Committees & Committee Members
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Following is a list of the 2020 Idaho REALTORS® committees. Click the committee name on the left for a list of members.
- Bylaws
- Convention
- Forms
- Grievance
- Legislative
- Professional Standards
- Public Policy Trustees
- Scholarship
- Professional Development
- Budget and Finance
- Members First Initiative Task Force
- REALTOR® Safety
The Bylaws Committee reviews and evaluates IR bylaws. The committee address necessary updates to IR bylaw language and make recommendations for any needed changes. Some of the bylaw changes are required by NAR. Having the most updated and pertinent language in IR bylaws helps better serve and promote Idaho REALTORS® and Idaho REALTOR® Associations. Please expect monthly meetings/conference calls February through August.
Raphael Barta, Past President/Chair
Century 21 Riverstone
316 N 2nd Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Ph 208-255-2244
Kelly Runyon, Mini Cassia
River Bridge Realty
425 Overland Avenue
Burley, ID 83318
Cell 208-312-1243
Ron Arnold, Upper Valley
Ron Arnold Realty
21 N Pine Ave
Sugar City, ID 83348
208-313-3434
Arvid Salisbury, Caldwell
Keller Williams Realty Boise
1065 Allante
Boise, ID 83709
Office 208-672-9000
Claudia Brennan, Coeur d’Alene
Northwest Realty Group
2022 N. Government Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Cell 208-691-1464
Juan Contreras, Greater Idaho Falls
BHGRE Voigt Davis
1908 Jennie Lee Dr
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Ph 208-524-6000
Tami Gooding, Western Magic Valley
208 Real Estate
1411 N College Rd, Ste 200
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Cell 208-308-8264
Breanna Vanstrom (non-voting member)
Boise Regional REALTORS
9550 West Bethel Ct
Boise, ID 83709
208-376-0363
EC DVP LIAISON
Willis Stone, South District VP
208 Real Estate
1411 N. College Rd, Ste 200
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Cell: 208-420-0030
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marion Wadsworth, President (voting member)
H&L Real Estate Company
321 West Main
Burley ID 83318
Cell 208-670-1923
Cindy Hunter, President Elect (non-voting member)
Century 21 RiverStone
316 N 2nd Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Cell 208-290-3531
Patrick Malone, First VP (non-voting member)
Century 21 High Desert
700 South Woodruff
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Cell 208-521-0441
IR STAFF
Pete Katsilometes, Membership Director
petek@idahorealtors.com
David Hensley, CEO
dhensley@idahorealtors.com
Plan and develop a program of activities for the Annual Convention to provide educational programs, professional development, and networking opportunities for the Association members. Provide member input into content/potential speakers for education sessions to present innovative and industry-relevant programming. Members will be asked to serve as marketers of the convention and to help increase member attendance. Committee members will be asked to contact sponsors and exhibitors to help the committee reach its monetary goals. Members are required to attend the Annual Convention in support of the Convention and will be asked to staff various functions and will act as a representative for the Idaho REALTORS®. Commitment: Meets 5-7 times a year (2 live meetings)
Amanda Kuespert, Coeur d’Alene/Co-Chair
North Idaho Real Estate, LLC
Tressa Dodge, Caldwell/Co-Chair
Woodhouse Group
Sheri Jones, Mini Cassia/ Co-Vice Chair
Turn Key Realty
Becky Enrico-Crum, Boise Regional/ Co-Vice Chair
Andy Enrico & Company
Julie Jones, Western Magic Valley
Robert Jones Realty
Juan Silvaz, Mini Cassia
Turn Key Realty
Tami Gooding, Western Magic Valley
208 Real Estate
Julie Hill, Greater Idaho Falls
BHGRE Voigt Davis
Cindy Sweeney, Coeur d’Alene
Lakeshore Realty
Patti Syme, Caldwell
Syme Real Estate
Ali Taylor, AE
Coeur d’Alene Association of REALTORS
EC DVP LIAISON
Julie Anglesey, Greater Idaho Falls
BHGRE Voigt Davis
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marion Wadsworth, President
H&L Real Estate Company
Cindy Hunter, President Elect
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
Patrick Malone, First Vice President
Century 21 High Desert
IR STAFF
David Hensley, CEO
dhensley@idahorealtors.com
Amanda Pannell, Education Director
apannell@idahorealtors.com
Faith Malloy, Communications Director
fmalloy@idahorealtors.com
The Forms Committee is responsible for reviewing the IR real estate forms as well as recommendations from all Idaho REALTOR® members. The Committee votes on changes or the addition of new forms to meet the needs of Idaho REALTORS®. All members of the committee must be present for a two-day meeting, plus subsequent phone meetings to review the changes for the yearly release.
