2008 Candidates for Election

Region 4

Donna Harnett
Durham
Coldwell Banker Ward & Misenheimer
Durham Regional Association of REALTORS®

Education and Professional Development are at the core of my real estate business and have been from the beginning. The more you know, the better you can serve the consumer.

I want to bring some of what I’ve learned to others. Having participated in NC REALTORS Leadership Academy and recently graduating from the NAR Leadership Academy, I have seen that there are so many different ways of bringing professionalism to the industry. It is not about designations and degrees… it is about understanding.

Having been a REALTOR® since 1996, I have been volunteering within the organization since 1999. My experience on the NCAR Forms Committee has probably been the most enlightening education I could have ever imagined and has given me insight into the needs of many different markets including those of Region 4. I believe I have the experience to serve their needs successfully.

I have enjoyed serving as a Dean of NCREEF. Getting face to face with today’s students has helped me to understand the needs of today’s REALTOR®.

I look at education from the national, state and local perspectives. I attended my first NAR convention before becoming a general brokerage agent in order to gather some tools necessary to be successful. In addition to obtaining the GRI, CRS and ePRO designations, I have made a point of attending at least one type of seminar/workshop annually that is outside of the real estate field. Internet marketing and personal development seminars are just two examples of events that I have attended in order to gain a broader perspective on what would make an agent more successful.

We run real estate businesses…we want them to be successful. I believe that I have an awareness of what an agent needs to be successful and what tools are available and necessary to enhance the professionalism of the real estate industry and therefore the REALTOR® community.

Mitzi Malcolm
Lincolnton
Apple Realty of Lincolnton
Lincoln County Board of REALTORS®

Jose Serrano
Raleigh
Re/Max United
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

I am running for re-election for Region 10 where I have served on the NC Reef Board of Directors for the past two years. Prior to serving as a Board Member, I served as a Dean of NC Reef for three years. I am currently serving my third two year term in the Board of Directors of the RRAR and have served two two-year terms at the NCAR BOD. I have also served as vice chair and Chair of the Equal Opportunity & Cultural Diversity Committee for NCAR. I am a member of the Housing Opportunity Committee and Community Service Committee at the RRAR.I have also served as the NAR President’s Liaison to Chile for 10 years and am a member of the International Operations Committee. In the year 2000, I served as the President of the NC CRS Chapter and also serve in the NC Housing Finance Agency Hispanic Marketing Advisory Group and in the Wake County Real Estate Committee. I believe in education and have obtained five professional designations in addition to other industry related certifications.

At-Large
Vote for Two Candidates

Kay Davis
Lincolnton
Broker-in-Charge of Private Properties, Inc.
Lincoln County Board of REALTORS®

COUNT ON SOMEONE WHO CARES

I have won numerous awards over the years for top production derived from quality service. I am a proven top achiever, attested to by my many satisfied local clients. I do all the necessary homework and follow up with all the details to prove a lasting commitment of service to my clients. Education has prepared me to handle all types of residential property transactions. No home is too big or too small. I strive to go above and beyond any clients’ expectations in service and insist on being straight-forward with everyone.
By educating clients through each phase of the selling or buying process, buyers and sellers alike are confident that they have made a sound decision in choosing a Realtor® that is an experienced professional and continues to improve her skills through education.

“I believe that by helping people get what they want, I will get everything in life that I want”.

ABR/CRS/GRI

1988-NC Sales License
2001-NC Broker License
2002 ABR Designation (Accredited Buyers Representative)
2002-GRI Designation (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute)
2004-CRS Designation (Certified Residential Specialist)
2006-SC Broker License
2006-Floyd Wickman’s S.M.A.R.T. Program
2007-CRCBR Commercial Certificate Program
1996 & 2001 President-Lincoln County Board of Realtors®
1995/1996/2000/2001/2005 Director-North Carolina Association of Realtors®
1995 & 2000 President-Elect-Lincoln County Board of Realtors®
2005-2007-NCAR By-Laws Committee Member
2005 REALTOR OF THE / YEAR-Lincoln County Board of Realtors®
2002/20042005/2007-NCAR Forms Committee Member
2007-2008 RPAC Chair
2006-2008-NCREEF Dean

Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce

2000-New Member of the Year
2001-Leadership Lincoln
2002–2004-Member of Board of Directors
2003-Chair/Small Business Council
2000-2005-Member of Small Business Council
2003-current-Member of East Lincoln Advisory Council

Phillip Rector
Winston-Salem
Mundy Realty Inc.
Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®

Over the last twenty-five years, I have been a member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS. My area of expertise has been in residential sales. I have enjoyed working with buyers and sellers in making there dreams come true.
I believe that your association is only as good as your members. As a member of the Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS, I have been active with the education, social community service, cultural diversity, and orientation committees. While being active with these committees, the number of activities and level of membership participation increased.

