Columbus Board of Realtors
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Committees
As a member-driven organization, the Columbus Board of REALTORS® relies on membership input through its various committees. Through these committees, members determine MLS rules, education classes, public programs, form modifications, legislative positions, dues & fees, award criteria, discounted services, etc. 

Committee Registration Form | Committee Meetings - General Schedule
For more information, click on any of the committees below:
Affordable Housing Committee
Awards Night Committee
Board of Consultants
Board of Directors
Budget, Finance & Investment Committee
Builder/REALTOR® Alliance Committee
CORPAC Fund Raising Committee
CORPAC Governing Board
Education Committee (Residential)
Foundation Fund Advisory Board
Foundation Fundraising Committee
Foundation Fund Scholarship Committee
Governmental Affairs Committee
Grievance Committee
Leadership Academy Advisory Board
Member Services Committee (Residential)
MLS Committee (Residential)
Professional Standards Committee
REALTOR® Care Day Committee
Sales Advisory Committee
Scholarship Committee
Standard Forms Committee (Residential)
Strategic Long Range Planning Committee
Technical Users' Forum
Young Professionals Network

Commercial/Investment Section Committees
C/I Education Committee
C/I Member Services & Membership Committee
COCIE Governing Board
C/I Recognition Committee
C/I Standard Forms Committee
C/I Steering

Affordable Housing Committee
Implements programs that address affordable housing issues and tracks information about financing programs available to those in the $150,000 and below market. Through information sharing, education and community outreach programs, provide members with knowledge of all apects of the affordable housing market.
Co-Chair
Tricia Nunemaker
Title First Agency
495 Executive Campus Dr., Suite #110
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 895-3165; fax (614) 895-0387
Co-Chair
Philicia Pegram
Keller Williams Greater Columbus
5495 New Albany Rd., W
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 944-5900; fax (614) 944-5950
Co-Vice Chair
Michelle Helms

Keller Williams Greater Ohio Realty, LLC
1715 Hill Rd., N,
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 729-9000; fax (614) 729-9099
Co-Vice Chair
Buffie Patterson
M3 & Associates Real Estate
1411 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43205-2035
(614) 253-7355; fax (614) 252-3699
Director Liaison: Shari Carroll
CBR Staff Liaison: Lynn Hackworth

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Awards Night Committee
This Awards Night Committee determines the criteria and selects the CBR annual Citizen of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Broker of the Year and Salesperson of the Year.
Chair
Chip Parrish
Keller Williams Classic Properties
1510 W. Lane Ave.
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-8500; fax (614) 451-1213
Vice-Chair
Lari Madosky Shaw
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
3160 Kingsdale Center
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-0808; fax (614) 635-6589
Director Liaison: Linda Whiting
CBR Staff Liaison: Lynn Hackworth

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Board of Consultants
The CBR Board of Consultants offers insight and guidance to members.
Chair
Sue Lusk-Gleich
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880

Vice Chair
Rick Benjamin
RE/MAX Premier Choice
6075 Glick Rd.
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 792-6683

Director Liaison: Rick Benjamin
Staff Liaison: Gavin Blair

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Budget, Finance & Investment Committee
Prepares an annual operations budget and investment strategy form company assets subject to approval of the Board of Directors
Chair
Milt Lustnauer
RE/MAX Premier Choice
1600 Fishinger Rd.
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 451-0830
Vice Chair
Kathy Shiflet
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
7240 Murifield Dr., Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 889-0808; fax (614) 474-2342
Director Liaison: Milt Lustnauer
Staff Liaison: Corey Skinner

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Builder/REALTOR® Alliance Committee
Works to strengthen relationships between builders and REALTORS® through networking and education.
Co-Chair (REALTOR®)
Jamie Maze
RE/MAX Impact
440 Polaris Parkway, Suite 110
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 523-1000; fax (614) 212-1050
Co-Chair (Builder)
Todd Strayer
M/I Homes
3 Easton Oval, Suite 310
Columbus, OH 43219-6011
(614) 418-8461; fax (614) 418-8484
Co-Vice Chair (REALTOR®)
Tom Nippert
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
1485 Boxwood Dr.
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 880-0808; fax (614) 547-8345
Co-Vice Chair (Builder)
Courtney Kidd
Ryan Homes
921 Eastwind Dr., Suite 118
Westerville, OH 43081
(740) 362-4965; fax (740) 362-5409
Director Liaison: Bob Case
CBR Staff Liaison: Marqué Bressler

