Bev Read Honored for RPAC Milestone
June 6, 2024
Beverly Prkacin Read, a member of the Governmental and Public Affairs Committee (GAC) at Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) since 1985, was recognized at the group’s latest meeting for reaching a milestone with the National Association of REALTORS®.
In singling her out, Gina Madeya, SKCR’s VP of Governmental & Public Affairs, described Read as a “steadfast advocate for our industry” and RPAC guru. She recently eclipsed $50,000 in lifetime investments in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC), earning her recognition in that elite Hall of Fame Tier. She was inducted last month during NAR meetings in Washington, D.C.
“Bev has pushed the state and local associations to great heights with her fundraising abilities,” Madeya commented. Her service to the PAC includes being a trustee for Washington REALTORS® for more than a decade.
Madeya noted Read is the only chair to ever raise more than $800,000 for RPAC without the help of dues, adding “She also wrote the check that put WR over the $1 million threshold for the first time!”
Read, a broker since 1977, is with Windermere Real Estate/Seattle-Northlake. She holds several professional designations, including SRES, CIPS, and AHWD. In addition to her involvement and leadership with various REALTOR® associations, she is a dedicated volunteer within the Croatian community.