I have also been on the WSRAR board of directors for two years and presently serve as president-elect of the association.

At the same time I have been active in working with the state association. I have been active with the Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity committee for three years. In 2008, I was selected as dean for North Carolina Real Estate Educational Foundation and a candidate for the NC Realtor Leadership Academy.

I have obtained the Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) and Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designations.

My motto for working with the local and state associations has been, It’s not what your association can do for you, it’s what you can do for your association.

	2009 Officer and Director Election Election to be held September 22-25, 2008

President-Elect
Vote for One Candidate Grady Watkins Holden Beach Century 21 Anne Arnold Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® My experience as a REALTOR®, builder and mortgage broker allows me to understand the complexities of our business and provides me the knowledge to answer tough questions asked of industry leaders. Since 2005, my steadfast goal was to acquire knowledge and qualifications to serve the membership as NCAR President. The 2006 Leadership Academy helped me develop good leadership skills. My service on NCAR’s Budget and Finance, Legislative, Executive Committee, RPAC Trustees and PAGS provided opportunities to interact with NCAR staff and REALTORS® across North Carolina. As 2007 Region #2 VP, I was privileged to listen to and share concerns from other regions of NCAR. It was an honor to receive NCAR’s 2007 President’s Award. As 2008 President of Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®, I have the opportunity to network and discuss challenges and opportunities with other local leaders. I am a RPAC Golden R and a NAR President's Club donor. As local RPAC Chair, I raised over $200,000 for RPAC. (Complete biography www.Watkins2009.com.) I adamantly support NCAR’s vision that quality of life is the backbone of our industry. Quality of life is important not only for the citizens of NC, but for our members as well. I believe NCAR should continue high quality educational programs and expand leadership opportunities. As NCAR President I would like to see the relationships between NCAR and local boards/associations strengthened. To help members succeed, NCAR must continue to have the vision to be proactive and build our grassroots efforts on legislative and regulatory issues and not yield to political pressure. In addition we need to provide positive industry information to the news media. I will work tirelessly on your behalf to provide REALTORS® with a better Quality of Life. My sincere desire is that you will consider me the best candidate for President Elect 2009. Mary Edna Williams Raleigh Re/Max Capital Realty Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® As a REALTOR® member since 1986 and Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Capital Realty, I have watched the many issues we as an association must tackle in order to continue to be the “Voice of Real Estate.” Today, more than ever, we need proactive leadership to insure our industry and our members have a place at the table, when regulations and laws are written. Because I believe I am that leader, I have chosen to run for President-elect for 2009. Nationally, I’ve served on Political Communications Committee, as a NAR Director, past and present, FSC for Senator John Edwards and currently FPC for Congressman Brad Miller. Since 2000, I’ve attended Hill visits to our Congressmen and Senators. My State Association service includes NCAR Director 1995-2005 & 2007 to present, Legislative Committee Chair, past and present RPAC Trustee, RPAC Treasurer and Vice Chair, committee member selecting the first Leadership Development Scholarships, and committees interviewing Senate and Gubernatorial candidates, President’s Rapid Response Team, and President of the North Carolina Homeowners Alliance. Locally, I served 1995-2005 & 2007 to present as RRAR Director also holding the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, President-elect and President. Committee involvement includes governmental affairs, Top Producer Council Chair, Building Refinance, Grievance, Professional Standards, and Social. I was original Board member and chaired the Triangle Community Coalition, served as Director and chair of MLS, and was named 2004 REALTOR®-of-the-Year. Other involvement includes testifying before Raleigh City Council on private property rights issues, supporting Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Angel Tree Project, Meals on Wheels, Junior League, Red Sword Ball, United Arts Council, Salvation Army, Hoops for Hope, Autism Foundation, sponsoring Raleigh Chamber Savvy Women’s Conferences and full scholarship donor for NC State Wolfpack Club. Please allow me to put my knowledge and experience to work for our great association. www.electmaryedna.com
Regional Vice Presidents
