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OFFICIAL ELECTION NOTICEELECTIONS FOR THE 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE CONDUCTED MAY 31 – JUNE 28, 2019There are (5) Officer positions and (7) Board positions available. The office of Vice President of Business Practices has (3) candidates. There are (11) candidates for (4) At-Large Director positions. All other positions have (1) nominee.

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MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS CONTINUE ON THE BOARD IN 2020Rich Bergdahl, RE/MAX Northwest | Kirkland: Past PresidentCarolyn Baran, Keller Williams | Bellevue: DirectorGloria Jackson, Windermere - Ballard: DirectorW. Keoki McCarthy, Real Living Northwest: DirectorCaitlin Olsen, Windermere - Ballard: DirectorLarry Powell, Windermere RE/East, Inc. | Bellevue West: DirectorTodd Shively, Coldwell Banker Bain | Lake Union: Director

Access to the online ballot will be posted on our website nwrealtor.com and emailed to all eligible members May 31, 2019. Please visit nwrealtor.com to vote. Members-in-good standing (paid 2019 dues) for whom we have a valid email address will receive a weekly reminder email in June with a link to vote electronically. Election results will be posted on our website the first week of July. For election questions contact Russ Hokanson at [email protected] or call (425) 974-1011.

ALL VOTES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:00 PM ON FRIDAY JUNE 28, 2019

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GEORGIA STEVENSCompassYears in Business: 16 Candidate Statement: It will be an honor to serve as 2020 President of the Seattle King County REALTORS®. As a 2nd generation REALTOR®, I thrive on the commitment and passion that this career requires. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics inspires me to lead with integrity, to be engaging and inclusive above all. As past YPN Chair and former Vice President of Governmental and Public Affairs, I bring experience and a diplomatic presence to the Board. I continue to be an RPAC Major Investor supporting candidates who support our business and clients. I have served many years as a state legislative key contact. I enthusiastically ask for your vote!

PRESIDENT (1 Candidate, Per Bylaws, the Current President-Elect)

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2020 Seattle King County REALTORS® Board of Directors Election

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DAHNI MALGARINI-LOGAR, CRS, GRI, SRESRE/MAX IntegrityYears in Business: 30 Candidate Statement: I would be honored to serve as your VP of Governmental and Public Affairs. I am currently serving as the VP-Elect of Governmental and Public Affairs, RPAC trustee for SKCR, a key contact for the 30th and 47th districts, WR Education committee and a Washington REALTORS® Director. Housing supply and affordability will continue to be major issues in our market place but there are solutions we will continue to pursue to increase supply. I look forward to serving the membership as your next VP of Governmental and Public Affairs.

EDDIE CHANG, ABR, CIPS, CLHMS MILLION DOLLAR GUILD, CRS, GREEN, MCNE, PSA, SRES, SRSRealogics Sotheby’s International RealtyYears in Business: 13 Candidate Statement: Thank you for the opportunity to continue serving on our Board of Directors. I am a graduate of 2017 Leadership Institute, served 3 years on our Government Affairs committee, 2 years on the WA State Legislative Steering committee, and 1 year on WA State Land Use committee. I am a Key Contact for 5 of our King County legislators, and was our Government Affairs Volunteer of the Year in 2017. I am an RPAC Crystal R and a President’s Circle member. I have served 2 years as a local Director and 3 years as a Washington REALTORS® Director. I appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve on the Board.

VP OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (1 Candidate Per Bylaws)

VP-ELECT OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (1 Candidate)

LYNN SANBORN, ABR, AHWDWindermere | Yarrow BayYears in Business: 29 Candidate Statement: I am excited to take the next step in serving REALTOR® members and homeownership rights by running for President Elect. My volunteer work with the REALTOR® organization includes serving as a local director, Washington REALTORS® Director, and a member of the Governmental Affairs committee. I currently serve as Vice President of Governmental and Public Affairs. I understand how important it is that we fight for the rights of our clients and support our association in order to promote a healthy real estate market. The last two years were especially important with all our efforts to pass condo reform and work towards more affordable housing for all.

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CAROLYN L BARAN, DESIGNATED BROKERKeller Williams Realty BellevueYears in Business: 22 Candidate Statement: I am very excited to have the opportunity to run for and serve as the VP of Business Practices for Seattle King County REALTORS®. I am a strong believer in educating our brokers in ethics, professional standards, informing them of legal and political issues, and maintaining compliance with state and local regulations. I am currently a Director on our local and state board. I serve on our local and state Grievance committee, state Finance, and Professional Standards committees.

