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Annual Awards Ceremony
February 21, 2014 Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
THE “ABOVE THE CROWD!®”AWARDS 2013 Sales advisory council Board of Directors
From left: Melissa Somone-Graham, Mary Braatz, Mary Anne D’Ambrosio, Lisa Koonce, Angie Lotz, Terri Swiderski and Candy Kissner (see inset)
2013 SAC Board of Directors President – Lisa Koonce, RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville 1st Vice President – Melissa Somone-Graham, RE/MAX 1st, Elmhurst 2nd Vice President – Mary Braatz, RE/MAX Enterprises, Downers Grove Secretary – Terri Swiderski, RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville Treasurer – Angie Lotz, RE/MAX All Pro, Bloomingdale Past President – Mary Anne D’Ambrosio, RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville Director of SAC Meetings and Events – Candy Kissner, RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Crystal Lake
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THE “ABOVE THE CROWD!®”AWARDS continued from previous page CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK Miracle Offices
RE/MAX ‘10’, Oak Lawn Accepting: Val Hatzelis
RE/MAX All Pro, Bloomingdale Accepting: Tim Binning and Terry White
RE/MAX 1st Service, Homer Glen Accepting: Kathy O’Radnik
RE/MAX Action, Lisle Accepting: Gary Jacklin
RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch Accepting: Ron Becker
RE/MAX All Pro, Sugar Grove Accepting: Denise Dell and Tim Binning
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THE “ABOVE THE CROWD!®”AWARDS continued from previous page CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK Miracle Offices CONTINUED
RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles/Wasco Accepting: Bobbie Gerbrecht-Grayson and Tim Binning
RE/MAX Associates West, Bartlett Accepting: Laura Resnick and Mary Olsen
RE/MAX All Properties, New Lenox Accepting: Leo Koulouris
RE/MAX Central, Roselle Accepting: Kathy Jansen
RE/MAX Center, Grayslake Accepting: Richard Capoccioni
RE/MAX City, Chicago Accepting: Martin Lata
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THE “ABOVE THE CROWD!®”AWARDS continued from previous page CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK Miracle Offices CONTINUED
RE/MAX Cityview, Chicago Accepting: Robert Padron
RE/MAX Excels, Geneva Accepting: Hank Erwin and Chris Hansen
RE/MAX In The Village, Realtors®, Oak Park Accepting: Marion Digre
RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington Accepting: Paul Wells
RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago Accepting: Deno Jeffries
RE/MAX NOW, Barrington Accepting: Peter Consolo
RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville Accepting: John Brennan
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THE “ABOVE THE CROWD!®”AWARDS continued from previous page CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK Miracle Offices CONTINUED
RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville Accepting: Rich Conte
RE/MAX Properties, Western Springs Accepting: Dominic Diorio, Jim Hannigan, Karen Arndt and Doug Hanscom
RE/MAX Properties Northwest, Park Ridge Accepting: Terri Tillinghast
RE/MAX Showcase, Gurnee, Long Grove and Waukegan Accepting: Piero Orsi and Michael Lescher
RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights Accepting: Cyndy Hass
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THE “ABOVE THE CROWD!®”AWARDS continued from previous page CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK Miracle Offices CONTINUED
RE/MAX Suburban, Glen Ellyn Accepting: Cheryl Shurtz
RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville Accepting: Lynn Fairfield
RE/MAX Suburban, Mt. Prospect Accepting: Mary Childers
RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg (N. Roselle Rd.) Accepting: Maureen Brand
RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg (Schaumburg Rd.) Accepting: Mary Myzia
RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton Accepting: Florence Chillemi
RE/MAX Town & Country, Aurora Accepting: Julie Fiorito and Amy Fichtel-Schwartz
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THE “ABOVE THE CROWD!®”AWARDS continued from previous page CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK Miracle Offices CONTINUED
RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Huntley, Lake Zurich and Palatine Accepting: Lori Helton, Joanne Levicki, Lee Bialek and Dennis White
Largest CMN Fundraiser
CMNH Miracle Offices not pictured: RE/MAX 1st Choice, Ottawa RE/MAX Achievers, Lombard RE/MAX Connections II, Marengo RE/MAX Northern Illinois Regional Office, Elgin RE/MAX of Rock Valley, Oregon RE/MAX Professional Advantage, Byron RE/MAX Property Source, Rockford RE/MAX Property Source, Belvidere RE/MAX Top Properties, Morris RE/MAX Villager, Glenview
Jennifer and Donna Radke RE/MAX Center, Grayslake
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THE “ABOVE THE CROWD!®”AWARDS continued from previous page CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK Outstanding Citizen
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RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville, Mount Prospect, Schaumburg and Wheaton Accepting: Jim Nelson, Jr.
