Columbus Board of Realtors
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About CBR
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. 

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For more information, click on any of the committees names below:
Affiliate Liaison Committee
Affordable Housing Committee
Awards Night Committee
Board of Consultants
Board of Directors
Budget, Finance & Investment Committee
Builder/REALTOR® Alliance Committee
Communication Committee
CORPAC Fund Raising Committee
CORPAC Governing Board
Education Committee (Residential)
Equal Opportunity Committee
Foundation Fund Advisory Board
Foundation Fundraising Committee
Foundation Fund Scholarship Committee
Governmental Affairs Committee
Grievance Committee
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 Membership Committee
C/I MLS/COCIE Governing Board
C/I Recognition Committee
C/I Standard Forms Committee
C/I Steering

Affiliate Liason Committee
The Affiliate Liaison Committee improves professionalism in the real estate industry by enhancing communication among REALTORS®, lenders and title companies.
Chair
Scott Brader
Concord Mortgage Group
735 Ceramic Place, Suite 220
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 818-4600; fax (614) 818-4602
Vice Chair
Bonnie Lustnauer
Talon Title Agency
1720 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 273-0421; fax (614) 273-0478
   
Director Liaison: Bonnie Lustnauer
Staff Liaison: Corey Skinner
 

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Affordable Housing Committee
Implements programs that address affordable housing issues and tracks information about financing programs available to those in the $125,000 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
Kim Cecil
Superior Homes Realty
1601 Schrock Road, Suite A
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-7870; fax (614) 891-8019
Co-Chair
Heather Brookey
RE/MAX Achievers
937 Cape Charles Drive
Columbus, OH  43228
(614) 396-4100; fax(614) 334-1565
Co-Vice Chair
Tara Massuros Preston
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
1533 Ojibwas Court
Grove City, OH  43123
(614) 871-0808; fax (614) 875-6386
Co-Vice Chair
Patricia Snider
Snider's Realty
1575 Humphrey Avenue
Columbus, OH  43223
(614) 361-0011
   
Director Liaison: Bob McCarthy
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
Sylvia Efta
Century 21 C.R. O'Neil & Co.
4194 Lawnview Drive
Columbus, OH 43214-6767
(614) 261-6767; fax (614) 263-3032

Vice Chair
Gretchen McKay
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
3105 Polley Road
Columbus, OH  43221
(614) 889-0808; fax (614) 889-1901

   
Director Liaison: Jill Rudler
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott
 

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Board of Consultants
The CBR Board of Consultants offers insight and guidance to members.
Chair
Greg Hrabcak
Real Living Business/The Commercial Partnership
1377 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 486-7000; fax (614) 481-4355 
Vice Chair
Gary Parsons
Cam Taylor Co. Ltd., REALTORS®
882 High Street
Worthington, OH  43085-4110
(614) 888-0307; fax (614) 433-0179
   
Director Liaison: Gary Parsons
Staff Liaison: Stan Collins
 

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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
James Coridan
Coridan & Associates
8069 Millway Loop
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 224-5155; fax (614) 224-4098
Vice Chair
Chris Pedon
HER Real Living
547 S. Drexel Avenue
Columbus, OH  43209
(614) 754-8840; fax (614) 754-8839
   
Director Liaison: James Coridan
Staff Liaison: Stan Collins
 

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Builder/REALTOR® Alliance Committee
Works to improve communication between building and real estate professionals.
Co-Chair (REALTOR®)
Mar' Hartley
Real Living HER
413 N. State Street
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 891-7400; fax (614) 891-0663
Co-Chair (Builder)
Justin Shear
Fischer Homes
2670 Chancellor Drive No. 300
Edgewood, KY 41017
(859) 344-5905
Vice Co-Chair (REALTOR®)
Dave Truitt
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
8219 Sea Star Drive
Blacklick, OH  43004-8229
(614) 939-0808; fax (614) 939-0282
Vice Co-Chair (Builder)
Amy Clarke
Fischer Homes
7965 North High Street  Suite 20 
Columbus OH 43235
(614) 871-9850
   
