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The Leadership Nominating Committee of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin announces the following nominees for the open seats on the RASCW Board of Directors. The new Directors will be elected in September to serve three-year terms beginning in January 2024.
Cheryl Mortvedt, First Weber; Class I Non-owner, outside Dane County
Matt Doyle, Realty Executives Cooper Spransy; Class I Non-owner, Dane County
Ian Carter, Keller Williams Realty; Class I Non-owner, Dane County
Shawn Pfaff, First Weber; Class I Non-owner, Dane County
Sara Whitley, Johnson Financial; Affiliate
Information about the nominees and how they meet the desired competencies:
Cheryl Mortvedt has been a member for three years and brings a wealth of experience from her prior career as a 20-year business consultant in technology while also holding an accounting degree. Her “service before self” attitude was apparent throughout the interview as were her feelings on the importance of education, bridging the generational gaps and connecting people to ensure the best possible outcome or pathway. Her passion for volunteering and outreach stretches into her personal life as well. She is very active as both coach and Treasurer of the local NICA Mountain Bike Team, served as Board President of the Mad Alpine Ski Race Team for three years and has been a youth leader and mentor in her community. Cheryl meets the Board's desired competencies in finance.
Matt Doyle has been a member for 21 years and supervising broker for the past 13 years. With a legal mind and as a person who enjoys contract law, Matt has had several positions within RASCW, including Professional Standards Committee member and Chairman for the arbitration panel. He has a strong desire to increase professionalism within the industry and remove barriers to entry for new or younger members while making certain that the consumer is receiving the best experience possible. Matt meets the Board's desired competencies in legal experience.
Ian Carter has been a member for three years and brings with him a diverse perspective both in real estate and life. He is active in various community organizations such as OWN IT: Building Black Wealth, The Boys and Girls Club, Black Men Coalition and the Dane County Regional Housing Committee. Ian is focused on finding the universal thread between people and providing a voice to those who are not always represented. Ian meets the Board's desired competencies in construction.
Shawn Pfaff has seven and a half years of experience as a Realtor® and an additional 16 years as a registered lobbyist in the State of Wisconsin focusing on agriculture, conservation, land use and education. As an active member of the Government Affairs Committee, he participated in nearly 30 hours of candidate endorsement interviews and meetings to help develop and execute RASCW’s campaign advocacy plan. While serving as the Mayor of Fitchburg, economic development and housing efforts were at the forefront of the agenda. Shawn meets the Board's desired competencies in development and lobbying/government affairs.
Sara Whitley has been licensed for 20 years and a member of RASCW for the past ten. She is very active in the Association with an extreme passion for breaking down barriers, increasing diversity and helping her clients take advantage of the programs available to them. Additionally, she sits on many partner Boards such as Women’s Council, OWN IT: Building Black Wealth, Home Buyers Roundtable and the WRA Convention Committee. Sara meets the Board's desired competencies in financial experience.
The Leadership Nominating Committee was charged with selecting one nominee for each directorship to be filled on the Board. Additional Members meeting the criteria for the Director position to be filled may appear on the ballot if they agree to the time commitment involved and are supported by a petition signed by 25 or more Members (no more than 10 from their own company).
Ballots will be made available to all Members in good standing by September 1, 2023. If there are no contested directorship positions, ballots will not be made available and the Leadership Nominating Committee's Nominees shall be declared duly elected by the RASCW Board of Directors at their September business meeting.
Petitions must be received at the RASCW office before August 15, 2023. Click here for the Petition form and Board time commitment information. If you have questions on the petition process, please contact Tanja Washburn at tanja@wisre.com or 608-240-2800 ext 0206.
Members serving on the Leadership Nominating Committee: Chair Ben Oblizajek, Sona Olson, Jean Armendariz-Kerr, Stan Hill, Dan Spransy, Monika Ramsey, Jamie Phephles, Monique Olson, and Mike Lenz
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