2025 installation of officers
& directors
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025
OCEANO HOTEL & SPA
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA
2025 President’s Message
As your 2025 President, I want to emphasize that our association plays a vital role in your business and our communities. We are actively engaged in government affairs, influencing local elections and advocating for policies that benefit Realtors, property owners and tenants, first time buyers, and our communities.
I first became involved with SAMCAR through our Government Affairs Committee, which has achieved significant successes. At that time, we defeated several rent control initiatives on local ballots. In the most recent election, we supported candidates in twelve cities, three supervisorial districts and one city ballot measure. And we were successful in electing ninety percent of our supported candidates who we now look forward to working with on commonsense solutions to the issues that are facing our industry and cities.
I urge all members to actively participate in local government processes. Your voice is crucial in shaping policies that affect your livelihoods and communities.
Attend meetings, join committees, and engage with the association to stay informed and contribute to our mission. By actively participating, we can ensure that our values and concerns are reflected in local policies and that SAMCAR effectively serves our needs.
Thank you again for allowing me to work for you and for SAMCAR this year. I look forward to doing all I can to improve on a great association for you.
Thank you,
Frank Vella 2025 SAMCAR PRESIDENT
2025 installation of officers & directors
SCHEDULE
11 a.m. Welcome Reception
12 p.m. Installation & Awards Ceremony Banquet Luncheon Served
2 p.m. Dessert & Coffee
MASTER OF CEREMONIES • Michael G. Verdone
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • Sharon Vella
NATIONAL ANTHEM • Caitlin Beanan
INSTALLATION OF 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & PRESIDENT with special guest Installing Officer
Supervisor Ray Mueller
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors - District 3
ANNUAL AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2024 Homeowner Hero Award
2024 Rising Star Award
2024 Community Service Award
2024 Affiliate of the Year Award
2024 REALTOR® of the Year Award
2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Outgoing Directors, Region 25 Chairs & President
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Frank Vella, 2025 SAMCAR President
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Jim Enes, Chair & Michelle Velez, Vice Chair
Naz Amir
Andrea Bologna
Toni Burrows
Marlin Handley
PHOTOGRAPHER
Val Hardwick
Betcy Jacob
Haydee Marshall
Veronica Mora
Ann Palermo
Andrew Rodriguez
Monique Stevens
Craig Thorson
2025 Board of Directors
Frank Vella PRESIDENT
Moisés Pelayo REGION 25 CHAIR
Jessica Eva DIRECTOR
Linda Crose-Andersen PRESIDENT-ELECT
Anita Maxwell DIRECTOR
Michael G. Verdone DIRECTOR
Diane Viviani TREASURER
Patrick Sullivan DIRECTOR
Diane Wilson DIRECTOR
Judy Taylor DIRECTOR
David Zigal DIRECTOR
Deborah Miramontes ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Alane Gilbrech EXECUTIVE OFFICER & OFFICE MANAGER
Fernando Peña GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
Peter Cho INVENTORY & DISTRIBUTION SPECIALIST
Dalen Gilbrech DIRECTOR OF BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS
Virginia Loh DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Jerry Girouard
Bernardi
Past Presidents
Pantano
Zigal
The San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® formed in 1995 by the merger of four local Boards of REALTORS®—North San Mateo County Board of REALTORS®, San Mateo Burlingame Board of REALTORS®, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City Board of REALTORS®, and Pacifica, Half Moon Bay Board of REALTORS®—to form a larger Association of REALTORS® covering San Mateo County cities from South San Francisco to Redwood City and from the Ocean to the Bay.
www.samcar.org/pastpresidents
2025 Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs
Local Candidate Recommendations (LCRC)
Robert Pedro, Chair
Jeff LaMont, Vice Chair
Peninsula Government Affairs
Mitch Speigle, Chair
Paul Beaudreau, Vice Chair
Coastside Government Affairs
Barbara LaVey, Chair
Pacifica Government Affairs
Frank Vella, Chair
Sue Vaterlaus, Vice Chair
Diversity Equity Inclusion / Fair Housing
Michelle Velez, Chair
Linda Crose-Andersen, Vice Chair
Elections
Jessica Eva, Chair
Robert Pedro, Vice Chair
Finance
Diane Viviani, Chair
David Zigal, Vice Chair
Foundation Council
Kirsten Hagen, Chair
Alfredo Mendoza, Vice Chair
Grievance
Christina Galletti, Chair
Debbie Wong, Vice Chair
Marketing Meetings
Steve Cresci, Chair
David Zigal, Vice Chair
Membership
Nestor Icaza, Chair
Danielle Shapiro, Vice Chair
Policies & Procedures
Moisés Pelayo, Chair
Diane Wilson, Vice Chair
Professional Development
Jean Joh, Chair
Shokoofeh Nowbakht, Vice Chair
Professional Standards
Afsoon Shahrdar, Chair
Raziel Ungar, Vice Chair
Special Events
Jim Enes, Chair
Michelle Velez, Vice Chair
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
Gianna Archini, Chair
Kaitlyn Sebastian, Vice Chair
Join a SAMCAR committee and take part in the planning of association activities and programs all while networking with your colleagues and gaining valuable leadership experience.
www.samcar.org/committees
Eric W. Berggren
Sue Vaterlaus
Danielle Shapiro
2025 corporate sponsors
AMS Bekins
Fidelity National Home Warranty / Disclosure Source
TruSummit Insurance Solutions (Steve Cresci) US Bank Home Lending
ADUNOW.HOUSE (Karim Sarraf) • Eagle One Services LLC (Jeff Frishof)
Girouard Properties • Home Warranty of America (Toni Burrows)
HomeGuard Inc. (Marlin Handley) • Law Office of Eric T. Hartnett
The Michelle Velez Team, Mortgage Dynamics Group Olivia Edwards, Life Coach, Trainer & Mediator Polaris Capital Partners (Ray Avanzino)
Remoov: Sell, donate, recycle
www.samcar.org/sponsors
SAMCAR is a trade association organized to ensure professionalism, protect property rights, and promote the ownership of real property.
850 Woodside Way, San Mateo, California • (650) 696-8200 • www.samcar.org