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President-Elect Candidate
Nancy Farkas
Since moving to the Dayton area from California in 1998, Nancy has been a licensed REALTOR®. She is currently an Associate Partner with Coldwell Banker Heritage REALTORS® and holds the CRS, ABR, ASP, AHWD, CRS, GRI, PMN and SRES designations. Nancy served for 5 years as a director, and has also served on the Grievance, Professional Standards, Legislative/RPAC, Special Events, and Recognition Committees. As Treasurer, she is currently Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, and is a director for OAR. Nancy has also been very involved with the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, having served as regional VP, president, president-elect, secretary and treasurer for the state, and locally as president-elect and president for the Dayton Chapter. Nancy is also involved with the arts in Dayton, and currently serves on the board of the Opera Guild of Dayton and on the Long Range Planning and Marketing Committees for Dayton Public Radio. Additionally, she serves on the Church Council and as chair of the Communications Committee for Normandy United Methodist Church. Nancy was born is Evanston, IL, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Director Candidates
Diane Carter
Diane Carter grew up in Minnesota and moved to Ohio in 2003 where she became a REALTOR® with Better Homes & Gardens Big Hill in 2005. She is involved in DABR as chairperson of the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Committee, and is active on the Community Services Task Force. She is also involved with the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, becoming VP of Membership, co-chairperson of Community Projects, and Communications committees. In her “spare time” she also volunteers with the West Carrollton SummerFest committee, and West Carrollton High School Band Boosters. Diane is active with Habitat for Humanity where she is part of the Family Selection Committee. She hopes to become a part of the Board of Directors to continue to help people learn more about real estate and our wonderful community and to look at REALTORS® in a more positive light. Diane is married to Mike Carter and together they have 5 children and one spoiled dog.
Sheila Crane - View Sheila's Candidate Video
As a director of the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS®, I will continue to be an advocate for our DABR REALTOR® members. Since January, I have served on the Ohio Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors. Becoming a DABR director will allow me to hear the voices of our local REALTOR® members. I was also the 2010 WCR Dayton Chapter president. Licensed since 1993, I sell new home construction in Springboro’s Country Brook, and work to revitalize and stabilize distressed communities encouraging stability of market rate housing for the entire Dayton region. This is the work that led to a pursuit in Doctoral studies. I will continue to represent your interest as an RPAC Committee member. Our housing markets have become intertwine with national and global economic stability. I have worked with our legislators here at home and on Capital Hill to address efforts to stabilize our current housing markets. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Kim Fox
My career in Real Estate began in the late 1980’s after ten years in the commercial banking Industry. My education background is in communications and business administration. I currently hold the GRI and ABR Designations. I have received OAR & DABR Sales Leader Awards since 1994. I also have experience in office management. For many years I have served on numerous committees at the Dayton Board including the Education Committee, Professional Standards, Forms Committee and I currently chair the Membership Services Committee. I am a life-long resident of the area and am involved in community service, including being a member of Rotary International and a WSU Alumni Member.
Carolyn Jackson
Carolyn Jackson is a Broker and has been a DABR member since 1996. Carolyn has partnered with other local brokerages and gained experience coaching, managing and teaching other licensees. She now serves on three local DABR committees and has chaired and vice-chaired in the past. Carolyn is always asking fellow REALTORS® and encouraging their support for RPAC. She has received awards for sales achievements and holds several professional designations, and the most rewarding thing for Carolyn is the opportunity to volunteer to serve her community and her fellow REALTORS®. For this reason, she has decided to run for director of DABR. As director, Carolyn’s goal is to be a voice for our total membership, secondly for women REALTORS®, next for minority REALTORS® and lastly for small brokerages. This can be accomplished through open, honest, effective communications and professional cooperation. Carolyn is 2011 president-elect for WCR Dayton and 1st VP for GDRA.
