Staff

Staff

Missouri REALTORS® staff is made up of individual achievers. Together, they make up a team of dedicated professionals committed to serving their members and helping make the dream of homeownership a reality for Missourians. They work hard and they know how to have fun doing it - all while maintaining a positive attitude. Meet the team!

   

Executive

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Breanna Vanstrom MBA, RCE, CAE

CEO

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Breanna Vanstrom MBA, RCE, CAE

CEO

Breanna has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, association management, and real estate. She’s been a REALTOR® and served in communications and executive roles for associations in Boise, Minneapolis, and West Palm Beach. Since 2022, she's served as CEO for Missouri REALTORS®, the largest trade association in the state. Breanna holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MBA, both from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

Connect with Breanna
breanna@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1100


Government Affairs

Erin Hervey

Erin Hervey RCE

Vice President, Government Affairs and Local Board Relations

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Erin Hervey RCE

Vice President, Government Affairs and Local Board Relations

Erin is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the Association's advocacy programs and legislative initiatives. She also serves as the Association’s primary point of contact for Local Board Association Executives and helps them understand and implement the many programs and services offered by Missouri REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. Erin has worked for the Association since 2000. She holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and history from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Connect with Erin
erin@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1110

Sam Licklider

Sam Licklider

Chief Lobbyist

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Sam Licklider 

Chief Lobbyist

Sam Licklider has served as the Association’s lobbyist for over 50 years and is a fervent defender of the rights of REALTORS® across the state. He is a graduate of Westminster College in Fulton.

Connect with Sam
sglgov@aol.com  /  ext. 1400

Zack Brown

Zack Brown

Director, Economic Development and Regional Advocacy (West)

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Zack Brown

Zack Brown

Director, Economic Development and Regional Advocacy (West)

Zack joined the Missouri REALTORS® staff in 2016 after six years of working alongside members of the U.S. Senate & U.S. House of Representatives. In his current role, he focuses on economic development and commercial real estate initiatives by engaging with external stakeholders and keeping our membership apprised of collaborative opportunities and partnerships in those sectors. Additionally, he serves as the Regional Advocacy Director for the Western portion of the state.

Connect with Zack
zack@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1140

Amanda Nemeth

Amanda Nemeth

Director, Local Board Relations and Regional Advocacy (East)

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Amanda Nemeth

Amanda Nemeth

Director, Local Board Relations and Regional Advocacy (East)

Amanda joined the Missouri REALTORS® team in 2023 after four years as an Association Executive at the local level. She serves as the Regional Advocacy Coordinator for Eastern Missouri with a focus on REALTOR® Party grants and outreach. Amanda currently serves on her local school board and has prior experience in local politics and campaign management.

Connect with Amanda
amanda@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1130

Mandy Maltbie

Mandy Maltbie

Manager, RPAC Fundraising

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Mandy Maltbie

Mandy Maltbie

Manager, RPAC Fundraising

Mandy supports the Association's Advocacy efforts with a primary focus on RPAC fundraising. Drawing on her background in office management and accounting, she contributes to the Regional Advocacy program and assists with all REALTOR® Party fundraising events and projects.

Connect with Mandy
mandy@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1290


Communications and Member Engagement

Cara Harmon

Cara Harmon MBA, RCE

Vice President, Communications and Member Engagement

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Cara Harmon

Cara Harmon MBA, RCE

Vice President, Communications and Member Engagement

Cara directs all internal and external mass communications, marketing, advertising, branding, and media relations. She strives to present the association and its printed and electronic materials in a concise, clear, and consistently professional manner. In this role, she is also most directly responsible for managing the activities of the principal leadership groups of the association, including the Leadership Academy program. Cara earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Advertising and Promotion from Missouri State University in Springfield and her MBA at William Woods University.

Connect with Cara
cara@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1170

Olivia Koenig

Olivia Koenig

Director, Strategic Communications

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Olivia Koenig

Olivia Koenig

Director, Strategic Communications

Olivia oversees the Association's strategic communications initiatives. This includes management of all email marketing efforts and the creation of public relations materials, such as press releases, monthly home sales statistics reports, and blogs. Olivia earned a bachelor's degree in Communications with an emphasis in Business Administration from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.

Connect with Olivia
olivia@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1190

Maddie Harres

Maddie Harres

Director, Digital Communications

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Maddie Harres

Maddie Harres

Director, Digital Communications

Maddie oversees the Association's digital communications platforms and social media initiatives. This includes management of the Association's website, mobile app, text message service, and it's private online community, The Landing. Maddie earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic communications from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.

Connect with Maddie
maddie@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1300

Mary LaBarbera

Mary LaBarbera

Manager, Member and Association Services

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Mary LaBarbera

Mary LaBarbera

Manager, Member and Association Services

Mary provides administrative support to the Communications and Member Services Department of Missouri REALTORS®. This includes answering Missouri REALTORS® main phone line, overseeing special projects, coordinating meeting logistics for the Columbia office, serving as the registration lead at offsite meetings and events, and assisting with many office organizational duties. Mary has been with Missouri REALTORS® since 1999.