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CORPAC Fund Raising Committee
This committee is charged with reaching an annual fund-raising goal for CBR's Central Ohio REALTOR® Political Action Committee (CORPAC).
Co-Chairs
Randy Best
Best Corporate Real Estate
2121 Riverside Dr.
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 559-3350; fax (614) 559-3390
Co-Vice Chairs
Amy Beck
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
Heather Brookey
RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc.
7239 Sawmill Rd., Suite 210
Dublin, OH 43016-5004
(614) 766-5330; fax (614) 766-0153
Ben Calhoon
Prudential Calhoon Company
3535 Fishinger Blvd., Suite 100
Hilliard, OH 43026-7500
(614) 777-1000; fax (614) 777-6590
Melissa Friermood
Northwest Title
5055 Dierker Rd.
Columbus, OH 43220-5214
(614) 451-6313; fax (614) 451-1854
Julie Morgan
Real Living HER
1071 Fishinger Rd.
Columbus, OH 43221-2301
(614) 451-7400; fax (614) 304-2193
Director Liaison: Gary Francis
Staff Liaison: Gavin Blair

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CORPAC Governing Board
The CORPAC Governing Board reviews current issues and interviews candidates and makes recommendations accordingly as to financial support.
Chair
John Royer
Kohr Royer Griffith
1480 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-2471; fax (614) 228-1919
Vice Chair
Jill Rudler
Real Living HER
413N. State St.
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 891-7400; fax (614) 891-0663
Director Liaison: Chris Pedon
Staff Liaison: Gavin Blair

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Education Committee (Residential)
Plans and evaluates the continuing education courses offered to the residential members by CBR.
Chair
Carol Pierson
Revealty
439 E. Mound St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 621-5400; fax (614) 621-1303
Vice Chair
Traci Klingler
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000 fax (614) 888-3880
Director Liaison: Patty Brown-Wright
Staff Liaison: Lucy Buzzee

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Foundation Fund Advisory Board
The Foundation Fund Advisory Board oversees the REALTOR® Foundation Fund by soliciting contributions and determining distribution of funds.
Chair
Rick Benjamin
RE/MAX Premier Choice
6075 Glick Rd.
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 792-6683
Vice Chair
Jim Coridan
Coridan & Associates 
68 S. 4th St.
Columbus, OH 43215-4315
(614) 224-5155; fax (614) 221-4098
Director Liaison: Rick Benjamin
Staff Liaison: Gavin Blair

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Foundation Fundraising Committee Visit the Foundation Fund page
The Foundation Fundraising Committee focuses on raising funds for the REALTOR® Foundation Fund.
Co-Chairs
Anita Graves
RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc.
7239 Sawmill Rd., Suite 210
Dublin, OH 43016-5004
(614) 766-5330; fax (614) 766-0153
Co-Vice Chairs
Connie Anzuini
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
7240 Muirfield Dr., Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 889-0808; fax (614) 889-1901
Becky Sullivan
Keller Williams Classic Properties
1510 W. Lane Ave.
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-8500; fax (614) 451-1213
Melissa Friermood
Northwest Title
5055 Dierker Rd.
Columbus, OH 43220-5214
(614) 451-6313; fax (614) 451-1854
Director Liaison: Kathy Shiflet
Staff Liaison: Ida Seitter

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Governmental Affairs Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee works to ensure that the legislative and legal environment is conducive to successful real estate practice.
Chair
Sara Walsh
Prudential Metrix, REALTORS®
110 Polaris Parkway
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 761-0711; fax (614) 475-8200
Vice Chair
Mic Gordon
Keller Williams Greater Columbus
5495 New Albany Rd., W
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 944-5900; fax (614) 944-5950
Director Liaison: Mic Gordon
Staff Liaison: Gavin Blair

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Grievance Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee works to ensure that the legislative and legal environment is conducive to successful real estate practice.
Chair
Louise Potter
Real Living HER
1071 Fishinger Rd.
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-7400; fax (614) 451-6113
Vice Chair
Bob McCarthy
Real Living HER
379 W. Olentangy St.
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 793-7400; fax (614) 793-1066
Staff Liaison: Stan Collins

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Leadership Academy Advisory Board  
Coordinates programs, candidate selection and fundraising for the Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy seeks to develop future leaders for our communities and association.
Chair
Sue Lusk-Gleich
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
Vice-Chair
Gloria Cannon
Real Living HER
681 High St.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-7400; fax (614) 643-2829
Director Liaison: Stan Collins
Staff Liaison: Marqué Bressler

