2023 Committees
BYLAWS
Maintains GACAR governing documents (Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies). Implements changes approved by the Board of Directors and the National Association of Realtors®.
Chair: Patti Moser
Horizon Realty of Alachua, Inc.
FORMS
Chair: Patti Moser
Horizon Realty of Alachua, Inc.
GACAR EXECUTIVE
Chair: Ericka Gilchrist
BHGRE Thomas Group
GACAR FINANCE
Chair: Susan McQuillan
Campus To Coast Realty
GACAR NOMINATING
Chair: Tommy McIntosh
BHHS Florida Realty
GLOBAL
Helps members break into new markets; network with other international agents to pick up tips, listen to speakers related to international real estate, and discover new international opportunities for GACAR members.
Chair: Robin Fall
Bosshardt Realty Services
BUILDING/GMLS HOLDINGS, INC.
GMLS President: J. Parrish
Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish
GMLS FINANCE
Chair: Matt Thomas
BHGRE Thomas Group
GRIEVANCE
Reviews all ethics complaints and requests for arbitration received by GACAR, per NAR guidelines, and acts as the complainant when the Committee has reason to believe a violation of the Code of Ethics has occurred.
NOTE: Members of this committee must attend training provided by GACAR. This is a three year commitment. Participation is limited to ONE MEMBER PER FIRM.
Chair: Cindy Harrington
Bosshardt Realty Services
MEMBER/COMMUNITY OUTREACH (MCO)
Plans all networking opportunities including General Membership Meetings and after-hours events. Develops and promotes the REALTOR® image in the community. This committee is also responsible for the “REALTORS® Reaching Out” campaign.
Chair: Erica Boyd
Springs Title
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Chair: Adam Gurske
Matchmaker Realty
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Provides opportunities for all members of GACAR, both REALTORS® and Business Partners, to increase their professionalism and profitability through education.
Chair: Heather Swanson
Matchmaker Realty
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Educates members on their responsibilities and obligations under the Code of Ethics and conducts arbitration and ethics hearings resulting from cases forwarded by the Grievance Committee.
NOTE: Members of this committee must attend training provided by GACAR. This is a three year commitment.
Chair: Cindy Harrington
Bosshardt Realty Services
PUBLIC POLICY
Identifies local issues affecting, or potentially affecting, the real estate industry and/or private property rights, and takes action by becoming involved in those issues to ultimately make recommendations to the Board of Directors; disseminates information on local, state and national issues to the membership.
This committee requires a questionnaire which needs to be completed prior to your appointment.
Chair: Cherrie Hughes
Keller Williams Gainesville Realty Partners
RPAC
Responsible for fundraising, increasing participation, raising awareness, appreciation and retention efforts for RPAC (REALTORS® Political Action Committee).
Chair: Becky Smallwood
Matchmaker Realty
TECHNOLOGY
Presents existing and future technologies that may enhance the practice and profitability of members. Plans and Organizes educational efforts to raise the technological awareness of the membership.
Chair: Genile Morris
Bosshardt Realty Services
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
Plans, organizes, and delivers functions/programs for the benefit of Young Professionals. Network with other young professional members picking up tips, listening to speakers related to young professionals in real estate, and discovering professional opportunities.
Chair: Misty Barnett
SouthState Bank
BROKER ROUNDTABLE
Chair: Ericka Gilchrist
BHGRE Thomas Group
BUSINESS PARTNER
The Business Partner Committee promotes networking opportunities between Realtor® and Business Partner members; works to increase the value of Business Partner membership by encouraging Realtors® to use the services provided by Business Partner members. This committee also plans the Realtor® EXPO.
Chair: Dan Monteau
Haile Title
COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT
The Commercial Council provides programs, marketing sessions, and events for the benefit of Realtors® who specialize in commercial real estate.
Chair: Mark Robinson
Watson Realty Corp
PAST PRESIDENTS
Chair: Tommy McIntosh
BHHS Florida Realty
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Property Management Council plans and organizes educational programs and workshops to benefit property managers. Network with other property managers to pick up tips and discover new property management opportunities for GACAR members.
Chair: Jamie Williams
Broxson Real Estate Group