CAR Announces 2016 Leadership; Alan Lovitt Installed as Chairman
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® installed its 2015-2016 Leadership Council during the organization’s 95th annual State Convention held in Keystone, Colo. last week.
Alan Lovitt, a 20-year real estate industry veteran with RE/MAX Advantage in Colorado Springs, was installed as CAR Chairman. Lovitt has served in numerous local and state association leadership roles over the past two decades
“I’m excited and ready to make a difference for our members,” said Lovitt on the eve of his inaugural. “Since first getting into leadership at the local level, right through this new challenge, I’ve enjoyed the opportunities to work with my fellow REALTORS® and the incredible CAR staff as we collectively make a difference for our local associations and our members across the state.”
CAR President Tyrone Adams said, “We’re very excited to welcome someone with Alan’s combination of industry and leadership experience as our chairman and leader for the coming year. He is obviously very passionate about his work and, with his leadership at the local and state levels; he has earned the trust of his real estate peers and our CAR staff, as well as the confidence of our membership.”
Other top officers who will serve with Lovitt are:
• Mark Trenka (Trenka Real Estate, Denver Metro) – Chair-Elect
• David Barber (RE/MAX Unlimited, Aurora) – Immediate Past Chair
• Barbara Asbury (Prudential Colorado, Pikes Peak) – Treasurer
• Chris McElroy (The Group Inc., Fort Collins) – Appointed Past President
The board’s main responsibilities include leading and coordinating volunteer efforts of the association aimed at maintaining stability in Colorado’s real estate industry, protecting private property rights, supporting efforts for affordable housing opportunities and providing resources and services designed to help Colorado REALTORS® succeed in their business.
Other members of the 2015-16 Leadership Council:
District Vice Presidents:
• Nancy Griffin (RE/MAX Unlimited, Aurora) – Metro District Chair
• Francie Martinez (Elevations Real Estate, Fort Collins) – Northeast District Chair
• Lori Van Der Wege (Keller Williams Realty, Pikes Peak) – Southeast District Chair
• Molly Eldridge (Red Lady Realty, Gunnison County) – Mountain District Chair
• Debbie Laity (Cedar Edge Property, Delta County) – Northwest District Chair
• Pamela Eaton Scott (Exit Realty Advantage, Pagosa Springs) – Southwest District Chair
Division Chairmen:
• Michelle Martinez (Premier Realty, Montrose) – Member Services Division Chair
• Deborah Conner (Keller Williams Executive Realty, South Metro Denver) – Board Services Division Chair
• Janene Johnson (Real Estate of Winter Park, Grand County) Government Affairs Division Chair
Association Executive Representative:
• Melissa Maldonado (Association Executive, South Metro Denver) – Association Executive Representative
Ex-Officio
• Tyrone Adams (CAR) – President/CEO