As a member-driven organization, Columbus REALTORS® relies on membership input through its various committees, councils, boards and forums. Through these groups, members determine MLS rules, education classes, public programs, form modifications, legislative positions, dues/fees, award criteria, discounted services, and more!

Please go to your member portal for the most up-to-date information regarding committee meetings. If the period to register for an open committee has closed, please get in touch with the specific committee liaison to request to be added. Non-appointed committees typically add new members throughout the year. 

Committees, Forums, Boards and Councils

Represents the appraiser membership, communicates appraisal issues to the general membership.


Chair

Casey Belli
Village Appraisal Ltd.
(614) 203-4651

Vice Chair

Christopher Lallier
Lallier Appraisal Group
(727) 207-3912


Director Liaison: Nicole Harrison

Staff Liaison: Matt WarrenStaci Linnabary

The Benevolence Committee oversees the Columbus REALTORS® Foundation Benevolence Fund and is responsible with identifying potential donors, and determining distribution of funds.


Chair

Kathy Shiflet
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 554-7440

Vice Chair

Newton Burris
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 271-7163


Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring

Assists in planning events designed for brokers such as forums and orientation sessions, and forwards recommendations on broker issues for consideration by the Columbus REALTORS® and/or MLS Boards of Directors.


Chair

Ben Calhoon
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
(614) 499-4242

Vice Chair

Stephanie Masterson
The Raines Group, Inc
(614) 832-4048


Director Liaison: Ben Calhoon

Staff Liaison: Brent Swander and Kathy Elliott

Prepares an annual operations budget and investment strategy form company assets subject to approval of the Board of Directors. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.


Chair

Kristy Daniel
Elford Realty, LLC
(614) 560-7340

Vice Chair

Qiana Jones
Just Listed Real Estate OH
(614) 338-9495


Director Liaison: Kristy Daniel

Staff Liaison: Chris Page

Works to strengthen relationships between builders and REALTORS® through networking and education. The committee typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Please refer to the events calendar on the website for up-to-date meeting times and topics. 


Chair (REALTOR®)

Kelly Rauch
Keller Williams Consultants
(740) 501-3547

Chair (Builder)

Kristin Collins
New Advantage, LTD
(614) 738-0588

Vice Chair

Emily Smith
Keller Williams Consultants
(513) 313-7324

Vice Chair



Director Liaison: Elia Hughes

Staff Liaison: Craig Hicks

This committee is charged with reaching an annual fundraising goal for the Columbus REALTORS® Central Ohio REALTOR® Political Action Committee (CORPAC).


Co-Chair

Troy Fabish
Keller Williams Consultants
(614) 989-8976

Co-Chair

Qiana Jones
Just Listed Real Estate OH
(614) 407-5750

Co-Chair

Rodelyn Frijas
Oreste Realty, LLC
(614) 226-3152

Co-Vice Chair

Missy Johnson
American Eagle Mortgage Co.
(614) 633-7997

Co-Vice Chair

Brian Kemp
Keller Williams Capital Partners
(614) 402-0900

Co-Vice Chair



Director Liaison: 

Staff Liaison: Vincent Coleman and Adeline Syring

Evaluates candidates and makes PAC contributions to REALTOR® supported candidates & issues. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.


Chair

Cole Cannon
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 332-0893

Vice Chair

Ian Thickstun
Street Sotheby's International
(614) 397-7166


Director Liaison: Cole Cannon

Staff Liaison: Vincent Coleman

Aims to increase awareness of fair housing issues, eliminate intolerance and bias behavior among real estate practitioners and the public, and to grow diverse leadership within the Columbus REALTORS® Association.


Chair

Gretchen Roginson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 570-6113

Vice Chair

Heather Mann
MODERN OHIO REALTY
(220) 212-2053


Director Liaison: Rodelyn Frijas

Staff Liaison: Stefani Wasmer

Plans and evaluates the continuing education courses offered to all members by Columbus REALTORS®.


