
Longleaf Pine Realtors (LPR) has announced the installation of its 2025 Board of Directors, ushering in a dynamic leadership team dedicated to advancing the Association’s mission and supporting the local real estate industry and the communities and consumers it serves. This new leadership team was installed at the Association's Fall Luncheon on Nov. 19 and will begin serving in their new roles on January 1, 2025.
Officers Installed:
David Zeitz – President
Candilee Quigley – President-Elect
Tiffany Jones – Vice President, Public Relations
Melissa McKinney – Vice President, Education
Paula Dingwall – Vice President, Membership
Suzanne Pennink – Treasurer/Secretary
Directors Installed:
Megan Gerber – Past President
Amanda Smith – MLS Director
David Sattelmeyer – Director (2023-2025)
Charles Fennel – Director (2023-2025)
Antonio Jones – Director (2024-2026)
Deno Hondros – Director (2024-2026)
Kevin Wester – Director (2025-2027)
Nakia Nelson – Director (2025-2027)
Chris Tacia – Sanford Council Director
David Zeitz, incoming President, shared his enthusiasm for the year ahead, stating in a press release, "I’m honored to lead such a talented and dedicated group of professionals. Together, we will continue to build on the Association's legacy of excellence, empowering Realtors to serve our community and drive growth in the real estate industry, which, in turn, will help our local economy."
The newly installed leadership will guide the Association in 2025, focusing on professional development for members and community engagement initiatives that support the needs of LPR members and the communities they serve.
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