Eight Illinois REALTORS® chosen as 2026 NAR committee vice chairs

Congratulations to Michael Gobber, Steve Myers, Ezekiel "Zeke" Morris, Ginger Sreenan, Matt Persicketti, Ayn Bartok, Brandon Shaffer and Andy Velkme for being named to new leadership positions with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) for the 2026 governance year.

Those serving as NAR committee vice chairs in 2026 include:

• Michael Gobber (managing broker-partner, Century Circle 21 in Westchester) - Strategic Planning Committee
• Steve Myers (managing broker, Myers Commercial Real Estate in Springfield) - Commercial Federal Policy Committee
• Ezekiel "Zeke" Morris (managing broker, EXIT Strategy Realty/EMA Management in Chicago) - Fair Housing Policy Committee
• Ginger Sreenan (broker, Dickerson & Nieman REALTORS® in Rockford ) - Insurance Committee
• Matt Persicketti (broker, Oak Leaf Realty in Frankfort) - Local Leadership Exchange Council
• Ayn Bartok (managing broker-owner, All in One Real Estate Company in Harrisburg) - Risk Management Committee
• Brandon Shaffer (broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Central Illinois REALTORS® ) - Smart Growth Advisory Board
• Andy Velkme (broker, Caton Commercial Real Estate Group - Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum

Three Illinois REALTORS® will serve as NAR committee chairs for the coming year:

• Jeff Lasky (CEO, North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS®) - AEC/RCE Certification Advisory Board
• Carrie Little (managing broker-owner, CarMarc Realty Group in West Chicago) - Emerging Business & Technology Forum
• Sarah Ware (principal and designated managing broker, Ware Realty Group, LLC in Chicago) - Multicultural Partners Advisory Group