Mission
The mission of NVAR’s Convention Advisory Group is to provide advice and counsel to NVAR staff in planning NVAR’s Annual Convention and Trade Show. The Convention Advisory Group also aims to provide a unique valuable member perspective on the current relevant issues facing NVAR members in the current market.
NVAR’s Annual Convention and Trade Show is the premier real estate conference in the Mid-Atlantic Region. With more than 2,500 attendees, Realtors® leave convention feeling inspired and re-energized.
Committee Leader
Chair
Chanel Harper
Meet the Committee
Chanel Harper (Chair)
Michael Pena
Jennifer Jo
Bruce McBarnette
Esther Biggs
Miguel Calvo
Charles Hoskins
Shontae Johnson
Brett Nickley
Elana Boulos
Massiel Bermudez-Rios
Claudia Flamenco
Helen Krause
Beverly Franklin
Abdullah Baba
Victoria Baker (Chair)
Shawn Barsness
La Tique Collette
Mary Beth Eisenhard
Jason Groah
Edary Lavilla
Billy Liao
David Raffinengo (Vice-Chair)
Angelia Rorrer
NVAR recommends comprehensive zoning changes and incentives that facilitate the voluntary market-driven production of a wide range of housing choices at all price levels to suit our diverse population, including encouraging mixed-use development.
It is essential that comprehensive plans provide for the development of owner-occupied housing, to meet existing and forecasted housing demand without unreasonable zoning and land use restrictions that lead to increased costs for housing. Updating zoning ordinances and maps to encourage mixed use with higher residential density in existing commercial areas can provide new home ownership opportunities without affecting existing residential neighborhoods.
Committee Requirements
Eligibility
This committee is by appointment only.
Time Commitment
This committee meets up to four times annually. The term for this committee is one year.
Number of Committee Seats
This committee typically features up to 20 members.
Staff Liaisons
Courtney Groch
Director of Events and Association Leadership
cgroch@nvar.com
Gabby Lavoie
Director of Experience, Engagement, and Global Programs
glavoie@nvar.com