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2020 Board of Directors Ballot

Get to Know the 2020 Board Candidates

Learn about the candidates for the 2020 Board of Directors.

Voting is open until October 12, 2019

The NVAR Nominating Committee has selected eight ballot recommendations for the 2020 Board of Directors. Additional candidates have petitioned for inclusion on the ballot. There are four available spots for the 2020 board, and voting will end October 12, 2019.

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Amina Basic

Amina Basic, Keller Williams Realty

Amina is an executive coach with a passion for helping others. She helped build the #1 team in units and volume in Virginia, while with Long & Foster and she is currently responsible for the growth and productivity of the 350-agent Keller Williams McLean/Great Falls office. With a background as a journalist, Amina studied Law and Journalism in her home country of Bosnia. She was a TV news anchor during the Bosnian War and briefly lived in Germany before moving to the U.S. in 1998. Amina is the East Coast Regional Director at Kristan Cole: Lifestyle Homes Worldwide; and a certified coach, trainer and speaker at The John Maxwell Company.

Deborah Baxter, Coppermine Realty

Deborah received her real estate license in 1995 and quickly gained NVAR Top Producer status from 1997 through 2005. From 2003 to 2006, Deborah purchased, owned and managed five Keller William franchises in Virginia and West Virginia. With a history of being a regional director and CEO of Keller Williams, Deborah has extensive experience in leading teams to success. In 2016, Deborah created Coppermine Realty with the goal of “Conducting Business with Excellence.” Her brokerage is located in Clifton, Va. and her team is licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Deborah is committed to serving NVAR’s membership and giving back to the community.

Richard Bridges

Richard Bridges, Pearson Smith Realty

Richard began his real estate career following high school. At the age of 23 he earned his broker license and began growing a real estate team. Richard was selected as a top 50 finalist for the National Association of Realtors® prestigious 30 Under 30 award. Richard became a managing broker in 2016. He then joined one of the fastest growing brokerages in Virginia – Pearson Smith Realty. Richard is passionate about agent development and education. Richard is a co-host of the “Top Agent Happy Hour” podcast. He is excited for the opportunity to continue impacting the Realtor® community through the NVAR Board of Directors.

Sanjay Joshi

Sanjay Joshi, Ikon Realty

Sanjay has over 15 years of real estate experience. In addition to his bachelor’s degree, Sanjay has a master’s in technology and a master’s in business administration with an emphasis in marketing. He has written several white papers and has overseen major enterprise reengineering efforts. He has also worked in the high-tech startup and corporate environment and has collaborated with global stakeholders. Innovation is something that Sanjay adds to his engagement to increase productivity of his clients.

Matt Kahn

Matthew Kahn, Falls Realty

Matt has been a broker for 25 years and a director at Virginia Realtors® for five years. He has been an NVAR continuing education instructor, chair of the Public Policy and Legislative Bill Review Committees, and a member of the Professional Standards Committee for 17 years and Standards Forms Committee for 10 years. Matt is an ombudsman and mediator for NVAR and Virginia Realtors®. He served for 15 years on the Board of Equalization of the City of Falls Church – nine years as chair. Matt was a mortgage banker for 20 years, and he proudly served as a USAF officer and pilot.

Casey Menish, Pearson Smith Realty

Casey is a sales agent with Pearson Smith Realty and has practiced real estate for six years. She is a member of the Executive’s Club and was one of the top 25 agents with her brokerage in 2018. She is a current participant in the 2019 NVAR Leadership Institute, the vice-chair of the NVAR Cares Committee and will be the chair in 2020. Casey currently resides on Lake Thoreau in Reston with whichever foster dog she is caring for at the moment. Casey strives to solidify the fundamental position of Realtors® in real estate transactions through innovation and superior service.

Ava Nguyen

Ava Nguyen, Westgate Realty Group

Ava, a Northern Virginia native, firmly believes in community and lives by the motto “service above self.” She currently serves on the MRIS/Bright MLS’ Compliance Advisory Committee, Fairfax County’s Housing Affordability Advisory Committee, and the 2019 NVAR Board of Directors. Ava is chair of the 2019 NVAR Convention Advisory Group. Outside of real estate, Ava occasionally puts on her pharmacist lab coat at CVS, where she’s been for 19 years. Her hobbies include golfing, traveling and cooking. Ava’s hope is that NVAR continues to lead the industry in providing valuable resources for Realtors® and equipping them to excel.

Elliott Oliva

Elliott Oliva, Keller Williams Realty

Elliott spent 16 years as mortgage originator prior to starting his career as a licensed Realtor® at Keller Williams Realty in 2013. Elliott is a 2016 Leadership Institute graduate, served as Hispanic Forum chair in 2017 and served on the Educational Advisory Committee from 2018 to2019. Elliott is committed to helping NVAR educate and empower Realtors® across Northern Virginia and advocating for their needs and issues. Elliott is a resident of Falls Church where he lives with his wife Mary and their two children – Bella and Lucas.

Sherry Rahnama

Sherry Rahnama, RE/MAX Executives

Sherry is the Broker/Owner of four RE/MAX offices. Her company has been ranked among the top 500 Real Estate Firms in RISMedia’s 2016 Power Broker Report, as well as in Real Trends 500. With 15+ years of real estate experience and over 20 years of sales experience, Sherry is well-versed in luxury properties, REO properties, short sales, relocations, and investment properties. She is a member of the RE/MAX Platinum Club and RE/MAX Hall of Fame. Sherry has earned the CDPE designation and has earned the NVAR Top Producer award.

Jeffery Shumaker

Jeffery Shumaker, RE/MAX Agility

Jeffery Shumaker is an NVAR Lifetime Top Producer with 14-plus years’ experience. He has managed the repair and disposition of corporate-owned properties in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Currently, he is the owner and principal broker of RE/MAX Agility, serves on both the Grievance Committee and Professional Standards Advisory Group at NVAR and is a Virginia state licensed real estate instructor, mentoring aspiring agents to get their start in the business. He believes it is critical in our current industry condition to secure our professional reputation, improve public perception and support our membership where they need it the most.

Ken Tully

Ken Tully, RE/MAX Preferred Properties

Licensed in 1988, Ken has built a thriving business helping his clients successfully achieve their real estate goals. In the first half of 2019, he was ranked in the top 10 RE/MAX agents in Virginia; he is a lifetime member of the NVAR Top Producer’s Club and received the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to the GRI designation, he earned his CDPE designation. Born in Boston, Ken has called Northern Virginia home since 1976. He graduated from Oakton High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech. He has enjoyed coaching football and being an Eagle Scout advisor for Boy Scouts.

Dallison Veach

Dallison Veach, Veach Realty Group

Dallison is the Broker/ Owner of Veach Realty. Following years working in corporate governance, Dallison, a second-generation Realtor®, started her real estate career in 2005 with Coldwell Banker, and later became affiliated with RE/MAX Allegiance and RE/MAX Executives. Dallison holds the ABR®, CDPE, GRI and CRS designations. She is a lifetime member of NVAR’s Top Producer’s Club and a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame and Platinum Club. Dallison has served the Realtor® community in numerous capacities, including as a member of NVAR’s Board of Directors in 2018, NVAR’s Grievance Committee, NVAR Cares Committee and more. Dallison currently serves on the Virginia Realtors® Board of Directors.

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