Mark Jones, Chair, Western Magic Valley
Robert Jones Realty INC
Todd Davis, Vice Chair, Upper Valley
Realty Quest
Cindy Woyak, Past Chair, Boise Regional
Epic Realty
Danny Davis, Coeur d’Alene
Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller
Jay Christensen, Greater Pocatello
Re/Max Country Real Estate
Janna Scharf, Coeur d’Alene
Keller Williams Realty CDA
Rich Dussell, Coeur d’Alene
Windermere CDA Realty
Teena Turner, Boise Regional
Evans Realty LLC
Debra Hall, Sun Valley
Hallmark Idaho Properties
Mark Linscott, Selkirk
Lana Kay Realty
LARGE BROKERAGE
Krista Deacon, Boise Regional
Silvercreek Realty Group
COMMERCIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Amanda Alvaro, Boise Regional
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson – MER
Ryan Swinney, AE
Western Magic Valley REALTORS
EC NORTH DVP LIAISON
Denise Lundy
Fortus Realty, Inc.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marion Wadsworth, President
H&L Real Estate Company
Cindy Hunter, President Elect
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
Patrick Malone, First VP
Century 21 High Desert
IR STAFF
David Hensley, CEO
dhensley@idahorealtors.com
Melissa Gray, Director of Operations
mgray@idahorealtors.com
IR LEGAL COUNCIL
Jason Risch, Esq.
jrisch@rischpisca.com
This Committee meets once a month via conference call to review any requests for arbitration or ethics complaints filed with the IR. They determine whether to send the complaints on to mediations and/or professional standards ethics hearings. They do not determine whether a violation has occurred. All members must be NAR Code of Ethics and Arbitration hearing panel trained to serve on this committee.
Zachary Lopez, Boise Regional/Chair
Realty One Group Professionals
Debra Hall, Sun Valley, Vice Chair
Hallmark Idaho Properties
Jared Cozby, Boise Regional
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group
Elizabeth Rutger, Greater Pocatello
Keller Williams Realty East Idaho
Melinda Bunn, Western Magic Valley
NorthPointe Realty
Ken Gimbel, Coeur d’Alene
Kelly Right Real Estate of Idaho
Becky Freeland, Selkirk
Evergreen Realty
Paul Kenny, Sun Valley
Engel & Volkers Sun Valley
EC DVP LIAISON
Katrina Wehr, West District VP
Silvercreek Realty Group
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marion Wadsworth, President
H&L Real Estate Company
Cindy Hunter, President Elect
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
Patrick Malone, First VP
Century 21 High Desert
IR STAFF
David Hensley, CEO
dhensley@idahorealtors.com
Melissa Gray, Director of Operations
mgray@idahorealtors.com
This Committee meets weekly during the Legislative Session to review proposed legislation and take positions on behalf of the organization.
Josh Cummings, Boise Regional, Chair
Crosswinds Realty
Mark Jones, Western Magic Valley, Vice Chair
Robert Jones Realty
Laurie Barrera, Boise Regional
Keller Williams Realty Boise
Gail Hartnett, Boise Regional
Keller Williams Boise
Tom Torgerson, Coeur d’Alene
Century 21 Beutler & Associates
Ed Morse, Coeur d’Alene
Morse & Company
Jason Brown, Lewis Clark
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associates
Tiffanie Mai-Ganske, Greater Pocatello
Re/Max Country Real Estate
Phil Mount, Boise Regional
Amherst Madison
Ned Burns, Sun Valley
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties
Julie Tucker, Nampa
Signature Real Estate Group
Gina Call, Greater Pocatello
Gate City Real Estate
Jeff Wills, RPMIC
Amherst Madison Legacy
Connie Fogle, NAR Director
C21 High Desert
Julie Hill, Greater Idaho Falls
BHGRE Voigt Davis
Eli Townsend, Greater Pocatello
Axiom Properties and Development
Mark Linscott, Selkirk
Lana Kay Realty
Sadie Noah, Mountain Central
McCall Real Estate Company
Josh Suhr, Coeur d’Alene
Windermere Cd’A Realty INC
Kyler Hope, Greater Idaho Falls
Keller Williams Realty East ID
Tracy Kasper, NAR Director
Berkshire HHS Silverhawk
Tiffany Hendricks, AE
Greater Pocatello Association
EC DVP LIAISON
Denise Lundy
Fortus Realty, Inc.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marion Wadsworth, President
H&L Real Estate Company
Cindy Hunter, President Elect
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
Patrick Malone, First VP
Century 21 High Desert
IR STAFF/LEGAL COUNSEL
Max Pond, Government Affairs Director
mpond@idahorealtors.com
David Hensley, CEO
dhensley@idahorealtors.com
Jason Risch, Esq.
