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

Louisiana Candidates Qualify for November 3 Election

By Louisiana REALTORS® • August 5, 2026
 Candidate qualifying for Louisiana’s November 3 election began Wednesday, August 5, and concludes Friday, August 7. The three-day qualifying period will establish the candidates for all six U.S. House districts, as well as judicial, parish and municipal races across the state. This election cycle includes several changes to Louisiana’s congressional races and election calendar. The state’s U.S. House primaries, originally scheduled for May 16, were canceled following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. The Louisiana Legislature subsequently adopted a new congressional map that reduced the number of Black-majority congressional districts from two to one. Under the revised election calendar, the November 3 U.S. House contests will use an open primary system. All qualified candidates will appear on the November ballot, regardless of party affiliation. A candidate receiving more than 50% of the vote will be elected. If no candidate receives a majority, the two candidates receiving the most votes will advance to a December 12 runoff. U.S. Senate The November general election will feature Republican nominee U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and Democratic nominee Jamie Davis. Letlow's Senate campaign has also created an open seat in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. 5th Congressional District Several candidates have announced campaigns for the 5th Congressional District seat: State Sen. Stewart Cathey State Rep. Michael Echols Louisiana Board of Regents Chair Misti Cordell State Rep. Gabe Firment Cathey, Echols and Firment currently serve in the Louisiana Legislature. Additional candidates may qualify before the deadline on Friday. The 5th District covers portions of northeastern and central Louisiana and extends into the Florida Parishes. 6th Congressional District Congressman Cleo Fields has announced that he will not seek reelection in the newly redrawn 6th Congressional District. Instead, Fields is running in a special election for his former state Senate seat, which became vacant following the death of Sen. Larry Selders of Baton Rouge. The newly drawn 6th Congressional District extends around the Baton Rouge area and includes portions of rural communities surrounding the capital region. State Sen. Rick Edmonds has announced his candidacy. State Sen. Blake Miguez has also been discussed as a potential candidate, although the candidate field will not be finalized until qualifying closes Friday. Federal law requires congressional candidates to reside in the state they seek to represent but does not require them to reside within the specific congressional district. 2nd Congressional District Congressman Troy Carter currently represents the 2nd Congressional District, which extends from the Baton Rouge area toward New Orleans. Under the newly adopted congressional map, the 2nd District remains Louisiana's sole Black-majority congressional district. East Baton Rouge Parish Judiciary All 15 judgeships on the 19th Judicial District Court are scheduled for election following the Legislature's creation of two new judicial election subdistricts. Each subdistrict will elect seven judges, with an additional judgeship elected parishwide. Litigation challenging the new judicial map remains pending. Judicial races are among the contests being monitored by Louisiana REALTORS® and local Political Action Teams. Judicial decisions can have implications for property rights, business activity, litigation and the overall legal environment in Louisiana. Local Elections Voters across Louisiana will also consider candidates for mayors, city and parish councils, school boards, police chiefs and other local offices. While these races typically receive less statewide attention than congressional and statewide contests, local elected officials make decisions affecting land use, zoning, permitting, infrastructure, taxation and housing policy. These issues can directly affect real estate activity and development within local communities. Candidate Lists and Election Information The candidate field will not be final until qualifying closes Friday, August 7. The official list of qualified candidates is available through the Louisiana Secretary of State's Candidate Inquiry portal. The complete election schedule, including key dates for voting, registration and absentee ballots, is available through the Secretary of State's election calendar. For Louisiana REALTORS®, the qualifying period provides an early look at the candidates who will appear on the November ballot and the races that may affect real estate, property rights, development and local communities across the state.

Now Accepting: 2027 At-Large Board of Directors Applications

By Louisiana REALTORS® • August 5, 2026
The Louisiana REALTORS® Board of Directors will elect six (6) LR At-Large Directors at its October 1st meeting. Qualifications and an application for the position can be found below.

Louisiana Department of Insurance Commends Districts Receiving Fire Rate Reductions in First Half of 2026

By Louisiana REALTORS® • August 5, 2026
From the Louisiana Department of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple recognizes fire districts that have received improved fire ratings since last year. Improved fire ratings lead to reduced fire insurance premiums for property owners in the associated area. “Improved fire protection ratings demonstrate the hard work and dedication of fire departments and community leaders. These improvements make homes and communities safer and can reduce fire insurance premiums,” Commissioner Temple said. “Some premium reductions are more than others, but any improvement to the safety and resilience of our communities is a win for everyone.” Fire protection grading is promulgated by the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) and approved by the Commissioner of Insurance. All fire districts are graded on a scale of 1 to 10 by PIAL, with 10 representing no fire protection and 1 representing the best level of protection. The PIAL considers several factors when determining a district’s grading, including the number of dispatchers on duty, the number of firefighters and fire trucks and the availability of water. “I’m extremely proud of the Louisiana Fire Service,” said Department of Public Safety Principal Assistant Chief Bryan J Adams. “They continue to step up, work hard and deliver exceptional service to protect our community. As we partner with them through training and the enrollment support they need to succeed, you can expect continued results like this. Our office is committed to staying at the forefront of collaboration with the Louisiana Fire Service—because we’re truly One Team.” Policyholders in the affected areas should contact their insurance producer if they have questions about how fire rating improvements may affect their fire insurance premiums.  The average annual premium reduction examples below are calculated for a brick masonry home with an HO-3 policy insured for $250,000, with a $500 deductible.
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