Committees

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, etc.

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.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Committees, Forums, Boards and Councils

Appraiser Committee

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

CHAIR

Brian Berger
Berger Real Estate Appraisal
(614) 580-1020

VICE-CHAIR

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

Director Liaison: Shaun Simpson

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Benevolence Fund

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

CHAIR

Vanessa Simmons
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 620-1959

Vice Chair

Kathy Shiflet
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 554-7440

Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring

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Broker Advisory Council

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

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

VICE CHAIR

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

Director Liaison: Mike McCoy

Staff Liaison: Brent Swander and Kathy Elliott

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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. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

CHAIR

Jeremy Pape
CRT Realtors
(614) 327-9615

VICE CHAIR

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

Director Liaison: Jeremy Pape

Staff Liaison: Chris Page

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Builder/REALTOR® Alliance Committee

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®)

Jennie Scoby
Keller Williams Consultants
(614) 348-4620

 

CHAIR (BuILDER)

Myndi Zipf
D.R. Horton

 

VICE CHAIR

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

 

VICE CHAIR

Kelly Rauch
Keller Williams Consultants
(740) 501-3547

Director Liaison: Ty Nisthauz

Staff Liaison: Craig Hicks

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CORPAC Fundraising Committee

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

CO-CHAIR

Zina Molnar
Keller Williams Greater Columbus
(614) 395-5327

CO-CHAIR

Andrew Roberts
Wright-Patt Credit Union
(614) 302-2542

 

CO-chair

Robert Pemberton
Keller Williams Greater Columbus 
(614) 403-0140

 

CO-VICE CHAIR

Rodelyn Frijas
Oreste Realty
(614) 226-3152

 

CO-VICE CHAIR

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

 

CO-VICE CHAIR

Troy Fabish
Keller Williams Consultants
(614) 989-8976

Director Liaison: Rodelyn Frijas

Staff Liaison: Vincent Coleman and Adeline Syring

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CORPAC Governing Board

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

CHAIR

Shad Phipps
Phipps Realty Advisors LLC
(614) 570-4221

VICE CHAIR

Cole Cannon
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 332-0893

Director Liaison: Erin Ogden Oxender

Staff Liaison: Vincent Coleman

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

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

Lisa Evelinn
Evelinn House Realty
(614) 226-9394

Vice CHAIR

Gretchen Roginson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 570-6113

Director Liaison: Trish Conrad

Staff Liaison: Stefani Wasmer

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Education Committee (Residential)

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

CHAIR

Jackie Lovelace
Lovelace Realty Group
(937) 248-5181

VICE CHAIR

Stephanie Hampton
Cutler Real Estate
(614) 622-4000

Director Liaison: Amy Nitzschke

Staff Liaison: Staci Linnabary

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Foundation Board of Trustees

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

Jill Fergus
Keller Willaims Capital Partners
(614) 296-6789

Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring

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Foundation Fundraising Committee

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

CO-CHAIR

Chris Harrington
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
(614) 374-6104

CO-CHAIR

Tony Macaluso
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 778-4028

CO-VICE CHAIR

Sharyn Rigsbee
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 506-9161

CO-VICE CHAIR

Amy Nitzschke
CRT, Realtors
(614) 477-5766

Director Liaison: Jesse Shkolnik

Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring

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Government Affairs Forum

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

CHAIR

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

VICE CHAIR

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

Director Liaison: Qiana Jones

Staff Liaison: Vincent Coleman

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Hispanic Professionals Network

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

CHAIR:                                          VICE CHAIR:

Ty Nisthauz                                                 Alex Quintanilla
Broker Owner, Allure Realty                       Realtor, Homes That Click
(614) 406-1813                                           (614) 373-0093

 






Director Liaison: Sharyn Rigsbee

Staff Liaison: Julia Maldonado

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Housing Affordability & Community Partnership Committee

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

Lori Crabtree
Modern Ohio Realty
(614) 607-0172

CO-CHAIR

Heather Mann
EXP Realty, LLC
(614) 965-8462

CO-vice CHAIR

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

CO-VICE CHAIR

Brittany Eddy
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 625-2831

Director Liaison: Christy Srey

Staff Liaison: Craig Hicks and Adeline Syring

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Key Box Compliance

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

Debbie Harr
Homes That Click Advantage LLC
(614) 778-0985

VICE CHAIR

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

Director Liaison: Sue Van Woerkom

Staff Liaison: Bethanie Franey

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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. 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: Kristy Daniel

Staff Liaison: Sierra Smith

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MLS Board of Directors

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

CHAIR

Nicole Harrison
The Harrison Co. Real Estate Group
(614) 565-4567

VICE CHAIR

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

Director Liaison: Nicole Harrison

Staff Liaison: Brent Swander

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MLS Committee

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

Nathan White
NextHome Experience
(614) 499-2041

VICE CHAIR

Shaun Simpson
Real Brokerage Technologies
(614) 312-1417

Director Liaison: Nathan White

Staff Liaison: Matt Warren

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REALTOR® Care Day

Orchestrates a one-day event where members work collectively to provide community service. More information on RCD!

CO-CHAIR

Blair Bishop
Talon Title Agency
(740) 816-7129

CO-CHAIR

Jesse Shkolnik
Equity
(614) 208-5360

CO-CHAIR

Nikki Wicks
Key Realty
(614) 753-9075



CO-VICE CHAIR

Kevin Hart
Keller Williams Capital Partners
(614) 571-1902

CO-VICE CHAIR

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

 
 

CO-VICE CHAIR

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

 
 

Director Liaison: Kevin Hart

Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring

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Recognition & Sales Awards Committee

This group audits Million Dollar Club award applications and plans Sales Associates Day. The group also determines the criteria and selects the Columbus REALTORS® annual Citizen of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Broker of the Year and Salesperson of the Year for the annual Awards Gala. This is an appointed committee. If interested in serving, please contact Kathy Elliott.

CO-CHAIR

Caroline Meyer
e-Merge Real Estate
(614) 296-0147

co-CHAIR

Ted Oatts
Worthington Realty, LLC
(614) 404-4300

co-VICE CHAIR

Christy Srey
Rolls Realty
(740) 707-7223

CO-VICE CHAIR

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

Director Liaison: Brandon Prewitt

Staff Liaisons: Sara Juhn and Alisa Houston

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Scholarship Committee

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

CHAIR

Susie Pattison
Cutler Real Estate
(614) 288-4287

VICE CHAIR

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

Director Liaison: Cody Adams

Staff Liaisons: Adeline Syring and Stefani Wasmer

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Standard Forms Committee (Residential)

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

CHAIR

Marie Donofrio
Title Connect Agency, LLC
(216) 401-4442

VICE CHAIR

Ian Thickstun
MDC Realty Limited
(614) 397-7166

Director Liaison: Ian Thickstun

Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

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Sustainability Forum

Provide education, leadership, and strategies on topics of sustainability that promote collaboration between members, REALTOR® associations, communities, and consumers.

CHAIR

Sarah Girard
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 260-9772

VICE CHAIR

Rachel Alley
Keller Williams Capital Partners
(740) 503-9925

Director Liaison: Stephanie Masterson

Staff Liaison: 

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Young Professionals Network (YPN)

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

Emilie Hausch
Red 1 Realty
(419) 388-8937

CO-CHAIR

Morgan Whalen
Covita Lending
(803) 917-1674

CO-VICE CHAIR

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

CO-VICE CHAIR

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

Director Liaison: Gloria Alonso Cannon and Scott Hrabcak

Staff Liaison: Julia Maldonado

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Commercial-Investment Section Committees

COCIE Governing Board

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

Director Liaison: Troy Fabish

Staff Liaison: Matt Warren

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Commercial Advisory Board

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

John Mally
NAI Ohio Equities, REALTORS
(614) 570-7804

Director Liaison: Troy Fabish

Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

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Commercial Education Committee

Develops, plans and evaluates continuing education courses offered to Commercial members by Columbus REALTORS®.

CHAIR

​Emily Stephen
Realistar
(614) 787-0701

Director Liaison: Troy Fabish

Staff Liaison: Staci Linnabary

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Commercial Member Services & Membership Committee

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

CHAIR

Andrew Green
NAI Ohio Equities, Realtors
(330) 808-2925

 
Director Liaison: Troy Fabish

Staff Liaison: Brandi Mrugacz

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Commercial Recognition Committee

The Commercial Recognition Committee develops recognition programs for Commercial members.

CHAIR

Jackie Delay
Elford Realty, LLC
(216) 956-1739

VICE CHAIR

Noah Heath
Equity
(614) 949-9876

Director Liaison: Troy Fabish

Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

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Commercial Standard Forms Committee

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

CHAIR

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

Director Liaison: Troy Fabish

Staff Liaison: Kathy Elliott

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