0-25 Listing Category (Three-year term, Vote for no more than 1) PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE DAVID SEWICKLEY has been licensed since 1991 and a Broker since 2009. He is the Broker/ Owner of Columbus Realty Advisors, LLC, an independent brokerage that represents a broad range of clients in sales, leasing and management across all property types. The MLS Committee will be his first at Columbus REALTORS. DENNIS SWARTZ is the Broker for Full Circle Real Estate, and an ethics instructor for Columbus REALTORS. During his over 30 years of experience he has been both local and multi-state brokers, operating in multiple MLS systems at the same time. In addition to his MBA, he has been awarded CRB, CRS, ABR, GRI designations, and has served on multiple committees, including Membership, Education, Member Services, Grievance, and Professional Services at Columbus REALTORS. He has taught at Hondros College and CSCC, where he designed their online real estate program, and was awarded Instructor of the year in 2010 at Columbus REALTORS. Page 1 of 5
26-100 Listing Category (Three-year term, Vote for no more than 1) STEPHANIE CASHMAN is the Owner of RE/MAX Allegiance in Delaware and a licensed sales associate, licensed in 2006. Stephanie began her career in real estate in the building industry in 2003. She was awarded Citizen of the Year in 2013 by her colleagues, and served on the board of Realtors with a local organization from 2012-2015. In effort to stay on top of her craft, she attends many conferences in and out of state. Integrity and perseverance define her as a person and a professional. Stephanie, along with her husband Ed, are lifelong residents of Delaware County, and have two young adult children. Her passions are traveling, cooking, and entertaining in her spare time. Stephanie often volunteers at the local free store, by providing meals, which is her love language. IAN LEHNER is a sales associate with Realty Solutions in Westerville. Licensed in 2015, he previously worked in leasing and construction. As a third generation REALTOR, Ian has grown up in the real estate world and looks forward to more involvement at Columbus REALTORS. Ian is a board member for Paddle For Heroes, an organization that helps raise money for veterans as well as assisting with environmental river/creek clean-ups. Page 2 of 5
101-500 Listing Category (Three-year term, Vote for no more than 2) ARYN WHITE Since joining the real estate industry, Aryn has been committed to elevating the industry. Her career has given her the privilege to be mentored by some of the industry's leading agents. While Aryn enjoys selling real estate, her biggest passion comes from making things better. She has had the opportunity to improve and develop curriculum, educate and train agents, lead with innovative technology, and serve as a liaison between brokerages and agents. Her optimistic outlook and self motivated drive has her leading events throughout communities. She is excited to contribute to this industry's amazing work through serving on the MLS committee. Aryn currently resides in Hilliard, with her husband and two children. SHANNA LAFONTAINE Shanna Lafontaine is a Realtor with RE/MAX Affiliates licensed in 2002. She has been involved with the Columbus Board in different capacities including the Technology Forum, Young Professionals Network, and has previously served on the MLS Committee and on a special task forces related to MLS/IDX. Shanna has earned the Columbus REALTORS One, and Ten Million Dollar Awards, OAR President s Sales Club Awards, and was named 2005 RE/MAX Affiliates Rookie of the Year. She also volunteers her time with Tyler Run PTO, La Leche League and Columbus Mother of Twins Club, serving the community. ARNOLD DESENA REALTOR since 2003 - Leadership Academy Advisory Board Former Chair; Graduate Leadership Academy; Foundation Fundraising Committee Former Vice Chair; Recognition & Sales Awards Committee; Government Affairs Committee; Builder/Realtor Alliance Committee; Affordable Housing Committee; Affiliate Liaison Committee; RPAC Supporter; OAR Convention Attendee. 10 Million Dollar Sales Award, Designations: Council of Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyers Representative ELTON E. DAVIS, JR., ABR, CDPE, MRP, SFR, SRES, is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX ONE. Elton was licensed in 2000 obtained his Broker s license in 2014. Elton has chaired Columbus REALTORS Affordable Housing and Equal Opportunity Committees; and currently serve on the Broker Advisor Group. He also served as Vice-President for the Columbus Realist Association and as an Alternate Director at OAR. Elton has earned Columbus REALTORS One, Five, Ten, and Twenty-Five Million Dollar Awards; the President s Sales Club Award from OAR (2003-Current); and several other career awards with RE/MAX including Regional Broker of the Year. Elton is an active member of Columbus REALTORS Southeast and Tri-County Area Associations and volunteers for REALTOR Care Day. Elton host fund raisers and make annual contributions to Children s Miracle Network (Helping sick and injured kids at our local Children s Miracle Network Hospital receive the care they need). Page 3 of 5
