SAR’s various committees, clubs, and programs serve our Members and the community by overseeing issues and interests pertinent to our members.
Each program gives back to the community and identifies potential SAR and community partnerships. These partnerships enhance networking opportunities and facilitate key member activities.
Committee terms begin in January and end in December. Applications to join a committee are available beginning in September.
If you wish to join a committee after the deadline you may submit an application and you will be added to a waiting list.
CanTree Committee
Staff Liaison: Brian Delisi, Chief Operation Officer
The CanTree Committee oversees fundraising efforts of the CanTree that supports the Del Oro Division of The Salvation Army. Significant volunteer resources are required September through December.
Open to all SAR Members. One year membership term. No prerequisites to apply.
2024 Committee
Chair: Indika Fonseka
Vice Chair: Raj Singh
Xavier Pineda • Elaine Ferguson • Dan Morasci • Narendar Harikrishnan • James Lungi • Anthony Nunez • Erin Stumpf • Liz Andersen • Angela Gitt • Jennifer Remedios • Matt Gouge • Matt Miller • George Castillo • Jennifer Finley • Jake DeRosa • Joe Kelley • Cristi Rodda • Kristi Botkin
Community Outreach Committee
Staff Liaison: Jonathan Lass, Director of Marketing & Communications
The Community Outreach Committee strives to enhance the REALTOR® image through volunteering at various non-profit facilities. The committee shall also work to align SAR’s Community Relations and Government Relations efforts to expand SAR’s reach and to engage more politically and community minded members through volunteer opportunities.
Open to all SAR Members. One year membership term. No prerequisites to apply.
2024 Committee
Chair: Christian McGlade
Vice Chair: Amber Steadman
CJ Lynch • Guadalupe Farias • Alana Miyake • Addie Miles • Mairin Haley • Cam Villa • Charito Bartlett • Neeva Benipal • Bernadette Smith • Elaine Ferguson • Connie Van
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Fair Housing Committee
Staff Liaison: Jonathan Lass, Director of Marketing & Communications
The purpose of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Fair Housing Committee is to develop and promote programs in the areas of affordable housing, fair housing and lending practices, affirmative marketing, minority outreach, and cultural awareness.
Open to all SAR Members. One year membership term. No prerequisites to apply.
2024 Committee
Chair: Jenean Watson
Vice Chair: Alana Miyake
Stephanie Ferris • Sharon Robinson • Malyna Phan • Charito Bartlett • Stephen T Webb • Veronica Nelson-King • Klarissa Soto • Ann Vuletich • Luis Garnica • Amy Lee • Linda Wood • Jai Jett • Kira Norman • Marisol Tovar • Juan Lashley • Jeanine Butler
Government Relations Committee
Staff Liaisons: Erin Teague, Government Affairs Director
The Government Relations Committee establishes policy and positions on governmental issues affecting REALTORS® and residential property owners. Policy authority independent of the SAR Board of Directors.
Open to all SAR Members. One year membership term. Appointed by SAR President.
2024 Committee
Chair: Cherie Hunt
Vice Chair: Erin Stumpf
Judy Covington • Franco Garcia • Randall Hom • Gina LaPlaca • Barbara Lebrecht • Chris Little • Leigh Rutledge • Luis Sumpter • Malyna Phan • Danny Kwon • Breeze Singh • Maurice Thomas • Angie Westberg • Katie Villegas • Chip O’Neill • Paula Swayne • Christian McGlade • Doug Covill
Grievance Committee
Staff Liaison: Lyndsey Harank, Professional Standards & Development Director
On an as-needed basis, the Grievance Committee reviews ethical complaints to determine if hearings are warranted.
Open to REALTOR® Members. Three-year staggered terms, minimum 5-years of Real Estate industry experience, two years of SAR Membership, Board appointment, annual training attendance.
2024 Committee
Chair: Michael Onstead
Vice Chair: Alexis Jones
Warren Adams • David Bicknell • R Courtney Ellison • Sue Galster • Zoritha May-Thompson • Yuri Ramirez-Villanueva • Kellie Swayne • Kelly Pleasant • Jamie Rich • Linda Wood
Masters Club Steering Committee
Staff Liaison: Brian Delisi, Chief Operation Officer
The Masters Club Steering Committee sets policies and oversees application process for Masters Club. Members plan and manage educational, networking, and fundraising events.
Open to Masters Club Members. Two year staggered membership term.