Michael Martin - View Mike's Candidate Video
I am an Owner/REALTOR® with Kamela & Company Realty and president of the Oregon District Business Association. I am a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), a certified Historic House Specialist (HHS), an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and am designated GREEN. I currently co-chair the DABR’s Community Services Task Force and serve on the Holiday Reception, Legislative/RPAC, Membership Services, and Special Events Committees. This year, I was humbled and honored to accept the 2011 Marie Kindrick Fair Housing Service Award. I enjoyed being a director this year for the DABR and the OAR. With your vote, I look forward to continue to serve you as a director. I believe my vast experience on a variety of boards, knowledge and involvement in the Dayton community and my concern for elevating the importance of REALTORS® to the Dayton region’s health will serve the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS® and each individual REALTOR® well.
Skip Miller
Skip Miller is an office manager with Coldwell Banker Heritage REALTORS®. He manages two locations, the Centerville and Dayton Mall offices, and supports nearly 65 Sales Associates. Skip grew up in the Cincinnati area and graduated from Miami University with a degree in marketing. After graduation in 1969, he moved to the Centerville area and was licensed with Heritage REALTORS® in 1982. He has served on the DABR Professional Standards Committee since 1996 and currently chairs that committee. Skip has also previously served on the Grievance Committee and the MLS Committee. The vast majority of his time with Coldwell Banker Heritage REALTORS® is spent managing his two office locations and continuing to educate, counsel, and motivate the sales agents. Skip has enjoyed his time serving the DABR and continues to show a willingness to share more of his time and expertise with the REALTOR® organization.
Sham Reddy - View Sham's Candidate Video
A REALTOR® since 1992, Sham is currently with Real Living Realty Services. Sham has served two 3-year terms as a DABR director and currently is an OAR director. He has served on several committees, including Membership Services, Equal Opportunity, Housing Opportunities, Partners in Education, and Community Services. Sham is currently president of Greater Dayton Real Estate Investors Association and president of Ohio Real Estate Investors Association. Sham’s philosophy of “get by giving” earned him the “Get by Giving” award from Floyd Wickman’s Master Sales Academy in 2002, DABR Realtor of the Year in 2010, Marie Kindrick Award in 2004, and Community Service award from the India Cultural Club of Dayton in 1996 & 2008. Sham is an approved CE instructor and founded and participates in the Cin-Day REALTOR® Mentor Group. Sham lives in Dayton area with his wife of 32+years, Prasanna. Their 3 children graduated from colleges and also live in the area.
C. Michael Royce - View Michael's Candidate Video
I have been in the real estate business for 33 years. I have seen many changes. Today, I embrace the changes! They have renewed in me a love for the business we are all in. Changes aren't always easy, but they are necessary for the most part if you want to stay successful in this business. I was honored to be chosen as 2005 Broker of the Year. I have been an OAR director for a few years now, representing members of the Dayton Board. I have been a CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) for 10 years. I chaired the CRS state chapter Public Relations Committee and many other committees. A year ago I decided I needed to learn all I could about short sales. I did get my CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) and have sold many short sales since. I would like you to vote for me for director. Thank you.
Deborah Sasser
Director candidate Deborah Sasser is an Associate Partner with Coldwell Banker Heritage REALTORS®. She holds the following real estate designations - CRS, ABR, SRES and SHS. Deborah was elected to serve on the DABR Board of Directors in 2009. Since then she has been active in both the DABR and OAR. Deborah is the 2011 president of the Women's Council of REALTORS®, director liaison for the DABR Professional Dev/Education Advisory Group, and serves on the Community Services Task Force, Equal Opportunity/Diversity Committee, Partner's In Education Committee and Legislative/RPAC Committee. Deborah contributes to RPAC annually. At the state level, Deborah is chairman of the OAR Professional Development Forum and vice-chair of the OAR Professional Development Committee. Most recently, Deborah was appointed to serve on the 2012 OAR Executive Committee. Deborah serves the community as a Habitat for Humanity mentor, and volunteers her time to support many organizations such as Rebuilding Together Dayton and Women Build. Deborah has a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and is currently working on her Master of Science in Leadership Development.