The Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® (FAAR) installed its 2021 Leadership Team in a virtual ceremony on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Despite the year’s many challenges, the Association under 2020 President Drew Fristoe remained committed to serving the more than 1,700 Realtors® working throughout the region with top-notch educational offerings, wide ranging real estate services, and strong advocacy to protect the real estate industry.
Looking ahead to 2021, incoming President Carrie Danko of 1st Choice Better Homes and Land is focused on keeping those values strong and is committed to “rethink, reenergize, and rebound” together.
Incoming President Carrie Danko and her leadership team were installed by Ann Black, broker and owner of 1st Choice Better Homes and Land.
Several awards were also given out, including:
Realtor® Emeritus
Recognizing members who have attained 40 years of continuous membership in FAAR.
| Chris Kaila Exit Elite Realty |
Patsy Thompson Rappahannock Properties, Inc. |
Silver Circle Awards
Recognizing members who have attained 25 years of continuous membership in FAAR.
| Tracy Bilodeau BHHS Select Realty |
Falco Bruno United Real Estate Premier |
| Kathleen Elim Samson Properties |
Joyce Lamantia A Home 4 U |
| Richard Snow Exit Realty Expertise |
Faith Strong Valere Real Estate |
| Denise Vrabel Help U Sell Grein Group |
Kenneth White Century 21 Redwood |
Affiliate of the Year
Recognizing the FAAR affiliate member that provides exceptional service to FAAR, its members, and the general public.
Tim Murphy
C&F Mortgage
Good Neighbor Award
Recognizing members who give back to the community.
| Patti Murphy Long and Foster |
Denise Smith Century 21 Redwood |
| Deb Ellis Coldwell Banker Elite |
Spirit Award
Recognizing the participation of a member who supports FAAR behind the scenes.
Sherrie Shaw
Universal Title
Raising the Bar Award
Recognizes the member who has gone above and beyond to improve their knowledge of the business and professional standards.
Matthew Rathbun
Coldwell Banker Elite
Icon Awards
Recognizing members who have made a significant mark on the real estate profession.
| Alex Long Weichert, Realtors® |
Janel O’Malley Coldwell Banker Elite |
The 2021 FAAR Leadership team is:
President Carrie Danko, 1st Choice Better Homes and Land, LC
President-Elect Deb Ellis, Coldwell Banker Elite
Vice President Carol Sondrini, Coldwell Banker Elite
Secretary Randy Walther, Nest Realty
Treasurer Clay Murray, Pathway Realty
Directors Lynn Lenahan, 1st Choice Better Homes and Land, LC
Sandy Pearce, Pathway Realty
Dawn Josemans, Coldwell Banker Elite Property Management
Lauren Tate, Century 21 Redwood
Kardin Lillis, Weichert, Realtors®
Pia Contreras-Sanchez, Prime Realty
Donna Schmidt, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty
Immediate Past President, Drew Fristoe, Coldwell Banker Elite, will join the 2021 Leadership Team on the Board of Directors.