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2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Executive Officers

President
Paula Arndt (2008 - 2011)
Broadway Realty
614 E Broadway
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Office: (989) 775-3800
Fax: (989) 775-3400
Mobile: (989) 560-3000
Email: paula@callbroadwayrealty.com

President Elect

John Leonard (2009 - 2012)

Coldwell Banker MPR                                            

304 E Broadway                                               

Mt. Pleasant MI 48858                 

Off: (989) 773-5972

Fax: (989) 775-3400

Email: johnl@mpr.com

 

Immediate Past President
Kevin Keating (2009 - 2010)
Coldwell Banker Mt Pleasant Realty
304 E Broadway
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Office: (989) 772-5972
Fax: (989) 773-2197
Email: kevinkeating@mpr.net

 

Secretary
Rebecca Terpening (2009)

Coldwell Banker MPR

304 E Broadway

Mt. Pleasant MI 48858

Office: (989) 773-5972

Fax: (989) 773-2197

Mobile: (989) 339-0681

Email: rterpening@gmail.com

 

Treasurer
Eileen Rush (2008 - 2011)
Coldwell Banker Mt Pleasant Realty
304 E Broadway
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Office: (989) 772-5972
Fax: (989) 773-2197
Mobile: 989-330-9725
Email: erush@mpr.net

 

 

Directors

Marci Browne (2009 - 2011)
America’s Choice Realty
108 E Center Street
Ithaca, MI 48847
Phone: 989-875-5148
Fax: 989-449-4380
E-mail: msbrowne@winntel.net

Sandi Jeffrey (2009 - 2011)
Century 21 Pioneer
1102 N. McEwan
Clare, MI 48617
Phone: 989-386-7776
Fax: 989-386-2613
Mobile:989-205-0680
E-mail: sandijeffrey@hotmail.com

Denise Love (2008 - 2011)
Coldwell Banker Mount Pleasant Realty
304 E Broadway
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Office: (989) 772-5972, ext. 270
Fax: (989) 773-2197
Mobile: (989) 621-2316
Email: deniselove@mpr.net

Brandon Labelle (2009 - 2011)
LaBelle Realty
405 S. Mission St. Suite F
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Office: (989) 621-3025
Fax: (989) 953-4029
Email: Brandon@labellerealty.net

Susan Massaway (2009 - 2012)

Coldwell Banker MPR

304 E Broadway

Mt. Pleasant MI 48858

Office: (989) 773-5972

Fax: (989) 775-3400

Mobile: (989) 620-1837

Email: susan@mpr.net

 

Kerry Leonard (2009 - 2010)

Century 21 Lee/Mac

605 Warwick Drive

Alma, MI 48801

Off: (989) 463-6085

Fax: (989) 463-1755

Email: kerryleonard@century21.com

 

Maggie Murphy

1203 S Mission

Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Off: (989) 775-3666

Email: maggie@midmieng.com

 

 

Affiliate Director


Paul Alexander (Term ends 2010)
Mt Pleasant Abstract & Title
116 Court Street
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Office: (989) 773-3651
Email: palexander@mtpleasantabstract.com

 

 

MEET THE 2010 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Paula Arndt, President
Paula was licensed in fall of 1999 and received her Associate Broker’s license in 2002. She is the Broker/Owner of Broadway Realty in Mt. Pleasant. She holds both an ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) designation. This is her 2nd term on the Board of Directors. She served as President of the Association in 2004 and was instrumental in starting “REALTOR Reach Out Day” in May of that year. She has also served on the CMAR RPAC/Political Affairs Committee 2000-2006, the Membership Committee 2000-2006, Standard Forms Committee 2005-2007, Banquet Committee 2004-2007 and currently serves on the MLS Committee. Paula worked on MAR’s Convention Task Force 2005-2006 and was an integral part of making the 2005 Convention at the Soaring Eagle a successful event. She has been one of our Association’s MAR delegates for two terms. From 2000 to 2002 she was a Director on the Board of the local American Heart Association.

 

 

John Leonard, President Elect

John has been a licensed real estate agent for 13 years. He is an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Mt. Pleasant Realty & Assoc.  He is e-Pro certified and has earned his GRI (Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute).  John is currently serving on 3 CMAR committees: Audit, Finance and Bylaws.  He also is a delegate to MAR.  John was awarded 2009 REALTOR® of the year. and also received the 2008 President's Award.  He was born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, but went to Culver Military Academy for High School.  After Culver he attended to St. Lawrence University where he graduated with a BS degree in math.  John is the father of two and grandfather of four.  John's main avocation is sea kayaking.

 

 

Kevin Keating, Past President
A Mount Pleasant native, Kevin attended Mount Pleasant Public Schools and is a 1990 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, where he earned varsity letters in Wrestling and Football. Kevin graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 with a Bachelors of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science and Law. After spending over 15 years in the business world, Kevin returned to Mt Pleasant to apply that experience and knowledge to a new career in real estate. In 2005 Kevin earned his ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designation.