Director Liaison: Rick Lemmons
CBR Staff Liaison: Marqué Bressler
 

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Communication Committee
The Communication Committee undertakes projects to enhance the image of the REALTOR®; develops programs to promote real property ownership; enhances the public and self-image of REALTORS®; promotes correct and constant use of the term "REALTOR®"; and serves as a sounding board for projects conducted by the communication department.
Chair
Lynn Cook
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
439 London Groveport Road
Lockbourne, OH 43137
(614) 876-0808; fax(614) 771-1291
Vice Chair
Anita Graves
RE/MAX Achievers
2029 W. Lane Avenue
Columbus, OH  43221-3254
(614) 396-4100; fax(614) 334-1565
   
Director Liaison: Kathy Shiflet
Staff Liaison: Marqué Bressler
 

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CORPAC Fund Raising Committee CORPAC

This committee is charged with reaching an annual fund-raising goal for CBR's Central Ohio REALTOR® Political Action Committee (CORPAC).
Co-Chairs
Karen Lambert
ValMer Land Title Agency
2227 Reynoldsburg-Balt Road NW #B
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 860-0005; fax (614) 860-0010
Vice Co-Chairs
Gary Francis
American Dream Realty
815 Grandview Avenue, #200
Columbus, OH  43215
(614) 352-4876; fax (614) 488-5144
Gretchen McKay
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
3105 Polley Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 889-0808; fax (614) 889-1901
Jeff Murray
Murray Realty
2505 Woodley Road
Columbus, OH  43231-4835
(614) 882-8558; fax (614) 818-4399
Anthony Masci
Edwards Commercial Realty, LLC
555 S. 30th Street
Columbus, OH 43055
(740) 364-0798; fax (866) 724-2928
   
Director Liaison: Chip Parrish
Staff Liaison: Kelly R. Lavelle
 

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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
Brad Bennett
HER Real Living 
3050 Avalon Road
Columbus, OH 43221-2604
(614) 451-7400; fax (614) 451-6113
Vice Chair
Milt Lustnauer
RE/MAX Premier Choice 
2902  Halstead Road
Columbus, OH  43221-2918
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 451-0830
   
Director Liaison: Milt Lustnauer
Staff Liaison: Stan Collins
 

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Education Committee (Residential)
Plans and evaluates the continuing education courses offered to the residential members by CBR.
Chair
Dennis Swartz
Buyers & Sellers Realty/GMAC
7640 Slate Ridge Boulevard
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 755-2000; fax (614) 755-2704
Vice Chair
Patti Brown-Wright
HER Real Living
519 Wooten Court, North
Powell, OH  43065
(614) 793-7400; fax (614) 793-1066
   
Director Liaison: Lorri Molnar
Staff Liaison: Lucy Buzzee
 

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Equal Opportunity Committee
Keep members abreast of fair housing issues; develops and enhances opportunities for multi-cultural buyers, sellers and real estate agens; and cultivates partnerships with outside agencies/organizations involved in fair housing issues.
Chair
Sameerah Salahuddin
Premier Select Homes
5982 Leafridge Lane
Columbus, OH 43232-7735
(614) 934-1231; fax(614) 934-1631
Vice Chair
Buzz Thomas
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
373 Thurman Avenue
Columbus, OH  43206-3568
(614) 228-0808; fax(614) 228-4380
   
Director Liaison: Bonnie Lustnauer
Staff Liaison: Lynn Hackworth
 

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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
Gary Parsons
Cam Taylor Co. Ltd. REALTORS®
882 N. High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-0307; fax (614) 433-0179
Vice Chair
Sue Lusk-Gleich
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880 
   
Director Liaison: Sue Lusk-Gleich
Staff Liaison: Kelly R. Lavelle
 

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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-Chair
John Sessor
Keller Williams Greater Ohio
P.O. Box 291
Granville, OH 43023
(614) 729-9000; fax (614) 729-9099
Co-Chair
Philicia Pegram
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty, LLC
1139 Bernhard Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 944-5900; fax (614) 944-5950
Vice Co-Chair
Jennifer Fry
RE/MAX Associates Realty
99 Marlene Drive
Westerville, OH  43081-2551
(614) 899-2600; fax (614) 899-1052
Vice Co-Chair
Teresa Fancelli
Keller Williams Capital Partners 
5275 Brynwood Drive
Columbus, OH  43220
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
   
