11/22/2009
As one of the oldest residential brokerage companies in the nation and a North Texas industry founder, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Dallas/Fort Worth (CBDFW) has a vested interest in helping build today’s real estate environment, says Sue Meyer, president of CBDFW.
“Traditionally dozens of our sales associates and managers hold positions with industry organizations, as well as civic and charity groups,” says Ms. Meyer. “The broker of record for CBDFW is Charles McMillan, current president of the National Association of Realtors (NAR); and our Arlington branch manager, Joanne Justice, is a member of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).”
A recent survey of 19 offices in the D/FW Metroplex illustrates the intense involvement of CBDFW Realtors in leadership positions in the last two years. Listed here are leaders from part of CBDFW’s offices. Additional associates and their leadership positions are scheduled in upcoming weeks.
From the Arlington office, in addition to TREC position, Ms. Justice also is a 2009 director for the Arlington Board of Realtors (ARBOR); 2009 and 2010 NAR director. Art Rolader is 2009 ARBOR chairman; Pam Bookout is 2009 director and 2010 secretary/treasurer of the North Texas Real Estate Information System (NTREIS) and 2009 ARBOR Director; and Charles Finicum is 2009 ARBOR director and 2010 secretary/treasurer of ARBOR.
From the Ellis County office, James Strength is past president of the Ellis County Board of Realtors.
Frisco office: Manager Judy Patane serves on the board of directors for both the Collin County Board of Realtors (CCAR) and for TAR. She chairs the Professional Standards Committees for both CCAR and TAR and serves on the committee for TAR. In 2010 she will be vice chairman of the CCAR government affairs committee.
Lakewood office: Manager Kathy Darrow has served three terms on the MetroTex Association of Realtors nominating committee, she co-chaired the women’s Council Realtors’ annual High Tea fundraiser and served as representative for the TREPAC committee for the North Dallas MLS. Sales associate Ron Burch has served on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) committee for six years and MetroTex Association’s contracts and forms committee for two years. Mr. Burch and and Lili Ornelas are on the MetroTex professional standards committee. Graduates of MetroTex’ Leadership Program include Ms. Darrow, Darlene Harrison and Grant Hudson.
Previews International (Park Cities) office: Eloise Martin is the immediate past president of MTAR and current chairman of NAR’s Mega Broker Board. With approximately 14,000 members MTAR is one of the 17 largest boards in the nation. “Eloise’s position as chairman of the national group for NAR is an important and prestigious responsibility,” says branch manager Karen Greene.
Tanglewood/Fort Worth: Manager Betsy Senter is secretary for the Texas CRB (Certified Residential Broker) chapter; Gaye Reed is commissioner of the Fort Worth Zoning Board District 9; and Jo An Earl is the commissioner of the Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission District 3 and a board member of the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors (GFWAR).
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