This year is a big year for local, state, and national elections. It’s also a big year for ECAR Elections. Due to the changes in ECAR bylaws last year, this year a Vice President will also be elected. The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors® is run by a board of directors who are elected and decide the direction ECAR will take through policies and strategic planning. The Board of Directors currently has 18 members with eight seats becoming available for this year’s election. To apply for a specific director position, you must be a member of that chapter. Anyone meeting the qualifications may apply for the At-large Director, Assistant Treasurer, Vice President, and President-Elect positions. The elections are coming up fast and applications are being accepted through August 9 for the following positions (members who have submitted their applications are also listed):

President-Elect – 1 applicant: Judi Rutland
Vice President – 2 applicants: Jan Hooks, Sam Kinkaid
Assistant Treasurer – 3 applicants: Judy Griffin, Dale Peterson, Judy Sheridan
At-large Director – 3 applicants: Tom Miesen, Bob Mims, Tina Starling
Crestview Chapter Director – 1 applicant: Frank Brooks
Destin Chapter Director – 1 applicant: Jamie Huggins
Fort Walton Beach Chapter Director – applicant: Lisa Norton
South Walton County Chapter Director – 1 applicant: Jeannie Wilson

To apply, click on the position above, fill out the application, attach a photo, and submit the application electronically or by printing it. Qualifications and a description of the position and complete instructions are included in the application. Contact us with questions about chapter affiliation, the election process, or anything else at michaela@ecaor.com or 850-243-6145. Voting will begin in September, and the winners will be announced at the Annual Membership Meeting on October 8.