Speakers

Keynote Speakers

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Tatiana Busch

2023 Convention Advisory Group Chair

Tatiana Busch is a sales associate serving Virginia, Maryland, and DC. She is the 2021 President of the NAHREP Northern Virginia Chapter and currently a NAHREP National Coach. Tatiana graduated from the NVAR Leadership Institute in 2019 and has served on many different NVAR Committees and Forums.

Heather Embrey

2023 NVAR President

Heather, Associate Broker and second generation Realtor® with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Premier has served on many NVAR and VAR committees over the years including Grievance committee with NVAR and Virginia REALTORS® Board of Directors. Heather has lived in Fairfax County since 1976.

Guy Allen

Guy D. Allen

President

Realtist Network of NO.VA

Guy is a seasoned real estate professional, licensed since 1982, excelling as a sole proprietor and earning prestigious awards like Manager of the Year and Million Dollar Producer. He has served as regional vice president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), president of the Prince William Association of Realtors (PWAR), NAREB Chief of Staff, and is currently the Local Board President of the Realtist Network of Northern Virginia, and is serving on the Virginia Realtors Board of Directors.

Nikki Lagouros

Nikki Lagouros

Realtor®

Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty

Nikki Lagouros, distinguished as Reston's top-selling agent, has been consistently recognized in REAL Trends for her outstanding production since 2020. With a reputation for excellence, Nikki has become synonymous with premium property transactions, earning accolades for her commitment to clients and her profound knowledge of the real estate market.

Kerri Shull

Keri Shull

CEO, Keri Shull Team

Keri Shull is the founder of the Keri Shull Team, a top-selling real estate team in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. The team ranks 21st in the nation for overall sales volume, according to RealTrends and Tom Ferry. Keri has also written for Forbes, Business Insider, Money, and Entrepreneur on entrepreneurship and goal achievement.

Jason Cheperdek

Jason Cheperdak

Team Founder, Shepherd Homes Group

Jason, initially a part-time agent with a remarkable $8.5 million in first-year sales, explored the practices of the top 20 real estate teams in the DMV region after feeling disheartened by his initial team's lack of client and agent emphasis. This led him to adopt the symbol of a "Shepherd" to represent his vision of a more agent-centric and client-focused approach.

Akeria Brown

Akeria Brown

Administrator

Arlington County Government

Akeria Brown is a recognized leader in Policy Development and Strategic Planning, known for her expertise in implementing best practices in housing and homelessness policies. She specializes in creating policies informed by key frameworks like Opening Doors, HEARTH, and McKinney Vento, contributing to meaningful social change.

Miguel Calvo

Miguel Calvo

2023 Global Leadership Advisory Group Chair

Miguel currently serves on the NVAR Board of Directors. He has been a Realtor® with NVAR since 2002. He was the 2019 Chair of the International Business Forum and has served on multiple Committees and Advisory Groups. He is passionate about growing others’ success through training and coaching.

Kymber Menkiti

Kymber Lovett-Menkiti

President and Regional Director,

Keller Williams Realty

Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, a real estate industry pioneer with over 16 years of experience, serves as the Operating Principal and President of Keller Williams Capital Properties (KWCP), a brokerage with eight offices across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. She excels in leading teams, driving sales and revenue growth, and fostering strong relationships with clients, leaders, and industry partners.

Andrew Bockleman

Andrew Bockelman

Customer Success Manager

SentriLock

Andrew has been with SentriLock for 9.5 years and partners with Associations in the Maryland and Virginia area. With a deep understanding of the SentriLock system, he is able to effectively manage issues encountered by SentriLock customers to bring them to resolution. He frequently conducts trainings for new member orientations and refresher trainings for agents.

Peter Parente

Peter Parente

Business Development & Settlement Officer, Titan Title

Peter is a seasoned Settlement Officer with a proven track record in the real estate industry. He possesses strong skills in Nonprofit Organizations, Sales, Fundraising, Leadership, and Contract Management. Peter's business and financial expertise positions him as a valuable resource in the industry, ready to provide assistance where needed.

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Michelle Doherty
Rlah Real Estate
With a passion for service in the DMV, Michelle is ready to help with your home selling & buying needs. She explored real estate after graduating from Christopher Newport University in 2011. After five years working under a large team, Michelle earned her license in 2015. After assisting in selling hundreds of homes DC Metro area, Michelle joined RLAH! She was the 2020 Chair of Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS RPAC & Convention Committee & past chair of YPN Committee.

Ryan McLaughlin

Ryan McLaughlin

CEO, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®

Ryan McLaughlin is the CEO of NVAR, overseeing a 32-person staff. Previously, McLaughlin was CEO of the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors® in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He is passionate about reaching higher by innovating our industry and helping Realtors® achieve maximum success.

