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 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
David Dikeman
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
8001 Ravines Edge Ct. Suite 302
Worthington, OH 43235
(614) 310-1118
Vice Chair
Scott Brader
Concord Mortgage Company
735 Ceramic Place, Suite 200
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 818-4600; fax (614) 818-4602
   
Director Liaison: Scott Brader
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
Kathy Wilkins
ERA Real Estate First, REALTORS
3656 Broadway
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 871-1000; fax(614) 871-4409
Co-Chair
Tim Moffitt
National City Mortgage
1699 Holt Road
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 276-5626; fax(614) 474-1739
Co-Vice Chair
Tondalaya Adiansingh
Faulkner Realty
231 E. Lakeview Ave.
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 268-4663; fax (614) 268-4500
Co-Vice Chair
Kim Cecil
Superior Homes Realty
1601 Schrock Road, Suite A
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-7870; fax (614) 891-8019
   
Director Liaison: Ron Hobelman
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
Ralph Berger
R. F. Berger & Associates
1916 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220-1802
(614) 459-5331; fax (614) 459-4657

Vice Chair
Sylvia Efta
Century 21 C.R. O'Neil & Co.
3151 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-6767; fax (614) 263-3032

   
Director Liaison: Chip Parish
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott
 

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Board of Directors
The CBR Board of Directors determine the policies, activities and expenditures of the CBR; approves, elects and disciplines all members; elects the officers of the Board; counsels with the various committees and, in general, shall have entire charge and management of the affairs of the Columbus Board of REALTORS®. The Board of Trustees consists of the President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, 12 REALTOR® members (four of whom shall be elected each year by the voting members for terms of three years each), the Immediate Past President, one Corporate or Individual Affiliate Member (elected by the voting members each year for a one-year term), Chair of the Commercial/Investment Section Steering Committee, and the Chief Executive Officer.
President
Gary Parsons
Cam Taylor Co. Ltd. REALTORS®
882 High St.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-0307; fax (614) 433-0179
President-Elect
M. Sue Lusk-Gleich
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880 
   
Staff Director Liaison: Larry Metzger  

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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
Rick Benjamin
RE/MAX Premier Choice
6075 Glick Road
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 792-6683
Vice Chair
James Coridan
Coridan & Associates
68 S. 4th St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-5155; fax (614) 224-4098
   
Director Liaison: Rick Benjamin
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®)
Rick Lemmons
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
1379 E. Johnstown Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230-6831
(614) 939-0808; fax (614) 474-8514
Co-Chair (Builder)
Edd Dunlap
Compass Homes
10612 Churchill Dr.
Powell, OH 430065
(614) 885-8300; fax (614) 885-8301
Vice Co-Chair (REALTOR®)
Mar' Hartley
Real Living HER
413 N. State St.
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 818-7220; fax (614) 891-0663
Vice Co-Chair (Builder)
Justin Shear
Fischer Homes
2670 Chancellor Drive No. 300
Edgewood, KY 41017
(859) 344-5905; fax (614) 891-0663
   
Director Liaison: Scott Brader
CBR Staff Liaison: Marque 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
Kathy Shiflet
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
1540 Willowridge Road
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 876-0808; fax(614) 771-1291
Vice Chair
Lynn Cook
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
439 London Groveport Road
Lockbourne, OH 43137
(614) 876-0808; fax(614) 771-1291
   
Director Liaison: Lari Madosky Shaw
Staff Liaison: Marque 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
Brian Kemp
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
Vice Co-Chairs
Karen Lambert
ValMer Land Title Agency
2227 Reynoldsburg-Balt Road NW #B
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 860-0005; fax (614) 860-0010
Gloria Cannon
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
Gretchen McKay
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
3455 Mill Run Road Suite 105
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 876-0808; fax (614) 771-1291
Tim Weber
Real Living Business/The Commercial Partnership
1377 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 486-7000; fax (614) 481-4355
Anthony Masci
Real Living Business/The Commercial Partnership
1377 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 486-7000; fax (614) 481-4355
Kenny Jackson
Aktion Inspections, LLC
6352 Scioto Darby Rd.
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 226-3900
 
   
Director Liaison: Gloria Cannon
Staff Liaison: Stan Collins
CBR Contact: Brianna George
 

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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
Ted Oatts
Worthington Realty, LLC
130 Greenglade Avenue
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 431-7000
Vice Chair
Brad Bennett
Real Living HER
1071 Fishinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-7400; fax (614) 451-6113
   
