2025 NAR Committee Appointments

Louisiana REALTORS® • October 10, 2024

Please join us in congratulating the Louisiana REALTORS® who have been appointed to NAR committees for 2025. A total of 38 Louisiana REALTORS® members and staff have been selected to serve in 52 positions on NAR committees for the upcoming year.


Jodi Archer - Conventional Financing and Policy Committee, Member: At-Large

Branden Barker - Insurance Committee, Member: Affiliate Representative [IREM]

                                 Land Use Property Rights and Environment Committee, Member: Affiliate Representative [IREM by virtue of Insurance Committee]

Bill Boyd - Board of Directors, Small Association Representative

                    Insurance Committee, Member: Regional Representative [Region 10]

Donna Chandler - Board of Directors, Large Association Representative

                                  Membership Policy and Board Jurisdiction Committee, Member: At-Large

Keary Coffin - Broker Engagement Council, Member: State Representative

Tony Cornner - Board of Directors, State Allocated Director

                             Risk Management Issues Committee, Member: State Representative

Beth Cristin - Commercial Committee, Member: Forum Chair [Commercial Economic Issues and Trends]

                         Commercial Economic Issues and Trends Forum, Chair

                         Research Committee, Member: Forum Chair [Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum]

Cindy Dyer - Risk Management Issues Committee, Member: At-Large

David Favret - Meeting and Conference Committee, Vice Chair

Eloise Gauthier - Board of Directors, Regional Vice President [Region 10]

Carole Horn - Board of Directors, State Allocated Director

                          RPAC Trustees Federal Disbursement Committee, Member: Regional Representative [Region 10]

Scott Hughes - Research Committee, AEC Representative

Misty Ingersoll - Board of Directors, Medium Association Representative

                               Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee, Member: State Representative

Connie Kyle - Insurance Committee, Member: At-Large

Brent Lancaster - Professional Development Committee, Member: Business Specialties Representative [CSRE]

Angela Lavalais - Housing Opportunities Committee, Member: State Representative

Tricia Leleux - FPC Advisory Committee, Member: State Representative

Marbury Little - Board of Directors, DSA Recipient

                             Public Policy Coordinating Committee, Member: At-Large

Ginger Maulden - Risk Management Issues Committee, Member: At-Large

Andrea McKey - Strategic Planning Committee, Member: At-Large

David McKey - Board of Directors, State Allocated Director

                            Insurance Committee, Vice Chair

                            Public Policy Coordinating Committee, Member: Committee Vice Chair [Insurance Committee]

Theresa Miller - Member Communications Committee, Member: At-Large

Craig Mirambell - Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee, Member: At-Large

Norman Morris - Insurance Committee, AEC Representative

Lynda Nugent-Smith - RPAC Trustees Fundraising Committee, Member: Regional Representative [Region 10]

Danette O'Neal - Smart Growth Advisory Board, Chair

Austin Polk - Risk Management Issues Committee, Member: At-Large

Prissy Reap - State and Local Issues Policy Committee, Member: At-Large

Rhonda Reap-Curiel - Board of Directors, State President

                                          Data Strategies Committee, Member: At-Large

Summer Richard-Boudreaux - RPAC Participation Council, Member: State Representative

Matthew Ritchie - Real Property Operations Committee, Member: Immediate Past Chair

Dax Roy - RPAC Major Investor Council, Member: State Representative

Erika Sluss - Membership Policy and Board Jurisdiction Committee, Member: State Representative

Kyle Straughan - Commitment to Excellence Committee, Member: At-Large

Jeffrey Welsh - Board of Directors, Large Association Representative

                             Risk Management Issues Committee, Member: At-Large

Phoebe Whealdon - Consumer Communications Committee, Member: At-Large

Ginger Wiggins - Board of Directors, Large Association Representative

                                Smart Growth Advisory Board, Member: At-Large

Evelyn Wolford - State and Local Issues Mobilization Support Committee, Member: At-Large

2025 Fall Governance Meetings Recap

By Louisiana REALTORS®  • October 17, 2025
Louisiana REALTORS® wraps up 2025 and looks forward to 2026! Louisiana REALTORS® gathered in Baton Rouge from October 7–8 for the 2025 Fall Governance Meetings, a dynamic two-day event filled with professional development, strategic planning and member engagement. The day before the conference offered the conclusion to the 2025 LR Leadership Program with participants graduated from the yearlong program after a half-day session. The 2025 graduates include: Torri Byrd, Shawn Carter, Bradley Cook, Stefany Deroche, Mignon Richard Díaz, Alfra Dixon, Thaddeus Dixon, Glen Elliott, Yvonne Graham, Charlotte Johnson, Michelle LaBanca, Slagle McGuffee, Ellen Monroe, Matt Noel, Ros Pack, Tiffany Pellerin, Latonia Riggs, Shannon Rodi Nash, Trish Skellham, Rebecca Slone and Charlotte St. Romain. Additionally, a sold-out, full-day AI-Powered Real Estate Professional Certification course led by industry expert Matthew Rathbun blew away attendees and had them leaving the session with such invigoration. The first official day of the conference held focus on professional development and networking. Tuesday opened with an informative session entitled Professional Liability 101 from Rice Insurance Services Center, offering critical insights into E&O and risk management. RPR's session brought a wealth information to attendees and offered a hands-on learning experience for the tools offered online. Targeted sessions like the Local AE Meeting and the YPN Advisory Council Open Meeting provided space for peer exchange and innovation. The day concluded with a festive Opening Reception sponsored by Louisiana YPN, bringing members together to celebrate and connect. The next day offered collaboration and celebration with Closing the Affordability Gap, presented by the Louisiana Housing Corporation, equipping REALTORS® with tools to better serve clients in today’s market. Regional caucuses followed, allowing members from across Louisiana to discuss local issues and share best practices. The Board of Directors Meeting brought the governance portion of the event to a close with strategic decisions for the year ahead. At the Board Meeting, Chris Brock, Northeast REALTORS® of Louisiana; Trish Leleux, Greater Central LA REALTORS® Association; Synde Devillier, Bayou Board of REALTORS®; Scott McCubbin, Bayou Board of REALTORS®; Amber Morrow, Greater Fort Polk Area REALTORS®; and David Moses, Greater Central LA REALTORS® Association; were elected as 2026 At-Large Directors. The grand finale? A spirited LSU Pregame Fan Experience and the highly anticipated Installation Ceremony, where new leadership was formally welcomed in a celebration of community and commitment. Louisiana REALTORS® looks forward to hosting REALTORS® from around the state at the Winter Leadership Conference, March 3-4, 2026, at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. We would like to thank our sponsors Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® (GBRAR) , Zillow , Dax Roy Appraisals, Supra, American Home Shield, Guard Home Warranty fo r their generous support in helping make this conference happen!

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