Colorado Association of REALTORS® Announces 2024-2025 Leadership; Dana Cottrell Installed as 2025 President
ENGLEWOOD, CO – The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) installed Dana Cottrell as its 2025 President at the association’s annual convention in Denver, a role she will assume Dec. 1, 2024, through Nov. 30, 2025.
Dana Cottrell is a residential broker with the Summit Resort Group in Dillon, CO, and has been a REALTOR® for 20 years. She has served in many leadership capacities for both the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and Altitude REALTORS®, most recently serving as the state’s treasurer for two years.
“Dana’s ascension to the leadership of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® in 2025 marks a transformative moment for our Association and Colorado’s real estate industry,” said CAR CEO Tyrone Adams. “With her passion, dedication and vision, she will elevate the standards of real estate and inspire a new era of collaboration and innovation across the state.”
Cottrell’s longstanding volunteerism includes the CAR Investment and Finance committees, the CAR Foundation Board of Directors, and as a board member and President of Summit REALTORS®. She is a graduate of the 2020 CAR Leadership Academy and is an active media spokesperson for Colorado REALTORS®, regularly speaking at conferences and to reporters about the real estate market. Cottrell has won many awards including the 2021 REALTOR® of the Year for Summit REALTORS®, the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award for Summit REALTORS®, and the 2022 Distinguished Service award for CAR. She also volunteers her time for her community as Board President of the Summit Community Care Clinic.
“Real estate is always evolving, and the changes we are currently seeing are sweeping and impactful. I believe these changes give REALTORS® a chance to re-create a strong future by being industry leaders in knowledge, ethics, and professionalism,” said Cottrell. “The Colorado Association of REALTORS® and my incoming leadership team are here to support Colorado REALTORS®, buyers, sellers, and our communities, whether that is at the Capitol fighting for property rights or providing up to the minute education on the newest practice changes. Together, we’re working to create a healthy, sustainable market for buyers, sellers, and our members alike.”
Cottrell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Production Management from University of Colorado Boulder. Since becoming a REALTOR®, she has also received the National Association of REALTORS® designations for Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), and Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)
In her new position as President, Cottrell will serve as a conduit between CAR’s more than 26,000 members and the Board of Directors. Working in tandem with the leadership council, she will assist with the organization’s direction and vision for the coming year.
Other top officers who will serve with Cottrell are:
President-Elect: Molly Eldridge, Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, Crested Butte, CO
Treasurer: Aline Pitney, Westwater Realty, Westminster, CO
Immediate Past President: Jason Witt, Regents Real Estate Group, Cortez, CO
The board’s main responsibilities include leading and coordinating the 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 2024-25 Leadership Council:
District Vice Presidents
Metro – Jessica Reinhardt, RE/MAX Alliance, Parker, CO
Mountain – Crissy Rumford, Slifer Smith & Frampton, Vail, CO
Northeast – Sean Dougherty, RE/MAX Alliance, Fort Collins, CO
Southeast – Myra Smallwood, RE/MAX Royal Gorge, Canon City, CO
Western – Breezy Obletz, Regents Real Estate Group, Cortez, CO
Division Vice Presidents
Legal & Risk Division: Courtney Peel, eXP Realty, Fairplay, CO
Member Services: Brian Anzur, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Denver, CO
Government Affairs: Janet Marlow, Novella Real Estate, Greenwood Village, CO
Other Appointments
Appointed Past President: David Barber, RE/MAX Leaders, Aurora, CO
AE Representative: Sarah Thorsteinson, Altitude REALTORS®
Ex-Officio
Tyrone Adams (CAR) – CEO
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is the state’s largest real estate trade association that represents more than 26,000 members statewide. The association supports private property rights, equal housing opportunities and is the “Voice of Real Estate” in Colorado. For more information, visit www.ColoradoREALTORS.com.