Position & Candidate	Candidate’s Information ~ Provided by the Candidate
President Elect Sandra Green	What I have to offer our Association by being part of the Leadership Team? As a President Elect I can offer my years of experience as a Director, Chairperson of the Professional Development Committee, and Awards Committees. When elected to this position, my goals will be: I will continue to emphasize continued value added opportunities to the membership for education and recognition. A focus will be to expand partnerships locally, regionally, and at the state level. Bio (i.e. background, years licensed, designations, career highlight) REALTOR® since 2004 – Designations – ABR, ASP, Relocation Specialist Over 30 years of experience in business and retail, including a family business and board positions on several organizations (locally and regionally)
Treasurer Bill Leib	What I have to offer our Association by being part of the Leadership Team? I have been on the Scioto Valley Association Board of Directors for 4 years. Was the Association President in 2008 and am the current 2010 Treasurer. I am also an independent business owner. I am very familiar with the Association finances and budgets as I have been heavily involved in the Leadership Team. I am also very familiar with QuickBooks which is what the Association uses and I have used it for many years in my own business. When elected to this position, my goals will be: If elected, or in my case re-elected, I will continue to monitor the association bookkeeping and budgets to be sure we remain in compliance and that our records are extremely accurate. In addition, I will monitor expenses and look for upward trends that we need to be on the lookout for. Bio (i.e. background, years licensed, designations, career highlight) Licensed as a sales agent in 2002, licensed as a broker in 2006. Association President-Elect in 2007, President in 2008, Past President in 2009, Treasurer in 2010. Currently hold the designations of e-Pro, SFR, and EcoBroker. Have attended almost all of the OAR functions in the past 6 years and the NAR convention in 2007 and 2008. Voted Realtor of the Year in 2009 and 2010. Serving on 2 OAR committees for the past 3 years. Have served on and chaired numerous committees for SVAR over the last several years.
Secretary Kelley Blankenship	What I have to offer our Association by being part of the Leadership Team? I am a graduate of Ohio University where I conferred the degrees: Bachelor of Science in Communication with high honor distinction, and a minor in Psychology, and Associate in Applied Business. I am a certified Train the Trainer. I continue to be an active member of the Scioto Valley Association of REALTORS®. I have consecutively served on the SVAR Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the past 6 years. I have represented and currently serve the SVAR at OAR and NAR committees, conferences, and conventions as a voting delegate and/or Director, a committee member on several committees, and participation with forums. I am the Legislative Committee Chair for the SVAR, and help with other committees or taskforces when needed. As Real Estate sales have slowed throughout the industry, I have kept my focus on the industry and continue learning by staying active within all 3 Associations.　 When elected to this position, my goals will be: I have had the occasion to personally witness first-hand, the strength, generosity, and sincerest sense of family that the members of the Scioto Valley Association of REALTORS® offer. To honor this spirit, my first goal is to always keep the focus of the Association to be working for its membership. My goal has always been to have as few rules for membership as to make it possible to come together and make sales. Not to have so many regulations that it becomes impossible to do our job because we are just trying to comply with the Association. The SVAR has continued to retain most of its current membership and gain new members while some Associations have folded throughout the Nation. Their membership have often times been absorbed by larger mega Associations with stern rules and steep-levied fines. I am proud to be a part of an Association with a rich history, which is respected locally as well as at the State and National levels. Also planning for the future and if elected at such time, it is still my goal to serve the Association as President Elect and then President. I have served the Association for years at a level at which I felt useful and that was appropriate for my family. I would like to continue serving as Secretary to stay current with the Association needs as it is my intention to run for election of President Elect during next-year’s election. As a member of the Executive Committee, I also feel it is important to represent our Association at the OAR and NAR levels. To achieve this, I attend conferences and conventions at the OAR and NAR level. I serve on several committees within both Associations. My participation in these committees increases my contribution to our Scioto Valley Association or REALTORS®. I will continue to focus on theses specific areas: Membership Services, Legislative Issues, Legal Compliance, Membership Growth and Participation. Bio (i.e. background, years licensed, designations, career highlight) I have been a REALTOR® since 2004. I have served the Association on the following committees: Holiday Gala, Relay for Life, Web Design, Bylaws, Fair Housing, MLS Committee Representative, American Home Week, RPAC, Contracts & Forms Chairperson, Packages for Patriots, and 60th Anniversary, Sales Award winner in 2004, 05, 06, 07, and 08. MLS Policy & Procedures Task Force and Board of Directors in 2005, 06, and 07, Executive Committee Officer in 2008, 09, and 10, Legislative Committee Chairperson, Hiring Taskforce, and many others, OAR Participation: Legislative Conferences, Winter Conferences, Spring Conferences, State Conventions, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today representative, State Director, State Voting Delegate, Mediator’s Forum, Legal Issues Forum, and Professional Standards Forum, Young Professionals Network. NAR Participation: National Convention Las Vegas and New Orleans, Habitat for Humanity Homes Build Participant registered 2010, Young Professionals Network, and Director Alternate. NAR Code of Ethics Association Trainer – 2008, 2009, and 2010, SVAR REALTOR of the Year 2008.
