Committees

This committee develops the Association’s budget and keeps track of the Association’s financial situation. Members are appointed by the President and this committee is chaired by the Association’s Treasurer.

CHAIRPERSON: Shy-Anne Haney

CONTACT INFORMATION: 360-790-2514

This committee works with the Board of Directors on any By-laws or policy changes. The Board of Directors and General Membership must approve of any proposed changes. Members of this committee are selected by the President.

CHAIRPERSON: Tracie Choate

CONTACT INFORMATION: 253.209.8784

The Communications Committee strives to make TCRA a better organization by creating relevant and effective ways to communicate with members and the Thurston County community. The Communications Committee utilizes web-based, print, and email communications to keep TCRA members connected and involved with the Association, and up-to-date on industry news. The Communications Committee monitors and suggests editing changes to the TCRA web pages, FaceBook page, and print publications. The committee may also write and create video communications to help publicize TCRA news and events. Committee members stay current on the latest communication strategies and tools, deciding which will work best to encourage both new and continued involvement in the Association.

CHAIRPERSON: Austin Choate

CONTACT INFORMATION: 360.960.0311

This committee is responsible to educate and inform REALTORS® to ensure that they are in compliance with the Fair Housing Act. Members aid in new member orientations to ensure that new REALTORS® conduct their business in a manner that follows Fair Housing guidelines. Members may volunteer to join this committee.

CHAIRPERSON: Austin Choate

CONTACT INFORMATION: 360.960.0311

This committee has the valuable job of ensuring that an effective and informative education program is implemented through TCRA each year. Members of this committee determine the continuing education courses and arrange the presentation of quality education. Members may volunteer to join this committee.

CHAIRPERSON: Janine Ezzell

CONTACT INFORMATION: 360-456-7878

This committee examines ethics complaints or arbitration requests to determine whether the complaints warrant an ethics hearing, an arbitration hearing, or mediation. It consists of members who have sufficient experience and knowledge of the real estate industry. Members may volunteer to join this committee.

CHAIRPERSON: Sue Wise

CONTACT INFORMATION: 360-790-2047 

This committee focuses on not only increasing REALTOR® and Affiliate membership, but finding ways to help the current members grow their businesses and provide exceptional service to their clients turning them supporting participants.

CHAIRPERSON: Christine Forrey

CONTACT INFORMATION: 206.779.5401

The Nominating Committee reviews and recommends individuals to serve on the Thurston County REALTORS® Association Board of Directors in accordance with the procedures as established in the Association bylaws.

CHAIRPERSON: Anya Myer

CONTACT INFORMATION: 360.870.5191

This committee is charged with the responsibility of enforcement of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics. This committee works in conjunction with the Grievance Committee. Members may volunteer to join this committee. Member volunteers must meet certain eligibility and training requirements and be approved by the Board.

CHAIRPERSON: Sandy Lorenz

CONTACT INFORMATION: 360-791-1661

 (REALTOR® Political Action Committee)

This committee is responsible to implement the annual RPAC campaign, designed by NAR, to raise money for local real estate issues. This committee also organizes annual fund raising events. Members may volunteer to join this committee.

CHAIRPERSON: Kevin Gordham

CONTACT INFORMATION: 360.701.1622

EVENT DATE: TBD

CHAIRPERSON: Dawn Baker

CONTACT INFORMATION: 360.280.6138