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Breanna Vanstrom, MBA, RCE, CAE

CEO

Breanna Vanstrom has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, association management, and real estate. She’s been a REALTOR^®, worked in communications for REALTOR^® Associations in West Palm Beach, Florida, and St. Paul, Minnesota. She previously served as the Chief Executive Officer for Boise Regional REALTORS^®. 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

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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

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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

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

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Chris Janssen 

Director, REALTOR^® Party Initiatives and Regional Advocacy (Central)

Chris joined the Missouri REALTORS^® staff in 2014 as the Regional Advocacy Coordinator for Central Missouri. He primarily works with local boards and associations and individual brokers to engage members and increase utilization of NAR’s REALTOR^® Party resources. Chris also works with local RPAC and Advocacy committees to develop local plans which include critical components such as candidate recruitment and endorsements, elected official engagement, collaboration with other stakeholders and organizations, and volunteerism. Prior to joining the team at Missouri REALTORS^®, he was a Field Representative for the U.S. Fourth Congressional District. Chris received a Bachelor’s degree in Honors Political Science and Pre-Law from Central Methodist University and earned an MPA from The Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri.

Connect with Chris.
chris@morealtor.com / ext. 1230

 

Molly McVay

Director, RPAC Fundraising and Regional Advocacy (East)

Since May of 2017, Molly has been Regional Advocacy Coordinator for Eastern Missouri. Prior to working for Missouri REALTORS^®, Molly was Director of Operations and Special Projects on statewide political campaign in 2012;. She then moved to Jefferson City starting out as the Director of Outreach with the Missouri Republican Party. Soon enough, she found her passion for fundraising and took on the Director of Finance role for the Missouri Republican Party for nearly three years. In 2015, Molly moved to the St. Louis area to work for St. Louis REALTORS^® as their Political Fundraiser and Community Outreach Coordinator. She is a Southeast Missouri State alumni and then graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with her Master’s in Public Administration in 2020.

Connect with Molly.
molly@morealtor.com / ext. 1130

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Mandy Maltbie

Coordinator, REALTOR^® Party

Mandy assists in the Association's Advocacy initiatives. In this role, she puts her previous experience in customer service and office management to work by providing support with our Regional Advocacy Coordinator program as well as all REALTOR^® Party projects. 

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

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Cara Harmon, MBA

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, consistently professional manner. In this role, she is also most directly responsible for managing the activities of the principle 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

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Gary Bitsicas

Director, Digital Engagement

Gary manages all of the association's digital communication channels and social media initiatives including management of Missouri REALTORS^® website, email campaigns, public social media sites and private, professional community, THE LANDING. Gary earned a bachelor's degree of fine arts in digital media from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.

Connect with Gary.
gary@morealtor.com / ext. 1300

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Tristan Asbury

Director, Strategic Communications and Consumer Engagement

Tristan directs the development of strategic communications for Missouri REALTORS^® members, including the public. This includes the production and execution of strategic communication elements across all association mediums. In addition to serving as a liaison to our Consumer Education and Communications Output Groups, Tristan directly oversees objectives set forth by the Missouri REALTORS^® Educational Foundation. Tristan earned a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in marketing and advertising from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri.

Connect with Tristan.
tristan@morealtor.com / ext. 1190

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Gavin Frevert

Director, Leadership Development

Gavin is responsible for directing all activities that support the association’s volunteer leaders. This includes overseeing the Missouri REALTORS^® elected officer nominating program, the processing and distribution of all Association candidate nomination documents, and leadership group service requests. He is also responsible for handling all Association award and recognition programs. Gavin earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Connect with Gavin.
gavin@morealtor.com  / ext. 1160

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Mary LaBarbera

Coordinator, Member 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, and assisting with many office organizational duties. Mary has been with Missouri REALTORS^® since 1999.

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

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Maria R. 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 in 1990 and earned her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation in 2009 through the Events Industry Council.

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

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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

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Ann M. Amrhein

Senior Accountant

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

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Chad Hrdina

Director, Membership

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

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Steve Graham

General Counsel

Vice President, Risk Management

Steve has extensive experience in both corporate and real estate law, concentrating primarily on property acquisition and sales, financing, development, brokerage licensing and compliance matters, property management, real estate tax appeals, and condemnation law. He has acted as Missouri REALTORS^® Contract and Forms Legal Counsel for over 15 years. Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa and received his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in Missouri and is a member of the Missouri Bar. 

Connect with Steve.
steve@morealtor.com / ext. 1360

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Robert Campbell

Associate General Counsel

Director, 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

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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