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.
Committees, Forums, Boards and Councils
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
Staff Liaison: Matt Warren, Staci Linnabary
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
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
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
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
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-VICE CHAIR
Troy Fabish
Keller Williams Consultants
(614) 989-8976
Director Liaison: Rodelyn Frijas
Staff Liaison: Vincent Coleman and Adeline Syring
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
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
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
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 Elliott. Visit the Foundation page.
CHAIR
Jill Fergus
Keller Willaims Capital Partners
(614) 296-6789
Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-VICE CHAIR
Kevin Hart
Keller Williams Capital Partners
(614) 571-1902
Director Liaison: Kevin Hart
Staff Liaison: Adeline Syring
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
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
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
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:
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
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
Director Liaison: Troy Fabish
Staff Liaison: Matt Warren
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
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
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
Staff Liaison: Brandi Mrugacz
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
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