SKCR Leadership and Staff
Find out who was elected to the 2025 Board of Directors.
Michael Orbino
President
COMPASS
Garrett Nelson
President-Elect
Corcoran Lifestyle Properties
Sharon O’Mahony
Immediate Past President
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
Cheyenne Gillooly
VP Business Practices
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
Gina Madeya
VP Governmental & Public Affairs
Windermere Real Estate East/Inc.
Yarrow Bay
Sol Villarreal
VP-Elect Governmental & Public Affairs
Windermere Real Estate
Eastlake
Dan Wingard
VP Member Services & Communication
John L. Scott Real Estate
Russell Hokanson
Chief Executive Officer
Seattle King County REALTORS®
Scott Dickinson
North Regional Director
Side Realty LLC
Jennifer Gilbert-Smith
South Regional Director
RE/MAX Leading Professionals
Stephanie McCarthy
East Regional Director
Corcoran Lifestyle Properties
Sydnie Taylor
Independent Brokerage Director
Lake & Company
Lysa Griffith
Affiliate Director
OriginPoint
Chelsea Halverson
YPN Director
COMPASS
Joe Bauman
Director at Large
John L. Scott Real Estate
Tacoma North
Marissa Beach
Director at Large
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Merna Elaggar
Director at Large
Windermere Real Estate/East Inc.
Samantha Enos
Director at Large
Windermere Real Estate/Central Inc.
Kirkland
Deidre Hicks
Director at Large
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Mikaela Ji
Director at Large
COMPASS
DEBBIE Lin
Director at Large
COMPASS
Tami Tate
Director at Large
Tate Real Estate
Washington REALTOR® Director Roster
Seattle King County REALTORS® is the largest member Board of the Washington REALTORS®. We represent about 1/3 of all members of the Washington REALTORS®.
2022–2024
Desiree Abercrombie
Marissa Beach
Scott Dickinson
David Frank
Deidre Hicks
Michele Hunt
Stephanie McCarthy
Angie Mykel
Troy Otto
Shonna Peterson
Larry Powell
2023–2025
Rick Bergdahl
Darci Gillespie
Cheyenne Gillooly
Matthew Huddleston
Taylor Laehle
Dinato Luz
Samantha Mountain
Tamara Paul
Erica Topel
Jennifer Underwood
Sol Villarreal
2024–2026
Nanette Bergdahl
Shane Davies
Jennifer Gilbert-Smith
Jenny Hill
Robin Laskody
Sharon O'Mahony
Kathleen Powell
Hailey Rarden
Dorothy Reincke
Kathy Terhune
Dan Wingard
Qualified Directors
Nine positions for Qualified Director are open, and SKCR is receiving applications. Learn more about Qualified Directors and apply using the button below.
Other Officers and Directors Serving by Virtue of Position
Gina Madeya, National Association of REALTORS® Director
Garrett Nelson, National Association of REALTORS® Director
Michael Orbino, National Association of REALTORS® Director
Lennox Scott, National Association of REALTORS® Large Broker
Eddie Chang, Washington REALTORS® Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Lynn Sanborn, Washington REALTORS® Vice President of Membership
Sam Pace, Past President
Karen Schweinfurth, Past President
Kitty Wallace, Past President
Colette Rarden
National Association of REALTORS® Directors
As a large local Association, SKCR is entitled to one NAR Director for each 2,000 members. The NAR Director(s) are elected annually.
Representing SKCR are the following Directors:
- 2023-24 Michael Orbino, COMPASS
- 2023-24 Garrett Nelson, Corcoran Lifestyle Properties
- 2024-25 Gina Madeya, Windermere | Yarrow Bay
For more information or if you are interested in running for either of these positions, contact Russ Hokanson, CEO, or call 425.974.1011.
The Seattle King County REALTORS® staff is ready to assist you in the most supportive and professional manner.
Main Line: (425) 974-1011
| Russell Hokanson Chief Executive Officer | Phone: 425-974-1021 |
| Marie Hansch Director of Business Practices & Education RRC Administrator | Phone: 425-974-1018 |
| Scott Parsons Director of Finance & Operations | Phone: 425-974-1012 |
| Taylor Shanaman Director of Governmental & Public Affairs | Phone: 425-974-1013 |
| Darla White Director of Member Services | Phone: 425-974-1015 |
| Judy Naegeli Marketing & Communications Manager | Phone: 425-974-1017 |
| Kelley Chaves Executive Projects & Education Coordinator | Phone: 425-974-1011 |
| Lisa Rider Operations Coordinator | Phone: 425-974-1016 |
| Stephanie Margenats Special Projects Coordinator | Phone: 425-974-1020 |
| Val Taylor Program Coordinator | Phone: 425-974-1014 |
| Cheri Brennan PR Specialist | Phone: 206-799-8755 |
| Randy Bannecker Seattle/King County Housing Specialist | Phone: 206-296-6912 |
| Sam Pace South King County Housing Specialist | Phone: 253-569-2663 |