SKCR Leadership and Staff
Sharon O’Mahony
President
Windermere Real Estate
Greenwood
Michael Orbino
President-Elect
COMPASS
Rachel Mehmedagic
Immediate Past President
Windermere Real Estate
Mercer Island
Cheyenne Gillooly
VP Business Practices
Keller Williams Eastside
Michele Hunt
VP Governmental & Public Affairs
eXp Realty
Gina Madeya
VP-Elect Governmental & Public Affairs
Windermere Real Estate East/Inc.
Yarrow Bay
Erica Topel
VP Member Services & Communication
Windermere Real Estate
Ballard
Russell Hokanson
Chief Executive Officer
Seattle King County REALTORS®
Joe Bauman
John L. Scott Real Estate
Tacoma North
Marissa Beach
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Scott Dickinson
Side Realty LLC
Samantha Enos
Windermere Real Estate/Central Inc.
Kirkland
Kathryn Freitas
COMPASS
Jennifer Gilbert-Smith
RE/MAX Leading Professionals
Gina Guajardo
Avanza Real Estate
Molly Haines
Real Broker, LLC
Karishma Kiri
Windermere Real Estate/East Inc.
Yarrow Bay
Dinato Luz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Stephanie McCarthy
Corcoran Lifestyle Properties
Dick Pelascini
Windermere Bellevue Commons
Sol Villarreal
Windermere Real Estate
Eastlake
Kelly Collins
Chicago Title of Washington
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®.
2021–2023
Sharon O'Mahony
Nanette Bergdahl
Shane Davies
Jenny Hill
Gina Madeya
Bev Read
Caitlin Olsen
Kathleen Powell
Dorothy Reincke
Jennifer Gilbert-Smith
Jane Tobin
Kale Corey
2022–2024
Marissa Beach
Michael Cornell
Britta Brediger
Angie Mykel
Stephanie McCarthy
Keoki McCarthy
Scott Dickinson
Kathy Terhune
Jen Mueller
Larry Powell
2023–2025
Rick Bergdahl
Gina Guajardo
Joe Galindo
Cheyenne Gillooly
Matthew Huddleston
Dinato Luz
Samantha Mountain
Jennifer Underwood
Sol Villarreal
Erica Topel
Darci Gillespie
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
Michele Hunt, Women’s Council of REALTORS® Washington State President
Garrett Nelson, National Association of REALTORS® Director
Patti Hill, National Association of REALTORS® Director
Michael Orbino, National Association of REALTORS® Director
Eddie Chang, Washington REALTORS® Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Sam Pace, Past President
Karen Schweinfurth, Past President
Lennox Scott, National Association of REALTORS® Large Broker
Lynn Sanborn, Washington REALTORS® Vice President-Elect of Membership
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, Executive Real Estate
- 2022-23 Patti Hill, John L. Scott | West Seattle
For more information or if you are interested in running for either of these positions, contact Darla White, Director of Member Services at dwhite@nwrealtor.com 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 |
| 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 |