Director Liaison: Gloria Cannon
Staff Liaison: Larry Metzger
 

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Education Committee (Residential)
Plans and evaluates the continuing education courses offered to the residential members by CBR.
Chair
Lori Molnar
RE/MAX Affiliates Inc.
7239 Sawmill Rd., #210
Dublin, OH 43016-5004
(614) 766-5330; fax(614) 766-0153
Vice Chair
Dennis Swartz
Buyers & Sellers Realty/GMAC
7640 Slate Ridge Blvd.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 755-2000; fax (614) 755-2704
   
Director Liaison: Jill Rudler
Staff Liaison: Lucy Hadley
 

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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
Philicia Pegram
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty, LLC
5150 E. Dublin Granville Rd.
Columbus, OH 43081
(614) 944-5900; fax(614) 944-5950
Vice Chair
Sameerah Salahuddin
Premier Select Homes
4449 Easton Way, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 934-1231; fax(614) 934-1631
   
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
Greg Hrabcak
Real Living Business/The Commercial Partnership
1377 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 486-7000; fax (614) 481-4355
Vice Chair
Gary Parsons
Cam Taylor Co. Ltd. REALTORS®
882 N. High St.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-0307; fax (614) 433-0179
   
Director Liaison: Greg Hrabcak
Staff Liaison: Stan Collins
CBR Contact: Brianna George
 

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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
Mike Nacerino
RE/MAX Associates Realty
5975 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231-2256
(614) 899-2600; fax (614) 899-1052
Co-Chair
Debbi Saczawa
Real Living HER
1071 Fishinger Rd.
Columbus, OH 43221-2301
(614) 451-7400; fax (614) 451-6113
Vice Co-Chair
John Sessor
Keller Williams Greater Ohio
1715 Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 729-9000; fax (614) 729-9099
Vice Co-Chair
Philicia Pegram
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty LLC.
5150 E. Dublin Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43081
(614) 944-5900; fax (614) 944-5950
   
Director Liaisons: Chris Pedon
Staff Liaison: Brianna George
 

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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
Gloria Cannon
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
Vice Chair
Louise Potter
Prudential Calhoon Company
3535 Fishinger Blvd. Suite 100
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 777-1000; fax (614) 777-6590
   
Director Liaison: Gloria Cannon
Staff Liaison: Larry Metzger
 

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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
Chris Harpster
Revealty
439 E. Mound St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 621-5400; fax (614) 621-1303
Vice Chair
Ron Hobelman
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
   
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
Bonnie Nyikes
RE/MAX Premier Choice
6075 Glick Rd.
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 792-6683
Vice Chair
Jamee Goodrich
RE/MAX Achievers
155 Green Meadows Drive South
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(614) 848-9400; fax (614) 848-8165
   
Director Liaison: Jan Jedlinsky
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
David Arthur
Cam Taylor Co. Ltd., REALTORS®
882 High St.
Worthington, OH 43085-4110
(614) 888-0307; fax (614) 474-8640
Vice Chair
Milt Lustnauer
RE/MAX Premier Choice
1600 Fishinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 451-0830
   
Director Liaison: Linda Whiting
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 Kuyper
Cam Taylor Co. Ltd., REALTORS®
882 High St.
Worthington, OH 43085-4110
(614) 888-0307; fax (614) 433-0179
Vice Chair
Brian Kemp
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
   
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
Janet Thiede
Real Living HER
1450 Tussing Rd.
Pickerington, OH 43147-9499
(614) 864-7400; fax (614) 864-9331
Co-Chair
Chuck Gleich
Chas. Gleich Home Inspection
102 Acton Road
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 261-1046; fax (614) 888-4307
Vice Co-Chair
Gloria Cannon
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-3880
Vice Co-Chair
Jeff Murray
Murray Realty
2505 Woodley Road
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 882-8558; fax (614) 818-4399
   
Director Liaison: Gloria Cannon
Staff Liaison: Marque 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
Mar' Hartley
Real Living HER
413 N. State Street
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 891-7400; fax (614) 635-1444
Vice Chair
Mike Irwin
RE/MAX Town Center, LLC.
4100 Regent St.
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 428-7444; fax (614) 428-7670
   
Director Liaison: Milt Lustnauer
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
Shad Phipps
Equity
4333 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 221-4286; fax (614) 221-7069
Vice Chair
Mic Gordon
Keller Williams Greater Columbus
5150 E. Dublin Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43081
(614) 955-5900; fax (614) 944-5950
   
