Responsible for the distribution of CAAR’s message to both the members and to the public. Areas of responsibility include:
Chair & Vice Chair
Larry Saunders, Chair
Jessica Saadut, Vice Chair
Board Liaisons
Jessica Russo
Staff Liaison
Ali DiGuardo, Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for creating and preserving an unwavering focus on policies, procedures, and practices that uphold the values of DEI throughout the association. Areas of responsibility include:
Chair & Vice Chair
Kelly Faillace, Chair
Rachel Burns, Vice Chair
Board Liaisons
Zoya Claus
Roxanne Carter-Johnston
Staff Liaison
Ali DiGuardo, Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for working with staff and leadership to investigate, evaluate, and recommend new tools and technologies for the benefit of CAAR members. This group’s activities often support the work of other Master Groups and result in collaborative projects. Areas of responsibilities include:
Chair & Vice Chair
MK King, Chair
Rachel Burns, Vice Chair
Board Liaisons
Kevin Wilberger
Georgia Lindsey
Staff Liaison
Ian Desautel, Director of MLS and Technology Services
Responsible for all electronic member services. Areas of responsibility include:
Chair & Vice Chair
Tom Woolfolk, Chair
Keith Davis, Vice Chair
Board Liaison
Laurie Falk
Matthew Holt
Staff Liaison
Ian Desautel, Director of MLS and Technology Services
The main administrative arm of CAAR. Areas of responsibility include:
Chair & Vice Chair
Mike Gaffney, Chair
Hal Johnson, Vice Chair
Board Liaison
Georgia Lindsay, Treasurer
Staff Liaison
Abby Tammen, CEO
Responsible for helping CAAR members become more professional, ethical and successful. Areas of responsibility include:
Chair & Vice Chair
Melissa Moody, Chair
Michele Kibler, Vice Chair
Board Liaison
Ivy Haines
Janice O’Hara
Staff Liaison
Teresa Kirkhart, Director of Professional & Business Development
Responsible for enforcement of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Areas of responsibility include:
REALTOR® members only for this committee. No meeting minutes available.
Chair & Vice Chair
Tele Jenifer, Chair
Kathy Markwood, Vice Chair
Staff Liaison
Tiffany Vann, Membership & Compliance Manager
Responsible for many aspects of the Association that involve public policy or real estate market conditions. Areas of responsibility include:
Chair & Vice Chair
Matthias John, Chair
Erin Hall, Vice Chair
Board Liaison
Francesca San Giorgio
Staff Liaison
Neil Williamson, Public Affairs Director
RPAC is key to protecting the real estate industry. The committee will create, promote, build awareness, support, and encourage participation for RPAC programs, events (e.g., Major Investors dinner), and contributions. This committee is a year-long commitment but will only meet when needed. No meeting minutes available.
Chair & Vice Chair
Denise Ramey, Chair
Jay Kalagher, Vice Chair
Board Liaison
Aaron Howell
Staff Liaison
Tiffany Vann, Membership and Compliance Manager
Responsible for planning, marketing, and executing YPN events and activities. This committee meets once a month. YPN helps young real estate professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and encouragement to:
Chair & Vice Chair
Jossef Baron, Chair
Shawn Johnson, Vice Chair
Board Liaison
Kim Armstrong
Staff Liaison
Lauren Graf, Conference Services Manager, Hillsdale Conference Center
Complete the 2026 Volunteer Form today! Volunteering on a Committee or Project Team counts toward the CAAR and state Honor Society!
The 2026 volunteer recruitment period runs from Mon., Sept. 1st – Mon., Dec. 1st!
A staff liaison will contact you in December 2025 with an email invitation to serve that describes the volunteer opportunity available to you. At that time, you will have the opportunity to accept or decline the offer.
If you have submitted a form after the recruitment period, you will still be added to a 2026 interested volunteer list. This list will be used as new project teams are developed.
550 Hillsdale Dr.,
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Tel: (434) 817-2227
Fax: (434) 817-2836
Monday – Friday,
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
