CAAR Past President Pat Jensen (2002) was a tremendous REALTOR®, Broker, Association President, leader, and REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) advocate. As a tribute to her legacy, the Board established the Pat Jensen Leadership Academy in 2017.
Complete the application by 5 p.m. on Fri., Mar. 27th. Tuition for the program is $500 and covers class material and meals the day of class. CAAR has launched an incentive program for any participant to receive a 50% rebate at the end of the program, a $250 value.
Participants of the Leadership Academy shall have demonstrated:
1) Involvement in CAAR, Virginia REALTORS® and/or National Association of REALTORS® events
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2) Participation as a volunteer a CAAR Committee, Council, or Project Team
We are thrilled to have CAAR Past Presidents Josh While and Anne Burroughs be the cofacilitators for the 2026-2027 class – both PJLA graduates!
Welcome, Team Building & Reception | Wed., Aug. 19th, 1 – 5 p.m.
Skills to Influence & Motivate | Mon., Sept. 14th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Train-the-Trainer | Tues., Sept. 29th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Organizational Structure in the REALTORS Community | Thurs., Oct. 29th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
About CAAR & Meeting Management | Wed., Nov. 18th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Economic & Technology Update | Thurs., Dec. 10th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Local Government Involvement | Thurs., Jan. 28th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
L.E.A.D: Learn, Elevate, Accelerate, Deliver | Thurs., Feb. 25th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Capstone Project Presentations | Thurs., Mar. 18th, 10 a.m. – Noon
CAAR General Membership Meeting & Graduation | Mar. 25th, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
As a commitment to the program and fellow participants, PJLA students will:
Pat learns that the Leadership Academy will be named the Pat Jensen Leadership Academy.
The following members are graduates of the 2024-2025 Pat Jensen Leadership Academy:
First row (left to right): Stephanie Woolfolk, Ivy Haines, Francesco San Giorgio, Ben Lynch.
Second row (left to right): Anthony McGhee (Co-facilitator), Alex Rayfield, Kim Armstrong, Zoya Claus, Laurie Falk, Jossef Baron, Larry Saunders.
The following members are graduates of the 2022-2023 Pat Jensen Leadership Academy:
First row (left to right): Aaron Howell, Amanda Spigone, Janice O’Hara, Candice van der Linde, and Josh White.
Second row (left to right): Rachel Burns, Woody Fincham, Katelyn Mancini, Roxanne Carter-Johnston, Brentney Kozuch, Kyle Olson, Anthony McGhee.
The following members are graduates of the 2018 inaugural class of the Pat Jensen Leadership Academy:
First row (left to right): Pam Dent, Bevin Boisvert, Kelly Ceppa, Tammy Campbell, Nikki Chambless, Mary Katherine King.
Second row (left to right): Georgia Lindsey, Anne Burroughs, Debbie Cash, S. Lisa Herndon, Denise Ramey (Co-facilitator).
Third row (left to right): Anthony McGhee (Co-facilitator), Paul McArtor, Jack Crocker, and Kris Jensen.
550 Hillsdale Dr.,
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Tel: (434) 817-2227
Fax: (434) 817-2836
Monday – Friday,
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
