16 Colorado REALTORS® Graduate from Distinguished Leadership Program
Englewood, CO (May 7, 2019) – The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) announced the graduation of 16 REALTORS® from its 2019 Leadership Academy program. The Leadership Academy is an exclusive four-month training and development program designed to nurture future Colorado REALTOR® leaders through in-depth industry and association knowledge.
Working with CAR staff, mentors, and professional instructors, Leadership Academy participants developed a wide range of skills, including media training, strategic planning, political advocacy, and an expanded knowledge of Colorado’s real estate industry.
“The Leadership Academy is a vigorous year-long program that requires long hours and substantial dedication on the part of each participant. Graduates are the future leaders of CAR and each one has demonstrated a strong commitment to the REALTOR® profession in Colorado,” said CAR Chair Justin Knoll. “This year’s graduates will continue to make impressive contributions in their communities and state for years to come. I offer my heartfelt congratulations on their achievement.”
The 2019 graduates, listed below, represent the sixth graduating class of the Association. Participants are selected from local REALTOR® associations across the state.
| Jennifer Brink | Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® |
| Joseph Dominguez | Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® |
| Javier Gomez | Estes Valley Board of REALTORS® |
| Julie Kersting | REALTORS® of Central Colorado |
| Kevin Kuebert | Vail Board of REALTORS® |
| Russ Loya | Fort Collins Board of REALTORS® |
| Daniel Muldoon | Pikes Peak Board of REALTORS® |
| George Nehme | Pikes Peak Board of REALTORS® |
| Declan O’Donnell | Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® |
| Jessica Reinhardt | Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® |
| Paul Schnaitter | Fort Collins Board of REALTORS® |
| Connie Tremblay | Grand Junction Area REALTOR® Association |
| Brian Urdiales | Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® |
| Jason Witt | Four Corners Board of REALTORS® |
| Tammy Wittkop | Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® |
| Alison Zuckert | Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® |
“I learned a lot! The classes were well prepared, and our instructors were knowledgeable. I know that I have come out of this a better leader, and I will be able to assist not only my board at the local level, but at the state level while also helping my clients too,” said Jason Witt of Cortez, CO and member of Four Corners Board of REALTORS®.
“I would recommend those who want to be future leaders to sign up for CAR’s Leadership Academy program. There was a lot of value in the sessions like public speaking, how to run meetings, and media training. Overall, it brought a lot of value to me professionally, and personally,” said Connie Tremblay of Grand Junction, CO and member of the Grand Junction Area REALTOR® Association.
Applications for the 2020 Leadership Academy are available now at www.ColoradoREALTORS.com/LeadershipAcademy. Colorado REALTOR® members interested in strengthening their leadership skills and who are passionate about the industry are encouraged to apply.
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The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is the state’s largest professional, voluntary, non-profit, real estate trade association that is dedicated to serving more than 26,500 REALTOR® members across the state. These agents are also members of 33 local associations statewide and the National Association of REALTORS®. Learn more at www.ColoradoRealtors.com.