Secretary Theresa Hall	What I have to offer our Association by being part of the Leadership Team? What I have to offer the Association　as　Secretary　is　staying as informed as I can, be involved, and be a team player. When elected to this position, my goals will be: As Secretary my goal is　to always strive for new and better ways to do things that will help our Association grow and become better. Bio (i.e. background, years licensed, designations, career highlight) I have been a Realtor for 5 years in September and two of those years I have served as a Director on the Board.　 I have really enjoyed being on the board but　my 2 years will be over with the upcoming election.　 For this reason I would like to serve as Secretary so that I can stay involved and learn as much as I can about how the　Association works. I appreciate my fellow Realtors giving me a chance to be a part of the SVAR Board.　 There are a good group of people volunteering their time and in my 5 years I have seen a big change in the involvement and friendship amongst the Realtors who are a part of the Scioto Valley area.　 I am currently working at Coldwell Banker Realty Champions in Chillicothe.　　My husband’s name is Jeff　and have 3 boys Luke, Matt and Gabe ages 7, 17 and 18.　 I am a Chillicothe native and attend St Mary Church.　 I have received Silver and a Bronze award for past sales and also act as Land Specialist for my husband’s company Schumacher Homes.　 One of my personal goals is to work with the community and the Downtown Assoc. to try and　help our Downtown and the events that they　do to grow so that we can draw more people to the Chillicothe　area.
Director Cheryl Brown	What I have to offer our Association by being part of the Leadership Team? What I have to offer our Association by being part of the Leadership Team is the experience that I have in the Real Estate field. The willingness to work with the Board on upcoming projects. To be a team player. My involvement in the community and dedication that I have to strive to make things the best that they can be. When elected to this position, my goals will be: When elected to this position, my goals will be: To unify the association. To get members more involved in board functions. To help with as many projects that I can. Bio (i.e. background, years licensed, designations, career highlight) Longtime resident of Chillicothe born and raised I love living in this area and meeting new people every day in Real Estate. I am a mother of twin boys who are 15 and I have 3 older children who all live in the Chillicothe area as well. I have worked in the Real Estate field for 5 ½ years and enjoy the challenges that it offers every day. In the past I have served in many volunteer positions, Volunteer Youth Probation Officer, PTO. As a Real estate agent I have taken many continuing education courses over the years the most recent are 403K specialist and short sale/foreclosure. I look forward to working with the Association and serving all of the member
Director Martin Lloyd	What I have to offer our Association by being part of the Leadership Team? When elected to this position, my goals will be: Bio (i.e. background, years licensed, designations, career highlight) Hello, my name is Marty Lloyd. I am a 27 year old native of Chillicothe. I attended Hondros College in 2004 to complete my real estate classes and received my license that same year. I have since enjoyed building a successful career in not only home sales but also land development, home restoration, and rentals. If elected to participate on our board of directors I will approach this task as I would any other I am presented with. I will take an honest, non-bias, straight forward approach to resolve any issues that may arise after considering all available facts.
Director Sandra Wright	What I have to offer our Association by being part of the Leadership Team? Please accept this entry for consideration to be a Director for the SVAR. What I have to offer the leadership team is my past　experience as a director where I was able to acquire a good working knowledge of　the privileges and obligations of our association bylaws and policies. I have been involved in,　attend and support many Board functions and am interested in continuing my involvement. 　I maintain good working relationships with our affiliates and strive toward professionalism and excellence as a Realtor. I would welcome the opportunity to return as　a member of the board and　would appreciate your vote of confidence.　 When elected to this position, my goals will be: When elected to this position my quest is to provide a good example to others, continue to be a leader in our profession,　and maintain the standards of excellence our board has set forth. Bio (i.e. background, years licensed, designations, career highlight) I am a thirty-five year resident of Ross County, I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve our community as an area business woman, participated in community groups　 and most recently have served on the Scioto Valley Board of Directors for three years. I am a graduate　of Hondros College in 2006. 　I was honored to represent our board in 2009 at the state legislative conference. I have also chaired participated or have functioned as a liaison for the following...Nominating committee, Expo committee, Scholarship committee, RPAC auction, Supra lockbox/de key task force,　forms and contracts,　Gala committee, served on　 the taskforce for Association Law and Policy and records retention. I was　honored to attend my first OAR conference as the recipient of　"Tomorrows Leader　today",　　I have　a strong work ethic, am a full time agent, highly organized and strive to meet　my responsibilities to the fullest extent possible.　 I believe that giving back to the area is of vital importance, thank you for your consideration.