Co-Chair

Stephanie Hampton
Cutler Real Estate
(614) 622-4000

Co-Chair

Tim Weber
Hanna Commercial, LLC
(614) 374-5600

Co-Vice Chair

Rhonda Cox
The Raines Group, Inc
(614) 774-3518

Co-Vice Chair

Keirstan Urick
Stewart Title Agency
(614) 226-9740

 


Director Liaisons: Jeremy Pape and Brad Winter

Staff Liaison: Staci Linnabary and Brian Irwin

The Foundation Board of Trustees oversees the REALTOR® Foundation by soliciting contributions, determining distribution of funds, and providing budget and investment strategy advice. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy ElliottVisit the Foundation page


Chair

Michael Jones
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 206-5191


Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring

The Foundation Fundraising Committee focuses on raising funds for the REALTOR® Foundation Fund. Visit the Foundation page.


Co-Chair

Sharyn Rigsbee
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 506-9161

Co-Chair

Amy Nitzschke
CRT, Realtors
(614) 477-5766

Co-Vice Chair

Morgan McCoy
RE/MAX Impact
(614) 865-0507

Co-Vice Chair

Krysten Stringer
Auction Ohio
(614) 956-6589


Director Liaison: Amy Nitzschke

Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring and Stefani Wasmer

The Government Affairs Forum meets with elected and public officials impacting the real estate industry.


Chair

Matt Gregory
NAI Ohio Equities, Realtors
(614) 937-6501

Vice Chair

Jesse Shkolnik
Equity
(614) 208-5360


Director Liaison: Jesse Shkolnik

Staff Liaison: Vincent Coleman

To make the American dream of homeownership a reality for our Hispanic community through networking, education, and action.


Chair 

Alex Quintanilla
REALTOR®, Allure Realty
(614) 373-0093                                    

Vice Chair

Ana Soria
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 597-5007


Director Liaison: Sharyn Rigsbee

Staff Liaison: Julia Maldonado

Connects REALTORS® to housing opportunities available in the affordable housing market (properties priced up to $215,000) through education, community outreach and information sharing.


Co-Chair

Cindy Jacobs
Berkshire Hathaway HS Pro Realty
(740) 408-0018

Co-Chair

Brittany Eddy
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 625-2831

Co-Vice Chair

Julie Horvath
Wright-Patt Credit Union
(740) 602-3320

Co-Vice Chair

Belen Rodriguez
Keller Williams Greater Columbus
(614) 353-7221


Director Liaison: Trish Conrad

Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring

The Key Box Compliance Committee oversees the rules and regulations relating to the Association’s key box system and reviews key box complaints to determine if violations have occurred; assessing fines and discipline as necessary.  This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.


Chair

Doug McCloud
Aspen Realty Corp.
(614) 296-3902

Vice Chair

Brad Fry
RE/MAX Achievers
(614) 402-1158


Director Liaison: Bob Kutschbach

Staff Liaison: Bethanie Franey

Coordinates programs, candidate selection and fundraising for the Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy seeks to develop future leaders for our communities and association. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.


Chair

Matt Long
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
(614) 374-9127

Vice Chair

Erin Ogden Oxender
Keller Williams Capital Partners
(614) 598-3121


Director Liaison: Buffie Patterson

Staff Liaison: Sierra Smith

Separate from the Association Board of Directors, oversees the operations of the Columbus and Central Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (MLS). This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.


Chair

Molly Morgan
e-Merge Real Estate
(614) 560-6655

Vice Chair

Brandon Prewitt
RE/MAX Partners
(614) 394-2910

View  MLS Board of Directors

Director Liaison: Molly Morgan

Staff Liaison: Brent Swander

Makeup is determined by a formula approved by the Columbus REALTORS® Trustees. Each November, Members are then elected to serve on the committee by the MLS participants. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.


Chair

Shaun Simpson
Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc.
(614) 312-1417

Vice Chair

Mike McCoy
RE/MAX Impact
(614) 600-0084


Director Liaison: Mike McCoy

Staff Liaison: Matt Warren

Orchestrates the annual day of service during which members work collectively to provide community service. More information on RCD!


