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Front Page: Continued Julie Floyd, Treasurer Julie Floyd is a broker and owner at Latigo & Stone LLC. She believes in supporting, educating and sharing best practices with colleagues. As the 2019 treasurer, Floyd says, “It is our utmost priority to be fiscally responsible to our members and secure our association's position for the future.” Al Frazier, Director Al Frazier is a REALTOR at Nextage Lone Star Realty. He specializes in working with buyers and sellers in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown and Leander. Frazier says he feels privileged to serve as a board member. “I like being part of the decision-making process that effects REALTORS and property owners.” Further, he’s thrilled to serve his colleagues in the real estate community and the numerous issues the board is involved in. C.J. Pfau, Director Since 2000, C.J. Pfau has been a broker and co-owner at Pfau & Company, Inc. She specializes in residential sales, ranch sales, home makeovers and lot sales in Williamson, Burnet, and North Travis Counties. Chris Rodriguez, Director Chris Rodriquez has been a professional REALTOR since 2006. He’s looking forward to bringing his experience and talents to the board as a director. “Together, we will make informed decisions on matters of concern while keeping members’ best interests in mind,” he says. Rodriguez is also looking forward to focusing on ways the industry is changing, promoting education and advances in technology. One of his campaign platforms was making sure the association remains a relevant leader and continues giving members the tools they need to achieve success in the real estate profession. Kristi Sanguinet, Director Kristi Sanguinet is the team leader at Magnolia Realty Round Rock and has been a professional broker/agent for 12 years. She is looking forward to the upcoming market shifts and growth that will give directors even more opportunities to fine-tune the association’s efforts. She’s particularly interested in exploring issues related to continuing education, market knowledge and giving back to the community. “I'm excited for what's in store for Williamson County and our association over the next few years and I am eager to be an ambassador for our membership on the board for 2019," she says. Jerry Seay, Director, term ends 2019 Jerry Seay has been a commercial real estate professional since 2004 and works with KW Commercial Austin. He believes that most people tend to think about real estate and real estate professionals only when they’re buying or selling a home. “Commercial real estate greatly affects entire communities and the people who live there. Everyone shops, eats out, seeks medical care and goes out to be entertained,”
says Seay. All of these play a role in a community’s value and growth. And it’s all made possible with help from knowledgeable commercial real estate agents. Seay plans on keeping members informed about ways local and state government activity impacts the real estate industry and also promote commercial real estate issues. Michele Sherwood, Secretary As team leader for Keller Williams Realty, Round Rock, Michele Sherwood believes that agents can learn, grow and achieve their goals by getting involved with their community. “It positions you as a trusted real estate advisor with your clients and colleagues,” she says. "It’s critical to be an informed advocate for your community, especially at a times when there is so much market disruption in the real estate space." Sherwood is passionate about educating, recruiting and training agents to serve clients at the highest levels. Jennifer Welch, Director, term ends 2019 Jennifer Welch is the founder and broker at Evolve360 Realty and Amazing Realty. She specializes in residential real estate, identifying and creating successful investment properties and fostering her team’s growth via media appearances. “I chose to run for a seat on the board of directors so I can play a role in furthering the association’s strategic plan and continue the momentum regarding community outreach and professional education,” Welch says. RL
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