Director Liaisons: Michael Gordon
Staff Liaison: Kelly R. Lavelle
 

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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
Louise Potter
Prudential Calhoon Company
830 Grandon Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209-2528
(614) 777-1000; fax (614) 777-6590
Vice Chair
Victoria Damiani
RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc.
7735 Tillinghast Drive
Dublin, OH  43017
(614) 891-1661; fax (614) 891-2618
   
Director Liaison: Gary Parsons
Staff Liaison: Gavin Blair
 

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Grievance Committee
The Grievance Committee reviews all complaints and responses submitted to CBR to determine if arbitration or ethics procedures are necessary and mandatory. (Membership by appointment).
Chair
Ron Hobelman
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
Vice Chair
Dennis Swartz
Buyers & Sellers Realty/GMAC
7640 Slate Ridge Boulevard
Reynoldsburg, OH  43068
(614) 755-2000; fax (614) 755-2704
   
Staff Liaison: Stan Collins
 

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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
Jamee Goodrich
RE/MAX Achievers
249 E. Stafford Avenue
Worthington, OH  43085
(614) 848-9400; fax (614) 848-8165 
Vice Chair
Mary Sguerra
HER Real Living
5504 Larkwood Road
Columbus, OH  43229-3636
(614) 891-7400; fax (614) 891-0663
   
Director Liaison: Stacy McVey
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
Milt Lustnauer
RE/MAX Premier Choice
2902  Halstead Road
Columbus, OH  43221-2918
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 451-0830
Vice Chair
H. Dwight Eberhart
HER Real Living
7078 Dublin Road
Dublin, OH  43017-1154
(614) 889-7400; fax (614) 889-9997
   
Director Liaison: Terry Bryant
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
Brian Kemp
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road Ste. 100
Columbus, OH 43085-2326
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880  
Vice Chair
Ted Oatts
Worthington Realty, LLC
130 Greenglade Avenue
Worthington, OH  43085
(614) 431-7000
   
Staff Liaison: Stan Collins
 

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REALTOR® Care Day
Orchestrate a one-day event where members work collectively to provide community service.
Co-Chair
Gloria Cannon
HER Real Living
4041 N High Street
Columbus, OH  43214
(614) 824-5419; fax (614) 824-5467
Vice Co-Chair
Shari Carroll
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH  43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
Co-Chair
Shad Phipps
CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
4333 Reed Road
Columbus, OH  43220
(614) 224-1492; fax (614) 224-1767
Vice Co-Chair
Randy Via
C.L. Gleich & Associates, Inc.
4858 Elks Drive
Columbus, OH  43214
(614) 436-2274; fax (614) 896-2537
Co-Chair
Jeff Murray
Murray Realty
2505 Woodley Road
Columbus, OH  43231-4835
(614) 882-8558; fax (614) 818-4399
Vice Co-Chair
Betsy Lynch
Home Central Realty
1941 Hythe Road
Columbus, OH  43220-4814
(614) 498-0242; fax (614) 498-0241
   
Director Liaison: Robert McCarthy
Staff Liaison: Marqué Bressler
 

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Sales Advisory Committee
Open to six appointed members a year, grades sales award applications, selects finalists for Salesperson of the Year and plans Sales Associates Day.
Chair
Mike Irwin
RE/MAX Town Center, LLC.
101 S Virginialee Road
Columbus, OH  43209-2051
(614) 428-7444; fax (614) 428-7670
Vice Chair
Bonnie Nyikes
Prudential Calhoon Company 
5665 Westbriar Drive
Hilliard, OH  43026-8506
(614) 777-1000; fax (614) 777-6590
   
Director Liaison: Chip Parrish
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
Mic Gordon
Keller Williams Greater Columbus
5153 Annabelles Green
New Albany, OH  43054
(614) 955-5900; fax (614) 944-5950
Vice Chair
Michael Jones
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
2816 Kingsrowe Court
Columbus, OH  43209
(614) 228-0808; fax (614) 228-4380
   
Director Liaison: Chip Parrish
Staff Liaison: Kelly R. Lavelle
 

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Standard Forms Committee (Residential)
Develops and updates standard forms provided to CBR members.
Chair
Sara Walsh
HER Real Living
8108 Rookery Way
Westerville, OH  43082
(614) 471-7400; fax (614) 471-4990

Vice Chair
Gloria Cannon
HER Real Living
4041 N High Street
Columbus, OH  43214
(614) 824-5419; fax (614) 824-5467

