We are thrilled to announce the results of the NC REALTORS® elections for 2026 Officers, Finance and Budget Committee members, NAR Directors, Issues Mobilization Committee member and RPAC Trustees. Your active participation and engagement in this process are greatly appreciated, and we are excited to introduce the dedicated individuals who have been elected to serve as officers for the upcoming year. You may review voting results and percentages here.

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FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Renee Cooney, ABR, AHWD, GRI, RENE, SRES
Carolina Smokies Association

 

 

 

TREASURER

Adam Upchurch, AHWD, C2EX, CIPS, SPS
Topsail Island Association

 

 

 

ISSUES MOBILIZATION COMMITTEE

Brett Bushnell, AHWD
Raleigh Regional Association

 

 

 

FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE

Miguel Carreno, ABR, AHWD, C2EX, CIPS
High Point Regional Association

 

 

Madalyn Kunow, AHWD, C2EX
High Point Regional Association

 

 

Michael Wong, ABR, AHWD, SPS, MRP, RENE
Canopy REALTOR® Association

 

 

 

NAR DIRECTOR – SMALL ASSOCIATION

Chester Bartlett, ABR, GRI
Carolina Smokies Association

 

 

 

NAR DIRECTOR-MEDIUM ASSOCIATION

Miguel Carreno, ABR, AHWD, C2EX, CIPS
High Point Regional Association

 

 

 

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

Region 1 – Ben Myers, ABR, C2EX, e-PRO
Neuse River Region Association

 

 

Region 2 – Bob Bates, RSPS
Cape Fear REALTORS®

 

 

Region 5 – Samantha Cole, AHWD, C2EX
Mid Carolina Regional Association

 

 

Region 7 – Chris Puckett, ABR, GRI, SFR, SRES
Central Carolina Association

 

 

Region 8 – Allen Dargins, ABR, C2EX, CRS, PSA, SRES, WHS
Canopy REALTOR® Association

 

 

Region 10 – Sharon Gupton, CIPS
Raleigh Regional Association

 

 

 

NC RPAC TRUSTEES

Region 2 – Robert Percesepe
Brunswick County Association

 

 

Region 3 – Erica Sasser
Goldsboro-Wayne County Association

 

 

Region 4 – Randolph Voller
Orange Chatham Association

 

 

Region 7 – Michelle Steeley, C2EX
Central Carolina Association

 

 

Region 8 – Patrick McDowell, C2EX
Canopy REALTOR® Association

 

 

Region 9 – Randall Blankenship, AHWD, C2EX, GRI
Land of the Sky Association

 

 

Region 10 – Tim McBrayer, ABR, CIPS, CLHMS, CRS, EcoBroker, e-PRO, GREEN, GRI, MRP, PSA, SFR, SRES
Raleigh Regional Association

 

 

We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in the election process, including the candidates who put forth their time and energy to serve our community. Your dedication strengthens our organization and ensures a vibrant future for NC REALTORS®.