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FAREPA 2015 Leadership Team Installed
The Filipino American Real Estate Professional Association of Northern California (FAREPA) 2015 leadership team was installed on April 1 at the Milpitas Community Center. Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® board director and California Association of Realtors Region 9 chair Carolyn Miller, administered the oath of office to FAREPA's new officers and board of directors.
The 2015 FAREPA officers are Ric Bareng, Jr. (Century 21 Alpha); Melanie Holthaus (Premier Century Real Estate Services), president-elect; Anna Lopez (Wells Fargo Home Mortgage); Jerry Quinto (Abbott, Stringham & Lynch, CPA), treasurer. The association's 2015 board of directors are Dinah Casibang (ERS Mortgage), Barbara Kuang (Allstate Insurance); and Mike Santana (ADT Home Alarm Services).
Members of the real estate industry congratulated the 2015 leadership team and the association. Representing the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® at the event along with Miller were National Association of REALTORS® director John Tripp, NAR President's Liaison to the Philippines Jennifer Tasto, Global Business Council member Jimmy Kang, Sue Bose, and Executive Officer Paul Cardus.
On behalf of the local trade association, Tripp and Tasto congratulated Bareng and FAREPA's leadership team. They reaffirmed the local trade association's commitment to supporting the Filipino American real estate group and its mission.
FAREPA's mission is "to promote the interests of Filipino American real estate professionals, elevate the level of professionalism within the global community through education, networking and partnership, and create a united voice within the real estate community." Members of the Filipino American real estate group are actively engaged in the field of real estate sales and brokerage, property management, mortgage banking, and real estate development. Regular activities of the association include monthly lunch meetings, which serve as forums for feature speakers to discuss contemporary and critical real estate issues and for networking with other real estate professionals.
In his address to members and guests, Bareng, Jr. noted the pillars that made FAREPA strong since its formation over 11 years ago and enabled the association to meet and overcome past challenges were FAREPA's commitment to educate its members, increase the level of professionalism, rebuild FAREPA's brand and support other chapters along the way, and always giving back to the community here and abroad. FAREPA raised money for victims of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda last year. Proceeds from a drawing of prizes during the evening's installation dinner will benefit the WoundedWarriorProject.org. Bareng, Jr. is a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Bareng, Jr.'s said his goals this year are to grow and rebuild the organization, so it will "continue enhancing our systems and structures, instill following proper protocols in making good, sound business decisions and maintain strict discipline in adhering to the highest ethical standards and best business practices."
A highlight of the evening was FAREPA's thanking the Silicon Valley local trade association for its support through the years. In recognition and gratitude, past president Paul Stewart bestowed on Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® executive officer Cardus the "Honorary Filipino" award.
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.
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