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SILVAR Installs 2011 Leadership, Presents Appreciation Awards Friday, January 14, 2011
California Association of REALTORS® President-elect LeFrancis Arnold administered the oath of office to 2011 President E. H. “Gene” Lentz. SILVAR’s 2011 leadership team was installed Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton. California Association of REALTORS® President-elect LeFrancis Arnold administered the oath of office to 2011 President E. H. “Gene” Lentz. The Honorable Quentin Kopp administered the oath of office to the 2011 Board of Directors. Approximately 200 members, public officials and special guests attended the event, including C.A.R. Treasurer Don Faught and the leadership of neighboring associations. The 2011 Board of Directors includes Jeff Bell (Coldwell Banker), Past President; Julia Keady (Alain Pinel Realtors), Region 9 Chair; Bill Moody (Referral Realty), Cupertino/Sunnyvale District Chair; Denise Welsh (Intero Real Estate Services), Los Altos/Mountain View District Chair; Doug Evans (Coldwell Banker), Los Gatos/Saratoga District Chair; Penelope Huang (RE/MAX Distinctive Properties), Menlo Park/Atherton District Chair; Nancy Macleod (Homes2Buy.com), Palo Alto District Chair; Judy Ellis (Alain Pinel Realtors), NAR Director; Alicia Nuzzo (Sereno Group), At-large; Dave Tonna (Alain Pinel Realtors), At-large; Carolyn Miller (RE/MAX Real Estate Services), At-large; Bill Rehbock (Coldwell Banker), At-large; Bryan Robertson (Sereno Group), At-large; and Jimmy Kang (Wells Fargo Home Mortgage), Affiliate Chair. Born in Portland, Ore., Lentz lived in Spokane, Wash. and Dallas, Tex. before he moved to the Peninsula to attend Menlo College and later, the University of Southern California. Lentz has worked in real estate for 15 years and is highly regarded for his intimate knowledge of his community and strong work ethic. He is an active member of the Association, having served as Menlo Park District Chair (2007), Political Action Committee Chair (2006, 2007), Menlo Park District Local Government Relations Committee Chair (2002-2009), and a member of the Menlo Park Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (FY 2005-2006). Lentz is also a member of the California Association of REALTORS® (Director 2007, 2008) and National Association of REALTORS®. The 2010 Appreciation Awards were also presented last night by 2010 SILVAR President Jeff Bell and SILVAR Executive Officer Paul Cardus to Nina Yamaguchi (Coldwell Banker), REALTOR® of the Year; Chris Grammar (Allied Brokers Insurance), Affiliate of the Year; and Lisa Keith (Red Hawk Real Estate), Spirit of SILVAR. SILVAR’s 2008 President Leannah Hunt (Coldwell Banker) was recognized for her work as 2010 Region 9 Chair. Gerry Lawrence (Coldwell Banker), SILVAR’s treasurer for the past seven years, and longtime SILVAR Director and past president John Tripp were each presented the special President’s award by Bell for their valuable guidance and assistance during his term of office and their continuous contributions to the Association. 2010 REALTOR® of the Year Nina Yamaguchi is a highly regarded and well-respected REALTOR®, past SILVAR president and longtime member of the Association. She is currently managing broker of Coldwell Banker in Cupertino. Bell noted Yamaguchi has displayed such consistent and passionate support for SILVAR from its inception and was instrumental in branding the “Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS®.” Yamaguchi chairs the Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program, which has provided nearly $200,000 to 198 graduating seniors, since she established the program 11 years ago. “By her leadership and example, she inspires us professionally and personally to be the best we can be and look beyond our successes and give back to others,” Bell said. Bell described 2010 Affiliate of the Year Chris Grammar as a “model Affiliate,” a wonderful ambassador for the Association, who promotes SILVAR membership to his staff and colleagues. He is generous with his sponsorship support and has also been instrumental in coordinating and preparing tour sponsorships for several districts for several years. “He offers his support and time without demands or unrealistic expectations. His caring transcends every aspect of his personal and professional life,” Bell said. 2010 Spirit of SILVAR recipient Lisa Keith was honored for her kindness and generosity, having supported SILVAR’s Charitable Foundation Trust as the annual golf and dinner/auction’s lead sponsor for two years in a row. She is a strong advocate for the Foundation. Last year, she served as its inspiring chair and worked tirelessly to make the 2010 fundraiser a success. She also chaired the Menlo Park/Atherton District for the past two years and exceeded expectations. Bell said Keith “epitomizes all that is meant by being a member of our Association – contribution, caring, inspiring us all to be the best REALTORS® we can be.” SILVAR would especially like to thank this year's generous Installation Sponsors for helping make this year’s Installation a great success: SILVAR’s Menlo Park/Atherton District, MLSListings Inc., Supra, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage – Palo Alto, Alain Pinel Realtors – Los Gatos, Sereno Group, Steve Papapietro with Bank of America Home Loans and Keller Williams Realty – Palo Alto.
The Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 4,000 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. SILVAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in Silicon Valley. The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For further information, please contact Rose Meily at SILVAR Public Affairs, e-mail , or phone (408) 200-0109. |
