GKAR Member involvement is the lifeblood of the Association, serving and executing the vision for the Association, in alignment with the Bylaws, Strategic Plan, and National Association of REALTORS®' Core Standards. The 2025 Committee Application will be available November 1st - December 1st, 2024.
Schedule: January; March; May; June; August
2024 Objective: Educate, promote awareness, and generate increased participation in RPAC
2024 Assignments: Attend the semi-annual Governmental Legislative Update Forums; participate/attend Candidate Interviews for State and Kalamazoo County; attend Capitol Day, in Lansing, to represent REALTORS® while visiting our Legislators; initiate outreach to Members regarding the significance of RPAC; and promote 100% participation in RPAC with all committees and Board of Directors. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
| First | Last | Office | Role |
| Chris | Speer | eXp Realty LLC | Chair |
| Jennifer | Lane-Alwan | Evenboer Walton, REALTORS® | Vice-Chair |
| Steven | Revor | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Director Liaison |
| Aimee | Potts | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
| Michele | Brown | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Member |
| Crystal | Halstead | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Member |
| Brian | Lewis | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
| David | Maturen | Maturen & Associates | Member |
| Peggy | Napier | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
| Mary-Frances | Oliphant | Jaqua, REALTORS® | Member |
| Nita | Rich | Honor Credit Union | Member |
| Mary Beth | Sons | Redzone Realty Group, LLC | Member |
| Wendi | Traxler | Guaranteed Rate | Member |
Schedule: Monthly; 1st Friday at 10:00 am
2024 Assignments: Plan, coordinate, promote and participate in Association community outreach activities to serve the community and increase REALTOR® involvement and awareness in the community; Senior Services Ramp Build; Bowl for Kids’ Sake; Walk to End Homelessness; Habitat for Humanity; and Day of Service for Veterans. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
| First | Last | Office | Role |
| Joe | Huizar | Consumers Credit Union | Chair |
| Nick | Lucchetti | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Vice-Chair |
| Alex | Jeffries | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Director Liaison |
| Callie | Reed | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
| Ben | Barber | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
| Chelsy | Bernard | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
| Heather | Christensen | Worthwhile Home Organizing & Staging | Member |
| Kabrena | Clark | Keller Williams- Portage St | Member |
| Katie | Fullmer | Kellogg Community Credit Union | Member |
| Crystal | Halstead | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Member |
| Maggie | Harma | Independent Bank | Member |
| James | Jackson | Lockett-Jones Realty Group | Member |
| Kristine | Landuyt | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
| Jodi | Noble | Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR® | Member |
| Jennell | Robinson | Lockett-Jones Realty Group | Member |
| Lauren | White | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
REALTORS® Only
Schedule: As needed
2024 Objective: Screen/investigate for the Professional Standards Hearing Panel. Following review, determine the proper course of action on any formal complaint from the public or Membership. Committee Members must have been a REALTOR® Member for a minimum of three years and attend additional education. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
REALTORS® Only
Schedule: Every other month beginning in January;
2nd Wednesday prior to the Board of Directors' meeting
2024 Objective: Support and promote Membership through New Member Orientation and the New Member Welcome Program.
2024 Assignment: Review GKAR REALTOR® and Business Partner Membership applications for approval; review GKAR Emeritus benefit applications for approval; and promote the value of GKAR Membership. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
| First | Last | Office | Role |
| Nico | Lopez | eXp Realty LLC | Chair |
| Dawn | Sacco | Golden Star Realty, Inc. | Vice-Chair |
| Chuck | Kinnane | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Director Liaison |
| Barb | Miller | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
| Shauna | Knight-Major | RE/MAX Advantage | Member |
| Alyssa | Marino | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
| Benjamin | Morris | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
| Matt | Mulder | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
| Amie | Proctor | eXp Realty LLC | Member |
| Steven | Revor | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
| Kelli | Scheffers | eXp Realty LLC | Member |
REALTORS® Only
Schedule: January, March, May, June, August, September, November; 2nd Tuesday at 1:30 pm
