Committees

Members are encouraged to take an active role in shaping the Association’s programs and initiatives. Opportunities include participating in the planning of local legislative activities, education and technology programs, professional standards, and many other key areas that support our mission.

To be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, a candidate must meet at least one of the following requirements prior to nomination:

Have completed one full year as a Committee Chair or Vice Chair of a standing committee; or
Have completed one full year as an active member of the MLS/Technology Committee, Legislative Committee, or Education Committee.

Below is a description of each committee WSGVR offers.

Affiliates Committee

Mission Statement:
To provide WSGVR members the tools, resources, programs, and networking opportunities needed to successfully transact in their businesses.

Chair: Adriana Morgan
Vice Chair: Sue Chong

Bylaws/Policies & Procedures Committee

Mission Statement:
To review, revise and update WSGVR’s governing documents such as Bylaws, Policies and Procedures and Committee Policies and Procedures.

Chair: Jeff Huang
Vice Chair: Brian Chen

Finance Committee

Mission Statement:
To serve as the fiscal arm of the Association, notifying the Board of Directors of availability of funds regarding all financial activities and requests for non-budgeted items.

Chair: Shun Zhang
Vice Chair: William Wei

Education and Commercial Committee

Mission Statement:
To recommend and implement real estate related courses that are pertinent to the real estate industry that contribute to members knowledge, growth, and financial success of their profession.

Chair: Mark Ramos
Vice Chair: Talia Lai

Global Business Council

Mission Statement:
To build diplomatic relationships and obtain Memorandum of Understandings with other countries, to promote education regarding international markets, and to promote an understanding of cultural diversity.

Chair: Buck Stapleton
Vice Chair: Jeff Huang

Grievance Committee

Mission Statement:
To review and evaluate ethics complaints as required to determine whether the complaint warrants further consideration by a hearing Panel of the Professional Standards Committee.

Chair: Shun Zhang
Vice Chair: Joleen Tu

Legislative Committee

Mission Statement:
To be involved, politically, through Key Contacts, in Local, State, and Federal legislatures as well as city and county commissions to ensure private property rights.

Chair: Ling Chow
Vice Chair: Mark Ramos

Membership/Special Events Committee

Mission Statement:
To recruit and retain members of WSGVR and plan, promote, and host various association social and networking events.

Chair: Sylvia Ramos
Vice Chair: Wendy Zhen

Multiple Listing Service Committee

Mission Statement:
To conduct effective Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Breakfast Meetings, improve MLS operations for members and advise on the advancement of technology for the association.

Chair: Nanette Ong
Vice Chair: Gary Liu

Orientation Committee

Mission Statement:
To onboard new members with information pertaining to real estate, REALTOR® membership and CRMLS.

Chair: Tomas Wong

Premises Committee

Mission Statement:
To monitor the maintenance, repairs and needs assessment of the building(s) occupied and/or owned by WSGVR.

Chair: Mindy Yeh
Vice Chair: Vince Veneziano

Professional Standards Committee

Mission Statement:
To serve on hearing Panels, as required, to hear matters of alleged membership duty and ethical misconduct that may result in discipline. In addition, the committee hears alleged violations of MLS rules by MLS Participants or Subscribers.

Chair: Brian Chen
Vice Chair: Nee Wong

Sergeant-At-Arms Committee

Mission Statement:
To maintain order and security at WSGVR events and gatherings.

Chair: David Tran

Young Professional Network

Mission Statement:
To help young real estate professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and encouragement to become involved in four core areas: REALTOR associations, real estate industry, peers, and community.

Chair: Geoffrey Arabit
Vice Chair: Qi Qi Chen