 
Director Liaison: Ron Hobelman
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
Richard Benjamin
RE/MAX Premier Choice
8639 Finlarig Drive
Dublin, OH  43017-9625
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 792-6683
Vice Chair
James Coridan
Coridan & Associates
8069 Millway Loop
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 224-5155; fax (614) 224-4098
   
Director Liaison: Richard Benjamin
Staff Liaison: Stan Collins
 

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Technical Users' Forum
Addresses the technology needs of REALTORS®
Chair
Kathy Blankemeyer
Realty Solutions
1114 Woodman Drive
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 794-2222; fax (614) 890-8833
Vice Chair
Lance Welch
RE/MAX Premier Choice
2140 Triad Court
Columbus, OH  43235
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 451-0830
   
Director Liaison: Jan Jedlinsky
Staff Liaison: Bryan Dean
 

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Young Professionals Network (YPN)
Target younger real estate professionals with dynamic programs that promote social and professional networking, political and philanthropic involvement, as well as entrepreneurial learning opportunities.
Vice Co-Chair (Residential REALTOR®)
Greg Giessler
Cam Taylor Co., Ltd. REALTORS®
882 High Street
Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 888-0307; fax (614) 433-0179
Vice Co-Chair (Commercial REALTOR®)
Tim Weber
Real Living Business/The Commercial Partnership
1377 Dublin Road
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 486-7000; fax (614) 481-4355
Vice Vice Co-Chair (Residential REALTOR®)
Haley Weaver
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
5732-L Pinetree Street
Columbus, OH  43229
(614) 880-0808; fax (614) 547-8353
Vice Vice Co-Chair (Commercial REALTOR®)
Jesse Shkolnik
LGR Realty
348 Walnut Cliffs Drive
Columbus, OH  43213
(614) 237-0781; fax (614) 237-3219
   
Director Liaison: Ben Calhoon
CBR Staff Liaison: Becky Haltermon
 

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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
Steve Heiser
Equity Concepts Real Estate
1687 Doone Road
Columbus, OH  43221-3808
(614) 802-2900; fax (614) 802-2901
Vice Chair
Kristy Daniel
Colliers Turley Martin Tucker
5480 Ketterington Lane
Westerville, OH  43082
(614) 241-4700; fax (614) 241-4701
   
Director Liaison: Don Roberts
Staff Liaison: Lucy Buzzee
 

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C/I Membership Committee
Reviews products and services to be provided to C/I members and encourages commercial REALTOR® participation in the CBR.
Chair
Todd Levin
RS Garek Assoc. Ltd.
6722 Bordeaux Court
Reynoldsburg, OH  43068
(614) 464-1000; fax (614) 464-1001
Vice Chair
Matt Gregory
NAI Ohio Equities, Realtors
c/o 605 S. Front Street, #200
Columbus, OH  43215
(614) 224-2400; fax (614) 224-5436
   
Director Liaison: Don Roberts
Staff Liaison: Brandi Mrugacz
 

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

Chair                                                            
David Hartook
CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
3695 Rushmore Drive
Columbus, OH  43220-2207
(614) 224-1492; fax (614) 224-1767 

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

   
Director Liaison: Don Roberts
Staff Liaison: Mike Gautier
 

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C/I Recognition
The C/I Recognition Committee develops recognition programs for C/I members.
Chair
Micha Bitton
Colliers Turley Martin Tucker
455 S. Drexel Avenue
Columbus, OH  43209
(614) 241-7400; fax (614) 241-4701
   
Director Liaison: Don Roberts
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott
 

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C/I Standard Forms Committee
Updates and develops the forms provided to C/I members.
Chair
Jay Zollars
Commercial One Realty, Inc.
1515 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-5100; fax (614) 451-9943
Vice Chair
Mike Tabor
Myers Real Estate
165 E Gates Street
Columbus, OH  43206-3623
(614) 486-2933; fax (614) 486-1001
   
Director Liaison: Don Roberts
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
Don Roberts
CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
273 Barrington Drive
Westerville, OH  43082
(614) 224-1492; fax (614) 224-1767
Vice Chair
Shane Woloshan
Grubb & Ellis Adena Commercial
1641 Lynnbrook Court
Orient, OH  43146
(614) 436-9800; fax (614) 436-9700
   
Director Liaison: Don Roberts
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott
 

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