2026 Committee Applications Are Now Open From March 17 to June 13.
NOTE: The Foundation Board of Directors application timeline is separate from the application for CAR committees. Applications for the Foundation BOD will open July 15 and close at the end of August. Applicant interview processes will take place in September, and the Board will vote on new members at their October meeting.
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The committee assists the board of directors fulfill its corporate governance and overseeing responsibilities in relation to an entity’s financial reporting, internal control system, risk management system and internal and external audit functions.
Our Commitment: Members of this Committee are appointed by the incoming President of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® and meet biannually and other meetings only occur if there are special tasks for the committee to perform the following functions:
Composition: CAR President, Audit Committee Chair (appointed by CAR President), and 4 members appointed by CAR President.
Chair: Sunny Banka
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Carey
Audit committee meetings are closed meetings. Non-committee members can attend if approved by the chair.
The purpose of the Business Services Committee is to help generate non-dues revenue for CAR through sponsorships and innovative programs and services for Colorado REALTORS®. The committee meets via Zoom monthly.
Expectations:
Members are expected to attend and not miss more than three meetings per year. Committee members are also expected to act and vote in the best interests of CAR without the influence of any conflict of interest. Any member with a potential conflict of interest must recuse themselves from meetings and shall not attempt to influence the vote on issue where a conflict may exist.
Committee Chair: Brenda Wild
Staff Liaison: Monica Panczer
The CAR Political Action Committee (CARPAC) members are charged with managing and distributing RPAC funds for local and state candidates and issues mobilization dollars for state and local issues, supporting grassroots and lobbying efforts, and educating REALTOR® members on matters of public policy. CARPAC will, at a minimum, meet monthly in odd-numbered years and may meet more frequently during even-numbered election years.
Expectations:
The CAR Political Action Committee is made up of 19 Members serving four-year terms.
Chair: Bonnie Smith
Staff Liaison: Brian Tanner
The CYPN workgroup supports twelve local Young Professional Network chapters across the state and several at large members. Each YPN Chapter aims to strengthen the younger generation of professionals by encouraging growth and creating connections. This is achieved through monthly meetings, events, and professional development opportunities.
Chair: Benson Verbel
Staff Liaison: Katelyn Mandel
The Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s purpose is to explore and identify inclusion and diversity strengths, issues, and opportunities within all aspects of CAR. The Committee is composed of up to 50 Members.
Expectations:
Chairs: Windy Bailey
Staff Liaison: Holly Krell
The role of the finance committee is primarily to provide financial oversight for the organization.
Our Commitment: The members of the committee are selected by the CAR Treasurer and ratified by the CAR President. This committee meets quarterly by conference call or in person. Additional meetings may be scheduled if needed.
Expectations:
Chair: Aline Pitney
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Carey
Members can attend to observe these meetings but may only contribute to the discussion if recognized by the chair.
The Grievance Committee evaluates ethics complaints and arbitration requests filed with CAR to determine whether the complaint warrants a hearing by the Professional Standards Committee. The Committee has nine members, including the Chair, who serve three-year staggered terms. At least two years’ experience on the Professional Standards Committee is required before serving on the Grievance Committee. Members must complete the 6-hour Professional Standards Enforcement training before joining and every two years thereafter. The Committee convenes via Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month to review ethics and arbitration matters.
Chair: Sean Dougherty
Staff Liaison: Lauren Feigin
This committee is responsible for selecting and overseeing CAR’s Investment Firm. The committee also reviews and upholds CAR Investment Policy, and reviews and makes recommendations on investment strategies for CAR, RPAC, and Issues Mobilization funds.
Our Commitment: The members of the committee are selected by the CAR Treasurer and ratified by the CAR President. This committee meets quarterly by conference call or in person. Additional meetings may be scheduled if needed.
Chair: Aline Pitney
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Carey
Members can attend to observe these meetings but may only contribute to the discussion if recognized by the chair.
CAR Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) will meet primarily January through May to review, prepare, and make decisions based upon legislation that will be or has been introduced in the 2022 Colorado Legislative Session.
Expectations:
Chair: Amy Dorsey
Staff Liaison: Brian Tanner
The Member Services Committee is a Board of Directors committee established to assist in conducting the business of association as it relates to the Member Services Division. The Member Services Committee is composed of the Chairs of Committees that are operating within the Member Services Division. Meetings of the Committee are scheduled to occur adjacent to CAR Conferences or on an as-needed basis as called by the Member Services Division VP.
Closed Committee
Chair: Brian Anzur
Staff Liaison: Lisa Hansmeier
The purpose of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Directors Committee is to address national issues, challenges, and areas of concern for NAR directors from Colorado. Committee meetings are open to all members, but non-committee members must be recognized by the chair to stay.