jrisch@rischpisca.com
Jeremy Pisca, Lobbyist
jpisca@rischpisca.com
The purpose of this Committee is to be able to sit on ethics an arbitration hearing panels. They determine whether a violation has occurred. All members must be NAR Code of Ethics and Arbitration hearing panel trained to serve on this committee.
Russ Garland – Boise Regional, Chair
Smith & Coelho
Kim Cooper, Coeur d’Alene, Vice Chair
Select Brokers, LLC
Susan Weaver, Boise Regional
Group One Sotheby’s
Carey Farmer, Boise Regional
Group One Sotheby’s Eagle
Jennifer O’Brien, Latah County
O’Brien Real Estate INC
Jason Williams, Boise Regional
Better Homes & Gardens 43 North
Carla Shockey, Mini Cassia
Advantage 1 Realty
Tiffanie Mai-Ganske, Greater Pocatello
Re/Max Country Real Estate
Chris Lee, Greater Idaho Falls
simpLEE Home
EC DVP LIAISON
Katrina Wehr, West District Vice President
Silvercreek Realty Group
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marion Wadsworth, President
H&L Real Estate Company
Cindy Hunter, President Elect
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
Patrick Malone, First VP
Century 21 High Desert
IR STAFF
David Hensley, CEO
dhensley@idahorealtors.com
Melissa Gray, Director of Operations
mgray@idahorealtors.com
The Public Policy Trustees shall be appointed annually by the President and consist of one Trustee from each of the four districts, the IR President, the President-Elect, the District Vice President assigned to Public Policy, Legislative Committee Chair, one National Director, and the Public Policy Trustees Chair, the REALTOR® Party Chair, and up to four additional members at the discretion of the President. Preference is given to those who are major investors.
Oversee the fundraising and expenditures of the RPAC and the Legal Review and Issues Mobilization Fund.
Gail Hartnett, Boise Regional/NAR Director- Chair
Keller Williams Boise
Tiffanie Mai-Ganske, Greater Pocatello/Vice Chair
RE/MAX Country Real Estate
Jeff Wills, Boise Regional/REALTOR® Champions Chair
Amherst Madison Legacy
Connie Fogle, Upper Valley/NAR Director
C21 High Desert
Nathan Lyda, Western Magic Valley
Gateway Real Estate
Josh Cummings, Legislative Committee Chair
Crosswinds Realty
Jim Johnston, Greater Pocatello
Keller Williams Realty East ID
Tom Torgerson, Coeur d’Alene
Century 21 Beutler & Associates
Phil Mount, Boise Regional
Amherst Madison
Sadie Noah, Mountain Central
McCall Real Estate Company
Julie DeLorenzo, Boise Regional
Keller Williams Realty Boise
Raphael Barta, Selkirk
Century 21 Riverstone
Josh Suhr, Coeur d’Alene
Windermere CDA Realty, Inc
EC DVP LIAISON
Denise Lundy
Fortus Realty, Inc.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marion Wadsworth, President
H&L Real Estate Company
Cindy Hunter, President Elect
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
Patrick Malone, First Vice President (non-voting member)
Century 21 High Desert
IR STAFF/LEGAL COUNSEL
David Hensley, CEO
dhensley@idahorealtors.com
Max Pond, Government Affairs Director
mpond@idahorealtors.com
Jason Risch, Esq.
jrisch@rischpisca.com
The Scholarship Committee is committed to supporting higher education in Idaho. The Committee collects applications from students attending colleges or universities and awards the top candidates. Preference is given to students attending Idaho schools. Please expect 3-4 meetings/conference calls March through August.