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Member Services Committee (Residential)
The Member Services Committee reviews products and services that may be provided to residential Realtors and is responsible for the products in the Member Service Center.
Chair
Cheryl Ogg
Exit Trinity Realty
140 N. High St.
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 944-5900; fax (614) 944-5950
Vice-Chair
Connie Dixon
RE/MAX Impact
440 Polaris Parkway, Suite 110
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 523-1000; fax (614) 474-1469
Director Liaison: Teddy Griffin
Staff Liaison: Corey Skinner

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MLS Committee
Makeup is determined by a formula approved by the CBR Trustees. Each November, Members are then elected to serve on the committee by the MLS participants.
Chair
Terry Bryant
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
8800 Lyra Dr., Suite 600
Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 880-0808; fax (614) 547-8354
Vice Chair
Sara Walsh
Prudential Metrix, REALORS®
6375 Riverside Dr., Suite 230
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 761-0711; fax (614) 475-8200
Director Liaison: Kathy Shiflet
Staff Liaison: Mike Gautier

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Professional Standards Committee
Committee members serve on hearing panels required to hear matters of alleged ethical misconduct and arbitrate disputes between Board members. The committee has at least 12 Realtor members who serve terms of three years and are appointed annually in such numbers and in such manner as to create staggered terms of the members to ensure continuity and knowledgeably and experience by the committee. The President shall annually designate the chairman.
Chair
Chris Harpster
Revealty
439 E. Mound St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 621-5400; fax (614) 474-8518
Vice Chair
Jim Deskins
The Homebuyer's Advocate
77 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite 203
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-9320; fax (614) 888-9321
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

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REALTOR® Care Day
Orchestrates a one-day event where members work collectively to provide community service.
Co-Chairs
Bob McCarthy
Real Living HER
379 W. Olentangy St.
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 793-7400; fax (614) 793-1066
Co-Vice Chairs
Kelly Cantwell
Real Living HER
1071 Fishinger Rd.
Columbus, OH 43221-2301
(614) 451-7400; fax (614) 451-6113
Jesse Shkolnik
LGR Realty
3016 Maryland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209-1590
(614) 237-0781; fax: (614) 237-3219
Jill Fergus
RE/MAX Impact
440 Polaris Parkway, Suite 110
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 523-1000; fax: (614) 474-1742
Graham Wojciechowski
Gene P. Johnson Realty
6899 E. Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2249
(614) 864-4363; fax (614) 864-5405
Ron Hobelman
Keller Williams Capital Partners
1000 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Wothington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
Director Liaison: Bob McCarthy
Staff Liaison: Marqué Bressler

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Sales Advisory Committee
This group audits Million Dollar Club award applications and plans Sales Associates Day. Members are appointed by the CBR President to serve 3-year terms.
Chair
Rick Lemmons
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
960 N. Hamilton Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 939-0808; fax (614) 474-8614
Vice Chair
Heather Brookey
RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc.
7239 Sawmill Rd., Suite 210
Dublin, OH 43016-5004
(614) 766-5330; fax (614) 766-0153
Director Liaison: Rick Lemmons
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

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Scholarship Committee
The Foundation Fund Scholarship Committee develops and implements criteria for identifying individuals for scholarships or educational programs.
Chair
Michael Jones
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
480 S. 3rd. St.
Columbus, OH 43215-5702
(614) 228-0808; fax (614) 364-7501
Vice Chair
Tim Cocanour
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
591 Country Club Dr,
Newark, OH 43055-2102
(740) 366-3318; fax (614) 474-1676
Director Liaison: Michael Jones
Staff Liaison: Ida Seitter

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Standard Forms Committee (Residential)
Develops and updates standard forms provided to CBR members.
Chair
John Myers
Myers Real Estate
1221 Grandview Ave.
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 486-2933; fax (614) 486-1001
Vice Chair
Donna Grove
Superior Homes Realty
1601 Schrock Rd., Suite A
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-7870; fax (614) 891-8019
Director Liaison: Linda Whiting
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

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Strategic Long Range Planning Committee
Responsible for development of a long-range plan for the Columbus Board of REALTORS®, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. After such plan is finalized and approved, the committee shall review it annually to monitor its implementation, evaluate its effectiveness and determine if the plan should be updated.
Chair
Chris Pedon
Real Living HER
547 S. Drexel Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 754-8840; fax (614) 754-8839
Vice Chair
Milt Lustnauer
RE/MAX Premier Choice
1600 Fishinger Rd.
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 474-8108
Director Liaison: Chris Pedon
Staff Liaison: Stan Collins