Vote for One Candidate Per Region Region 3 Steve Cohen Fayetteville RE/MAX Homeowners, Ltd. Fayetteville Regional Association of REALTORS® I have served my country for over twenty years in the US Army with two combat tours to Vietnam and three tours in Germany. I have served the real estate industry since 1987 and feel that the position of Regional Vice President is the next step toward serving my region. Presently, I hold the designations of AR, CRS, GRI, e-Pro and SRES. I am a member of the Fayetteville Regional Association of REALTORS®, the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®. Also I am a member of the Raeford/Hoke County Chamber of Commerce, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the 82^nd Airborne Division Association and The Association of The United States Army (AUSA). My local Association and NC Association of REALTORS® committee service includes : 1995 Public Relations Committee Member 1996 Public Relations Committee Member 1997 Vice President for Public Relations 1998 MLS Committee Member 1999 MLS Committee Chairman 2000 MLS Committee Chairman 2001 President-Elect 2001 Chairman, Fayetteville Association RPAC 2002 President 2003 Director 2004 Vice President for Public Relations 2005 Public Relations Committee Member 2006 MLS Committee Member 2007 MLS Committee Chairman 2008 MLS Committee Chairman 2001 NCAR Director 2002 NCAR Director 2008 NCAR Legislative Committee Member I will spend my time as Regional Vice President doing whatever I can to improve our industry as a whole and in particular Region 3 and North Carolina. Region 4 Preston Edwards Durham Realty Executives Triangle Southpointe Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® -Born March 28, 1969 in Washington, DC -Attended the Washington DC Public Schools -1992 Graduate of North Carolina Central University, Degree in Business Finance -Married with 3 sons, ages 10, 8 and 4 -2008 President of the Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) -Broker and Co-Owner of Realty Executives Triangle Southpointe in Durham -REALTOR® since 1997 -Served as Legislative Chair of DRAR -2003 FELLOW of the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership -Served on the Board of Directors of DRAR -Served as DRAR Secretary, Vice President, President-Elect -Served on NCAR 2006 Strategic Planning Committee -Served on the Durham Planning Commission from 1998 to 2001 -Appointed to NCAR Legislative Committee for 2008 -Served as Economic Development Chair of the Durham Branch of NAACP -Member of St. Titus Episcopal Church -Hobbies-Music (voice), tennis and golf -Best Quote: “If you ever come face to face with destiny, Don’t be late” (author unknown) Region 6 Paul McGill Winston-Salem McGill Realty Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS® Active in Forsyth County and the state since 1979, my main focus is on residential, commercial and farm sales and construction supervision and residential development. Property management responsibilities are all encompassing for sites under management. Although McGill Realty is small, my experience is vast. For example, I recommended and implemented the reconstruction and commercial adaptation of Reynolda Village to Wake Forest and directed all project expenditures, post commercial adaptation and occupancy of retail space. Subsequently, I was operations officer responsible for creation of Graylyn Conference Center. Real estate goals are to creatively help all clients—big or small. As an experienced NC broker, with a General Contractor license and an MBA from Wake Forest, I’m well-positioned to evaluate issues of strategic importance. I have served on numerous committees including NAR Land Use Property Rights and Environment Committee (2006-07), Forms (2006), Government Task Force (2005), NCAR Board of Directors (2004-08),), and NCAR RPAC Trustee (2006-08). Locally, I was honored as the Winston Salem Association’s Realtor of the Year in 2007, and have served as WSRAR President-2005, Board of Directors- 1998-present, Political Affairs 1998-present, Nominating 1998, 2000, Professional Standards, 1998-2000; and Membership Development, 1999, committees and RPAC Chair 2004,. I served as Chair of the Commercial and Industrial BOD in 1998 and serve as the current president of the TRIAD MLS and WSRAR MLS chair in 2007. In addition, I am a member of the Winston-Salem, Forsyth County Utilities Commission (2003-present; Finance) and have served on the WS Zoning Board of Adjustments and Clemmons Phase 2 Storm Water Committee. I am also active in my community, church and school activities. I own homes in Winston-Salem and Blowing Rock and can serve Region 6 well from the two locations. Region 8 Aric Beals Charlotte Berryhill Realty Co. Charlotte Regional REALTOR® Association Thank you for the opportunity to serve as an NCAR Regional Vice President (RVP). As a representative of the Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association (CRRA), I want to maximize the effectiveness for all members and firms, large and small. I have a strong appreciation for the history of our local and state associations, but equally understand the necessity of our associations to adapt to the daily changes impacting our industry. My work with the NCAR Board of Directors, since 1999, NCAR Property Management Division, Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition (REBIC) and past service as a CRRA Board of Director equips me with the experience to be an effective RVP. I am willing and ready to fully research whatever issues may come before the executive committee and make the best decision for our associations. I promise to you, I will dedicate the necessary time required to be an effective leader on the NCAR Executive Committee. Region 9 Kirk Booth Asheville Kirk H. Booth Real Estate Asheville Board of REALTORS® I