Leadership and Staff
The backbone of Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors®.2024 Leadership Team
PRESIDENT
Randy Walther
River Fox Realty
Fredericksburg, VA
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Lauren Tate
Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA
VICE PRESIDENT
Matthew Rathbun
Coldwell Banker Elite
Fredericksburg, VA
SECRETARY
Gary Gardiner, Jr.
Coldwell Banker Elite
Fredericksburg, VA
TREASURER
Tamar Myers-Moffatt
Samson Properties
Fredericksburg, VA
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Carol Sondrini
Keller Williams Capital Properties
King George, VA
2024 Directors
LeAnn Black
1st Choice Better Homes and Land
Fredericksburg, VA
Dawn Curry
Real Broker, LLC
Stafford, VA
Abby Fitzsimmons
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Stafford, VA
Dawn Josemans
Coldwell Banker Elite Property Management
Fredericksburg, VA
Meghan Kala
Pathway Realty
Fredericksburg, VA
Denise Smith
Century 21 Redwood Realty
Fredericksburg, VA
AFFILIATE
Nick Bohn
Movement Mortgage
Fredericksburg, VA
Delegates to the VR Delegate Body
President-Elect Lauren Tate
Vice President Matthew Rathbun
At-Large Delegate Sherry Bailey
Past Presidents
View the list of FAAR’s past presidents.
Members can look up volunteer leadership contact information in the Member Search Directory at faarmembers.com/member-search or contact the professional staff for more information.
Staff Contacts
Page Browning, RCE, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
pbrowning@faarmembers.com
Page works directly for the Board of Directors and manages a staff of seven in executing the policies of the Board. As the CEO, she also organizes strategic planning sessions and serves on Virginia REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS® committees. Page is the staff liaison to the Awards, Nominating, and Diversity committees. She is also a member of both the Budget & Finance and Investment committees.
Lauren Cooley, RCE, e-PRO, AHWD
Webmaster & Communications Director
lcooley@faarmembers.com
Lauren is responsible for managing communications of the association including the FAAR website, social media, and other channels. She has over 10 years of professional association and marketing experience and loves making graphics and helping members reach their goals. Lauren also oversees the FAAR Studio members can book to film short videos. If you have any questions about the FAAR communications, faarmembers.com, Young Professionals Network, the Community Service or Technology and Communications Committees, or the Studio, contact Lauren!
Amanda “Mandi” Hodges
Operations Coordinator
ahodges@faarmembers.com
As FAAR’s Operations Coordinator, Mandi is instrumental in ensuring the seamless functioning of the association’s daily operations. Her responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, from facility maintenance and event logistics to office management and administrative support. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to efficiency, Mandi plays a crucial role in creating a productive and welcoming environment for members and staff alike.
Barbara McGrath, RCE, CIPS, AHWD
Professional Development Director
bmcgrath@faarmembers.com
As the Professional Development Director, Barbara is the administrator of the FAAR Academy. She writes curriculum, hires instructors, and creates class schedules. Barbara coordinates many different classes, including continuing education (CE), post-licensing (PL), certification and designation classes. Additionally, Barbara’s responsibilities include working closely with DPOR to submit class credits and classes for approval. Currently, she serves as the staff liaison to the Education Committee, the Managing Brokers Network, the Professional Standards Committee, and the Grievance Committee. If you have any questions regarding the status of your remaining CE or PL credits or on upcoming classes, email Barbara at bcastillo@faarmembers.com.
Linda Alsop, SHRM-CP, AHWD
Financial Director / HR Director
lalsop@faarmembers.com
Linda is the brain trust for all things relating to FAAR finances and financial records and staff liaison to Budget & Finance and Investment Committees. She is in charge of preparing the financial statements and reporting to the various agencies. She manages all of FAAR’s financial accounts including operations, investments, RPAC and the Foundation. Linda’s responsibilities also include the HR functions for the association from the application of employment laws to employee benefits.
Lori Hillard-Wehr
Membership Services Director
lhillardwehr@faarmembers.com
With 20 years of experience as the Membership Services Director, Lori assists FAAR brokers and members with any and all membership questions, manages the FAAR member records system, and manages Sentrilock’s key access. One of her key responsibilities includes adding new business and brokerages to FAAR. She also currently assists the Education Committee. If you have any questions about new agents, agent transfers, terminations, new companies, classes, or event registrations, please contact Lori at lhillardwehr@faarmembers.com.
Kim McClellan, RCE, AHWD
Public Policy Director
kmcclellan@faarmembers.com
Kim handles all legislative, regulatory, and policy issues relating to local and state government and serves as the staff liaison to the Fredericksburg REALTORS® Foundation, Property Management Network and the Public Policy Committee. She represents FAAR in various community organizations and has established working relationships with many area officials. Kim is the person to contact with concerns over private property rights, land use and area agencies that deal with housing issues. She is a former Capitol Hill staffer and proud Mom to Jack and Ellie, who are honorary FAAR employees. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children boating on Lake Anna. If you have any concerns over private property rights, land use, and/or area agencies that relate to housing, please contact Kim at kmcclellan@faarmembers.com.