Co-Chair

Stephanie Masterson
The Raines Group, Inc.
(614) 832-4048

Co-Chair

Mindy Willard
Home Service Plan of Ohio
(614) 956-8334

Co-Vice Chair

Brian Bainbridge
CRT, Realtors
(614) 560-3018

Co-Vice Chair

Cole Cannon
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 332-0893


Director Liaison: Stephanie Masterson

Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring and Stefani Wasmer

This group audits the President's Award applications and helps plan and staff the Columbus REALTORS® Awards Gala. The group also determines the criteria and selects the Columbus REALTORS® annual Citizen of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Broker of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, and Salesperson of the Year. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contactKathy Elliott.


Co-Chair

Christy Srey
Rolls Realty
(740) 707-7223

Co-Chair

Brandon Prewitt
RE/MAX Partners
(614) 394-2910

Co-Vice Chair

Kennisha Cunningham
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 323-4147

Co-Vice Chair

Lori Swanson
Keller Williams Capital Ptnrs
(614) 915-6544


Director Liaison: Brandon Prewitt

Staff Liaisons: Alisa Houston

The Foundation Scholarship Committee develops and implements criteria for identifying individuals for scholarships or educational programs. Visit the Scholarship page.


Chair

Katie Crocco
RE/MAX Winners
(614) 203-1984

Vice Chair

Candace Caulkins
The Raines Group, Inc
(614) 313-0052


Director Liaison: Cody Adams

Staff Liaisons: Adeline Syring

Develops and updates standard forms provided to Columbus REALTORS® members. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.


Chair

Ian Thickstun
MDC Realty Limited
(614) 397-7166

Vice Chair

Kristan Rosan
Madison & Rosan, LLP
(614) 560-9489


Director Liaison: Kristan Rosan

Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

Target new Columbus REALTORS® members with dynamic programs that promote social and professional networking, political and philanthropic involvement, business development as well as entrepreneurial learning opportunities. YPN meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the classroom.


Co-Chair

Nathan Blaydes
RE/MAX Achievers
(330) 551-1047

Co-Chair

Justin Phillips
D.R. Horton
(614) 732-1283

Co-Vice Chair

Camryn Woodrow
Realistar
(614) 738-5821

Co-Vice Chair

Tatyana Eagle
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 599-2885


Director Liaisons: Caroline Meyer

Staff Liaisons: Julia Maldonado and Ashley Amburgey

Chair

Matt Gregory
NAI Ohio Equities, Realtors
(614) 937-6501

Vice Chair

Jesse Shkolnik
Equity
(614) 208-5360


Director Liaison: 

Staff Liaison: Vincent Coleman

Commercial-Investment Section Committees

Oversees the Central Ohio Commercial Information Exchange (COCIE). This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.


Chair

Randy Best
Best Corporate Real Estate
(614) 397-8380

Vice Chair

Shad Phipps
Phipps Realty Advisors
(614) 570-4221


Director Liaison: Jackie Delay

Staff Liaison: Brian Irwin

Oversees all committees of the Commercial Section. The Chair has an automatic seat on the Columbus REALTORS® Board of Directors in order to serve as a communication link between the Commercial committees and actions needed by the Directors. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.


Chair

Jackie Delay
Elford Realty
(216) 956-1739

Vice Chair

Tim Weber
Hanna Commercial, LLC
(614) 374-5600


Director Liaison: Jackie Delay

Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

Reviews products and services to be provided to C/I members and encourages commercial REALTOR® participation in the Columbus REALTORS®.


Chair

Otasha Barnett
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 973-3103


Director Liaison: Jackie Delay

Staff Liaison: Brandi Mrugacz and Brian Irwin

The Commercial Recognition Committee develops recognition programs for Commercial members.


Chair

Kaydee Hurst
NAI Ohio Equities
(614) 629-5226

Vice Chair

Mitchell Moore
NAI Ohio Equities
(614) 629-5226


Director Liaison: Jackie Delay

Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

Updates and develops the forms provided to C/I members.


Chair

Brad Linville
Northwest Title
(614) 946-5321

Vice Chair

Marcus Banasik
Aspire Realty Services
(614) 530-4663


Director Liaison: Jackie Delay

Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott