Leadership

Members of the GKAR Board of Directors have duties and responsibilities to govern our Association. The Association counts on Directors to participate as it deliberates issues that impact Members' daily business lives.

Bill Evenboer, President

Office: Evenboer Walton, REALTORS®
Member Since: 1987
Term: 2023-2024

Greetings to all our members and business partners, and to our clients who we serve. In 2024, I look forward to serving you to the best of my ability and to continue the great tradition of leadership that has always been part of our Association. As GKAR's president for 2024, I consider it an honor to serve. Best wishes for a great year.

Tammy Dykema-Halloran, President-Elect

Office: Keller Williams Kalamazoo
Member Since: 2016
Term: 2023-2024
Accolades: RPAC Director Liaison 2023; Advocacy Committee; RPAC Major Donor; Michigan REALTORS® RPAC Trustee 2022-2024; Michigan REALTORS® Broker Summit Committee 2023 & 2024; President of the Gun Lake Business Association 2023, Secretary 2024; Women's Council of Realtors, Southwestern - Past President; Women's Council of Realtors, Michigan - Special Projects Committee 2024

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Looking forward to ensuring that our membership feels heard and respected.

Shelly Pattison, Treasurer

It is a pleasure serving as Director and Treasurer of the Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS®. We are a great Association and I am honored for the trust you have placed in me as Treasurer. I am committed to contributing my best to the continued success of our Association. 

Charlie Bradford, Director-at-Large

Office: Jaqua, REALTORS®
Member Since: 2014
Term: 2024-2026
Accolades: AHWD; CTA; e-Pro; Community Relations Committee 2016-Present (2021 Chair); Advocacy Committee 2016-2019, 2023 (2019 Chair)

I am honored to serve on the board of directors and to help give my fellow REALTORS® all the tools support they need to be successful in their businesses and in their communities.

Marissa Harrington, Director-at-Large

I am excited about the possibility of continuing to help our association serve the community in a professional, empathetic, and equitable way.

Alex Jeffries, Director-at-Large

Office: Century 21 Affiliated
Member Since: 2014
Term: 2023-2025
Accolades: Associate Broker; Community Relations Committee 2015-Present (2017 Chair); Michigan Realtors YPN Task force 2021 - Present (2023 Chair); Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity Committee 2023; Professional Standards 2020-2022; Grievance Committee 2018-2019; Budget and Finance 2017; Lockbox Task Force 2017; C2EX; MRP; PSA

I believe in the work that is done at GKAR and I am excited for the opportunity to continue to serve our members and the communities we represent at the Board level!

Chuck Kinnane, Director-at-Large

Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Member Since: 1999
Term: 2023-2025

Jeff Lee, Director-at-Large

Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Member Since: 1990
Term: 2022-2024
Accolades: 2020 Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS® President; GKAR Board Director 10+ years; Professional Standards Committee; Budget & Finance Committee; Community Relations Committee; Professional Development Committee; Executive Committee; 24 years - Walk to End Homelessness Committee; By-Laws Review Committee

It is a pleasure to work on behalf of each and every member.

Erin McEntee, Director-at-Large

Office: Century 21 Affiliated
Member Since: 2005
Term: 2022-2024

Jodi Noble, Director-at-Large

Office: Jaqua, REALTORS®
Member Since: 2002
Term: 2024-2026
Accolades: 

Steven Revor, Director-at-Large

Jason Veenstra, Director-at-Large

Office: eXp Realty, LLC
Member Since: 2009
Term: 2023-2025
Accolades: Associate Broker, GKAR Director-At-Large 2020-Present, MichRIC Manager 2020-Present, Budget and Finance Committee 2019-2020, MLS Committee 2018-Present, Numerous Task Force Committees 2018-Present; e-Pro