GOVERNANCE | Northeast Mississippi Board of Realtors

As a member of the Northeast Mississippi Board of REALTORS®, you are also joining the Mississippi Association of Realtors® and the National Association of Realtors. These organizations offer member benefits and discounts. In addition, you’ll enjoy monthly NEMSBD membership luncheons and socials, networking opportunities, informative programs and free continuing education.

Dues are prorated throughout the year, please call 662-842-6450 or email nemsbd@bellsouth.net for dues information.

Board Officers, Directors & Committees

We encourage all members to consider working on a Board Committee. It’s a great opportunity for community service while networking with fellow REALTORS®. Let us know if you’d like to serve.

NEMSBD 2021 LEADERSHIP

Board Officers and Directors

President – Jed Morris
President Elect/Vice Pres. – Cayce Conti
Past President – Jessica Harris
Secretary – Robin Walton
Treasurer – Angie Stevens
Directors – Andy Estes, Rachel Ray, Stanley West

MLS Directors

Justin Tapp
Jessica Harris
Karla Harmeier-Rucker
Rob Peal
Kevin Knight
Marshall Jenkins
Ted Morris

2021 COMMITTIES CHAIRPERSONS

Affiliate Alliance Committee

Chair – Amarette Speights

Members – Stacy White, Bradford Sterling, Toby Hedges, Jennifer Brown

Purpose: Encourage affiliate members to participate in board events. Plan an annual fundraiser/community project or event.

Goal: Set up a time to meet with all affiliates and gauge interest, initiate interest among new Affiliates, plan an Affiliate fair or social, secure door prizes for meetings.

Legislative/MARPAC Committee

Legislative Chair – Duke Loden

MARPAC Co-chairs – Ellen Short, Gena Nolan

Purpose: Update membership of local, regional, state & national political news that affect our industry, highlight MARPAC contributors, plan a MARPAC investor event.

Goal: Increase overall MARPAC contributions, companies with 100% Fair Share giving and Major contributors.

Membership Services & Education Committee

Chair – Creig Sherrer

Members – Kim Graham, Pam Morris, Tracy Randle, Levetta Conley

Purpose: Organize & provide CE opportunities, new member orientation & membership recognition at board luncheons.

Goal: Hold 2-3 New Member Orientations per year, host a COE class for members, explore other CE avenues.

Public Relations Committee

Chair – Ricky Murphy

Members – Janis Scott, Sadie Smith, Cerritos Johnson

Purpose: Encourage membership to attend events in the area, updates to the board website, social media, as well as membership recognition, promote & create interest from the community.

Goal: Assist/prepare information/photos for newsletter, website, social media and other media outlets

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Committee

Chair – Demetra Sherer

Members – Marcus McCoy, Penny Leech, Blake Trehern, Rob Harshbarger

Purpose: Develop ways to encourage more diverse representation in board leadership & participation. Organize an event to promote fair housing, equal opportunity.

Goal: Homebuyer seminar late summer or fall. Encourage Realtor & Affiliate participation

Finance & Long-Range Planning Committee

Chair – David Anderson

Members – Keith Henley, Greg Gillespie, Jessica Harris, Angie Stevens

Purpose: Oversee board finances, investments & opportunities, establish long term planning for the board

Goal: Set 5, 10, 20 year goals to ensure longevity and stability. Review Bylaws.

Grievance Committee

Chair – Elyse Smith

Members – Ed Neelly, Pat Kurtz, Sue Golmon, Cindy Black

Purpose: Review Ethics complaints and Arbitration requests.

Goal: No complaints, but to quickly and address any that arise.