Director Liaison: Shad Phipps
Staff Liaison: Brianna George
 

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Standard Forms Committee (Residential)
Develops and updates standard forms provided to CBR members.
Co-Chair
Amy Conley
Real Living HER
5725 Perimeter Dr.
Dublin, OH 43017-2042
(614) 889-7400; fax (614) 889-9997

Co-Chair
Andy Show
Buyer's Resource Realty Services
7100 N. High St., #204
Worthington, OH 43085-2316
(614) 888-4110; fax (614) 839-4110

Vice Chair
Sara Walsh
Real Living HER
4261 Morse Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-7400; fax (614) 471-4990
 
   
Director Liaison: Stacy McVey
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
M. Sue Lusk-Gleich
Keller Williams Capital Partners
100 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-1000; fax (614) 888-4307
Vice Chair
Richard Benjamin
RE/MAX Premier Choice
6075 Glick Road
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 436-0330; fax (614) 792-6683
   
Director Liaison: M. Sue Lusk-Gleich
Staff Liaison: Larry Metzger
 

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Technical Users' Forum
Addresses the technology needs of REALTORS®
Chair
Elaine Reese
Real Living HER
6902 N. High St.
Worthington, OH 43085-2510
(614) 888-7400; fax (614) 888-1126
Vice Chair
Kathy Blankemeyer
Realty Solutions
601114 Woodman Drive
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 794-2222; fax (614) 890-8833
   
Director Liaison: Terry Bryant
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®)
Gretchen McKay
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
3578 Fishinger Blvd.
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 527-6850; fax (614) 771-1291
Vice Co-Chair (Commercial REALTOR®)
Stacie L. Warren
Hadler Companies
2000 West Henderson Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 457-6650; fax (614) 457-0095
Vice Vice Co-Chair (Residential REALTOR®)
Greg Giessler
Cam Taylor Co., Ltd. REALTORS®
882 High St.
Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 888-0307; fax (614) 433-0179
Vice 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
   
Director Liaison: Ben Calhoon
CBR Staff Liaison: Marqué Bressler
 

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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
Paul Bilow
Realty Invest
4263 Gavin Lane
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 402-0526; fax (866) 452-2169
Vice Chair
Steve Heiser
Equity Concepts Real Estate
445 Hutchinson Ave. Suite 800
Worthington, OH 43235
(614) 802-2900; fax (614) 802-2901
   
Director Liaison: Shad Phipps
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
Tim Treasure
Equity Concepts Real Estate
100 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., #200
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 802-2900; fax (614) 802-2901
Vice Chair
Todd Levin
RS Garek Assoc. Ltd.
464 E. Main St., Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 464-1000; fax (614) 464-1001
   
Director Liaison: Shad Phipps
Staff Liaison: Lenora Moore
 

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

Chair                                                            
Joe Polis
Polis & Simon Inc., REALTORS®
75 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085-2362
(614) 846-4100; fax (614) 846-1945 

Vice Chair                                                          
David Hartook
CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
280 N. High Street, 17th Fl.
Columbuson, OH 4215
(614) 224-1492; fax (614) 224-1767

   
Director Liaison: Shad Phipps
Staff Liaison: Mike Gautier
 

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C/I Recognition
The C/I Recognition Committee develops recognition programs for C/I members.
Chair
Paul Heiserman
Street Sotherbys International Realty
2286 Littleleaf Lane
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 538-8895; fax (614) 538-0955
Vice Chair
Micha Bitton
Colliers Turley Martin Tucker
325 John McConnell #250
Columbus, OH  43215
(614) 241-7400; fax (614) 241-4701
   
Director Liaison: Shad Phipps
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott
 

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C/I Standard Forms Committee
Updates and develops the forms provided to C/I members.
Chair
George O'Donnel
Arshot Real Estate Services
107 S. High St., #300
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 463-9730; fax (614) 463-1896
Vice Chair
Jay Zollars
Commercial One Realty, Inc.
1515 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-5100; fax (614) 451-9943
   
Director Liaison: Shad Phipps
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
Shad Phipps
Equity
4333 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 221-4286; fax (614) 221-7069
Vice Chair
Don Roberts
CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
280 N. High St. 17th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-1492; fax (614) 224-1767  
   
Director Liaison: Shad Phipps
Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott
 

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