Apply for Fiscal Year 2027 Committees Below
Commercial Global Business Network
Are you involved in commercial real estate transactions outside the US?
Commercial practitioners do you have upcoming projects, investment considerations, market forecasting or other hot topics you think the global audience would love to hear? We meet every month hosting a global hot topics presentation, question/answer session and ending with a CRE needs and wants networking.
Chair: Dmytro Lakhman | Staff Liaison: Deanna Brightwell
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
This Committee’s mission is to promote and support a diverse and welcoming community with housing choices and opportunities free from housing discrimination. The Committee aims to assure that policies and practices relating to fair housing and inclusiveness are interwoven into all Association activity.
Chair: Hunter Andre | Vice Chair: Gloria Matlin | Staff Liaison: Deborah DeBoer
Ethics Citation Committee
This group reviews all complaints filed through the Ethics Citation Program to determine if there would be a potential violation of the Code of Ethics and whether a citation should be issued. Due to the nature of the Ethics, Grievance, and Professional Standards Committees, members can be a part of only one of these at a time. Members must also attend the training for these Committees before serving. There is a mandatory requirement to attend the IR Professional Standards training in January, or the NSBAR Professional Standards training in the fall, each year to keep eligibility if selected to serve. Training must be completed every two years.
Chair: Jennifer Joyce | Staff Liaison: Mindie Nesch
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee provides financial analysis, advice, and oversight. Their responsibility is to ensure the organization is operating with the financial resources it needs to provide programs and services to the membership.
Chair: Adam Max | Staff Liaison: Rachael Grzyb
The Government and Political Issues Committee (GPIC) is charged with reviewing and advocating for or against local public policies, and aiding the Illinois REALTORS® (IR) and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) with state and federal lobbying efforts. Additionally, GPIC makes reviews and recommendations for candidate support by the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC).
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Chair: Keith Hancock | Vice Chair: Don Gelfund | Staff Liaison: Deanna Brightwell
Grievance Committee
This committee is responsible for REALTOR® Code of Ethics enforcement by reviewing all ethics complaints and Requests for Arbitration that are filed to determine which complaints and requests should be sent forward for a hearing. Due to the nature of the Ethics, Grievance, and Professional Standards Committees, members can be a part of only one of these at a time. Members must also attend the training for these Committees before serving. There is a mandatory requirement to attend the IR Professional Standards training in January, or the NSBAR Professional Standards training in the fall, each year to keep eligibility if selected to serve. Training must be completed every two years.
Chair: Debbie Hymen | Staff Liaison: Mindie Nesch
Membership & Member Benefits Committee
This committee works to promote a rewarding membership experience through engagement of members into the activities and advantages offered by the association, and growth of the membership body.
Chair: TBD | Vice Chair: Aly Tesar | Staff Liaisons: Michael Gazdzik
Past Presidents Advisory Council
This group of members is comprised of NSBAR’s Past Board Presidents only.
Chair: Rafay Qamar | Staff Liaison: Rachael Grzyb
President’s Advisory Group
This group of members is comprised of NSBAR members selected by the current President only.
Chair: Jasmine Shapiro | Vice Chair: Michael Max | Staff Liaison: Andrea Ortega
Professional Standards Committee
The Professional Standards Committee members are assigned to hear ethics and arbitration cases. Professional Standards Committee members are also required to attend at least three training sessions per year. Mandatory training will require at least 12 hours per year. Due to the nature of the Ethics, Grievance, and Professional Standards Committees, members can be a part of only one of these at a time. Members must also attend the training for these Committees before serving. There is a mandatory requirement to attend the IR Professional Standards training in January, or the NSBAR Professional Standards training in the fall, each year to keep eligibility if selected to serve. Training must be completed every two years.
Chair: Steve Hudson | Staff Liaison: Mindie Nesch
The REALTOR®/Lawyer Contracts and Forms Committee
This committee reviews and monitors all contracts offered by NSBAR. Its members track changes in the law that would affect the language included in the current forms and make the necessary revisions. They also develop any new documents that may be requested by the membership, as appropriate, or required by law.
Chair: Debbie Hymen | Vice Chair: Dina Lissner | Staff Liaison: Michael Collins
REALTOR Political Action Committee (RPAC)
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment.
Chair: Keith Hancock | Vice Chair: Paula Avenaim | Staff Liaison: Deanna Brightwell
Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee
The NSBAR Young Professionals Network is a dynamic entry point for real estate professionals striving to become more successful in their careers and to gain leadership experience. By providing this entry point, NSBAR seeks to build a new, diverse generation of leaders, strengthening our Members’ affinity for the NSBAR/REALTOR® brand early on in their careers — and enabling NSBAR to gain valuable perspectives on generational shifts.
Chair: Adam Max | Vice Chair: Ethan W. Nagar | Staff Liaison: Ashley Roeder
