Committees

Get involved and give back to your industry!

Ever wondered how you can give back to your industry? Look no further! Through our committees, PAAR provides great opportunities for our members to get involved and give back.

Committees are truly the backbone of the association where you can lend your insights and expertise, work with those in your industry, and help shape the future of PAAR. No matter your interests, there is a spot for you – we promise!

Committees include a year long commitment to monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly meetings and participation in committee events. Read the descriptions below, and click here to view our committee FAQ. If you are interested in joining a committee, contact PAAR.

We can't wait for you to join us!

Affiliate Council

The Affiliate Council supports the PAAR Affiliate members by increasing the overall value of an Affiliate membership and focusing on strengthening the mutual relationship between PAAR REALTOR® members and the Affiliate members by offering events and programs to REALTOR® and Affiliate members.

Requirements: Affiliate Member of PAAR

: Chair: Lauren Schleifer

: Vice Chair: Rowan Kaiser

: Board Liaison: Emily Denny, Affiliate Director

Caring PAARtners Community Service & Outreach Committee

The Community Service and Outreach Committee supports the mission and objectives of PAAR and PAAR's Caring PAARtners non-profit by enhancing the image and public awareness of the real estate profession through support of community service and outreach projects that benefit the communities PAAR covers.

: Chair: Taylor Caldwell

: Board Liaison: Carie Bowlan, Director

: Board Liaison: Shirley Nimsky, Treasurer-Elect

Education Committee

The Education Committee aims to provide the best choices for member education, enabling REALTORS® to provide the highest level of service to clients and customers by continuing to offer training and resources on relevant and timely topics related to the real estate industry, and providing varied designation and certification courses through PAAR.

: Chair: Ashley Ivey

: Vice Chair: Lisa Moncrief

: Board Liaison: Carissa Maxwell, Director

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee provides financial oversight for the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® by ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Requirements: Must have financial experience interpreting investment statements and statements of activities and financial position. Members with a finance background or CPA certification are highly encouraged to apply.

: Treasurer: Cooper Anderson

: Treasurer-Elect: Shirley Nimsky

: Board Liaison: John Nimsky, Director

Government Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs Committee stays up to date on on local, state, and national issues regarding private property rights and legal issues through community outreach and relationship building. The committee works to keep PAAR members informed, and providing guidance for what issues and candidates the Association should consider supporting. Lastly, it helps to educate PAAR members on the benefits and importance of advocacy via the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and NAR.

: Chair: Brad Bergamini

: Vice Chair: Rachelle Fernow

: Board Liaison: Michael Hunt, Director

: Board Liaison: Carissa Maxwell, Director

MLS Committee

The MLS Committee maintains market efficiency by setting higher standards for MLS data and ensuring agents have a clear path to provide excellence in service and professionalism to our community by recommending revisions, rules, and regulations.

Requirements: REALTOR® Broker Member of PAAR (if you are not a Broker, written approval from your Broker is required.)

: Chair: Desiree Basua

: Vice Chair: Jen Bergamini

: Board Liaison: Molly Hohrein, President Elect

: Board Liaison: Jeanelle Shearer, Immediate Past President

REALTOR® Party Committee

The REALTOR® Party Committee helps educate PAAR members on the benefits and importance of advocacy for the real estate industry and the significance of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RAPAC). The committee plans events to encourage investments from members and increase involvement in REALTOR® Party in order to support candidates and policies that improve and protect our industry.

: Chair: Skye Direen

: Vice Chair: Diane Clarke

: Board Liaison: Cindy Eastwood, First Vice President

Young Professionals Network

The Young Professionals Network's mission is to unite and empower professionals in real estate through networking, education, and support. The network offers inclusive events and resources to foster connections, aid business development, and promote personal growth.

Requirements: REALTOR® Member of PAAR

: Chair: Teresa Lohmeier

: Vice Chair: Lily Howard

: Board Liaison: Brent Wofford, Director

: Board Liaison: Sharon Mortensen, Commercial Director