JENN MUELLERCompassYears in Business: 12 Candidate Statement: I have been privileged to serve in SKCR leadership for over 5 years and would be honored to be elected as your VP of Business Practices. My goal is to continue to inspire new leaders in SKCR while engaging those with experience to share their knowledge to improve our industry. I believe in what the REALTOR® code stands for and am proud to be one. As our business continues to evolve it’s more important than ever to clearly define what being a REALTOR® means both to each other and to consumers. Thank you in advance for your support.

SHARON O’MAHONY, ABR, SRESWindermere Real Estate | GreenwoodYears in Business: 15 Candidate Statement: This year I served as a Director for SKCR and Washington REALTORS®. I also had the privilege of chairing the SKCR First Citizen Scholarship Foundation in 2019, in which we awarded $50k! Through these roles I have learned a lot about our association and am really impressed by the dedicated leadership representing us at the legislative table. I would love to be VP of Business Practices to help shape the quality of our education programs, provide fresh solutions and promote a high level of professionalism in our community. I look forward to working on these issues and I appreciate your vote of confidence in me. Thank you!


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INDEPENDENT BROKERAGE DIRECTOR (1 Candidate, 1 Position)

GARRETT NELSON, MANAGING BROKERExecutive Real EstateYears in Business: 10 Candidate Statement: I’m running for the Independent Broker Director because I believe it’s important to have a wide range of perspectives and experiences represented on the Board. I’m a 3rd generation REALTOR® who’s been practicing for 10 years in a family owned and operated Bellevue brokerage. Previously, I helped found our local YPN chapter, served as it’s second chairman, and served on the SKCR Board as the YPN representative. Currently, I’m on the Governmental Affairs committee. I look forward to contributing in this leadership position as independent broker to the SKCR Board of Directors. I appreciate your vote.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DIRECTOR (1 Candidate, 1 Position)

MARTY MCCLENDON, MANAGING BROKER, CRM, E-PROREDFIN CorporationYears in Business: 20 Candidate Statement: I would be honored to serve on the Board of Directors representing the REALTORS® of our community and the real estate industry at large. In my 20 years of real estate I have managed many offices, coached agents and served a wide range of clients including: buyers, sellers, tenants, and investors. I have advocated for property rights, land use, housing affordability, protecting our commissions and advocating for a better customer experience as a member of Legislative Steering team, as a Designated Broker and as a passionate REALTOR®. I will advocate for you and our industry. I humbly ask for your vote.

SOUTH REGIONAL DIRECTOR (1 Candidate, 1 Position)

BLAKENEY WISNERRealogics Sotheby’s International RealtyYears in Business: 5 Candidate Statement: As the current Vice-Chair for our local Young Professionals Network, I am dedicated to continuing to grow the future leaders of our industry. It is crucial for young professionals to find other like-minded individuals that can support one another while taking an active role in real estate policy discussion, education, and advocacy. As the YPN Director, I hope to bring others that are striving to be more successful in their careers and gain leadership experience into this dynamic network.

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (11 Candidates, 4 Positions)


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RACHEL ADLER, CNEWindermere - BellevueYears in Business: 15 Candidate Statement: I’ve been involved in REALTOR® leadership for the last 10 years of my career and have cherished every moment of my service. From being a founding member of our thriving YPN to holding several board and committee positions at the local and state levels including: Director at Large and VP of Business Practices for two years; the time engaged has flown by. My passion for the “R” and all it stands for shines through and I’d be grateful for the opportunity to serve into the future.

STEVEN BROWN, MANAGING BROKERCompassYears in Business: 18 Candidate Statement: I’ve been a full-time REALTOR® in the Greater Seattle market for 18 years and would be honored to represent my fellow REALTORS® in a Director position at SKCR. Over the course of my career I’ve served as the Designated Broker for large firms and my own independent firm. I’m passionate about helping brokers succeed and protecting our industry from governmental actions that negatively affect us as REALTORS® and our clients. I look forward to working with other Directors and SKCR members in producing favorable results for us all.

KALE COREYCompassYears in Business: 4 Candidate Statement: Change, advocacy and overall betterment don’t ever happen without passion, commitment and involvement. Knowing this, I decided right from the beginning of my real estate career that I wanted to be part of something bigger, helping grow and advance an organization I’m proud to be a part of. I began as an Advisory Board member for our local YPN group, and grew into becoming the Chair, a position I’ve enjoyed serving in for two years. Additionally, I serve on the Washington REALTORS® Young Professionals Network and as a Washington REALTORS® Director. Effecting change and advancing our profession only happens together.


