The NVAR Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for the Association, ensuring that our priorities align with the needs of members and the communities we serve. Through their leadership, the Board drives initiatives that strengthen the Realtor® profession, elevate member services, and influence the future of the real estate industry in Northern Virginia and beyond.
Officers
Casey Menish
Pearson Smith Realty
President
Rob Carney
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
President-Elect
Christina Rice
Pearson Smith Realty
Secretary & Treasurer
Thai Hung Nguyen
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Premier
Immediate Past President
Directors
Peter Bixby
Compass
Director
Mary Bowen
Long & Foster Real Estate
Director
Arshia Kia
KW Metro Center
Director
Evan Lacopo
TTR Sotheby' International Realty
Director
David Raffinego
KW Metro Center
Director
Sherry Rahnama
RE/MAX Executives
Director
Deniz Senyurt
Coldwell Banker Realty
Director
Veronica Seva-Gonzalez
Compass
Director
Casey Sutherland
Rosemont Real Estate, LLC
Director
Appointed Directors
Felicia Brewster
Compass
Appointed Director
Miranda Carter
Miracaza Real Estate Solutions LLC
Appointed Director
Karen Kidwell
Long & Foster Real Estate
Appointed Director
- There are 16 members of the Board: 12 at-large, 3 appointed, 1 immediate past President
- At-large Directors serve 2-year terms and can serve up to 3 consecutive terms (6 years)
- Appointed directors serve a 1-year term
Serving on the Board is a rewarding experience and a way to influence the real estate industry and your association.
The Mission of the Board is to elevate our members' business by providing exceptional value, driving innovation, and impacting the industry.
The Board is the governing body of the Association and is responsible for Strategy, Policy & Oversight.
- Strategy: setting the strategic direction of NVAR by supporting and overseeing the implementation of NVAR’s strategic plan,
- Policy: creating policies and programs to benefit members and advance the mission
- Oversight: overseeing resource allocation, including adoption of the annual budget, and evaluating progress of programs, products, and services.
NVAR seeks positive team players who are visionary leaders who want to help take the Association to the next level.
Time commitment: The Board meets ~10 times a year and is encouraged to participate in Association events actively.
- Nominees must have been a REALTOR® in good standing for at least five (5) successive years immediately preceding candidacy, two (2) of which shall be as a member of the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS®;
- Nominees must be actively engaged in the business of real estate as defined by the VREB Real Estate Regulations at the time of candidacy;
- Nominees must have completed and must provide proof of completion of the following NAR courses on or before the date that the official ballot is published: Fairhaven, Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing, and At Home with Diversity®.
- Nominees must disclose any finding of violation against their license due to direct action of the candidate by the Virginia Real Estate Board or similar state regulatory authority within the last five (5) years as well as any previous felony convictions;
- Nominees must disclose any instances within the preceding five (5) years in which the candidate has been found by a professional standards hearing panel to have violated the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. This requirement is for self-disclosure by a candidate for Board of Directors, and in no way compels disclosure of otherwise confidential information by the Association or other party. Any candidate waives any right of confidentiality against any REALTOR® Association that may notify NVAR of any failure to disclose a previous violation;
- Nominees must sign a commitment statement indicating that, if elected, candidate will faithfully fulfill all duties, including meeting attendance and participation, and will serve and abide by the Association’s Policies and Procedures;
- Nominees must complete an application and be available to participate in the required candidate interview to be scheduled on July 9 or 10.
Ballot Recommendation
The Nominating Committee conducts interviews of all candidates who were nominated and eligible, per the Bylaws, to run for the Board of Directors. Upon the completion of these interviews, the committee then recommends those qualified to be put on the ballot for election.
Petition Information
The Board of Directors represents the entire membership of the Association and encourages participation from all members in volunteer leadership roles, including the Board.
Any member seeking to run for the Board may petition to appear on the ballot by returning a complete Nominating Petition with the signatures of no less than 150 Members eligible to vote.
The petition will be available, starting August 1, 2025 upon request, and must be returned no later than August 8, 2025. See Section 2.4.B of the NVAR Bylaws and Policies & Procedures Manual for more details about the petition process.