Connect with Mary
mary@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1330


Meetings and Partner Relations

Maria Davis

Maria Davis CMP

Director, Meetings and Partner Relations

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Maria Davis CMP

Director, Meetings and Partner Relations

Maria oversees all aspects of the Association’s meetings and events including budget creation and compliance, RFP generation, contract negotiation and serves as the onsite venue contact for the Association to ensure high level of customer service for the Association staff, members, event partners, and suppliers during meetings. In addition, Maria is responsible for the Association’s Affiliate and Sponsorship Program and delivering member value through allied industry participation. She has over 20 years of experience in the local and international Hotel/Resort Industry. Maria received her B.S. Tourism Management degree from the University of the Philippines – Asian Institute of Tourism and earned her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council.

Connect with Maria
maria@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1250


Finance and Operations

Jessi Jordan

Jessi Jordan MBA

Vice President, Finance and Operations

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Jessi Jordan MBA

Vice President, Finance and Operations

Jessi delves into the ins and outs of our day to day accounting and analyzes how this impacts Association’s operations to ensure we have sound accounting practices that will allow us to properly manage our budget. She serves as the liaison to our Finance & Budget Committee and oversees all aspects of the Association’s operations and membership matters. Prior to joining the team at Missouri REALTORS®, Jessi was a Fiscal Consultant and Data Analyst for the University of Missouri System. Jessi has a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. 

Connect with Jessi
jessi@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1120

Ann M. Amrhein

Ann M. Amrhein

Director, Accounting and Association Services

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Ann M. Amrhein

Ann M. Amrhein

Director, Accounting and Association Services

Ann is responsible for assisting in the financial management of the Associations operations. In her role she handles various accounting responsibilities, month end processes and maintains complete and comprehensive fiscal policies. Prior to joining the team at Missouri REALTORS®, Ann was a Finance and Accounting Consultant for the University of Missouri System. Ann earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Central Florida.  

Connect with Ann
ann@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1150

Chad Hrdina

Chad Hrdina

Director, Membership and Building Operations

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Chad Hrdina

Chad Hrdina

Director, Membership and Building Operations

Chad is responsible for managing the Association’s membership database, collecting membership dues, and providing point of entry and billing services to local boards. In addition, he currently serves as the liaison to the MLS Forum and the Missouri Housing Industry Alliance. Chad is a graduate of Central Methodist University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Chad has been with the Missouri REALTORS® since 1998. 

Connect with Chad
chad@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1210


Risk Management

Robert Campbell

Robert Campbell

General Counsel | Vice President, Risk Management

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Robert Campbell

Robert Campbell

General Counsel | Vice President, Risk Management

Robert joined Missouri REALTORS® after spending time in private practice where he gained experience in multiple facets of the law, including: contract disputes, business transactions, civil litigation; family law, and criminal litigation. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Columbia College in Business Administration with emphases in Marketing and Management and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law. He is licensed to practice in Missouri and is a member of the Missouri Bar.

Connect with Robert
robert@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1220

Henry Eruchalu

Henry Eruchalu

Associate General Counsel | Director, Risk Management

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Henry Eruchalu

Henry Eruchalu

Associate General Counsel | Director, Risk Management

Henry joined Missouri REALTORS® in 2024 after receiving his juris doctor from St. Louis University-School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Missouri and is a member of the Missouri Bar Association. Henry will be working alongside the general counsel to oversee the legal department.

Connect with Name
henry@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1160

Blake Willoughby

Blake Willoughby PhD

Director, Education

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Blake Willoughby

Blake Willoughby PhD

Director, Education

Blake oversees and develops educational programs for Missouri REALTORS® and the Missouri REALTORS® Educational Foundation. He is a Gold Standard Instructor (GSI) certified by the Real Estate Educators Association and teaches real estate continuing education courses. Before joining in 2023, he spent three years training future teachers at the University of Missouri. He holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis and investigates public school board governance.

Connect with Blake
blake@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1180

Tracey Yost

Tracey Yost

Director, Forms and Professional Standards

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Tracey Yost

Tracey Yost

Director, Forms and Professional Standards

Tracey manages two of the membership benefits most utilized by REALTORS® across the state – Standard Forms and Professional Standards. In this role, Tracey brings more than 20 years of experience in the REALTOR® association and MLS space. This includes past oversight of the St. Louis REALTORS® professional standards and risk management programs and her most recent role as Data Resolution and Compliance Manager for MARIS.

Connect with Tracey
tracey@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1280

Faye Kalapp

Faye Kalapp

Coordinator, Risk Management

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Faye Kalapp

Faye Kalapp

Coordinator, Risk Management

Faye assists the Risk Management team with providing support for our Legal Line service. In this role, she utilizes her background in law office support and client communications when processing calls and reports for members in connection with this member service.

Connect with Faye
faye@morealtor.com  /  ext. 1340