2024 Objective: Develops, interprets, and enforces MLS policies and rules.
2024 Assignment: Provide solutions for streamlining MLS system. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
| First | Last | Office | Role |
| Rusty | Gorter | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Chair |
| Matt | Mulder | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Vice-Chair |
| Jason | Veenstra | eXp Realty LLC | Director Liaison |
| Sam | Bartlett | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
| Michele | Brown | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Member |
| Tim | Brown | Five Star Real Estate | Member |
| Jennifer | Copeland | Five Star Real Estate | Member |
| Kerry | Keefer Fischer | Five Star Real Estate, Milham | Member |
| Shauna | Knight-Major | RE/MAX Advantage | Member |
| Nicholas | Lucchetti | Century 21 Affiliated | Member |
| Kimberly | Moberg | RE/MAX Advantage | Member |
| Brandon | Rausch | Acura Valuation, Inc. | Member |
| Tom | Seelbinder | Seelbinder Real Estate | Member |
| Marty | Wagar | WAGAR & ASSOC | Member |
Schedule: Every Other Month at 9:00 am
2024 Assignments: Work to further the knowledge and education of Members; Plan, coordinate, promote, and participate in the Professional Development Committee Presents Series; Fair Housing, REALTOR® Safety, Diversity and Inclusion, Money Matters, and Economic Update. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
| First | Last | Office | Role |
| Rob | Peterson | Dover Birch & Associates | Chair |
| Chris | Speer | eXp Realty LLC | Vice-Chair |
| Charlie | Bradford | Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR® | Director Liaison |
| Aimee | Potts | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
| Jason | Baker | Baker Property Inspections | Member |
| Geoff | Brown | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
| Julie | Harlan | Jaqua, REALTORS® | Member |
| Alexis | Howard | Lake Michigan Credit Union | Member |
| James | Jackson | Lockett-Jones Realty Group | Member |
| Ellen | Jarl | Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR® | Member |
| Jessica | MacDonald | GreenStone Farm Credit Services | Member |
| Marcus | Miller | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
| Denise | Nowak | Sun Title | Member |
| Mary-Frances | Oliphant | Jaqua, REALTORS® | Member |
| Mary | Remynse | Honor Credit Union | Member |
| Mary Beth | Sons | Redzone Realty Group, LLC | Member |
REALTORS® Only
Schedule: As needed
2024 Objective: Provide a pool of panel members to hear matters of alleged Code of Ethics violations by REALTOR® Members and hear disputes regarding commissions. Committee Members must have been a REALTOR® Member for a minimum of five years and attend additional education. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
| First | Last | Office | Role |
| Nancy | Whitney | Greenridge Cornell & Associates | Chair |
| Robin | Pompey | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
Schedule: Monthly; 2nd Friday at 9:00 am
2024 Objective: Review and revise standard forms, contract language, and disclosures.
2024 Assignment: Provide GKAR Members Forms Update session by individual or panel and continue guest participation in the West Michigan Regional Forms Committee. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.
| First | Last | Office | Role |
| Jim | Douglass | RE/MAX Advantage | Chair |
| Rachel | Simonds | Keller Williams Realty | Vice-Chair |
| Erin | McEntee | CENTURY 21 Affiliated | Director Liaison |
| Sam | Bartlett | GKAR | Staff Liaison |
| Dawn | Bradley | Devon Title | Member |
| Lee | Crossley | Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR® | Member |
| Suzzette | Deaux | Jaqua, REALTORS® | Member |
| Charlie | Etter | M. Charles Etter P.C. | Member |
| Michael | Hussar | RE/MAX Advantage | Member |
| Jason | Machnik | Herbert Machnik Law Firm | Member |
| Greg | Miller | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI | Member |
| Brandon | Rausch | Acura Valuation, Inc. | Member |
| Joe | Richards | Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center | Member |
| Al | Rowe | RE/MAX Advantage | Member |
| Cassie | Scramlin | Keller Williams Realty | Member |
| Melissa | Swetz | Consumers Credit Union | Member |
