairman: Larry McGee
Treasurer: Richard Kim
Staff Liaison: Julie Anderson / CEO

Member Relief Fund Committee
Chair: Deb Conner
Staff Liaison: CEO

Nominating Committee
Chair: Janet Marlow
Staff Liaison: CEO / Nick Bokone