Meet the CAAR staff!
Abby Tammen
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct: (434) 817-2397
abby@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Implements the Association's vision, mission, and overall direction; oversees Association budget and finance operation; staff liaison to Board of Directors and other committees and councils (i.e., Broker Council, Commercial Council, Operations, MLS, Joint MLS Partnership).
Ali DiGuardo
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Direct: (434) 817-2396
ali@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: A key executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of the organization. This role involves implementing business strategies, managing resources, and ensuring operational efficiency to achieve the company's strategic goals.
Teresa Kirkhart
Director of Professional & Business Development
Professional Standards Administrator
Direct: (434) 817-2395
teresa@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Staff liaison to the Professional Development Committee; manages and oversees the Central Virginia School of Real Estate and creates the CAAR education calendar, etc.
Lauren Graf
Education and Events Specialist
Direct: (434) 817-2389
lauren@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Coordination of association education and events in conjunction with the Director of Professional and Business Development. This position will serve as the primary staffer for set-up, tear-down, and execution of on-site events for the Association.
Tiffany Vann
Member Services Specialist
Direct: (434) 817-2398
tiffany@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Processing membership applications, billing, and managing member data in various platforms. She will also serve as a second tier of support for MLS inquiries.
Brent Woodyard Director of Sales and Services, Hillsdale Conference Center
Direct: (434) 817-2383
brent@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Site visits, scheduling events, coordinates event details including digital signage, room set-up, caterer, etc.
Grace Porter Event & Client Concierge, Hillsdale Conference Center
Direct: (434) 817-2384
grace@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Assists in managing event logistics, building client relationships, and contributing to sales growth strategies.
Neil Williamson
Public Affairs Director
Direct: (434) 817-2380
neil@freeenterpriseforum.org
Areas of responsibility include: President and CEO of The Free Enterprise Forum, representative to attend local government meetings, staff liaison to Public Affairs.
Dave Norris Executive Director, CAAR Foundation
Direct: (434) 817-2391
dave@caarfoundation.org
Areas of responsibility include: Champion the organization vision and create the infrastructure to support all related programs and strategies to make affordable housing and homeownership in the Greater Charlottesville region accessible for all.