501-1000 Listing Category (Two-year term, Vote for no more than 1) NANCY BYRD Dedicated to serving the real estate profession. The Columbus REALTORS 2009 REALTOR of the Year, recipient of the 25 Million Dollar Sales Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Have served 2 three-year terms on the MLS Committee. Currently serving on Standard Forms and have a 3-year appointment to the Benevolence Committee. Hold an inactive Brokers License, owned and operated a real estate company for 7 years. Founder of the Independent Broekrs Association. Have chaired many of the Columbus REALTORS committees. Have served as an Ohio REALTORS director since 1992. I would like to continue my service as a member of the MLS Committee. SCOTT WALKER is a full-time licensed agent with Keller Williams Classic Properties. He is currently in the top 10% of all Columbus REALTORS agents by volume for 2018. Scott a graduate of the Columbus REALTORS Leadership Academy in 2018, Associate Leadership Council member at KW Classic Properties 2015-present, Columbus REALTORS Spotlight on Community Service 2015, Ohio Valley Regional Associate Leadership Council representative 2015-2016, KW Classic Properties Rookie of the year 2013. Graduate of Ohio State University (2005) and Duke University s Leadership Development Certificate program (2012). Scott looks forward to giving back to the CBR membership by serving on this committee. Page 4 of 5
1001-3000 Listing Category (Three-year term, Vote for no more than 2) SUE VAN WOERKOM is a sales associate with Keller Williams Capital Partners and was licensed in 1997. Sue has served in many capacities on many levels. In the mid to late 2000's was secretary and President of Hilliard Area Realty Association. She has been on governmental affairs, CORPAC, and is currently co-chair of the Foundation at Columbus REALTORS. She is also on the Foundation Trustees. Over the years she has earned awards up through the Life Time Achievement award. The award she is most thankful for is Salesperson of the Year 2018. She is currently a Director at Columbus REALTORS and at Ohio REALTORS. Also at Ohio REALTORS she serves on the Professional Standards Education Committee. At the National Level she serves on the MLS committee. She volunteers as a board member of the West Side Free Store and is on the board of trustees at the First United Methodist Church. CAROL SOMMER, SRES, ASP is a licensed real estate agent with Key Realty. She has practiced real estate for over 15 years and began her real estate career in North Carolina. She is licensed in both Ohio and North Carolina. Carol has served for the past 4 years on the Membership Services Committee, and is the incoming 2019 Chairperson. Carol is a Rotarian and serves as a Board Member in the Worthington/Dublin Chapter. She is a Past President of the Apex Chapter of AmSpirit and was a former President of the Southern Delaware County Realty Association. Carol teaches the Key Realty weekly real estate curriculum for new REALTORS who join their firm. KRISTINA LEDFORD is the President of the Greater Dublin Realty Association and is serving on the Associate Leadership Council for Keller Williams Consultants. With an extensive IT background and a Masters in CS, she has merged her love of technology and real estate. She has earned both the Columbus REALTORS Five Million Dollar Sales Award and Ohio REALTORS President's Sales Club Award of Distinction. Kristina chaired Columbus REALTORS REALTOR Care Day for GDRA multiple years and helped organize Keller Williams' city-wide Red Day. Kristina also volunteers with several local organizations, such as the Dublin Women's Philanthropy Club and sits on the Muirfield Village Social Activities Committee. PAUL GEORGE ("Half the Beatles"), sales associate with Keller Williams Greater Columbus, licensed since 1991, married to Linda (1995), sons Niko (2000), Luka (2003) and labradoodle Ringo. Paul has previously served on the MLS Committee (multiple terms), Builder REALTOR Alliance Committee (2019 co-chair), 25 Millions Sales Clubs, Multiple Company sales and Service Awards, Major Donor to CORPAC, RPAC. 20 plus year volunteer at Kobacker House (Riverside Hospitals Hospice Facility), Major Donor to Kobacker House Expansion (Room #18), Youth Baseball Coach, Member of Greek Orthodox Church and Heritage Church, active member of numerous area REALTOR associations, President of Highland Lakes Homeowners Association. Page 5 of 5