Realtors association names officers, directors
The Oklahoma Association of Realtors announces 2021 officers and directors.
“The Oklahoma real estate industry is fortunate to be under the direction of this outstanding executive committee heading into 2021,” association CEO Jessica Hickok said. “I am incredibly proud of these leaders and how they continue to drive homeownership and protect property rights in Oklahoma through their advocacy efforts, despite complications brought on by COVID-19. I look forward to the year ahead and know this board will do exceptional things.”
All elected positions were nominated by the association's Nominating Committee and voted on by association members at the annual meeting in October.
The 2021 Executive Committee members are:
• President: Axay Parekh, Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors.
• President-elect: Scott Foster, Norman Board of Realtors.
• Treasurer: Audra Montgomery, Edmond Board of Realtors.
• Secretary: Julie Smith, Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors.
• Immediate past president: Amy Bladow,
Norman Board of Realtors.
• District 1 vice president: Gwinn Wilson, Northwest Oklahoma Association of Realtors (Enid).
• District 2 vice president: Renee HooverPayton, Duncan Association of Realtors.
• District 3 vice president: Pam O'Rorke, Shawnee Board of Realtors.
• District 4 vice president: Josh Woodward, Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors.
• District 5 vice president: Steven Morren, Norman Board of Realtors.
• District 6 vice president: Andrea Frymire, Oklahoma City.
• President appointed: Bryan Sheppard, Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors.
“This group of leaders combines exceptional experience with a background as diverse as our great state. From small towns, big cities, independent businesses and large brokerages, these leaders are prepared to promote the interests of our association, protect property rights and make a difference in the real estate industry throughout Oklahoma,” Parekh said.
In addition to the 12 Executive Committee positions, association boards elected 74 members to serve on the 86-member Board of Directors. A complete list of the officers and directors is available at www.okrealtors.com/about/ leadership.