was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina and graduated from Reynolds High School in 1985. I received a B.S. in Aeronautical Studies and an Associate in Science Aviation Business Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 1988. After graduating from college I was a flight instructor and corporate pilot for four years. Following this I entered the real estate profession working with a large firm in the Asheville area. Later I became broker-in-charge, managing approximately 20 agents. I have been very active with the Asheville Board of Realtors since 1993, chairing the Multiple Listing Service Committee, the Real Estate Exposition Committee, and also serving as the president of the Asheville Board of Realtors Services, Inc. and President of the Asheville Board of Realtors. I live in Fairview with my wife, Laura and two wonderful children, Regan and Nicholas. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies Associates in Science in Aviation Business Administration AFFILIATIONS North Carolina Real Estate Broker Asheville Board of Realtors member since 1993 Asheville Board of Realtors, 2003 President Western North Carolina Exchange member North Carolina Association of Realtors, Director North Carolina House of Representatives, Page Federal Aviation Administration, Airline Transport Pilot Federal Aviation Administration, Certified Flight Instructor Federal Aviation Administration, Certified Instrument Instructor Federal Aviation Administration, Certified Multiengine Instructor I would appreciate your vote for Region 9 Vice President. I have served for many years in various capacities with your interest in mind. I would like the opportunity to continue to do so in this new role. Thanks for your support! Region 10 Elizabeth Allardice Raleigh Re/Max Capital Realty Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® My Realtor® service began with the RRAR Government Affairs Committee as a committee member, Vice Chair of the committee in 2005 and Chair in 2006. I have also served on the NCAR Legislative committee from 2005-present, been a Board member of the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors® 2004-2007, Board member of NCAR 2005-2007, participated in the NAR Midyear meetings in Washington DC, calling on our Senators and Congressmen, and 2008 Founding member and Board member of the RRAR Realtor® Foundation of the Triangle. Additional service to the Realtor® community is as a 2008 Dean for the new Triangle Realtor® Leadership Academy, an associate member of the Durham Regional Association of Realtors®, and member of their legislative committee. Designations include Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). Additional active membership in The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), and founding member of The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing with certification CLHMS, Certified Home Marketing Specialist. It is my belief that participation in industry related activities is not only a Realtors® responsibility but also a critical component in the long range success of our business.
Finance & Budget Committee
Vote for Three Candidates Fen Adcock Durham Realty Executives Triangle Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® I am Broker/Owner of Realty Executives Triangle and Area franchise owner of Durham and Orange Counties. I joined the Durham Regional Association of Realtors in 1994 and served on numerous committees. I also served as Chair of the Education/Orientation and Legislative/Political Affairs committees. I served as president of DRAR in 2003 after being an officer on the Executive and member of the BOD since 1999. I am currently serving as Region 4 Vice President for NCAR and previously served on the Budget and Finance Committee from 2006 thru 2007. I have also served on NCAR BOD from 2002 thru 2008 and on the Executive Committee for the past 2 years as well as serving on the Electronic Voting Task Force in 2006. Lou Baldwin Winston-Salem The Baldwin Companies Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS® I will be greatly honored by your support of my candidacy for an At-Large Position on NCAR’s Finance Committee. I have been active in the Winston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors, NCAR and NAR for the past 20 years. I am currently serving on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of NCAR as the Region 6 Vice President. I also serve as our Federal Political Coordinator to Senator Richard Burr and as the Chairman of NCAR’s Presidential Advisory Group regarding funding for Issues Mobilization. I have been honored to be recognized as the Winston-Salem Regional Association’s Realtor or the Year and with NCAR’s Regional Service and Political Coordinator of the Year Awards. My service on the NCAR Executive Committee and past service as our local Association’s Secretary/Treasurer and President have prepared me to serve in this important position. Additionally, I have completed the NCAR’s “Finance 101” seminar which details the financial structure of NCAR and its affiliate organizations. This is a significant time in the financial history of NCAR. Unprecedented legislative challenges are putting pressure on our resources. The current economy presents the potential for a decrease in membership. It is essential that we assess the revenues and expenses of NCAR to make sure members are receiving the maximum benefit for our dues dollars. Through my service as PAG Chairman and Regional Vice-President I have had the opportunity to talk with Realtors throughout North Carolina. There are two important messages that I have heard loud and clear and will bring with me if elected: 1) Our members want and deserve to know that their hard earned dues dollars are being invested wisely in NCAR’s services, benefits and advocacy. 