COMMITTEES

Everyone has a place at MTAR!

MTAR offers different ways for you to be involved - to share your talents, your ideas, your ability to lead and grow your association. From coordinating special events and working with the community, to advocating you industry and politics, to  REALTOR® standards and education, every one has a place at MTAR.

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Community Relations
2026 Chair – Holly Carlton
Plan and assist with projects and raise funds to promote the REALTOR® image in the community, i.e. golf tournaments, scholarships, service opportunities, and review community service recommendations in member markets.
Monthly meeting on the second Tuesday at 1:00 pm.
 
2026 Chair – Alison Payne
Conduct orientation classes for new members, plan educational programs for members, recruit instructors, coordinate annual education awards programs and Hall of Fame recognition, and updates on hot topics.
Alternating monthly meeting on the third Tuesday at 1:00 pm.
2026 Chair – Bernard James
Monitors legislative changes that impact members and industry, recommends new legislation to promote and protect rights, and engages members in local and state issues.
 
Coordinate annual member investment campaigns and increase participation in RPAC, recommend candidate funding and grassroots issue investments, coordinate annual fundraising events and recognition program, focuses political awareness and support to candidates who support real estate issues.
 
Monthly meeting on the third Wednesday at 1:00 pm.
2026 Chair – Gary Cantrell
Review complaints for due process and hearing cause.
(Requires annual training and minimum of 3 years as a REALTOR®; 3-year term.)
Meets as needed.
2026 Chair – Melinda Lawson
Serves as a panelist for arbitration cases and ethics hearings.
(Requires annual training and minimum of 3 years as a REALTOR®; 3-year term.)
Meets as needed.
2026 Chair – Melissa Sterling
Coordinate member programs in our market areas and present member recognition programs, plan and present member luncheons, socials, affiliate appreciation programs, and media campaigns for consumer education.
Monthly meeting on the first Tuesday at 1:00 pm.
2026 Chair – Tasha McBee
To open dialogue, create opportunities, and embrace perspectives of all members in the programming, events & leadership opportunities of MTAR; to create cultural & community connections with all demographics in our markets.
Monthly meting on the second Thursday at 1:00 pm.

As an Association of networking professionals, our membership represents a diverse group of individuals with different talents, interests, and levels of commitment.

Committees are solicited on an annual basis, usually in late fall for the coming year. Volunteer applications are received and reviewed to allow for equal membership representation and jurisdiction participation. Vice Chairs are selected for eligible and experienced volunteers by the incoming President-Elect, to move forward as Committee Chairs with their future President. Volunteer terms are chosen for one year, except for Grievance and Professional Standards are appointed for rotating three-year terms.