Beth Hanson, Upper Valley, Chair
Century 21 High Desert
Carolyn Sinnard, Boise Regional, Vice Chair
Happy Dog Realty
Beckie Kukal, Twin Falls
NorthPointe Realty
Deborah Lawrence, Latah County
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Myra Attebury, Four Rivers
Berkshire HHS Silverhawk
Kelly Green, Boise Regional
CBH Homes
Araminta Self, Boise Regional
Mountain Realty
Jana Laughlin, Four Rivers
Premier Group Realty West
Patti Syme, Caldwell
Syme Real Estate
Cottey Greene, Greater Idaho Falls
Century 21 High Desert
Stephanie Rief, AE
Selkirk Association of REALTORS
EC DVP LIASON
Katrina Wehr, West District VP
Silvercreek Realty Group
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marion Wadsworth, President
H&L Real Estate Company
Cindy Hunter, President Elect
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
Patrick Malone, First VP
Century 21 High Desert
IR STAFF
David Hensley, CEO
dhensley@idahorealtors.com
Pete Katsilometes, Membership Director
petek@idahorealtors.com
Provide opportunities to members to increase their knowledge, skills, and professionalism to better serve their clients and customers. Recommend and review education topics, courses, and instructors for live instruction, online and virtual education, webinars, and designations. Promotes and fosters cooperation between statewide educational programs and designations; supports local boards’ educational programming. Each member must complete Idaho Real Estate Commission moderator training and assist in moderating and proctoring various courses throughout the year. Commitment: Meets 5-7 times a year (via phone call/virtually).
This Committee reviews a proposed budget from the Executive Committee to ensure that IR funds are allocated appropriately, and that financial forecasting/history is considered in all budgetary sections. They meet via conference call in the summer a couple of times. The members of the committee must agree to the proposed budget prior to any recommendation being sent onto the Executive Committee and then ultimately onto the Board of Directors for final approval and adoption. Preference is given to those with strong financial background and/or members of the Board of Directors.
Cindy Hunter, President Elect (non-voting member)
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
202 S. 1st Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Cell 208-290-3531
Tom Torgerson, Coeur d’Alene
Century 21 Beutler & Associates
1836 Northwest Blvd
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Cell 208-640-8086
Brett Magleby, Idaho Falls
Keller Williams Realty East ID
3525 Merlin Dr
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
Cell 208-520-2000
Mark Jones, South Member
Robert Jones Realty Inc.
1766 Addison Ave East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
208-733-0404
Gary Salisbury, Boise Regional
Equity Northwest R.E. – Meridian
114 Idaho Ave. #220
Meridian, ID 83642
Cell 208-283-2977
Nathan Lyda, Western Magic Valley
Gateway Real Estate
321 Eastland Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Cell 208-280-0782
Anne Anderson, Coeur d’Alene
Lakeshore Realty
1080 E Lakeshore Dr Ste 101
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Cell 208-660-4621
Jana Merkley (non-voting member)
Greater Idaho Falls Association
1508 Midway
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
208-523-1477
EC DVP LIAISON
Julie Anglesey, East District VP
BHGRE Voigt Davis
1908 Jennie Lee Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Cell 208-589-6867
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marion Wadsworth, President
H&L Real Estate Company
321 West Main
Burley ID 83318
Cell 208-670-1923
Patrick Malone, First VP (non-voting member)
Century 21 High Desert
700 South Woodruff
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Cell 208-521-0441
IR® STAFF
David Hensley, CEO
dhensley@idahorealtors.com
Melissa Gray, Director of Operations
mgray@idahorealtors.com
Composed of all 10 Association’s Executives. One Chair and Vice-Chair chosen by the IR President.
The initiative is driven towards showing members how and why they come first. This may come in the form of social media campaigns, advertising, events, etc. The main purpose of the initiative is to emphasize the benefits of being a REALTOR® member. The initiative also focuses on promoting membership and membership benefits to attract new members.
Committee members will be committed to staying current on REALTOR® safety tips and solutions to help lower risks for members. The focus will cover emerging electronic threats as well as physical safety throughout the process of a member’s day to day business.
The committee will work together to organize and develop content for safety webinars and various communication efforts to alert our members as needed.