OCTOBER 18,
HUBBARD
110 West Hubbard Street | Chicago, IL
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Emcee Introduction Jeff Lasky
Welcome Ethan Nagar
Pledge of Allegiance Bekah Carlson
Opening Remarks Ethan Nagar
Introduction of Opening Ceremony Knight Chumsangsri Thai Blessings Dance
Recognition of Sponsors & Guests Jeff Lasky
2024 President’s Farewell & Shari Haefner
Presidential Awards
Recognition of Committees & Shari Haefner Board Members Awards
Introduction of Past Presidents Shari Haefner
Presentation of Past Presidents Pin Shari Haefner Myra Nimchaiyong
Goldie Initiatives Megan Abraham
2024 Illinois REALTORS® Matt Silver, President
Presidential Remarks Illinois REALTORS®
Installation of 2025 Leadership Matt Silver, President Illinois REALTORS®
2025 Presidential Remarks Myra Nimchaiyong
2025 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
(Serving November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2025)
OFFICERS:
Myra Nimchaiyong
President
Dmytro Lakhman President-Elect
Carol Fisher Secretary / Treasurer
Shari Haefner Immediate Past President
DIRECTORS:
William Mustafa 3rd Year of a 3-Year Term
Michael Elam 3rd Year of a 3-Year Term
Bruce Heller 3rd Year of a 3-Year Term
Shamar Brossard 2nd Year of a 3-Year Term
Theresa Mueller 2nd Year of a 3-Year Term
Dianna Smith 1st Year of a 3-Year Term
Paula Avenaim 1st Year of a 3-Year Term
Melody Mueller 1st Year of a 3-Year Term
Joel Raynes 1st Year of a 3-Year Term
Craig Capilla Affiliate Director
2024 AWARDS
2024 Realtor of the Year
(Awarded at the Illinois Realtors ROTY Banquet in April 2024)
Peter Cotsirilos
2024 Service Awards
(Given to those people completing their Board terms)
Jeff Bennett
Dan J Dolan
Barbara Maring
Rebekah Carlson
Peter Cotsirilos
2024 NICAR Presidential Beacon Awards
Bill Caton
Larry Howard
Rebekah Carlson
Barbara Maring
NICAR PAST PRESIDENTS
Shari Haefner (Immediate Past President) 2024
As Immediate Past President, Shari remains part of the Executive Board for 2025.
Peter Cotsirilos 2023
Andy Velkme 2022
Bruce Heller 2020 – 2021
Rebekah Carlson 2019
Chris Schramko 2018
Mark Goodwin 2017
Marty Norkett 2016
Art Sheridan 2015
Bill Caton 2014
Angela Aeschliman 2013
Dan Cawley 2012
Linda Hamer 2011
Rose Gillece 2010
Heidi Lawton 2009
Dave McGowan 2008
John K. Rutledge 2007
Tammy Spilis 2006
Pamela Bennett 2005
Jonathan Stein 2004
Charles Wiercinski 2003
Jim Korreck 2002
Larry Howard 2001
Hal Schwartz 2000
Randy Podolsky 1999
Robert Whisler 1998
Marcy Mermel 1997
Tony Perry 1994 – 1996
We thank you so much for being here today to celebrate the contributions of so many dedicated and talented individuals who make NICAR special.
NICAR is accredited by the National Association of REALTORS® to serve the commercial property practitioners in Northern Illinois, including Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, Ogle, DeKalb, Kendall, Kankakee, Boone, and Winnebago.
NICAR’s diverse network includes many commercial affiliates servicing the commercial real estate industry.
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