2) Our members expect “transparency” which is defined as “openness, communication and accountability.” Thank you for considering my candidacy. Treasure Faircloth Winston-Salem Allen Tate, REALTORS Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS® VOTE TREASURE FAIRCLOTH FOR 2009 NCAR FINANCE I have been a full time REALTOR® for 30+ years. I have been dedicated to the real estate industry, not only by serving my clients with the highest degree of professionalism, but also serving my fellow REALTORS® by being active with the Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®, North Carolina Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS®. My experience includes budget and finance committees for WSRAR, National CRS Council and the NC CRS Chapter. I have also served as treasurer of the NC Real Estate Education Foundation. As a member of executive committees and board of directors of each of these organizations, I have been intricately involved with developing, reviewing and approving the irrespective annual budgets. I have served as president of WSRAR, NCAR, Region 6 Vice President, NCAR Executive Committee, Region 6 Finance, president of NC CRS Chapter, three terms as regional VP of the National CRS Council and numerous roles on local, state and national committees. Presently, I serve on the board of directors for WSRAR, National CRS Council, NC CRS Chapter and NAR. I just graduated from the 2007 Leadership Class for National CRS Council. I now serve on RPIC Committee for NAR. My leadership has been recognized by my peers in the form of numerous awards at all levels of participation, including NCAR Hall of Fame; NCAR Regional Service; WSRAR's Tom Lambe Hall of Fame; REALTOR® of the Year; AR Tuttle Service Award; NC CRS of the Year. I would be honored to serve NCAR in the Finance Committee and hope that you will put my experience, dedication and leadership to work for you in this capacity...
NAR Director
Vote for Three Candidates John Carroll Asheville Century 21 All Seasons Asheville Board of REALTORS® It would be a great honor to again represent the North Carolina REALTORS as NAR Director. My purpose, as always, is to represent the unheard voices of REALTORS and property owners. NAR is a large organization with many diverse facets requiring the attention of experienced representatives. My political and real estate experience at the local, state and federal government levels enables me to be such a representative. I am a proven advocate for many of our REALTOR initiatives, including the original opposition to transfer tax, passage of the continuing education and residential property disclosure bills, and stopping sales tax on MLS computer access fees. I have been Chair of various state committees and President of NCAR. Our changing economy involves challenging times ahead for REALTORS, and NAR will not be spared the challenge of accommodating the needs of its members during this time of uncertainty. National politics will create problems for our organization as tax dollars become more limited and congress looks to property owners and our industry to pay the bill. My experience as a Federal Political Coordinator will provide me insight on these issues. This experience, spanning from 1980 to present, has included working closely with three congressmen and currently a senator, both Democrats and Republicans. It has been my pleasure to serve the REALTOR organization at local, state and national levels with many of you, or people you know, for more than 30 years. During this time I have been an active broker and I continue to make a living in this business every day. I am confident that my political roles, organizational tasks and policy fights have prepared me to be NAR Director. Please take the time to vote online when NCAR notifies you by email. To see a boring list of qualifications, visit www.johnwcarroll.com. Thank you! Ronnie Thompson Valdese Thompson Realty Burke County Board of REALTORS® As the North Carolina Association of Realtors continues to grow, the issues that face our membership become more complex and complicated. We are now the eighth largest Realtor association in the nation and our membership has become more involved with the National Association of Realtors. I would like to continue our involvement by continuing to represent you as a National Director. My service at the NAR level will be focused as the Vice-Chairman of the State and Local Issues. This position will also give me membership on three other committees. We must continue to make progress on the Second Century Initiatives as implemented in the Strategic Plan for the national association. My term as NC CRS President will end in December, 2008. My term as NCAR RPAC Trustee will also end in December. Your Educational Foundation will be a focus for me in 2008-2009 as we continue to have the best Foundation in the United States. I have been endorsed by the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors, the Wilmington Association of Realtors, the Catawba Valley Association of Realtors and the Burke County Association of Realtors. I would appreciate