SKCR Leadership and Staff
Find out who was elected to the 2025 Board of Directors.
Garrett Nelson
President
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
Cheyenne Gillooly
President-Elect
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
Michael Orbino
Immediate Past President
COMPASS
Genine Wood
VP of Business Practices
Keller Williams - Kirkland
Sol Villarreal
VP Governmental & Public Affairs
Windermere Real Estate
Eastlake
Scott Dickinson
VP-Elect Governmental & Public Affairs
Side Realty LLC
Dan Wingard
VP Member Services & Communication
John L. Scott Real Estate
Redmond
Russell Hokanson
Chief Executive Officer
Seattle King County REALTORS®
Matthew Huddleston
North Regional Director
Zillow Group
Jennifer Gilbert-Smith
South Regional Director
Leading Advantage Realty
Brandi Huff
East Regional Director
COMPASS
Sydnie Taylor
Independent Brokerage Director
Lake & Company
Janet Olson
Affiliate Director
Fidelity National Home Warranty
Troy Otto
YPN Director
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
Marissa Beach
Director at Large
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Evonne Brank
Director at Large
John L. Scott Real Estate
Kent
Samantha Enos
Director at Large
Windermere Real Estate/Central Inc.
Kirkland
Deidre Hicks
Director at Large
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Pam McCain
Director at Large
John L. Scott Real Estate
Savannah Scott
Director at Large
John L. Scott Real Estate
Tami Tate
Director at Large
Tate Real Estate
Allison Trull
Director at Large
Coldwell Banker Bain
Washington REALTOR® Director Roster
Seattle King County REALTORS® is the largest member Board of the Washington REALTORS®. We represent about 1/3 of all members of the Washington REALTORS®.
2023–2025
Marissa Beach
Joe Galindo
Savannah Scott
Matthew Huddleston
Taylor Laehle
Dinato Luz
Tamara Paul
Jennifer Underwood
Sol Villarreal
2024–2026
Hailey Rarden
Mikaela Ji
Shane Davies
Scott Dickinson
Jennifer Gilbert-Smith
Jenny Hill
Kathleen Powell
Larry Powell
Dan Wingard
2025–2027
Cheyenne Gillooly
Diedre Hicks
Chris Lapp
Angie Mykel
Shonna Peterson
Troy Otto
Georgia Stevens
Erica Topel
Craig Walker
Qualified Directors
Nine positions for Qualified Director are open, and SKCR is receiving applications. Learn more about Qualified Directors and apply using the button below.
Other Officers and Directors Serving by Virtue of Position
Gina Madeya, National Association of REALTORS® Director
Garrett Nelson, National Association of REALTORS® Director
Lennox Scott, National Association of REALTORS® Director
Sam Pace, Past President
Karen Schweinfurth, Past President
Kitty Wallace, Past President
Colette Rarden
Michele Hunt
National Association of REALTORS® Directors
As a large local Association, SKCR is entitled to one NAR Director for each 2,000 members. The NAR Director(s) are elected annually.
Representing SKCR are the following Directors:
- 2023–24 Garrett Nelson, Corcoran Lifestyle Properties
- 2024–25 Gina Madeya, Windermere | Yarrow Bay
- 2025–26 J. Lennox Scott, John L. Scott Real Estate
For more information or if you are interested in running for either of these positions, contact Russ Hokanson, CEO, or call 425.974.1011.
The Seattle King County REALTORS® staff is ready to assist you in the most supportive and professional manner.
Main Line: (425) 974-1011
| Russell Hokanson Chief Executive Officer | Phone: 425-974-1021 |
| Marie Hansch Director of Business Practices & Education RRC Administrator | Phone: 425-974-1018 |
| Scott Parsons Director of Finance & Operations | Phone: 425-974-1012 |
| Taylor Shanaman Director of Governmental & Public Affairs | Phone: 425-974-1013 |
| Darla White Director of Member Services | Phone: 425-974-1015 |
| Judy Naegeli Marketing & Communications Manager | Phone: 425-974-1017 |
| Kelley Chaves Executive Projects & Education Coordinator | Phone: 425-974-1011 |
| Lisa Rider Operations Coordinator | Phone: 425-974-1016 |
| Stephanie Margenats Special Projects Coordinator | Phone: 425-974-1020 |
| Val Taylor Program Coordinator | Phone: 425-974-1014 |
| Cheri Brennan PR Specialist | Phone: 206-799-8755 |
| Randy Bannecker Seattle/King County Housing Specialist | Phone: 206-296-6912 |
| Sam Pace South King County Housing Specialist | Phone: 253-569-2663 |