Members of the GKAR Board of Directors have duties and responsibilities to govern our Association. The Association counts on Directors to participate as it deliberates issues that impact Members' daily business lives.
Office: Evenboer Walton, REALTORS®
Member Since: 1987
Term: 2023-2024
I want to thank the GKAR members for trusting me to serve as your 2023 President Elect and your 2024 President. We have a great leadership team and it will be a pleasure to work with our 2023 President Lisa Faber and our Board of Directors and Staff. Together between committee members and our leadership Team we will do our best for GKAR members.
Office: RE/MAX Advantage
Member Since: 1990
Term: 2023-2024
Office: Jaqua, REALTORS®
Member Since: 2014
Term: 2021-2023
Accolades: AHWD; CTA; e-Pro; Community Relations Committee 2016-Present (2021 Chair); Advocacy Committee 2016-2019, 2023 (2019 Chair)
"I am honored to serve on the board of directors and to help give my fellow REALTORS® all the tools support they need to be successful in their businesses and in their communities."
Office: Keller Williams Kalamazoo
Member Since: 2016
Term: 2021-2023
Accolades: Associate Broker; RPAC Director Liaison 2023; Advocacy Committee; Michigan REALTORS® RPAC Trustee 2022-2024; Michigan REALTORS® Broker Summit Committee 2023; President of the Gun Lake Business Association
"I am looking forward to learning and serving the Membership of the Association. I am honored to represent and will do so to the best of my ability."
"I am excited about the possibility of continuing to help our association serve the community in a professional, empathetic, and equitable way."
Office: Century 21 Affiliated
Member Since: 2014
Term: 2023-2025
Accolades: Associate Broker; Community Relations Committee 2015-Present (2017 Chair); Michigan Realtors YPN Task force 2021 - Present (2023 Chair); Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity Committee 2023; Professional Standards 2020-2022; Grievance Committee 2018-2019; Budget and Finance 2017; Lockbox Task Force 2017; C2EX; MRP; PSA
"I believe in the work that is done at GKAR and I am excited for the opportunity to continue to serve our members and the communities we represent at the Board level!"
Office: Jaqua, REALTORS®
Member Since: 1979
Term: 2021-2023
Accolades: GKAR REALTOR® Emeritus; Associate Broker Jaqua REALTORS®; CRS; GRI; GKAR President 1990; State of Michigan REALTOR® Associate of the Year 1987; GKAR REALTOR® of the Year 1990; State of Michigan REALTORS® RPAC Chairman 1991; Michigan REALTORS® Board of Directors; National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors; National Association of REALTORS® Medium Board Forum Chairman; Served as GKAR representative to the former CEO Council 1990-1996 (now known as Southwest Mi First). Served on most GKAR committees since 1979
"Being a contributor to the focus and direction of our Association is not only a privilege but a conscious decision to see that the work of those who have served before us is carried forward."
Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Member Since: 1999
Term: 2023-2025
Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Member Since: 1990
Term: 2022-2024
Accolades: 2020 Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS President, GKAR Board Director 10+ years, Professional Standards Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Community Relations Committee, Professional Development Committee, Executive Committee, 32 year Walk to End Homelessness Committee
"It is a pleasure to work on behalf of each and every member."
Office: Century 21 Affiliated
Member Since: 2005
Term: 2022-2024
Office: EXP Realty, LLC
Member Since: 2009
Term: 2023-2025
Accolades: 2020-Present: GKAR Director-At-Large; 2020-Present: MichRIC Manager, 2019-2020: Budget and Finance Committee; 2018-Present: MLS Committee, 2018-Present: Numerous Task Force Committees; e-Pro