2024 – 2025 Committee
President: Yuri Ramirez-Villanueva
Past President: Kelly Pleasant
President-Elect: Jason Habeeb
Secretary/Treasurer: Karen Berkovitz
Jim Amen • Key Bryant • Lynda Chac • Vyvyan Dang • Victoria Dimataris • Serina Lowden • Jamie Martin • Jacob Martin • Breeze Singh • Raj Singh • Joy Yip
Preferred Partners Advisory Committee
Staff Liaison: Erin Smith, Director of Member Services
The purpose of the Preferred Partner Advisory Committee is to develop programs and make recommendations to enhance the value of Preferred Partner membership in SAR. The Committee shall provide outreach to Preferred Partners to determine what benefits they are looking for by becoming Preferred Partner Members.
Open to SAR Preferred Partners only. One year membership term. No prerequisites to apply.
2024 Committee
Chair: Cristi Rodda
Vice Chair: Liz Andersen
Cam Villa • Mahnaz Khazari • Valerie Dreher • Charito Bartlett • Dan Morasci • Anthony Nunez • Amy Borh • Jen Finley
Professional Development Committee
Staff Liaison: Lyndsey Harank, Professional Standards & Development Director
The Professional Development Committee’s purpose is to recommend educational and relevant content in all real estate disciplines. The committee will help market courses, seek qualified instructors for SAR staff, and serve on subcommittees when necessary.
The committee will support the SAR Internship Program which is in partnership with the Los Rios Community College District.
Open to all SAR Members. One year membership term. No prerequisites to apply.
2024 Committee
Chair: Crystal Lopez
Vice Chair: Theresa Gorham
Jim Pojda • Mahnaz Khazari • Kris Vogt • Kira Norman • Meena Lee • Debra Evans • CJ Lynch • Klarissa Soto
2024 Internship Subcommittee
Chair: Marisol Tovar
Vice Chair: Cindi Cereceres
Amy Borh • Salvador Cortez • Natalie Dudding • Victoria Millan • Matt Miller
Professional Standards Committee
Staff Liaison: Lyndsey Harank, Professional Standards & Development Director
On an as-needed basis, the Professional Standards Committee convenes hearing tribunals to provide arbitration or to hear matters of alleged unethical conduct by SAR Members.
Open to REALTOR® Members. Three year staggered terms, prior Grievance Committee experience, 3 years of SAR Membership, Board appointment, annual training attendance.
2024 Committee
Chair: Paula Swayne
Vice Chair: Randall Hom
Ed Anderson • Patti Baumert • Mindy Demain • Alicia Guzman-Foster • Bruce Hammer • Cherie Hunt • Mahnaz Khazari • John Lanting • Ted McGregor • Pamela Petterle • Leigh Rutledge • Aileen Santee • Luis Sumpter • Dave Tanner • JaCi Wallace • Bruce Werking • Lee Xiong • John Byers
Yogi Palenko • Cheryle Ackerman-Griffin • Janice Pierson
Regional Meeting Coordinators
Staff Liaison: Jonathan Lass, Director of Marketing & Communications
The purpose of the SAR Regional Meetings is to provide Members with a frequent, decentralized opportunity to meet, network, receive appropriate SAR communications, and market their listings and services to other Members.
Regional Meeting Coordinators are appointed by the SAR President. Terms are as long as the Coordinators are willing to lead.
Meetings are open to All Active SAR Members.
Find meeting information/locations here.
2024 Coordinators
Arden / Carmichael: Mandy Scott & Jeffrey Goodman
Downtown/Midtown: Elise Brown
Elk Grove: April Cooke
Folsom: Katie Kreps
Natomas: Esthela Duran
Northeast: Nan Danford/ Tom DiGiacomo
West Sac.: Tammy Linker
Strategic Planning & Finance Committee
Staff Liaison: Chris Ly, CFO
The Strategic Planning & Finance Committee oversees SAR’s financial affairs and budget.
Open to REALTOR® Members. Two year membership term. No prerequisites to apply.
2024 Committee
Chair: Maurice Thomas
Samantha Tov • Breeze Singh • Cherie Hunt • Savannah Hurst • Franco Garcia • Stephanie Ammons • Brian McMartin • Luis Sumpter • Raj Singh • Kellie Swayne • Indika Fonseka • Angie Westberg • Karen Berkovitz • Stephanie Ferris
YPN Advisory Committee
Staff Liaison: Brian Delisi, Chief Operation Officer
The YPN Advisory Committee members support the Young Professionals Network by planning fundraisers, forums, and mixers. They also volunteer their time and talent, attend Council meetings, and implement stated goals and missions.
Open to all SAR Members. One year membership term. No prerequisites to apply.
2024 Committee
Chair: MayMay Huang
Vice Chair: Narendar Harikrishnan
Lindsey Phuon • Indika Fonseka • Viktoria Mysin • David Vega • Raj Singh • Xavier Pineda • Eric Lam • Evan Krejci • Kelley Estep • Tevor Fong • James Tan • Michelle Michael • Luis Sosa • Sukhman Kaur