Chair: Milford Adams
Staff Liaison: Tyrone Adams
The Professional Standards Committee enforces the Code of Ethics and provides dispute resolution services for disputes involving REALTORS®. Committee members are selected to serve on Hearing Panels to hear matters of alleged Code of Ethics violations and arbitration disputes sent through the statewide professional standards program. To be eligible for the Committee, members must be REALTORS® for at least three years and must be in good standing with no ethics violations within the past three years. Members must complete the 6-hour Professional Standards Enforcement training prior to serving on a Panel and every two years thereafter. The Committee meets as needed when policy changes are proposed.
Chair: Courtney Peel
Staff Liaison: Lauren Feigin
The REALTOR® of the Year Committee consists of the last eight past CAR ROTYs. The Chair is the 5th senior member. If any of the last five “REALTORS® of the Year” is unable to serve, withdraws from the committee, or is no longer an active REALTOR® Member of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® actively engaged in the real estate business, the next most current eligible “REALTOR® of the Year” will serve as a member of the committee. The committee shall establish and promulgate rules for selection for candidates for consideration for the award.
Chair: Evan Boenning
Staff Liaison: Monica Panczer
The committee meets once a year to vote on the candidates and is a closed meeting.
Region XI Strategy Committee. Committee members should be serving or have served as a NAR Director. This would be a three-year appointment.
Co-Chairs: Ron Thorne & Robert Walkowicz
Staff Liaison: Tyrone Adams
The Regulatory Policy Committee monitors all policies considered by the Division of Real Estate; promotes or opposes any policies which would have a favorable or negative impact on the real estate industry; proposes policies that will improve the real estate industry’s operation; communicates on a regular basis with members and Boards of REALTORS® on regulatory issues.
Chair: Chris Hardy
Staff Liaison: Scott Peterson
The purpose of the Strategic Thinking Committee is to provide feedback to the CAR Leadership Council by identifying, analyzing and providing input on emerging issues and the competitive landscape regarding the industry and association. The committee meets monthly via zoom to discuss emerging trends in real estate and practical solutions at the local and state level.
Vision: To bring the best and brightest real estate minds from across the state together to focus on issues that keep REALTORS® relevant in tomorrow’s landscape.
Expectations:
Members are expected to attend and not miss more than three meetings per year. Committee members are also expected to act and vote in the best interests of CAR without the influence of any conflict of interest. Any member with a potential conflict of interest must recuse themselves from meetings and shall not attempt to influence the vote on issue where a conflict may exist.
Chair: Shelby Foster
Staff Liaison: Lisa Hansmeier
It is the role of a board of directors to assess overall direction and strategy. Outside of CAR, members can serve on the outside Board of Directors for the CAR Foundation.
Members of the Board of Directors are approved by the CAR Foundation Board of Directors for a three-year term. Directors agree to perform the following functions:
2025 Chair: Ann Kidd
Staff Liaison: Amy McDermott
NOTE: The Foundation Board of Directors application timeline is separate from the application for CAR committees. Applications for the Foundation BOD will open July 15 and close at the end of August. Applicant interview processes will take place in September, and the Board will vote on new members at their October meeting.
This council focuses on achieving RPAC participation goals, educating members on the importance of RPAC and increasing broker involvement. Help generate fundraising ideas for the year and brainstorm with fellow peers. Your participation directly leads to RPAC’s success. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is one of the strongest bi-partisan advocacy organizations in the nation.
Co-Chairs: Jay Brown & Crissy Rumford
Staff Liaison: Brian Tanner
The Leadership Council in the interim between regular meetings of the DIRECTORS, conduct the affairs of CAR according to the policies and instructions of the DIRECTORS and shall meet on call of the President.
This group is comprised of elected and appointed leaders and these meetings are by invite only.
Chair: Dana Cottrell
Staff Liaison: Tyrone Adams
Forums do not have “committees” or a standardized meeting schedule. Rather, these groups are charged with putting together programming and professional development opportunities for members.
The Colorado Project Wildfire Forum promotes best practices to help reduce the destruction of land, property, and lives caused by wildfires each year. Working in partnership with other like-minded fire prevention organizations across the state, the CPW Forum brings education and awareness, as well as access to resources, directly to residents in their local communities.
Staff Liaison: Brian Tanner
The purpose of the Past Presidents is to share historical and current perspectives on today’s association and industry challenges.
Membership in this Forum is by invitation only.
Chair: David Barber
Staff Liaison: Tyrone Adams
The purpose of the Property Management Forum is to provide property management-related information and risk management to REALTORS® who are also working in the property management space. This forum typically produces two free live webinar opportunities per year.
Chair: Sarah Windholz
Staff Liaison: Lisa Hansmeier & Adela Taylor
