Twelve Kansas REALTORS® recently completed the prestigious leadership program of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. The REALTORS®, who represented all corners of the state, were part of the third annual class of The Right Track: Leadership In Motion.
Through The Right Track, the Kansas Association of REALTORS® seeks to identify and equip REALTOR® leaders for future leadership positions in their communities, as well as in the Association. Participation in the program is limited to a small number of REALTORS® annually.
REALTORS® learn different leadership styles and philosophies, attend a spokesperson training class, and are advised on the responsibilities and expectations of leaders in non-profit groups. They also complete leadership projects and teambuilding exercises during the retreats.
Members Of The Class Of 2006 Included:
Mary Orr – Orr is a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Griffith & Blair in Topeka. She has served on several committees for the Topeka Area Association of REALTORS® including the Education Committee, Professional Standards, and Member Services Committee. Besides her work with the REALTOR® Association, Orr is on the Board of Directors of the Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy. She is also on the Board of Directors for Cornerstone of Topeka, and is a coordinator for the United Way.
Becky Gros – Gros is the office manager for Topeka Realty Associates in Topeka. She has served on the Vision Team of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®, and is a member of the Topeka Area Association of REALTORS®. Besides her work in real estate, Gros is also an assistant Girl Scout Troop leader, and served as a project leader for Global Volunteer Day.
Brenda Zimmerman – Zimmerman is a sales associate and training coordinator for Prudential First REALTORS® in Topeka. She has been a part of the Member Activities Committee and Professional Standards Committee of the Topeka Area Association of REALTORS®. She also worked with the Annual Convention Committee for TAAR and the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. Besides her work in real estate, Zimmerman is member of the Board for the Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, and Chairman of the Bravo Society.
Bruce Peterson – Peterson is a sales associate with J.P. Weigand & Sons in Andover. He has served as the President of the Butler County Board of REALTORS® for two terms, and is a member of the Kansas Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors. He also volunteers on the State Association’s REALTORS® Political Involvement Committee. Besides his work in real estate, Peterson is a Past President of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors, and also chairs their Exhibit Committee.
Dwyn Thudium – Thudium is the broker/owner of Crown III Realty in Wichita. She has served on the MLS Committee, Grievance Committee and Board of Directors for the Wichita Area Association of REALTORS®. Besides her work in real estate, Thudium has served as the Assistant Treasurer for the Music Theatre of Wichita Guild.
Janet Carter – Carter is the broker/owner of Carter Realty in Topeka. She has served on the Kansas Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee and the Board of Directors. She is an officer for the Topeka Area Association of REALTORS®, and has worked with both Professional Standards and New Member Training programs. Besides her work with the REALTOR® Association, Carter works with Meals on Wheels and volunteers with McEachron-French Schools, where her grandchildren attend school.
Jeff Hill – Hill is a sales associate with Remax First REALTORS® in Leawood. He serves on several committees at the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® including the Board of Directors. He is also on the Board of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. Besides his work with the Association, Hill is a fundraiser for The Children’s SPOT, where he organizes an annual tennis tournament to raise money. Hill also is a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network, and a volunteer for many of their events.
Joe Pereira – Pereira is a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Stucky & Associates in Augusta. He is a member of the Wichita Area Association of REALTORS®, the Kansas Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®.
John Holthus – Holthus is the broker/owner of Four Seasons REALTORS® in McPherson. He is a member of the McPherson Board of REALTORS® MLS Committee, and the Secretary/Treasurer of the McPherson Board of REALTORS®. Besides his work with the REALTOR® Association, Holthus is a past president and board member for the McPherson Optimist Club, and works on various committees for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce.
John Ringgold – Ringgold is an agent at Coldwell Banker Griffith & Blair in Topeka. He serves on several committees at the Topeka Area Association of REALTORS®, including the Image and Technology Committee; Grievance Committee; and Professional Standards Committee. Besides his work with the REALTOR® Association, Ringgold has volunteered with the Kansas Krawlers 4×4 Club. The organization has grown from 3 members to more than 60 members since its creation in 1998.
Joni Gaertner – Gaertner is the broker/owner of Remax Results in Independence, where she oversees all office operations, besides listing and selling property. She has served as the President of the Independence Board of REALTORS®, and is a member of the Professional Standards Committee of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. Besides her work in real estate, Gaertner is a member of the Soroptimists, Beta Sigma Phi, the Independence Chamber of Commerce and the Neodesha Chamber of Commerce.
Linda Hinca – Hinca is a sales associate with Dean Ellner, Inc., REALTORS® in Hays. She is a member of the Hays Board of REALTORS® and the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. She has served as the Publicity Chairman for the Festival of Faith, and does volunteer work with Liberty Fellowship.