Lisa Sturtevant

Dr. Lisa Sturtevant

Chief Economist, Bright MLS

Dr. Sturtevant, a seasoned economist, serves as Chief Economist at Bright MLS, specializing in housing research and forecasting, with prior roles at Virginia REALTORS® and as the founder of LSA Planning. She holds a PhD from George Mason University, a master’s degree from the University of Maryland, and a BS in mathematical economics from Wake Forest University.

Joel Mack

Joel Mack

Managing Broker

AXIS Real Estate

Recognizing the incoming industry transformation, Joel launched AXIS Real Estate in May 2023, a brokerage that prioritizes unity, innovation, and unwavering agent support. At AXIS, agents gain access to cutting-edge resources, join a forward-thinking community, and find a stable, modern environment amidst the ever-changing real estate landscape. This commitment to innovation makes AXIS a trailblazer in the industry.

Samantha Tunador

Samantha Tunador

Loan Officer and Social Media Expert

Atlantic Coast Mortgage

Samantha grew up locally in a real estate family. She has always built her business from the ground up, one relationship at a time and gone on to receive many industry awards for her top performance and grit. She focuses on connection over content and is going to show you how to do the same, helping you to convert more business!

Robert Gazda

Robert Gazda

Business Development Executive

FOREWARN

Robert, a Serial Entrepreneur and Real Estate Broker with 20+ years of experience, has established, acquired, developed, and sold over 20 businesses, including a full-service real estate brokerage and property management company. He was invited to join FOREWARN for a focus group over 6 years ago and took an executive role in business development to launch and grow the product due to his strong passion for its industry applications.

Regina Pinkney

Regina Pinkney

Virginia Housing Development Authority

Regina has championed affordable homeownership for underserved communities in the mortgage industry since 2002. She's collaborated with housing agencies and nonprofits in Northern Virginia, providing credit education, homebuyer classes, and specialized financing to low and moderate-income families, consistently ranking among the top producers for the Virginia Housing Development Authority for a decade.

Angelica Delboy

Angelica Delboy

2023 Chair of the DEI Advisory Group

Angelica is the owner of NOVA Home Now, a growing real estate business under Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Premier. She chairs the Public Policy committees for both the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors and Fairfax Cooperative Extension. In 2012, she was selected as one of 18 members on the Virginia Real Estate Advisory Council out of 30,000 Realtors® in the state.

Joshua Baumgardner

Joshua Baumgardner

Vice President, DC Chapter LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

Guided by family ties to property management and construction, Joshua's path led him to Vice President at TTR Sotheby's International Realty, where he thrives in the real estate industry. He's a member of the National Association of Realtors® and The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®.

Lauren Hammond

Lauren Hammond

Realtor®

Keller Williams Realty

Lauren Hammond is a dedicated professional who is passionate about helping her clients achieve their real estate dreams. Lauren is not just your average real estate agent; she's a digital-savvy professional who leverages the power of social media to grow her real estate business. She's mastered the art of converting online followers into closed transactions, making her a standout in the industry.

Jerry Dawson

Jerry Dawson

Principal Broker, Greenwood Commercial Real Estate Group

Jerry is an experienced corporate real estate professional known for guiding clients toward optimal real estate solutions. He aligns real estate decisions with business goals and stays updated on industry trends to support clients effectively. Jerry also serves on the MarylandSaves member board of trustees and is the founder of JCDAWSON Global Soulutions, a real estate firm.

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Felicia Brewster-Bradshaw
Realtor®
Compass

Felicia Brewster is a licensed real estate agent in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. Originally from Ohio, Felicia relocated to D.C. in 2016 to pursue a new career and fell in love with real estate and the DMV area. A graduate of Tiffin University, Felicia is an award-winning professional with over nine years of experience in client relations, communications, administration and sales support. During her time in real estate, Felicia has served and supported hundreds of clients to buy, sell and rent in the DMV.

Thai Hung Nguyen

Thai Hung Nguyen

President Elect, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®

Thai has been a Realtor® since 2003. He is the broker-owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Premier, currently licensed and practiced in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Thai Hung actively volunteers at Realtor® Associations from local to state and national.

Sara Rodriguez

Sara Rodriguez

CEO, Titan Title

Sara is a highly regarded speaker and educator in the Washington, DC metro area, focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions. She has earned the Housing Wire Women of Influence Award for both 2019 and 2020, reflecting her dedication to teaching and empowering homebuyers, sellers, and investors to navigate transactions and build portfolios.

