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Thursday, January 24th, 2008FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24 2008
Department of Real Estate Commissioner Jeff Davi presided over the swearing-in and installation of the new leadership of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® this month: President Alan Wagner of RE/MAX Gold Elk Grove, President-Elect Charlene Singley of Lyon Real Estate, Secretary/Treasurer Patrick Lieuw and Immediate Past President Tracey Saizan were sworn into their new positions.
Also taking the oath of leadership were the elected members of the 2008 Board of Directors: Ed Anderson, RE/MAX Gold Folsom; Lorin Brown, Lyon Real Estate, Elk Grove; Kathy Chigbrow, Lyon Real Estate, Fair Oaks; Doug Covill, Coldwell Banker; Judy Covington, Keller Williams Realty, Elk Grove; Sally Dunbar, Lyon Real Estate, Fair Oaks; Kathy Fox, Coldwell Banker; Jim Hanson, Commerce Financing Home Mortgage; Barbara Harsch, Lyon Real Estate Downtown; Gina LaPlaca, Coldwell Banker-Dunnigan; Steve Ostrom, Coldwell Banker; Dave Tanner, RE/MAX Gold; and Stephen T. Webb, Keller Williams. Chigbrow, Ostrom and Webb are serving for the first time in 2008.
President Alan Wagner told the installation audience that his mother gave him a real estate book early on that said “how to make your first million.” Alan took his mother’s advice and has had a successful career since then. He encouraged members to face this year with optimism and to do what they say they will do: “Maintain accountability and there will be real payoffs.”
Wagner, a member since 1989, has served on numerous committees including Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Grievance Committee, Regional Meeting Coordinators and Government Relations. He was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2002.
Charlene Singley of Lyon Real Estate was presented the 2007 award for SAR REALTOR® of the Year in recognition of her outstanding achievements as 2003 Masters Club President, member of SAR’s Board of Directors and as participant in numerous other volunteer capacities. She has a special passion for making homes more affordable for first-time home buyers in the service sector, both in Sacramento and throughout the state. She is C.A.R.’s Vice Chair of the Housing Affordability Fund this year.
The 2007 President’s Award was presented to Bruce Werking of Werking Realty for his committed volunteer service in the area of Professional Standards and Grievance. The President’s Award is bestowed each year on the one member who, in the opinion of the board president, best exemplifies the professionalism and dedication to service for which the association was established. Werking has been a passionate enforcer of the Code of Ethics, often using much of his personal time to follow up on those failing to adhere to its rules.
The National Association of REALTORS® Lifetime Service Award was presented to Perry Georgallis of GBC REALTORS®, 2005 REALTOR® of the Year and SAR’s Scholarship Foundation Chair. Through his fervent pursuit of funds for the scholarship fund, Georgallis has raised more money for SAR scholarships than the entire rest of the state.
Scott Short, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist of Empire Home Loan Corp., was presented the 2007 Affiliate of the Year Award by 2006 recipient Jim Hanson, Senior Representative for Commerce Financing Home Mortgage. Short was recognized for his enthusiastic and outstanding service on the Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity Committee, Education Committee and Housing Opportunity Committee along with active participation in SAR’s Affiliate/Finance Forum.
Others honored at the installation meeting included:
Award for internal association activities: Bruce Werking of Werking Realty and Steve Cassani of Premier Financial Group.
Award for political affairs: Dave Tanner, RE/MAX Gold.
Award for education programs: Peter Lee, DKP Mortgage.
Award for civic affairs: Gil Albiani, Lyon Real Estate.
Award for leadership contributions at the state (C.A.R.) level: Eva Garcia, Garcia Realty.
Award for leadership contributions at the national (NAR) level: Brian Holloway, Holloway Land Company, who has served SAR as a C.A.R. Director for 30 years.
The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® was founded in October 1908.
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