NABOR® 2020 Committees and Task Forces
Board of Directors
They are a group of 11 members nominated by the Nominating Committee and presented to the general membership at the annual business meeting for election. The Board of Directors are responsible for establishing policies and ensuring the strategic directions and financial affairs of NABOR® and its subsidiary M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. are administered effectively. They are responsible to carry out the business objectives of NABOR by establishing and coordinating, at a high level, the overall work of committees, teams and work groups comprised of volunteers, leadership and staff to accomplish the objectives on behalf of the membership
Budget and Finance
They are responsible for insuring that the financial affairs of NABOR and M.L.S.
of Naples, Inc. are administered effectively and with fiscal integrity, that
financial information flows efficiently to those who need it, and that the
financial directives of the Board of Directors are implemented. They prepare the
annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors, review financial
statements, receive requests for unbudgeted funds, prepare the capital
expenditure program and supervise the annual audits. They recommend investment
policies and monitor insurance policies and retirement programs. They implement
programs and services approved by the Board of Directors either through the
budgeting process or by recommendation from the Committee.
2020 Chairman: Nick Bobzien
Staff Liaison: Carl Russell
Commercial Committee
This group addresses issues relating to the commercial real estate industry.
They are responsible for providing Commercial Brokers and Associates with
programs, networking, and events focused on the commercial real estate business
with the goal of increasing their involvement in NABOR. They provide education
to residential REALTOR members about commercial real estate and offer assistance
with commercial real estate transactions. They collaborate with interested
REALTORS through communication, outreach and the promotion of professionalism.
2020 Chairman: Darren Schoof
Staff Liaison: Zac Duvall
Community Involvement Committee
They are integral part of NABOR and provide the opportunity for members to give
back to the community. They are responsible for planning and facilitating in a
variety of activities to benefit the Naples community. They liaison with the
appropriate committees of mutual interest, prioritize the scope of community
activity projects and make decisions about where to direct charitable resources.
Their work raises the community’s consciousness and awareness about NABOR as a
“good neighbor”.
2020 Chairman: Heather Haynes
Staff Liaison: Pam Ramsay
Events for Networking Committee
They are responsible for presenting the Business Meeting programs of NABOR to
members, including the annual Business Meeting and Election of Officers and
Directors. They plan and present the annual Committee Showcase, NABOR Nights,
member appreciation events and programs of a social nature designed for members’
networking and to further their involvement in NABOR.
2020 Chairman: Terrilyn VanGorder
Staff Liaison: Melissa Bognaski
Facilities Management Committee
The Facilities Management Committee is responsible for the internal and external
appearance and operation of the systems and equipment of the NABOR®
building and of the grounds.
2020 Chairman: Wes Kunkle
Staff Liaison: Corie Chase
Global Business Committee
Their responsibility is to maximize the ability of members to take advantage of the growing earnings potential associated with the increasing globalization of the real estate business. They provide resources and opportunities that will empower members to understand inbound, outbound and local global real estate transactions. They present members with global networking events and educational programs to maximize their awareness of global real estate business. and increase their profitability from International real estate transactions in the Naples area.
The NABOR Global Network is a group formed by the Global Business Committee
which consists of members interested in developing their "global business".
2020 Chairman: Izabela Wright
Staff Liaison: Cheyenne Luckey
Governmental Issues Committee
They represent our members’ business interests primarily before local
governmental bodies and agencies. They work with the Florida
Realtors®, and, where appropriate, the National Association of
REALTORS®, to have NABOR’s members’ interests incorporated into
Florida Realtors®, and, where appropriate, the National Association
of REALTORS®, legislative agenda. Their role is to monitor
legislative and regulatory proposals and actions as they relate to the real
estate industry and real estate market and inform the membership of legislation
and regulations affecting their ability to do business. They are responsible for
tracking real estate legislation and regulations, participating in public
meetings and communicating with local officials.
