Southern Adirondack Realtors installed a slate of new leaders at its holiday gala in December.
SAR officers include Eden Whitaker of DeMarsh Real Estate, president; Jessica Sherry of the Sherwood Group, president-elect; Lisa Ostrander of Howard Hanna Real Estate, secretary; and Saraha Millington of Gallo Realty ADK, treasurer-elect.
Whitaker, who also served in the same role in 2017, intends to lead the association and its members through the transition from a very active housing market to a changing industry in the legislative landscape, focusing on both the professional development of Realtors and their advocacy efforts.
“Realtors engagement in the legislative and political process protects the rights of property owners and ensures the availability and affordability of housing,” said Whitaker. “We are the ‘Voice for Real Estate’ in the region, and part of that charge is the responsibility of being advocates for our clients and customers.”
Whitaker also reaffirmed the local trade association’s commitment to the community, adding that Realtors “are caring members and dedicated volunteers to their communities. We will always prioritize partnership and collaboration with any organization looking to improve our quality of place.”
Catherine McDonough of Hunt Real Estate is past president.
Directors for 2023 are Lisa Grassi Bartlett of Exit Realty, Gloria Bolesh of Howard Hanna Real Estate, Scott Cross of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Howard Denison of DeMarsh Real Estate, Mark Ladu of Davies-Davies Real Estate, Brian Williams of Levack Real Estate and Dan Davies of Davies-Davies Real Estate.