Kevin’s professional involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors of the Central Michigan Association of REALTORS® and the Board of Directors of the Home Builders Association of Central Michigan as well as active participation in one of the Referrals Over Breakfast (R.O.B.) groups of the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce.

When not selling real estate Kevin spends time with his son Brendan, and also enjoys hunting, fishing, woodworking and restoring the 100 year old fieldstone schoolhouse he bought in the summer of 2006. Kevin is active in many non-work related associations including the Isabella County Sportsmen’s Club, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Whitetails Unlimited.

 

 

Rebecca Terpening, Secretary

In 2004, Rebecca Terpening joined her Father at his brokerage, RE/MAX Brookside, and became a licensed REALTOR.  While with RE/MAX Brookside, she served four years on the Sales Advisory Council for RE/MAX of Michigan as the Vice President of Membership/Secretary, was awarded an Executive Club sales award in 2007, & was the 2007 RE/MAX of Michigan Spirit Award recipient.  She also became an Associate Broker & an Accredited Buyer Representative in 2007.  She has remained active with the Central Michigan Association of REALTORS serving on the MLS committee, and the Publicity & Public Relations committee. 

In 2009, her and her Father merged with Coldwell Banker Mt. Pleasant Realty, forming The Brookside Team.  The Brookside Team specializes in recreational, residential, and commercial properties in the Clare, Isabella, Midland, Gladwin, & Osceola Counties and offers 25 years of combined real estate experience with Sellers & Buyers.  They maintain an active home office in Clare, and an office in Mt. Pleasant.  In the Fall of 2009, Rebecca was nominated to the Central Michigan Association of REALTORS Board of Directors Secretary. 

Her family has resided in Clare, MI, since 1979 and she is a 1992 Clare High School graduate.  She attended Purdue University, Mid Michigan Community College, and Central Michigan University studying Natural Resources & Biology.  She is the active in her community serving as Co-Chair of the Clare Irish Festival Committee, which plans the largest festival of the year in the City of Clare.  She has actively fundraised for Komen For The Cure, and Children's Miracle Network, and has chaired the Helping Everyone Find The Perfect Home pet adoption, as part of the Clare Summerfest, which helps animals find homes from the Clare County Animal Shelter, and animal foster programs like S.A.F.E., and Kitty Korner.

 

She enjoys going camping, hiking, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog Chelsea.


Eileen Rush, Treasurer
Eileen Rush started her real estate career in 2001 with Coldwell Banker Mt. Pleasant Realty where she is a multi million dollar producer. Eileen received her ABR designation in 2005, and is an E-Pro specialist. Eileen was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland and moved to Mt. Pleasant 40 years ago. She met her husband, Judge Bill Rush, here and they have been married for 38 years. They have three children and five grandchildren. Eileen is an active member of this community and has served on the Legislative Affairs Committee and the Finance Committee with CMAR and on the local chapter of the American Red Cross and is currently a board member with Sacred Heart Academy Foundation and Mid Michigan Community College Foundation. Eileen enjoys her grandchildren, golfing, playing bridge, cooking and traveling.

 

 

MEET THE 2010 DIRECTORS

Paul Alexander
This is Paul’s sixth year as an affiliate serving on the Board of Directors. He has held this position since CMAR initially allowed Affiliate Non-REALTOR members as Directors. Paul’s first real estate related job in Mt. Pleasant was as a loan officer for Mutual Savings and Loan. He began there in 1975 and continued until he opened Mt. Pleasant Abstract & Title in 1981 with only 2 ½ employees. Today Paul employs 60 people and owns 14 Abstract & Title offices throughout Mid and Northern Michigan, serving 24 Counties. Paul is also a member of the Homebuilder’s Association, a prior President and Board member of the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, a prior Director on the Art Reach Board, the first Treasurer of the Mt. Pleasant Area Foundation and has also served a term on their Board. Paul earned a BS from CMU 1971-197 and obtained a Masters from CMU 1976-1979, both in Business Management. Paul along with his wife Maryanke lives in Isabella County. Paul has three sons, next year all three will be attending CMU, a stepdaughter currently in Veterinarian School and a stepson in the military stationed in Colorado.

 

 

Marci Browne
Marci was licensed in 1999 and starting her career in real estate with American Dream Properties and received her broker's license in 2003. At that time she opened America's Choice Realty in St Louis and in 2007 moved the office from St Louis to Ithaca. From 2003 to 2007 while her office was in St Louis she was a member of the Middle of the Mitten Committee and the Downtown Development for the City of St Louis. Marci is a member of the Alma area Business and Professional Women, the Ithaca Rotary Club and chair person for the Ithaca Promotional Group for 2009. Marci has been a board member for the Gratiot County Chamber for the past 3 years and an ambassador for the Gratiot Chamber. Marci also works on several committees that are a part of the groups she is a member of. She has had a team or been a member of a team for the Gratiot Relay for Life to raise money to fight the battle against cancer for the past 10 years. Marci served on the Grievance Committee for 2 years and she is currently on the Pro Standards Committee and truly believe that working fairly and honestly with everyone we have contact with is the most important part of our jobs as Realtors. Before she started working in real estate she was a bookkeeper and business manager for a local GM dealership for 18 years. Marci’s husband Mike works as an electrician for General Motors and she has 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Marci enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

