Nine Kansas REALTORS® completed the prestigious leadership program of the Kansas Association of REALTORS® as the Class of 2007. The REALTORS®, who represented all corners of the state, were part of the fifth 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 2007 Included:
Sally Brooke
Brooke was a sales associate for Coldwell Banker Griffith & Blair in Topeka. She has been a REALTOR® since 2002, and has been in the top 5 percent of sales in the community twice in those 5 years. She served on the Topeka Area Association of REALTORS® Education Committee, and was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. She has also been a 4-H Project Leader in Shawnee County for 29 years.
Mary Ann Domnanish
Domnanish was a sales associate for Reece & Nichols Town & Country in Ottawa. She has been a REALTOR® since 2004, and was active in the community, serving on the United Way of Franklin County Board, and at the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce.
Melanie Herken Johnson
Herken Johnson was a sales associate for Reece & Nichols Town & Country in Ottawa. She served as the President of the Franklin County Board of REALTORS®, and was re-elected to the position for 2008. She has also served as Chairman for the Holiday Party Committee. Besides her work in the real estate industry, Herken Johnson completed the Leadership Ottawa program, and was a volunteer for the United Way of Franklin County.
Shelly Hildebrandt
Hildebrandt was a sales associate for Century 21 Cobb Realty Inc in Pittsburg. She has been a REALTOR® since 2003, and served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Pittsburg Board of REALTORS®. She was named REALTOR® of the Year in 2005 by the Local Association. Besides her work in the real estate industry, Hildebrandt was the President of the Cherokee County FFA Alumni Association, and worked with the local Relay For Life organization.
Priscilla Hunt
Hunt was a sales associate for Dean Ellner Inc REALTORS® in Hays. She has been a REALTOR® since 2004, and enjoys being a part of making someone’s dream of homeownership a reality. Hunt served on the Professional Standards Committee and the Banquet/Publicity Committee for the Hays Board of REALTORS®. She also volunteered with the Hays Lions Club and attended the St Joseph Catholic Church.
Lee McClelland
McClelland was the Vice President of Sales for Tinkler Partners, a sales team at Prudential Kansas City REALTORS® in Overland Park. He has been a REALTOR® since 1996, and managed a team of 6 sales agents. In 2002, McClelland received the Commemorative Service Award at Prudential Henry & Burrows. He served on the Governmental Affairs Committee, and was co-chair of the Member Services Committee at the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®. Besides his work in the real estate industry, McClelland was the Golf Committee Chairman of the Knights of Columbus #7909, was a peer counselor for the Amputee Coalition of America; and served on the Board of Directors of LEAPS (Lower Extremity Amputees Providing Support).
Deborah Swank
Swank was a sales associate for Coldwell Banker Griffith & Blair in Topeka. She has been a REALTOR® since 2005, and was given the “Rising Star Award” from the Topeka Area Association of REALTORS® that year. Besides her work in real estate, Swank was the Chair of the Central Topeka TurnAround Team, advocating for the community’s central neighborhoods; was on the Advisory Council for Weed & Seed; and was a member of the Topeka City Council.
Joe Swartz
Swartz was an associate broker for Re/Max Associates of Topeka in Topeka. He served on the Activities Committee, as well as the Ethics Committee for the Topeka Area Association of REALTORS®, and also worked with the Topeka Area Chamber of Commerce.
Kendra Trueblood
Trueblood was a sales associate for Advantage Realty in Russell. She has been a REALTOR® since 2004, and also served on the Russell Arts Council; and as Director for the Flatland Blues Fest. Trueblood was also involved in the creation and fund-raising for the Russell Play Park, which was built in just give days by members of the community.