R E/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Huntley, Lake Zurich and Palatine Accepting: Dennis White
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RE/MAX All Pro, Bloomingdale and Sugar Grove and RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles/Wasco Accepting: Tim Binning
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RE/MAX Showcase, Gurnee, Long Grove and Waukegan Accepting: Piero Orsi and Michael Lescher
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RE/MAX of Barrington and RE/MAX NOW, Barrington Accepting: Paul Wells
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THE “ABOVE THE CROWD!®”AWARDS continued from previous page The Technology Award
The Technology Innovator Award
Layla El Said RE/MAX Suburban, Mt. Prospect
Scott Gerami RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville
Most Visited Website, Large Market Office
Most Visited Website, Small Market Office
RE/MAX Action, Lisle Accepting: Gary Jacklin
RE/MAX Sauk Valley, Sterling Accepting: John Rosengren, Jim Cesarek and Tim McCaslin
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THE “ABOVE THE CROWD!®”AWARDS continued from previous page Most Visited Website, Multi-Office
Most Visited Website, Agent
Excellence in Training
The Humanitarian Award
RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville, Mount Prospect, Schaumburg and Wheaton Accepting: Jim Nelson, Jr.
Jim Starwalt RE/MAX Center, Grayslake
Amie Fair RE/MAX Northern Illinois Regional Office, Elgin
Jim Hannigan RE/MAX Properties, Western Springs
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The Production Awards
Largest Single Residential Commission
Largest Single Referral Commission
Largest Single Commercial Commission
Kristi Gunther and Marlene Granacki RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago
John Morrison RE/MAX of Barrington
Brian Haney RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles/Wasco
Top Office, Closed Transactions
Top Office, Closed Sales Volume
Most Closed Transactions, Team
Most Closed Transactions, Individual
RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville Accepting: Jennifer Conte
RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville Accepting: John Brennan
Jane Lee RE/MAX Top Performers, Lake Bluff
Robert Padron RE/MAX Cityview, Chicago
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The Production Awards continued from previous page Most Closed Transactions, Small Market Team
Most Closed Transactions, Small Market Individual
Top Small Market Office, Closed Transactions
Kat Becker RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch
Kimberly Schnoor RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch
RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch Accepting: Ron Becker
Top Small Market Office, Closed Sales Volume
Top Chicago Office, Top Company, Closed Transactions Closed Transactions & Closed Sales Volume & Sales Volume
RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles/Wasco Accepting: Bobbie Gerbrecht-Grayson and Tim Binning
RE/MAX City, Chicago Accepting: Martin Lata
RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville, Mount Prospect, Schaumburg and Wheaton Accepting: Jim Nelson, Jr. continued on next page
Excellence in Management Awards Administrative Professional of the Year
Manager of the Year
Manager of the Year
Angela Adams RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park
Val Hatzelis RE/MAX ‘10’, Chicago, Oak Lawn and Palos Park
Peter Consolo RE/MAX NOW, Barrington
Broker/Owner of the Year, Single Office
Broker/Owner of the Year, Multi-Office
Linda O’Donnell RE/MAX Signature, Chicago
Rob Schaid RE/MAX Plaza, McHenry, Wauconda, Richmond and Woodstock
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THE HERITAGE AWARDS Rising Star
Pioneer Club, Sales Associate
Pioneer Club, Broker/Owner
Todd Gagliano RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington
John Downes RE/MAX Properties Northwest, Park Ridge
Lucy Mierop RE/MAX Market, Willow Springs
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THE HERITAGE AWARDS continued from previous page Top 3 Commercial Individuals
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Paul Fasold RE/MAX Signature, Chicago
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Brian Haney RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles/Wasco
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Dave Shalabi RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park
Top 3 Commercial Teams
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Mark Batinick RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville
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John Rosengren RE/MAX Sauk Valley, Dixon
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Al Vallejo RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park
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THE HERITAGE AWARDS continued from previous page TOP 20 RESIDENTIAL Individuals
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John Morrison RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington
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Sharon Gidley RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Algonquin
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Robert Padron RE/MAX Cityview, Chicago
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Hasani Steele RE/MAX Premier Properties, Chicago
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Edward Lukasik, Jr. RE/MAX Professionals, Bolingbrook
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Sarah Leonard RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg (South)
Marlene Granacki RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago
Steven Malik RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville
Adam Stary RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville
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THE HERITAGE AWARDS continued from previous page TOP 20 RESIDENTIAL Individuals CONTINUED
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K risti Gunther RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago
Anna Klarck RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove
Lori Mattice RE/MAX Showcase, Gurnee
