Introducing the 2026 Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Committees, Charges & Updated Committee Handbook

December 5, 2025

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is proud to announce the officially approved 2026 Committees, Committee Chairs, Committee Members, and updated Committee Handbook, as adopted by the Board of Directors on December 4, 2025. These committees play an essential role in advancing our mission of supporting REALTORS®, strengthening our communities, and elevating professionalism across our region.

Our committees—ranging from Bylaws, Community Outreach, Education, Finance & Budget, Government Affairs, Professional Standards, Member Engagement, MLS, DEI, RPAC, Property Management, Economic Development, New Professionals (YPN), and others—provide the expertise, leadership, and member-driven insight needed to support the programs and initiatives defined in LPR’s Strategic Plan.

Approved 2026 Committee Chairs & Staff Liaisons

The full list of Chairs and Liaisons is available in the newly released roster. This includes leadership appointments such as:

  • Laurie Linder – Chair, Bylaws Committee
  • DD Burger – Chair, Community Outreach Committee
  • Damesha Watson – Chair, DEI Committee
  • Deno Hondros – Chair, Economic Development Committee
  • Paula Dingwall – Chair, Education Committee
  • Suzanne Pennink – Chair, Finance & Budget Committee
  • Mark Dow – Chair, Government Affairs Committee
  • Victoria Harrison – Chair, Grievance Committee
  • Stephanie Thompson – Chair, Member Engagement Committee
  • Wayne Wheeler – Chair, MLS Committee
  • Ruben Garcia – Chair, New Professionals (YPN)
  • David Zeitz – Chair, Nominating Committee and Personnel Committee
  • George Turner – Chair, Professional Standards Committee
  • Gillian Gibson – Chair, Property Management Committee
  • Nakia Nelson – Chair, RPAC Committee

A full roster of committee members and leadership appointments is available in the official 2026 Committee List.

2026 Committee Charges Now Available

Each committee operates under its newly approved 2026 Committee Charges, outlining responsibilities, operational expectations, membership eligibility, and meeting guidance.
Highlights include:

  • Community Outreach: Planning up to four major community service projects annually.
  • Finance & Budget: Oversight of financial policy, annual budget review, and fiscal stewardship.
  • Government Affairs: Monitoring municipal and county issues impacting real estate and advocating for private property rights.
  • Professional Standards & Grievance: Ensuring ethical practice, reviewing ethics complaints, and upholding NAR’s Code of Ethics.
  • Education: Delivering high-quality professional development opportunities.

Full details from the approved document:
2026 LPR Committee Charges

The Updated 2026 Committee Handbook

The 2026 Committee Handbook is now live and includes:

  • Committee roles and expectations
  • Robert’s Rules guidance
  • Key LPR governance policies (confidentiality, attendance, virtual meeting policy, conflict of interest, etc.)
  • Responsibilities of the Chair and Staff Liaison
  • Meeting structure and quorum requirements

This handbook supports transparency, consistency, and professionalism across all committees.
2026 LPR Committee Handbook

Thank You to Our Member Volunteers

Our committees rely on the time, dedication, and expertise of our REALTOR® and Affiliate members. Your willingness to serve ensures that Longleaf Pine REALTORS® remains a strong, forward-thinking, member-driven association.

Congratulations to all who were selected—and thank you to everyone who applied. We encourage all members to stay involved throughout the year by attending events, classes, and outreach efforts that support the mission of LPR.