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TRACEY FORDEKeller Williams EastsideYears in Business: 23 Candidate Statement: I am passionate about our industry and passionate about our people in a time of industry disruption. I believe that our value as REALTORS® needs to be understood by all, yet not all understand this value. I want to be an evangelist for our people and make a difference as an honorable member on the Board of the Seattle King County REALTORS®. It’s not about me... it’s about US!

JOE GALINDO, ABRCompassYears in Business: 28 Candidate Statement: For nearly three decades, I have been a proud member of the Seattle King County REALTOR® community. Following my sales career, I moved to the other side of the desk as Designated Broker/Owner. Through the years I have witnessed many challenges in our industry, from the threat of increased taxes and battles over property rights, to the constant attack on our commission dollars. I am an avid supporter of RPAC, and my goal in serving on the Board of Directors is to stand in the gap for the REALTOR® community and protect the career we have chosen.

CHEYENNE GILLOOLYKeller Williams Downtown SeattleYears in Business: 4 Candidate Statement: As a REALTOR® the last four years, it has been my passion to grow my business and serve my clients with professionalism. At Keller Williams, I have earned the title of assistant Branch Manager. I am a proud RPAC contributor and I am ready to take my enthusiasm and skills to a higher level of leadership. I will represent all members with honesty, integrity and an open mind. I love our industry, our clients and I want to help widen the opportunity for more homeowners to enjoy it. Please vote for me for 2020.


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MICHELE HUNTCentury 21 NorthwestYears in Business: 9Candidate Statement: I would be honored to serve on the SKCR Board as a Director-at-Large. After attending WR Leadership Institute this year, my interest in serving our industry has escalated, and I appreciate the value and importance of volunteering with my local association. I have a passion to use my drive and leadership experience to contribute to the continued excellence of our association, while utilizing the skills I learned during my leadership training. I currently serve as President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Seattle Metro, as a Washington REALTORS® Director, and as a Federal Political Coordinator to a Member of Congress for NAR. I am a candidate currently working on my PMN (WCR) designation.

SANDRA LEVIN, CERTIFIED SELLER MARKETING SPECIALIST, CERTIFIED BUYER REPRESENTATION SPECIALISTJohn L Scott - Mercer IslandYears in Business: 14 Candidate Statement: In my 14 years in the real estate industry, I’ve developed a true passion for helping consumers and my fellow REALTORS® reach their goals. I have served as the office leader for John L. Scott’s Mercer Island office for the last two years, where I lead my team through thoughtful mentorship and unwavering support. I’m also very involved in my local community through volunteering, and I would be honored to extend my contributions to the REALTOR® association by serving on the 2020 Board of Directors as a Director at Large. Thank you for your consideration.

ANDREW MACGILLIVRAYWindermere Yarrow BayYears in Business: 4 Candidate Statement: I am running for a Director position on the Board of Seattle King County REALTORS®. I have been in the business now for 4 years and hope that I can bring some fresh ideas from years of experience in other industries. I would welcome the opportunity to get involved as a board member and make a difference. If elected, I will bring my 17 years of military and 20 years of sales experience to help the Board ensure your concerns are heard, then addressed and positively acted upon. We all need to work together to ensure we protect our members and exceed their expectations. Thank you for making a difference with your vote.


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YUSEF NADIRRE/MAX Northwest, REALTORSYears in Business: 3 Candidate Statement: A career in real estate is truly a career of service and advocacy that promotes inclusive, diverse and sustainable communities for all to thrive! As our industry evolves our members should know that they are part of an association driving change. My involvement with the association started with YPN meetings which quickly led to attending Government Affairs meetings where I experienced firsthand the advocacy SKCR does on behalf of our members and industry. Currently my role as a 2019 Director for SKCR allows me to bring a diverse perspective to the association while advocating for member needs. With your support, I would be honored to continue serving as your Director.

JOE SHELDON, CREACompassYears in Business: 5Candidate Statement: Thank you for your consideration for the SKCR Board. I am a strong supporter of REALTORS® and believe our association has been run very well. My goal is to continue good stewardship of our association, with emphasis on expanding our diversity and using our members’ vast experience to further industry and client interests. I am currently a Washington REALTORS® Director representing SKCR. My previous background includes IT and business ownership, as well as serving on several boards and committees. My experiences include a 911 Directors Board, Medical Control Authority Board, Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee Director, and more.

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