Michigan Realtors

Leadership Academy

The Michigan Realtors® Leadership Academy develops leaders who have demonstrated leadership potential through job-related and community activities, creating a network of industry experts across the state who are actively involved in improving our Association and profession.

Objectives of the Michigan Realtors® Leadership Academy:

1. To identify emerging Realtor® leaders and potential Association leadership
2. To empower those individuals to maximize their leadership potential
3. To encourage those individuals to effectively participate in Association committee/leadership roles
4. To ensure those individuals are avid advocates for the real estate industry

Who should apply?

Ideally, applicants may have served on the Local Realtor® level and/or have potentially had some experience at the state (Michigan Realtors®) or national (NAR) level. Applicants will have demonstrated an energetic commitment to expand their knowledge and involvement in the industry.

As only a limited number of participants will be selected annually, applicants who are not selected for a given year are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.

What is the commitment?

There are four sessions throughout 2020:

• Session 1 | January 28 & 29, 2020 | Ann Arbor, MI | Achieve
• Session 2 | April 21 & 22, 2020 | Lansing, MI | Government Affairs and Advocacy - (Postponed)
• Session 3 | Mid-July, 2020 | Kalamazoo to Chicago | Association Governance (2 days)
• Session 4 | October 6 &7, 2020 | Grand Rapids, MI | The Convention

How do I apply?

Applications are now closed for the Class of 2020.

Questions? Contact:
Michelle Brant, Senior Director of Member Experience
Mbrant@mirealtors.com

Jenn Morden, Events Project Manager
jmorden@mirealtors.com

Class of 2020

Hassan Ahmad, Dearborn 
Melissa Botsford, GMAR
Michele Brown, GKAR
Karin Buda, SWMAR
Aaron Fox, GLAR
Kittyanne Hudson, Jackson
Renae Johnson, GMAR
Rachel Major, GRAR
Bryant Mitchell, GRAR
Tracy Rose, Ann Arbor
Jaye Sanders, GMAR
Kellie Sergent, Traverse City
Devon Smith, GMAR
Carrie Vos, GRAR

Class of 2018

Jenifer Rachel, NOCBOR 
Jack Brown, AAABOR
Toni Jennings, GMAR
Larry Henney, GMAR
Tracey Hernly, GLAR
Ursel Mayo, Grosse Pointe
Roger Kopernik, Water Wonderland
Patty Lauten, SWMAR
Chase Gonion, ETAR
Renee Malburg, MOMBOR
Shane McKenzie, Livingston 
Judy Jordan, BCAAR

Class of 2017

Pam Bartling - Greater Metropolitan
Al Block - Greater Metropolitan
Rob Buelow - West Michigan Lakeshore
Kamal Cheeks - Detroit
Lisa Coe - Grand Rapids
James Cristbrook - Greater Metropolitan
James Dewling - Livingston County
Jodie Franklin - Ann Arbor Area
Pete Holoway - Greater Lansing
Alan Jeffries - Greater Kalamazoo
Esther Leonard - Battle Creek Area
Marianne McCreary - Livingston County
Frank Rhames - Lenawee County
Mark VanDusen - Southwestern Michigan

Class of 2016

Robbin Barnes - Greater Metropolitan
Nicole Bartolomucci - Livingston County
Ashley Dietch - Grand Rapids
Terry Frewen - Greater Lansing
Chris Germain - Upper Peninsula
Karen Greenwood - Greater Metropolitan
Karla Huitsing - Grand Rapids
Stephanie Jones - Upper Peninsula
Greg Miller - Greater Kalamazoo
Debi Raymond - East Central
Natalie Rowe - Greater Kalamazoo
Fred Pickens - Detroit
Michelle Teitsma - West Michigan Lakeshore
Katie Weaver - Greater Metropolitan