your support and your vote. Together, we can make a difference. Bruce Williams Greensboro RE/MAX 1st CHOICE Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association I have been committed to the Real Estate profession from the day I entered in 1991. In the first few years, I not only obtained the GRI, but also the CRS designation. At the onset, I believed in giving back to the profession and started serving in different roles at the Greensboro Regional Realtors® Association (GRRA) and the NC Association of Realtors®. It was not long before I became a dean for GRI classes and ultimately ended up serving as an NC Real Estate Educational Foundation (NCREEF) Director. In 2006, while wearing two hats, that of NCCRS and NCREEF President (the first in N.C. Realtor® History) I traveled around the State giving speeches titled, “The Importance of Designation/Education”. Over the years I have found there is great value in attending not only the North Carolina and National Association Conventions, but our NAR Midyear meetings held in our Nations Capital, and the Legislative days in Raleigh. I also attend the CRS Conventions. My personal belief: at the end of the day, there is “value added benefit” not to mention the power of the networking in meeting others in the Realtor® family from across the Nation. From the onset of my working life, I have believed in listening and responding to others around me. This year I am fortunate to be your NAR Alternate Director, and would very much like to serve as your National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Director for the next few years. Just a few of the positions I have held: 2004 GRRA President, 2006 NCCRS & NCREEF President, NCAR Chairman-Bylaws, Voting Task Force, NCAR Strategic Planning, NAR Education Committee member and BCAR Education Committee member. Should you have any questions feel free to send an email at locationx3@aol.com. Thank you in advance for your “Vote” of confidence. Myra Zollinger Chapel Hill Coldwell Banker Realty Center Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® I am a working REALTOR who lists and sells residential property in Chapel Hill and I'm asking for your vote. I've been proud to represent North Carolina REALTORS on the national level for over 20 years. My involvement speaks of my passion for the REALTOR organization and its members. National Leadership President, Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) 1997 NAR Region 4 (NC,SC,TN,KY) Vice President 2003 Chair, Professional Development (Education)2007 NAR Extended Leadership Team member 2008 as Liaison to committees involved with Information, Communication and Professional Development Chair, REALTORS National Marketing Institute (RMNI) 1998 National Committee Service Executive Committee 2003,2008 NAR Director 1998,2000-2008 MLS 1998-1994 Professional Standards 1999-2002 Nominating 2004 Public Policy Coordinating 2005 Education 2005 Federal Housing Policy 2006 Communication 1992 Membership Promotion 1986 Institute Advisory 1995-1998 RPAC Golden R and Presidents Circle North Carolina Association of REALTORS Realtor of the Year 2006 President 2000 President, NC Real Estate Educational Foundation (NCREEF) 2005 Leadership Academy Commissioner 2007-2009 Committee Service - Executive, Bylaws, Finance, Recruiting and Certifying, Strategic Planning, Building Task Force, Association Executive Task force, Investment Advisory, Administrative NCAR Director 15+ years Life Member NC CRS Chapter President 1986 NC CRS of the Year 1992 Local Associations Greater Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS President, Chapel Hill Board of REALTORS 1983.1989 Chapel Hill REALTOR of the Year 1983, 1987 Life Member President, Triangle MLS 1994 Triangle Leadership Academy Dean 2008 Member, WCR I believe in expanding the influence of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS. I have given encouragement as a mentor to those North Carolinians who wish to be more active in our organization on a local, state and national level. Please re-elect me so that I can continue working to involve our members on a national level.
NCREEF Director
Vote for One Candidate Per Region Region 4 Donna Harnett Durham Coldwell Banker Ward & Misenheimer Durham Regional Association of REALTORS® Education and Professional Development are at the core of my real estate business and have been from the beginning. The more you know, the better you can serve the consumer. I want to bring some of what I’ve learned to others. Having participated in NC REALTORS Leadership Academy and recently graduating from the NAR Leadership Academy, I have seen that there are so many different ways of bringing professionalism to the industry. It is not about designations and degrees… it is about understanding. Having been a REALTOR® since 1996, I have been volunteering within the organization since 1999. My experience on the NCAR Forms Committee has probably been the most enlightening education I could have ever imagined and has given me insight into the needs of many different markets including those of Region 4. I believe I have the experience to serve their needs successfully. I have enjoyed serving as a Dean of NCREEF. Getting face to face with today’s students has helped me to understand the needs of today’s REALTOR®. I look at education from the national, state and local perspectives. I attended my first NAR convention before becoming a general brokerage agent in order to