Strong local boards like GLAR are the backbone of the
National Association of REALTORS®
If you want to get involved, make an impact and have your voice heard, you can do it at GLAR. Individual members make a huge difference locally!
If you are interested in serving on any of the following committees, please contact Kim Lambert.
Affiliate Committee
• For affiliates
• Monthly: 1st Thursday
• 9:45am-10:15am after the networking breakfast
Purpose: Contact and welcome new members. Invite them to events, classes, socials and opportunities in which to network.
Gina Leslie
Affiliate/Membership Chair
Email | 949-933-1457
Budget & Finance Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Monthly: Friday following the 3rd Monday
• 8:30am-9:00am before the Board of Directors
Purpose: Review and budget for income, expenses, financial planning, and investment management of the Association.
Brandy Jett
Budget/Finance Chair
Email | 972-754-6706
By Laws Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Meets as Needed
Purpose: Review and recommend bylaw amendments to assure compliances with Texas REALTORS® and NAR policy. Bylaws are primary governing documents providing authority for Board Members.
Mary Doane
By Laws Committee Chair
Email | 214-755-4501
Community Affairs Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Monthly: 2nd Monday
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Purpose: Raise awareness of marginalized residents in our community. Gives back to our community by working through 501(c)3 charities to hold food & clothing drives, fundraisers for “Stuff the Bus,” “Christmas Kids,” and more.
Patty Southard
Charlotte FinleyEducation Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Meet as Needed
Purpose: Select, plan, organize and promote professional education classes to meet the needs of the membership. Courses are chosen by feedback from members, Education Chair & Coordinator, and Association Executive.
Steve Etzel
Education Chair
Email | 817-907-2506
Executive Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Elected position from GLAR members
• Monthly: Wednesday following the 3rd Monday
• 12:00pm
Purpose: Filter the business issues of the Association prior to the Board of Directors (which meets at 9:00am the following Friday).
Bill Anderson
Brenda TaylorGlobal Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Monthly: 1st Wednesday
• 9:00am-10:00am
Purpose: Raise awareness of buying and selling in the international community. Guest speakers are from all countries and cultures and provide direction for working with international clients.
Natalia CaballeroGovernmental Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Monthly: 2nd Thursday
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm along with TREPAC Committee
Purpose: Educate members on key legislation and regulatory issues. Build relationships with local, state and national leaders. Interview public office candidates for REALTORS® views on property rights and home ownership.
Justus Carlile
Connie NiedzwieckiInstallation Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Meet as Needed
Purpose: Organize, plan and promote the installation of the Board of Directors and Annual Awards celebration.
Jack Mallouf
Installation Chair
Email | 214-334-8140
MLS Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Monthly: 2nd Monday
• 11:00am-12:00pm
Purpose: Discuss REALTORS®-friendly MLS changes/additions for submission. Reviews member MLS violations. Ensure the smooth operation of the MLS service to members.
Tina Murphy
Mike MurphyNominating Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Meet as Needed
Purpose: Review and recommend members to serve on the Board of Directors. Review member nominations and select Annual Award winners.
Traci Nicodemus
Nominating Chair
Email | 469-671-7653
Strategic Planning Committee
• For REALTORS®
• Meet as Needed
Purpose: Develop a strategic plan that ties activities to objectives, which equip the Association with direction and its value proposition.
Steve Etzel
Strategic Planning Chair
Email | 817-907-2506
Technology Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Meet as Needed
Purpose: Introduces leading-edge technology ideas and produces a “Tech Tip” video for Association members.
Luis Cuevas
Technology Chair
Email | 214-783-0535
TREPAC Committee
• For REALTORS® & Affiliates
• Monthly: 2nd Thursday
• 12:00pm-1:00pm with the Governmental Affairs Committee
Purpose: Increase awareness of the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee’s values for Texas homeowners, REALTORS® and their clients. Provide events for members to contribute to the PAC.
Rosalie Bishop