Sherry Matina, Chief Executive Officer
With over 29 years of experience as a real estate licensee, Sherry Matina is well-versed when it comes to the real estate industry. She served as the 2002 chair of the TAR Association Executives Council. In addition, she was a presidential appointee to the TAR executive committee and has served as a TAR Director and as a volunteer on numerous committees and task forces on the local, state and national levels. Also, she was the president of the Texas chapter of Certified Residential Brokers (CRB) in 1998. Prior to her position with GFWAR, Sherry was the executive vice president of Wm. Rigg, Inc., REALTORS®. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

Dottie Pletch, Executive Assistant
Assisting with administrative matters, Dottie Pletch knows the ropes when it comes to GFWAR operations. She handles the proceedings for grievance and professional standards and is responsible for preparing the official minutes for the executive committee, Board of Directors and SCR meetings. In addition, Dottie coordinates GFWAR programs to raise money and support for Greenbriar Elementary School, GFWAR’s Adopt-A-School. Prior to GFWAR, Dottie worked as an administrator for Wm. Rigg, Inc., REALTORS®. She attended Germanna Community College and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Virginia.

Mary Chilton, Controller
With over 18 years of business accounting experience, Mary Chilton ensures that GFWAR stays on track, financially. As controller, Mary is responsible for all financial reporting for the Association. She oversees the accounting department and is in charge of general GFWAR operations. Prior to her position, Mary was an accounting supervisor at Bass Enterprises Production Company, where she managed all accounting functions for multiple companies and partnerships. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from the University of Texas in Austin.

Theresa Diaz, Director of Billing & MLS Compliance
With four years of experience in the GFWAR accounting department, Theresa Diaz knows the ropes when it comes to billing. As the director of billing and MLS compliance, Theresa is responsible for managing membership dues billing and MLS billing. In addition, Theresa is in charge of issuing fines to those who do not follow MLS guidelines. Before joining GFWAR, Theresa worked for FDN Corporation as the business manager for non-profit retail stores. Known for her retail savvy, she has over 12 years experience in retail management. Theresa attended Northwood University in Desoto, Texas.

Robert Gleason, Director of Governmental Affairs
With extensive experience in lobbying for REALTOR® causes and private property rights on the local, state and national levels, Gleason handles the governmental affairs for the Association. He is known for his lobbying efforts at City Hall and beyond and works hard as an advocate for the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee (TREPAC). In addition, he is responsible for conducting political candidate interviews, directing fundraising programs for TREPAC, and communicating Board policy positions to elected officials. Gleason has an M.A. in political science from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and a B.B.A. in finance from the University of Texas in Austin.

Lee Ann Dempsey, Director of Member Services
Because of her job description, Lee Ann Dempsey is a popular member of the GFWAR staff. She has worked at GFWAR for over 12 years and is well acquainted with the membership, serving as the director of member services and MLS for the past nine years. Her responsibilities include managing the MLS system and MLS education at GFWAR, assisting the membership with MLS questions, providing valuable membership services to new and current affiliate members and serving as the chief liaison with TAR and NAR in regards to membership issues. Prior to her position at GFWAR, Lee Ann worked at Child Care Management Services. She attended Tarrant County College.

Meghan Sheehan, Director of New Member Development
Offering expertise in member assistance, Meghan Sheehan has new member appointments down to an art. As the director of new member development, she is responsible for educating and assisting new members and guiding them through the GFWAR new member process. She also is in charge of organizing and distributing Supra keys and providing MLS assistance. In addition, Meghan is responsible for new member recruitment. She comes to GFWAR with experience in the restaurant and banking industries and received a bachelor of business administration degree with an emphasis in marketing at TCU.

Rebekah LaMontagne, Director of Communications
As the word-smith at GFWAR, Rebekah LaMontagne is known for her witty communiqués. Her responsibilities include disseminating information to GFWAR members and staff, as well as marketing GFWAR to the community. She is in charge of the monthly newsletter and the Web site. In addition, Rebekah assists with event planning for both GFWAR and SCR. Prior to GFWAR, Rebekah was an account executive at Stuart Bacon Advertising ~ Public Relations. She graduated with a bachelor of science degree in advertising and
public relations from TCU.

Dawn Marie Brown, Director of Customer Service /
Store Manager
Managing the REALTOR® store and front desk area, Dawn Marie Brown is known for her warm smile and kind spirit. Most often seen at the front desk, her responsibilities include stocking and managing the REALTOR® store as well as providing customer assistance to those who call or enter the Association building. Before joining GFWAR, she worked as a Senior Account Executive at Walton Stations of
New Mexico, Inc. in Ruidoso, NM. She is a graduate of Eastern New Mexico State University, where she received an arts and sciences degree with an emphasis in art.

Richard Lamar, Director of IT Support
Working part-time at GFWAR in technology services, Richard Lamar is a whiz when it comes to the computer. His responsibilities include technological support for the GFWAR staff and computer assistance. Richard also fills in at the front desk when needed. Prior to GFWAR, Richard worked at Siemens Dematic in technical support. He also has had several contractual jobs in which he has worked to upgrade hardware and migrate data.

Nina Pham, Office Assistant
Nina Pham is the newest member of the GFWAR team and works part-time as an administrative assistant. As a jack-of-all-trades, Nina processes new member applications, provides customer service at the front desk, assists with store inventory and manages data-entry for the membership department. Nina is a sophomore at TCU and is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Prior to GFWAR, Nina worked at Hollister Co. where she offered expertise in customer service, inventory and merchandising.

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