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Sharon Falco RE/MAX Central, Roselle
Larry Leibovitz RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove
Debra Pawlowicz RE/MAX Action, Lisle
Jeff Stainer RE/MAX Action, Lisle
Daniel McGovern RE/MAX Properties Northwest, Park Ridge
Christine Lee RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove
Cherie Smith Zurek RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Lake Zurich
Mimi Burke RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington
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THE HERITAGE AWARDS continued from previous page TOP 20 RESIDENTIAL TEAMS
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Marco Amidei RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville
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Andee Hausman RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove
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Leslie McDonnell RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville
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J ane Lee RE/MAX Top Performers, Lake Bluff
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Kat Becker RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch
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Alex Rullo RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles/Wasco
Matthew Kombrink RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles/Wasco
Cindy Banks RE/MAX Cornerstone, West Chicago
Lance Kammes RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton
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Linda O'Donnell RE/MAX Signature, Chicago
Tim Binning RE/MAX All Pro, Bloomingdale
Rosemary West RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville
Robert Wisdom RE/MAX Horizon, Elgin
Wayne Reuter RE/MAX Excels, Geneva
Thomas Domasik RE/MAX ‘10’, Palos Park
Bernie Cobb, Jr. RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville
Paul Wells RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington
Jim Starwalt RE/MAX Center, Grayslake
Jeff Jordan RE/MAX Excels, Geneva
Alex Pagonis RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville
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CAREER Awards Hall of Fame INDUCTEES Scott Allbright RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights
June Gill RE/MAX All Properties, New Lenox
Margie McGuire RE/MAX Horizon, Elgin
Donna Rudd RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville
Kathleen Anderson RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville
Carla Giordano RE/MAX Action, Lisle
Charlotte Miles RE/MAX Synergy, Flossmoor
Jill Rudman RE/MAX All Pro, Bloomingdale
Gary Aver RE/MAX United, Wheeling
Kathleen Healy RE/MAX Town & Country, Aurora
Yolonda Moenning RE/MAX Center, Grayslake
Thomas Ruszkowski RE/MAX ‘10’, Palos Park
Donald Benkendorf RE/MAX All Properties, New Lenox
Zil Huma RE/MAX Property Source, Rockford
William Mombela RE/MAX Signature, Chicago
Donna Sattler RE/MAX At Home, Rolling Meadows
Laura Browere RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Palatine
Mary Huska RE/MAX Enterprises, Downers Grove
Bonifacio Mondragon RE/MAX Horizon, Elgin
Rita Rae Schoenthal RE/MAX Excels, Geneva
Kevin Burke RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park
Michael Ibarra RE/MAX 1St, Elmhurst
Jose Morales RE/MAX ‘10’, Oak Lawn
Connie Scott RE/MAX At Home, Rolling Meadows
Roz Byrne RE/MAX In The Village, Oak Park
Patricia Kloepping RE/MAX Town Lake And Country, Lake Carroll
Greg Olson RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights
Michael Sorensen RE/MAX City, Chicago
Bekir Oz RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg
Anthony Spallone RE/MAX Masters, Morton Grove
Jason Palermo RE/MAX Vision 212, Chicago
Michael Spejcher RE/MAX Cornerstone, West Chicago
Richard Pan RE/MAX Of Naperville, Naperville
Adam Stary RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville
Wanda Passolano RE/MAX Action, Lisle
Nick Steffes RE/MAX Vision 212, Chicago
Billie Pence RE/MAX Blackhawk Valley, Andalusia
Jose Tenezaca RE/MAX City, Chicago
Margaret Primiano RE/MAX One Team, Lemont
Santiago Valdez RE/MAX Signature, Chicago
Kyra Pych RE/MAX In The Village, Oak Park
Lee West RE/MAX Properties, Western Springs
Suzanne Rizek RE/MAX Of Naperville, Naperville
Margaret Wilk RE/MAX ‘10’, Oak Lawn
Agnes Czaja RE/MAX ‘10’, Oak Lawn Skipper Denton RE/MAX 1St Service, Homer Glen Ann DiGioia-Krys RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg Linda Dore RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park Angie Faron RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, Plainfield Bryan Firth RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Algonquin Kevin Forkin RE/MAX Associates West, Bartlett Barbara Foy RE/MAX Signature, Chicago
Bev Labuda RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park Christine Lee RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove Susan Ligmanowski RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Algonquin Elise Livingston RE/MAX Plaza, Richmond Michael Lohens RE/MAX Properties Northwest, Park Ridge James Mance RE/MAX All Properties, New Lenox Lori Mattice RE/MAX Showcase, Gurnee
Lifetime Achievement INDUCTEES George Bessette RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch
Chicky Johnson RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville
Teresa Cavaligos RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove
Ewa Kalembasa RE/MAX Properties Northwest, Park Ridge
Shane Crawford RE/MAX Central, Roselle
Karen Lippoldt RE/MAX Suburban, Glen Ellyn
Thomas Domasik RE/MAX ‘10’, Palos Park
John Morrison RE/MAX Of Barrington, Barrington
Vipin Gulati RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville
Laura Murphy RE/MAX Properties, Western Springs
Douglas Hanscom RE/MAX Properties, Western Springs
Collette Weikum RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville
Circle of Legends
Stephen Harris RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park
(From left to right) Linda O'Donnell, RE/MAX Signature, Chicago Matt Kombrink, RE/MAX Great American North, St Charles/Wasco Cindy Banks, RE/MAX Cornerstone, West Chicago
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