2020 Chairman: Spencer Haynes
Staff Liaison: Dani Hudson
Grievance Committee
The role of the Grievance Committee (“Committee”) is defined in the Code of
Ethics and Arbitration Manual of the National Association of
REALTORS®. In essence, the role is to determine whether complaints
brought against members constitute a possible violation of the Code of Ethics or
are subject to arbitration; and, if determined to be neither, the Committee
dismisses them; however, if determined to constitute a possible violation of the
Code of Ethics or a matter to be arbitrated, the Committee forwards them to the
Professional Standards Committee for a hearing. Members of this Committee are
subject to confirmation by the Board of Directors.
2020 Chairman: Diane Swick
Staff Liaison: Corie Chase
Leadership Development Program
This group plans, implements, and administers NABOR’s Leadership Development
Program, the purpose of which is to select, train and develop future visionary
leaders for our association and our community and to equip them with the skills,
knowledge, and confidence to lead NABOR. NABOR’s continued success lies in our
efforts to develop future leaders. The Leadership Development Program is an
opportunity for members to enhance their professional skills as well as personal
growth. Their goal is to develop NABOR’s future leaders.
2020 Chairman: Ron Coburn
Staff Liaison: Deborah Linville
Legal Resources Committee
They study legal issues affecting local real estate transactions and brokerage
practice; provide input and recommendations relative to those legal issues to
the appropriate committees and Board of Directors; drafts for the review and
approval by the Board of Directors and legal counsel such documents, forms and
contracts as may facilitate local real estate transactions and brokerage
practice; and offers educational programs to NABOR members on NABOR’s forms, and
other forms as deemed appropriate, and on the legal aspects of real estate
transactions and brokerage practice.
2020 Chairman: Carrie Lademan
Staff Liaison: Marty Manion
Media Relations Committee
They serve to develop and oversee the implementation of a long-term media
strategy that will promote NABOR as the voice of the Naples area real estate
market. They are responsible for analyzing the MLS statistics and providing real
estate market reports and conferences based on their findings to members and the
public.
2020 Chairman: Lauren Melo
Staff Liaison: Marcia Albert
Mediation Committee
This unique group is comprised of REALTORS® who are specifically
trained by the National Association of REALTORS® to mediate disputes
between parties with the goal of promoting reconciliation, settlement, or
compromise, so the dispute is not subject to an ethics hearing or arbitration
before the Professional Standards Committee.
2020 Chairman: Mario Valle
Staff Liaison: Corie Chase
Membership Committee
Their mission is to be responsible for the retention and recruitment of members,
and the promotion of the benefits of REALTOR® membership. They
develop and implement programs and services to familiarize members with NABOR
and the benefits they receive by virtue of their membership.
2020 Chairman: Gwen Davis-Gideon
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Saggio
MLS Committee
They work to assure that REALTORS remain the primary provider of information
about real estate. Their role is to recommend policy and procedures to the Board
of Directors for the effective operation of the Multiple Listing Service,
including coordinating revision of the MLS Rules to be in compliance with the
MLS policy of the National Association of REALTORS®. They evaluate
the Southwest Florida MLS system and recommend changes for maximum
effectiveness. They facilitate the use of MLS related services that members can
use and their recommendation to the Board of Directors.
2020 Chairman: Rick Baranski
Staff Liaison: Eben Moran
NABOR® History Committee
The mission of the NABOR® History Committee is to preserve
NABOR® history with a record of people and events that shaped
NABOR® so members can draw strength and purpose from the
association’s rich history and be inspired to succeed in the future.
2020 Chairman: Spencer Haynes
Staff Liaison: Wade Mastro
Professional Development Committee
They seek to improve REALTOR® professionalism and productivity by
offering educational programming suitable for all segments of the NABOR
membership. They are responsible for providing professional development
opportunities for the membership that will enable the member to achieve his/her
professional development business goals. They oversee the delivery of education
courses to fulfill the practical educational needs of the membership.
