2026 Board of Directors Election Information
What does it take to serve on the Board of Directors?
Are you a strategic thinker, an inspiring leader, or someone who thrives on building connections and driving progress in real estate? If so, it’s time to consider serving on the Suncoast Tampa Association of REALTORS® (STAR) Board of Directors.
Being a director on the STAR Board means helping shape the future of our real estate community. You’ll focus on the big-picture goals, tackle challenges that matter to our members, and help guide important decisions about policies and resources. It’s about using your time, ideas, and experience to make a real impact—both now and for the future of the association.
The Nominating Committee has the task of seeking a slate of candidates for 2026. There are 7 vacant Director positions.
Members who are interested in being interviewed for potential candidacy should complete the Consent to Serve Form. They must also complete the District 6 Leadership Institute this year or in a prior year, or attend the Association Business Planning class. Additional qualifications required by the bylaws to serve on the Board of Directors:
- Be a member in good standing with dues paid by April 30, 2025.
- Complete the Association Business Planning class or the District Leadership Institute
- Complete and submit the Consent to Serve Form by July 9, 2025
- Be interviewed by the Nominating Committee on either July 22 or 23, 2025
The nomination and election timetable:
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July 9: Consent to Serve Forms due
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July 15: Association Business Planning Class
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July 25: Nominations by the Nominating Committee will be posted to the website
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August 4: Petition for nominations due to the Co-Presidents/Co-CEOs
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August 14: Nominations by petition and slate will be posted to the website
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September 3-9: Voting for STAR Board of Directors (online)
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September 12: 2026 STAR Board of Directors Official Announcement
There are many challenges and exciting times ahead. STAR needs members committed to strengthening the real estate profession and providing business tools to help members achieve success.
Nominating Committee’s Slate of Officers and Directors for the 2024 PRO Board of Directors
- President Elect:
- Corina Silva
- Vice President:
- Mark Middleton
- Treasurer:
- Linda Wilson
- Secretary:
- Tahisia Scantling
- Directors:
- Xina Rim (2024-2025)
- Megan Lacombe (2024-2025)
- Sandy Waterbury (2024)
Nominations by the Nominating Committee will be posted on the Association website at least forty (40) days prior to the election (August 16, 2023). Additional nominations for any office shall be made by written petition addressed to the CEO and signed by seventy-five (75) REALTOR® members. The CEO must receive petitions at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual election (August 25, 2023). Nominations by petition & slate will be posted on the Association website at least twenty (20) days prior to the election (September 5, 2023). Voting via electronic ballot will happen in September (September 25-October 2, 2023).
PRO Board positions that are continuing with their term(s):
- President
- Tom Steck (this position is an automatic move up from President-Elect)
- Past President
- Michael Wyckoff (the current year’s chair automatically fills this position)
- Directors:
- Debra McMillen (appointed based on Broker status of the largest firms)
- Michael Webb (appointed based on Broker status of the largest firms)
- Alexander Jansen (appointed based on Broker status of the largest firms)
- James Schanz (appointed based on Broker status of the largest firms)
- Carolina Conner (serving the second year of a two-year term)
- Candice Kelly (serving the second year of a two-year term)
- Stephanie Joines (serving the second year of a two-year term)
Nominating Committee’s Slate of Officers and Directors for the 2024 CPRO Chapter Council
- Chair-Elect:
- Alberto Baalbaki
- Directors:
- Yolanda Hodges (2024-2025)
CPRO Board positions that are continuing with their term(s):
- Chair:
- Mollyana Ward (this position is an automatic move up from Chair-Elect)
- Past Chair
- Chris Light (the current year’s chair automatically fills this position)
- Directors:
- Barb Battaglia (serving the second year of a two-year term)
- Regina Sotomayor (serving the second year of a two-year term)