 

 

Sandi Jeffrey
Sandi is an Associate Broker with Century 21 Pioneer in Clare, Michigan. She been in the Real Estate Profession since 1978. As a result she has seen many changes in the industry, the majority of them very positive. Before she assumed her present position with Century 21 Pioneer she was a Realtor in Howell, Michigan. Sandi is active in all types of real estate transactions from commercial to vacant land. However, she does specialize in recreational properties. Sandi and her husband live on beautiful Eight Point Lake. They have six grandchildren; five girls and one boy. She enjoys water sports, golf and just hanging out with friends. Sandi would love to be the one to help you find just the right place in the beautiful Central Michigan area. She believes in listening closely to her clients' wants and needs and providing them with all options that are open to them.

 

 

Denise Love
Denise is currently a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Mt. Pleasant Realty & Associates, has been licensed in the State of Michigan since 1980. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker, Denise was a member of management for a large financial institute in Tampa, Fl and at Chemical Bank, Mt. Pleasant, MI. As a member of the Mt. Pleasant Community since 1979, Denise, has developed and ran successful businesses that have served our area. Her husband, Kevin works at Central Michigan University and is currently the Department Chairperson of the Management Department, School of Business. Denise and Kevin have three children that reside and work in the Central Michigan Area. Denise has served on the Grievance Committee for two years and her designations include ABR and e-Pro. Denise enjoys supporting the CMU Chippewa's, fishing, biking, racquet ball, cross country skiing and visiting family & friends in Florida.

 

 

Brandon LaBelle
Brandon was licensed in 2001 and received his Broker’s license in 2005. He is the owner of LaBelle Realty and LaBelle Properties located in Mt. Pleasant. He is currently in the process of obtaining his CCIM designation through the CCIM Institute. Brandon is a past board member for the Property Management Association of West Michigan and is currently a member of the Central Michigan Association of Realtors, Michigan Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Commercial Board of Realtors, Member of the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, Vision 20/20 Member, board member for Junior Achievement of Isabella County and is a Union Township Planning Commissioner. He is also a member of the education committee for the Central Michigan Association of Realtors. Brandon was born and raised in Mt. Pleasant. Brandon has lived in Tennessee, Georgia and Montana before returning to Michigan. His interests include golfing, mountain biking and jogging.

 

 

Susan Massaway

Susan Massaway has been a realtor since 1996.  She is one of the first to have a team of realtors within an office.  Susan’s team consists of her husband, Tom Massaway and two buyer’s specialists, Bethany Beebe and Brook Schumacher.  Together the team has received top awards in production and customer service.  Susan has served on the following committees:  forms, professional standards and education.  She holds these degrees:  ABR, accredited buyer representative, CRS, certified residential specialist, and  CDPE, certified distressed property specialist.  Technology and education is the key to Susan and her team’s successes.  Her hobbies include:  reading, running, baking, and enjoying family and friends.

 

 

Kerry Leonard

Kerry Leonard is an Associate Broker at Century 21 Lee-Mac Realty in Alma.  She was originally licensed in 1996. Kerry has served on the MLS committee, Pro Standards committee and Banquet committee. She has also served 2 terms on the Board of Directors and one term as treasurer. Kerry spends her spare time with her three children and grandson. She lists and sells primarily residential homes but is also very involved in new construction.  "I love the feeling of helping customers find and create their dream home."

 

Maggie Murphy

Maggie Murphy has been in Mt.Pleasant since 1972 where she resides with her husband Howard (retired 3rd Grade teacher); they have three children and three grand children.  Maggie has attended Jackson Community College where she received her Associate degree and her Bachelor degree from Central Michigan University. She started her career in real estate as a sales person later became a broker and finally as an appraiser. She has a GRI, owns her own company Murphy & Associates Appraisers LLC with offices in Central and western Michigan.

Maggie has served CMAR in many capacities over the years to include Board of Directors, Treasurer (several terms); committees such as Legislature, Political Affairs, RPAC, Financing, Building, Education, Standard Forms, Banquet, Golf Outing, and Technology. She is also a founding member of the Michigan Reciprocal Alliance where she has served as Chairperson and currently as Vice Chairperson. She also has been involved with the Sacred Heart Athletic Association Lenten Fish Fries, a former member of the Junior Achievement Board of Directors and Union Township Zoning Board of Appeals.

Some of Maggie’s other interest include creating and sewing baby quilts, tote bags out of left over sofa fabric samples from her other company “Sofa Leftovers”, and creating many different Holiday items

One of Maggie’s goals is to see a REGIONAL MLS DATA BASE accessible with ONE LOG IN.

 

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