2020 Chairman: Debbie Zvibleman
Staff Liaison: Michelle McKenna
Professional Recognition Committee
Their mission is to recognize achievements reached by members in the real estate
profession, at NABOR and in the community. They develop and implement award and
recognition programs to honor those members throughout the year, including the
Annual Night of Honors. They are responsible for recommending member award
categories and criteria for member recognition to the Board of Directors, and
they work to ensure the success of the member recognition program.
2020 Chairman: Mary Waller
Staff Liaison: Laurie Herbers
Professional Standards Committee
Their mission is to strive to promote knowledge of and compliance with the
N.A.R. Code of Ethics in order to elevate the industry to its highest
professional, ethical ideal. Their role is defined in the Code of Ethics and
Arbitration Manual of the National Association of REALTORS®. In
essence, the role is to enforce the Code of Ethics and to educate the membership
concerning the Code, the policies and procedures governing enforcement, and the
importance to them as professionals of subscribing and adhering to the high
ethical standards in the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Members of this
Committee are subject to confirmation by the Board of Directors.
2020 Chairman: Wes Kunkle
Staff Liaison: Corie Chase
REALTOR® Expo Committee
They are responsible for planning, developing, implementing this highly
successful annual event, which is an industry-wide trade show featuring
exhibitions of products and services that REALTORS® can use in their
business. They provide guidance and direction in branding development and
exhibitor relations.
2020 Chairman: Jorge Velasquez
Staff Liaison: Michelle McKenna
REALTORS® Political Action (RPAC) Committee
This committee centers around fundraising for the promotion of political
awareness, locally, for opposing or supporting issues affecting the members’
business, and on the state and national levels to support or oppose candidates
whose positions affect the members’ ability to conduct business. They provide
networking, education and tools to increase member participation.
2020 Chairman: PJ Smith
Staff Liaison: Dani Hudson
Young Professionals Network Committee
This group consists of young, career-minded real estate professionals who offer
a platform to exchange knowledge, establish business relationships and discuss
the latest innovative trends and ideas. They encourage, promote, and empower
NABOR members who are under 40 years old to thrive in Naples real estate by
offering them educational programs, networking events and volunteer
opportunities to further their career.
2020 Chairman: David Jablonski
Staff Liaison: Melissa Bognaski
Economic Summit Task Force
The Economic Summit Task Force will provide, with the help of respected
economists, industry professionals and community leaders, useful analysis of the
economic trends and influences affecting the growth of the Naples area real
estate.
2020 Chairman: Rick Fioretti
Staff Liaison: Marcia Albert
Golf
To plan and implement the annual NABOR® Golf Tournament.
2020 Chairman: Mike York
Staff Liaison: Deb Joyner
NABOR® Broker Involvement Task Force
2020 Chairman: Corey McCloskey
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Saggio
NABOR® Magazine Task Force
Naples REALTOR®, the official magazine of the Naples Area Board of
REALTORS® Association, is published to educate and inform the Naples
Area Board of REALTORS® members of association news and events, local
real estate trends and data, business and legal issues, industry initiatives and
member achievements. The goal is to provide members with information that may
contribute to the success of their businesses as well as the development of
their professional careers.
2020 Chairman: Mary Waller
Staff Liaison: Marcia Albert
NABOR®.com/NaplesArea.com Task Force
The team is working with a website developer to implement a new website design
for NaplesArea.com. They will provide oversight and set strategic direction to
achieve a new public facing website design that emphasizes ease of navigation,
meets the growing needs of consumers searching for homes in the Naples area and
encourages participation.
2020 Chairman: Brian Giacomello
Staff Liaison: Eben Moran
Safety Task Force
This group works to keep safety in the forefront of members. They develop
programs to promote REALTOR® safety and provide access to REALTOR
safety information, products, services, tips and guidelines.
2020 Chairman: N/A
Staff Liaison: Michelle McKenna