Meet Your Candidates for the GRRA 2023 Board of Directors
2023 President-Elect
Marvette Artis
Wilkinson Triad RealtyGRRA Experience: Treasurer, Board Member, Chair Diversity, RCSC, RPAC, GRRF, Committee Member of the Year, President's Award
Professional Experience: NAR Chairman's Award, RPAC Golden "R" Investor, Risk Management (Chair), Diversity Master in Teaching (NC A&T State University)
"I chose to run for President-Elect to encourage members to explore the benefits our local, state and national associations have to offer, and continue GRRA's efforts as the respected voice of real estate. Our community reach is fantastic! Let's continue to grow, partner and amplify our voices to address housing and industry challenges."
Mike Carter
Keller Williams OneGRRA Experience: GRRA Board of Directors 2019-2020, GRRA Treasurer-Elect 2021, GRRA Treasurer 2022, Former RPAC Chair, Government Affairs Committee, and Young Professionals Network.
Professional Experience: Licensed in 2009, Served on the KW Agent Leadership Council for 7 years, current NC REALTORS Board of Directors. Most important role is being a father to Weston (7yo) and Levi (2yo).
"I hope to bring strong leadership to the GRRA at a time when our industry is facing a rapidly evolving landscape and legal uncertainty for the profession on a national scale."
Assistant Treasurer
Stephanie Pruitt Mabe
Allen Tate SummerfieldGRRA Experience: Social Committee member since 2017, Social Committee Co-Chair 2022, YPN Chair 2020-2022, RPAC contributor, GRRA REALTOR of Distinction
Professional Experience: REALTOR since 2013, Triad Real Producer Rising Star, Allen Tate VIP
"I’m hoping to bring new and creative ideas to the Board to make the GRRA the best association there is! I believe we are already a great association but just like with being a Realtor, there are always ways to grow and prosper!"
Scott Thompson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & LittleGRRA Experience: Joined January 2014, Involvement includes: GRRA BOD, GRRF, Social Committee, Triad MLS Product Advisory Group, GRRA Nominating Committee, RPAC Committee, Government Affairs Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Connection
Professional Experience: 10-year corporate sales for educational publishing company overseeing various markets with cumulative sales exceeding 5+ million annually. REALTOR/Broker BHHS Yost & Little starting in 2014, Managing Broker at Greensboro N. Elm Branch and Kernersville branch.
"I'm running for the Board to serve my REALTOR® colleagues so we may continue working together to make what we do as a collective body of professionals a better experience for all."
Directors
Jim Dowell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & LittleGRRA Experience: GRRA member since 2008, Director 2021-2022, Diversity and Inclusion Committee 2021-2022, various task force committees.
Professional Experience: I have been a REALTOR and broker since 2008. I have founded the Dowell Group at BHHS in 2018. We have 4 members on our team now, and recently received the President's Circle Platinum Award for sales in 2021.
"My big goals are finding ways to improve our service in this industry, and our knowledge of changing market patterns."
Vonda Higgs
North Star RealtyGRRA Experience: Several committees - Government Affairs and Social. I have been a REALTOR of Distinction since 2016. I believe in giving to RPAC, I feel that it is the most important thing we do as REALTORS.
Professional Experience: My Professional Experience began in 2005 as a Real Estate agent and then a Broker. I served as President of Rockingham County Association in 2012 and 2015 and several other County awards. I served on the board numerous years.
"I am running for the Board to be a voice for our fellow REALTORS and try and get more of Rockingham County involved. I believe in giving back to our community and our profession. I would like to gain knowledge and grow as an individual on the Board of Directors."
Dan Hornfeck
Allen Tate GreensboroGRRA Experience: CE Training, Tuesday Luncheons, Rising Star 2021 Award
Professional Experience: Full time REALTOR with Allen Tate since 2019. Prior experience in financial services with Investors Title as SVP National Sales/Operations Manager and as commercial banking executive with Carolina Bank and Wachovia. US Navy veteran. UNC-CH graduate. Current and prior board experience - Junior Achievement of the Triad, Triad Risk Management Association, NC Title Center
"My goals in serving on the board would be to try and continue promoting the value of Realtors as a profession and as trusted financial advisors to our clients, to be a resource for colleagues to help them be more successful in their careers, and to promote homeownership to all."
Sheila Magee
Allen Tate GreensboroGRRA Experience: 10-year member, RCSC Committee member 2015-2016
Professional Experience: 10 Years experience as a licensed REALTOR, outgoing referral representative - Allen Tate 2021, Help Veterans - local and those relocating to the area
"I'm running for the Board to serve and help educate our members and help improve our professional courtesy."
Hillary Meredith
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & LittleGRRA Experience: Governmental Affairs Committee, GRRA events
Professional Experience: I have been a full-time REALTOR for over four years, previous work experience includes economic development, government and non-profit roles. Current Board Chair of Greensboro Downtown Parks, Board Member & chair of Weatherspoon Art Museum Board
"I am running for the board to actively engage with and support my fellow agents, continue to learn and help educate my fellow agents on the ever-changing market and real estate landscape. I also want to support agents' concerns for the future of the profession and economic growth in our local community."
Maxine Nelson
Keller Williams OneGRRA Experience: RCSC Chair, YPN and Social Committees, REALTORS 'R' Rebuilding volunteer, REALTOR of Distinction, RPAC Cardinal Club Investor since 2020, NC REALTOR Rising Star 2021, REALTOR Committee Member of the Year 2021, GRRF Board, Education Committee, Governmental Affairs Committee
Professional Experience: UNC Greensboro Grad - BS in Business Administration and Accounting, Broker/REALTOR since 2019
"I am running for the Board of Directors and will accomplish, motivating REALTORS to stay involved with the GRRA and our community through networking events, training, joining committees, and volunteering."
Tracy Stull
Fathom Realty GreensboroGRRA Experience: Governmental Affairs Committee
Professional Experience: New Homes Sales: Pierson-Gibbs Homes, Broker: United Real Estate, Broker: Fathom Realty
"If I am afforded the honor of becoming a member of the Board of Directors, I will work to encourage cooperation and beneficence among the membership, attendance of the educational opportunities, and promote our role in improving the community and access to housing for everyone."
Marela Turkic
Keller Williams OneGRRA Experience: Member since 2013, REALTOR of Distinction 2019-2022, GRRA Social Committee 2019-2022 REALTORS 'R' Rebuilding Volunteer 2021
Professional Experience: Broker/REALTOR since 2013, Agent Leadership Council for Keller Williams Greensboro North (2 Years), The Guild Member of Family Services of the Piedmont, 2016 Woman of the Year for Make-A-Wish Western & Central NC, Ambassador for Hope Academy in Greensboro
"Real estate is a constantly changing profession and I would like to be a part of the GRRA Board who leads these changes with the highest level of integrity! I will use my knowledge and experience to serve the REALTORS in the Triad community."