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Technical Users' Forum
Addresses the technology needs of REALTORS®.
Chair
Katie McCartney
RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc.
7239 Sawmill Rd., Suite 210
Dublin, OH 43016-5004
(614) 766-5330; fax (866) 232-5248
Vice Chair
Gerry O'Neil
C.R. O'Neil & Co.
3151 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43016-5004
(614) 261-6767; fax (866) 263-3032
Director Liaison: Lynn Cook
Staff Liaison: Bryan Dean

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Young Professionals Network (YPN)
Target younger CBR members with dynamic programs that promote social and professional networking, political and philanthropic involvement, as well as entrepreneurial learning opportunities.
Co-Chair (Residential REALTOR®)
Ben Calhoon
Prudential Calhoon Company REALTORS®
3535 Fishinger Blvd., Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43026
(614) 777-1000; fax (866) 679-7286
Co-Chair (Commercial REALTOR®)
Anthony Masci
Edwards Commerical Realty, LLC.
555 S. 30th St.
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 564-0798; fax (866) 724-2928
Co-Vice Chair (Residential REALTOR®)
Brandon Prewitt
RE/MAX Metro Plus
502 W, 3rd St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-4900; fax (614) 224-4949
Co-Vice Chair (Title Representative)
Heather Dunn
Arrow Title Agency, LLC
4200 Regent St., Suite 210
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 423-4660; fax (866) 474-1535
Director Liaison: Gretchen McKay
Staff Liaison: Jason Perkins

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Commercial/Investment Section Committees

C/I Education Committee
Develops, plans and evaluates continuing education courses offered to CI members by CBR.
Chair
Clayton Davis
Continental Realty, LTD.
150 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215-3610
(614) 241-1800; fax (614) 221-6365
Vice Chair
Gary Szerszen
Aberdeen Sterling Realty Advs.
639 Eastmoor Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43209-2806
(614) 237-5290; fax (614) 481-0035
Director Liaison: Andy Mills
Staff Liaison: Lucy Buzzee

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C/I Member Services & Membership Committee
Reviews products and services to be provided to C/I members and encourages commercial REALTOR® participation in the CBR.
Chair
Joel Yakovac
Adena Commercial
880 Lyra Dr., Suite 150
Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 436-9800; fax (614) 436-9700
Vice Chair
Brent Stamm
Continental Realty, LTD.
150 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215-3610
(614) 221-1800; fax (614) 221-6365
Director Liaison: Andy Mills
Staff Liaison: Brandi Mrugacz

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COCIE Governing Board
Oversees the Central Ohio Commercial Information Exchange (COCIE).

Chair
Randy Best
Best Corporate Real Estate
2121 Riverside Dr.
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 559-3350; fax (614) 559-3390

Vice Chair
Mike Tabor 
Myers Real Estate
1221 Grandview Ave.
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 486-2933; fax (614) 486-1001

Director Liaison: Andy Mills
Staff Liaison:  Mike Gautier

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C/I Recognition
The C/I Recognition Committee develops recognition programs for C/I members.
Chair
Zane Fry
Cassidy Turley
325 John McConnell, Suite 250
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 241-7400; fax (614) 241-4701
Director Liaison: Andy Mills
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

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C/I Standard Forms Committee
Updates and develops the forms provided to C/I members.
Chair
Paul Bloomfield
Kohr Royer Griffith, Inc.
1480 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-2471; fax (614) 228-1919
Vice Chair
Steve Tucker
The Robert Weiler Company
10 N. High St., Suite 401
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-4286; fax (614) 221-7069
Director Liaison: Andy Mills
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

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C/I Steering
Oversees all committees of the C/I Section. The Chair has an automatic seat on the CBR Board of Directors in order to serve as a communication link between the C/I committees and actions needed by the Directors. In addition to the Chair, there are seven committee members elected annually for three-year terms. The vice-chair is elected by the seven-member Steering Committee, from the membership of the Steering Committee, at the first meeting. The vice-chair must be a member of the C/I Steering Committee who has at least two years left in his or her term.
Chair
Andy Mills
Continental Realty, LTD.
150 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215-3610
(614) 221-1800; fax (614) 221-6365
Vice Chair
Matt Gregory
NAI Ohio Equities, REALTORS®
605 S. Front St., Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-2400; fax (614) 224-5436
Director Liaison: Andy Mills
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

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