Glad you are here with us in the new year! I am honored to serve in this role as the association continues to move forward.

People will tell you that I want to do it all NOW, but I know that change takes time. Therefore, I am hoping to focus on four areas, which President-Elect Emilykaye Mitchelson has described as DICEY:

Diversity

As the metropolitan area is expected to grow for the next 20 to 30 years, people from all over the world are moving here. From years of welcoming international students into my home, I have also learned the importance of understanding cultural differences in business transactions. It is my hope that through our DE&I and Education Committees we will learn how to respectfully do business with various cultures.

Inclusion

We have partnered with NAHREP and NAREB and are currently in the process of establishing the local chapters of The Alliance and AREAA. We hope to have more members from these chapters on committees and in leadership.

Collaboration

We collaborate with MLSOK and with the locals who use our MLS. Through members who serve on state and national committees, we collaborate with OAR and NAR. We are proud that 16 OKCMAR members and two staff members have been appointed to serve on NAR committees this year.

Local officials in our jurisdiction now reach out to us when looking at local housing policies. We have a seat at the table before new laws are passed.

Empowerment

Our new CEO Adam Majorie has structured the association in such a way to empower our staff and the results are amazing. We have also had more enthusiasm in member participation. It is our plan to empower you with resources to use with your clients.

On a personal level, my family owned only one home in their lifetime. It was through the support of my sisters that my parents were able to buy the home; and I was empowered to receive the best public school education I could have had at the time. I am eternally grateful for their sacrifice.