gather some tools necessary to be successful. In addition to obtaining the GRI, CRS and ePRO designations, I have made a point of attending at least one type of seminar/workshop annually that is outside of the real estate field. Internet marketing and personal development seminars are just two examples of events that I have attended in order to gain a broader perspective on what would make an agent more successful. We run real estate businesses…we want them to be successful. I believe that I have an awareness of what an agent needs to be successful and what tools are available and necessary to enhance the professionalism of the real estate industry and therefore the REALTOR® community. For more information about my qualifications, go to: http://NCAR.DonnaHarnett.com Region 7 Mitzi Malcolm Lincolnton Apple Realty of Lincolnton Lincoln County Board of REALTORS® Region 10 Jose Serrano Raleigh Re/Max United Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® I am running for re-election for Region 10 where I have served on the NC Reef Board of Directors for the past two years. Prior to serving as a Board Member, I served as a Dean of NC Reef for three years. I am currently serving my third two year term in the Board of Directors of the RRAR and have served two two-year terms at the NCAR BOD. I have also served as vice chair and Chair of the Equal Opportunity & Cultural Diversity Committee for NCAR. I am a member of the Housing Opportunity Committee and Community Service Committee at the RRAR.I have also served as the NAR President’s Liaison to Chile for 10 years and am a member of the International Operations Committee. In the year 2000, I served as the President of the NC CRS Chapter and also serve in the NC Housing Finance Agency Hispanic Marketing Advisory Group and in the Wake County Real Estate Committee. I believe in education and have obtained five professional designations in addition to other industry related certifications. At-Large Vote for Two Candidates Kay Davis Lincolnton Broker-in-Charge of Private Properties, Inc. Lincoln County Board of REALTORS® COUNT ON SOMEONE WHO CARES I have won numerous awards over the years for top production derived from quality service. I am a proven top achiever, attested to by my many satisfied local clients. I do all the necessary homework and follow up with all the details to prove a lasting commitment of service to my clients. Education has prepared me to handle all types of residential property transactions. No home is too big or too small. I strive to go above and beyond any clients’ expectations in service and insist on being straight-forward with everyone. By educating clients through each phase of the selling or buying process, buyers and sellers alike are confident that they have made a sound decision in choosing a Realtor® that is an experienced professional and continues to improve her skills through education. “I believe that by helping people get what they want, I will get everything in life that I want”. ABR/CRS/GRI 1988-NC Sales License 2001-NC Broker License 2002 ABR Designation (Accredited Buyers Representative) 2002-GRI Designation (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) 2004-CRS Designation (Certified Residential Specialist) 2006-SC Broker License 2006-Floyd Wickman’s S.M.A.R.T. Program 2007-CRCBR Commercial Certificate Program 1996 & 2001 President-Lincoln County Board of Realtors® 1995/1996/2000/2001/2005 Director-North Carolina Association of Realtors® 1995 & 2000 President-Elect-Lincoln County Board of Realtors® 2005-2007-NCAR By-Laws Committee Member 2005 REALTOR OF THE / YEAR-Lincoln County Board of Realtors® 2002/20042005/2007-NCAR Forms Committee Member 2007-2008 RPAC Chair 2006-2008-NCREEF Dean Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce 2000-New Member of the Year 2001-Leadership Lincoln 2002–2004-Member of Board of Directors 2003-Chair/Small Business Council 2000-2005-Member of Small Business Council 2003-current-Member of East Lincoln Advisory Council Phillip Rector Winston-Salem Mundy Realty Inc. Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS® Over the last twenty-five years, I have been a member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS. My area of expertise has been in residential sales. I have enjoyed working with buyers and sellers in making there dreams come true. I believe that your association is only as good as your members. As a member of the Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS, I have been active with the education, social community service, cultural diversity, and orientation committees. While being active with these committees, the number of activities and level of membership participation increased. I have also been on the WSRAR board of directors for two years and presently serve as president-elect of the association. At the same time I have been active in working with the state association. I have been active with the Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity committee for three years. In 2008, I was selected as dean for North Carolina Real Estate Educational Foundation and a candidate for the NC Realtor Leadership Academy. I have obtained the Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) and Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designations. My motto for working with the local and state associations has been, It’s not what your association can do for you, it’s what you can do for your association.