2026 Committees
(Chairs in Bold)
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AFFILIATES & SPECIAL EVENTS: Organizes/streamlines the promoting and scheduling of Affiliate sponsored educational classes, seminars and other informational events, assists in planning Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Meeting, Installation, and Awards Banquet, as well as planning networking events and staying informed about industry news and trends.
Amanda Curran
Valerie Tutor
Chelsea Aiello
Brendan Albright
Dave Arter
Tina DiCharia
Bill LeJeune
Carol McCarley
Becky Mulka
Mike Paone
Denise Vaughn
BUDGET & FINANCE: Considers and recommends ways and means to finance the Association properly; submits estimated annual budgets; is responsible for the maintenance, care, and control of the real estate and office of the Association; and has general fiscal oversight over Association operations, investments, and financial policy.
Brendan Albright
Bruce Cochrane
Tina DiCharia
George Kohlbrenner
Cathie Lewis
Becky Mulka
BYLAWS: Reviews and evaluates the Association’s governing documents to ensure they are maintained in compliance with the National Association of REALTORS®.
Brendan Albright
Greg Demaras
Tina DiCharia
George Kohlbrenner
Becky Mulka
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS: Increases awareness of and participation in Association programs, services, and activities, as well as promotes a positive image of REALTORS® within the community. Liaison to local organizations for special events, and the “Sanibel and Captiva Islands Real Estate Guide.”
Ted Benjamin
Judie Anderson
Tina DiCharia
Kelly Huguenin
Cathie Lewis
Babs Maughan
Becky Mulka
Connie Walters
GOVERNMENTAL & POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Works with local, state, and national government entities to encourage a climate favorable to the real estate profession, private property ownership, and the free enterprise system, including consideration of proposed regulations affecting real estate interests and other industry-related matters; encourage sound legislation protecting property rights and individual ownership of real estate.
Eric Pfeifer
Brendan Albright
Dave Arter
Rose Dakos
Tina DiCharia
Bryan Hall
Melanie Holaway
Wendy Humphries
Ken King
Cathie Lewis
Cecilia Liichow
Susan McCallion
Kerri Maw
Becky Mulka
Liz Podolsky
Milissa Sprecher
Denise Vaughn
GRIEVANCE & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEES: Reviews ethics complaints and arbitration requests to determine if a hearing is warranted. Promote awareness and conformance to the Code of Ethics. (Please submit for this committee before December. Required to attend a mandatory training class. Date: TBD). Enforces the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. The Committee makes decisions on matters involving ethics or arbitration. (Please submit for this committee before December. Required to attend a mandatory training class. Date: TBD)
Becky Mulka, Grievance Committee
Cathie Lewis, Professional Standards Committee
Brendan Albright
Judie Anderson
Tina DiCharia
Ann Gee
Wendy Kirschner
Ken King
George Kohlbrenner
Susan McCallion
Kerri Maw
Becky Mulka
Fred Newman
Isabella Rasi
Clo Whitney
Phaidra McDermott
MLS & INTERNET: Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Multiple Listing Service, including Caravan Meetings; assists with Association’s Internet interests.
George Kohlbrenner
Greg Demaras
Brendan Albright
Bob Berning
Tina DiCharia
Kathy Ezell
Becky Mulka
Liz Podolsky
Janka Varmuza
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:: Identifies, provides, and updates programs, products, and services that are relevant to either skill development or real estate practice to assist members in improving their professionalism and productivity. This includes continuing education classes/seminars, new-member orientation, and scheduling speakers and sponsors for monthly meetings.
Melanie Holaway
Judie Anderson
Ted Benjamin
Mary Bondurant
Greg Demaras
Tina DiCharia
George Kohlbrenner
Cathie Lewis
Valerie Tutor
Rachel Walsh
RPAC/ WATER QUALITY: Plans and staffs RPAC fund-raising events.
Dave Arter
Brendan Albright
Chelsea Aiello
Ted Benjamin
Amanda Curran
Tina DiCharia
Bill LeJeune
Cecilia Liichow
Mike Paone
Milissa Sprecher
Valerie Tutor