David Massey

Realtor®

Real Broker

Meet David Massey - Full-time Realtor® since 2017 with Real Broker. David has gained significant recognition in the industry with his YouTube channel, boasting over 4,000 subscribers. He creates videos that highlight what it's like to live in Northern Virginia, from Pros & Cons, Top Neighborhoods, Cost of Living, Drone tours and more. As a result, 65% of his business comes from YouTube, with over $25,000,000 in sales coming directly from the platform since March 2021.

Rob Carney
Managing Broker
TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Rob is an Executive Vice President and Managing Broker of the Arlington office at TTR Sotheby's International Realty and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Realtors and Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. He is a graduate of the Virginia Association of Realtors Leadership Academy and serves on association committees at the local, state, and national levels. His education includes Master's degrees from Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania and he has completed an Accelerated Management Program through Yale University.

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Rachel Carter
District Manager for Northern Virginia
Coldwell Banker Realty

As head of Coldwell Banker's Northern Virginia operations, Rachel Carter is responsible for managing 5 offices in the Northern Virginia region that include approximately 700 agents. Her ongoing focus is to optimize client service, fuel business growth, and enhance the development of the managers and agents with whom she works. Prior to being the DM for Northern Virginia, she led the Alexandria office to be the Number 1 office for CB in the region earning her a spot three years in a row on the company’s prestigious President’s Council, representing the top 1% of CB managers nationwide.

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Chris Boris

Principal Broker, Pearson Smith Realty

Chris is our Principal Broker in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and The District of Columbia. Chris began his real estate career in 1988. Over the years his roles have included salesperson, associate broker, managing broker and principal broker, for real estate firms of all sizes. He has experience in residential real estate sales, land sales, new home construction sales/marketing, leasing and commercial/hybrid sales over the years. Chris is a native to the DC Metro Area and currently resides in Loudoun County with his wife, three kids and dogs.

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Deniz Senyurt
Realtor®
Coldwell Banker

Deniz Senyurt holds a Real Estate Broker license in Virginia and a Sales Associate license in Maryland and Washington DC. Deniz specialized in commercial real estate with vast experience in medical office, retail, and industrial property leasing and sales. Aside from being the President of Mid Atlantic Real Estate Marketing Association, and Vice Chair of the Commercial Council of NVAR, Deniz serves as DC Area Director of CCIM Mid Atlantic Chapter. She is also the 2022 Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Presidents Elect, 2022 Coldwell Banker Commercial Gold Circle of Distinction, and NVAR Platinum Top Producer Award Winner.

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Shirley Johnson-Boyd
Realtor®
Samson Properties

Shirley Johnson-Boyd, MBA, CCIM, an International Property Connector based in Alexandria, Virginia. She travels extensively and leverages her vast global network of on the ground professionals, to help her clients seeking property abroad for vacation, retirement, or investment. Her dedication to international real estate opportunities is evident through her participation in esteemed organizations like CCIM, CIPS, and FIABCI International, where she serves on the Board of Directors for the USA Chapter. Shirley has over 30 years’ experience in federal bank regulation with various positions including IT Project Management of corporate-wide projects, Contract Oversight Manager of multi-million-dollar contracts, and Financial Analysis of Institutions totaling over $200 Billion in Deposits and $400 Billion in Assets.

Bic DeCaro

Realtor®

Bic DeCaro & Associates of eXp RealtyBic DeCaro is the Team Leader and Founder of Bic DeCaro & Associates of eXp Realty, a real estate group ranked in the top 1% of agents in the region. With two decades of experience and almost a billion in sales, Bic grew her team production from $38 million to just under $100 million in two years. Bic is dedicated to mentoring and coaching agents and has a proven track record of developing new agents with no sales experience helping them reach over $16 million in sales their first year in real estate. She is an Accelerator Coach with Agent Academy recognized as a leading expert in her field.

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Mariana Koegel
Realtor®
Coldwell Banker

I’m a dynamic, InvestPreneur leader with 15 years of experience driving sales and client satisfaction, including 8 years in the real estate business. By delivering sound advice and expert guidance, I maximize property investments. I hold an International Property Specialist certification, as well as real estate licenses in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. I draw on my vast knowledge of domestic and international markets and my multilingual skills in English, Romanian, Russian, Italian, and Spanish to deliver key insights to clients across the globe.

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Liz Brown
Realtor®
Mission Realty

Liz Brown, real estate agent, coach, and social media influencer who uses her platform to help others to reach their goals. Her passion for people drives her to coach & train real estate agents all over the world. By providing five-day Video Challenges, she provides her students with social media ideas and holds them accountable to her and the group. Her guidance has helped hundreds find their voice on social media using video. Liz has also built The Agent Crew, an organization of agents inside of the eXp Realty platform. As a group, they meet twice a week to discuss their businesses. With Liz's mentoring and coaching, the group's business is elevated. This group also collaborates, shares referrals, ideas through social media, and works together to help each other be more successful.

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