VAR ADVOCACY LEADERS
The Vermont Association of REALTORS® (VAR) is a strong and respected voice for real estate at the Vermont State House. VAR’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC) works closely with the Government Affairs Director to monitor legislation, discuss emerging issues, and help guide the association’s advocacy efforts. Each local Board of REALTORS® appoints a representative to the GAC, ensuring REALTORS® across Vermont have a voice in the legislative process.
PETER FINA, CHAIR
Orleans County BOD
CHRIS CUMMINGS, VICE-CHAIR
CROWN POINT BOR
RAY AULT
COMMERCIAL DIVISION
MONICA CALLAN
GREEN MOUNTAIN AOR
ED HERSON
GREEN MOUNTAIN AOR
STEVE FOSTER
LAMOILLE AREA BOR
GRAHAM MINK
LAMOILLE AREA BOR
GRANT WIELER
LAMOILLE AREA BOR
BRYAN PHELPS
NORTHWEST VT AOR
JACOB SMITH
NORTHWEST VT AOR
ROBIN CHESNUT-TANGERMAN
SOUTH CENTRAL VT BOR
JENIFER HOFFMAN
SOUTH CENTRAL VT BOR
JOHN HATTON
SOUTHERN VT BOR
RACHEL ARSENAULT
WINDSOR COUNTY BOR
PETER TUCKER
VAR ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR
FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATORS
Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) serve as the REALTOR® voice on Capitol Hill, building relationships with members of Congress and advocating for federal policies important to real estate.
Vermont’s three FPCs work directly with the state’s congressional delegation, communicate REALTOR® priorities, support NAR Calls for Action, and participate in congressional visits during the annual NAR Legislative Meetings.
KYLE KERSHNER
FPC FOR SENATOR PETER WELCH
MARK MONTROSS
FPC FOR SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS