Committees

Oversees the nomination and selection process for UCAR’s annual awards and helps plan and support the UCAR Annual Awards Banquet, recognizing outstanding members and achievements.

Engages brokers in association initiatives, gathers feedback from brokerage leadership, and helps align UCAR programs with broker needs. Hosts the Broker Roundtable, providing a space for collaboration, discussion, and high-level industry insights.

Reviews and recommends updates to UCAR’s governing documents to ensure compliance, clarity, and alignment with best practices and organizational needs.

Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within UCAR and the communities it serves. Leads initiatives such as the Diversity Dinner Series and supports community engagement through participation in events like the Juneteenth Festival, Pride Festival, and Hispanic Heritage Festival.

Develops educational opportunities and supports member engagement. Responsible for creating the annual education calendar, including both in-person and virtual (Zoom) classes, and enhancing the overall member experience.

Provides oversight and guidance on UCAR’s financial health. Reviews budgets, monitors income and expenses, and prepares the annual budget for recommendation to the Board of Directors.

Monitors local, state, and national legislation impacting real estate and leads UCAR’s advocacy efforts. Promotes REALTOR® Party initiatives. Leads and supports key advocacy events including the RPAC Auction, RPAC Mixer, and promotes participation in Day on the Hill and the Tennessee REALTORS® TNEX Conference.

Oversees the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), including rules, policies, and system functionality. Ensures the MLS remains accurate, compliant, and valuable to members.

Handles alleged violations of MLS rules and regulations. Reviews cases, conducts hearings, and determines appropriate actions in accordance with established policies.

Manages the leadership nomination process by collecting applications, reviewing candidates, and preparing a recommended slate of candidates for Board of Directors approval ahead of the annual election.

Reviews and refines UCAR’s internal policies and operational procedures. Works collaboratively with committee chairs to initiate and recommend updates to policies and procedures to ensure consistency and alignment across the organization.

Manages UCAR’s scholarship program, providing financial support to graduating high school seniors across UCAR’s nine-county region. Also gives special consideration, where applicable, to children of members. Supports fundraising initiatives such as the Gold Ticket Raffle.

Plans and executes UCAR’s major events, networking opportunities, and member experiences. Leads signature initiatives including the Awards Banquet, Business Partner Expo, Membership Monday, and other key association events.

Explores and recommends technology tools and innovations to enhance member productivity and association operations. Also provides training, guidance, and support to members and the association on technology-related needs and best practices.

Oversees the UCAR Store, including product selection, pricing, and strategy to provide value to members while generating non-dues revenue.