NAREB Annual Mid-Winter Conference 2023

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS 

Conference 

"Restore, Rebuild, Retain" 

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 

Gaslamp Quarter Historic District 

FEBRUARY 23-26, 2023 

The Westin Hotel Gaslamp Hotel 

San Diego, CA 92101

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History 

After World War II, the nation found itself facing a mood of deep-seated 

social segregation it could no longer tolerate or afford. Yet the South, confidently 

W. D. Morrison, President 

Horace Sudduth, Vice President 

W. H. Hollins, Treasurer 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 

REAL ESTATTE BROKERS 

proclaimed itself to be the new plus ultra (uppermost limits) of Southern tolerance. Thus, was born the 

Civil Rights movement- a period of the most difficult but necessary struggle to topple the crumbling 

walls segregation had erected between Americans who had fought- and died together. 

The postwar years indeed gave African Americans inspiration, confidence, strength and hope for a 

better America. The United Nations had been formed, and Ralph J. Bunche had become the United 

Nations Division Trustee. African Americans were gaining better paying jobs, and the Supreme Court 

had finally passed a ruling that restrictive covenants and private agreement to exclude persons of 

designated race from the ownership of real property were not enforceable under the law. 

Although the lives of African Americans were now changing for the good, and a few victories had 

been won, schools were still segregated under the “separate but equal” theory- and equal housing 

had yet to become a reality. This is what drove the men and women who met in Tampa, Florida, on the 

sweltering night of July 29, 1947, to form the National Association of Real Estate Brokers- NAREB. 

These twelve pioneers, one woman and eleven men hailing from seven states across the country are 

NAREB’s recognized founders. 

Nannie Black, Detroit, MI 

Macco Crutcher, Detroit, MI 

Carleton Gains, Detroit, MI 

W. D. Morrison, Jr., Detroit MI 

O. B. Cobbins, Jackson, MS W. H. Hollins, Birmingham, AL 

George W. Powell, Jacksonville, FL J. R. Taylor, Miami, FL 

F. Henry Williams, Jacksonville, FL Horace Sudduth, Cincinnati, OH 

J. W. Sanford, Oklahoma City, OK A. Maceo Smith, Dallas, TX 

On this night, these people dedicated themselves to fair housing for all. They began by electing 

temporary officers as follows: 

Word soon spread, and NAREB's first convention was held at the Convention Hall 

in Atlantic City, NJ, on July 19-20, 1948. It was a resounding success-a moment of 

synergy when men and women across the country were able to come together to 

voice their opinions as one- and to take a stand against inequity and injustice. 

Since then, NAREB and its REALTISTS® have gone on to win victory after victory in 

support of equal housing opportunities for all. We are an association proud of our past, 

relentless in our struggle, and 100% dedicated to the REALTIST® creed- 

Democracy in Housing. 

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The National Association of 

Real Estate Brokers, Inc. 

9831 Greenbelt Road, Suite 309 

Lanham, MD 20706 

Office: (301) 552-9340 * Fax: (301) 552-9216 

Crenee.Wilson@nareb.com 

www.NAREB.com 

February 23, 2023 

Greetings REALTISTS, Partners, and Conference Attendees! 

When I joined NAREB in 2005, I never dreamed that I would one day be in a 

position to work so closely with its leadership team. With a history in the real 

estate, brokerage and banking sectors, I’ve always been vested helping others 

attain the dream of homeownership, but I felt an even deeper sense of 

commitment to its mission and values when I became NAREB’s Executive 

Director last year. I also felt a deeper sense of urgency to make sure that we 

never, for one minute, lose sight of our essential purpose. 

The housing industry is in constant flux, and for REALTISTS® to make a lasting 

impact on achieving housing equity through our ‘Five Pillar Strategy,’ we need to 

be nimble, opportunistic, undaunted, and astute in building local and national 

relationships; leading and participating advocacy efforts; serving and educating 

our REALTISTS® and Consumers; and expanding our network. 

This year’s Midwinter Conference is designed to ensure that you have a full 

understanding of the challenges that face us and how to meet them. Building 

Black wealth through homeownership is an important step in creating 

intergenerational stability, strong communities and a more equitable nation. 

Each of us understands this, but to be more effective, we all need to continually 

sharpen our skill sets. 

With this last point in mind, find ways to interact with other attendees as much 

as possible; build new relationships; share your perspectives and thoughts; and 

foster trust among us so that we can count on each other to get the job done! Be 

sure to stay in touch with each other after the conference, and keep in mind the 

following quote as you move forward throughout the year. 

“Together we are stronger; together we are unbroken; together we can do anything.” – Unknown 

With excitement and optimism for an impactful year ahead, 

In the Realtist Spirit, 

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C. Renee Wilson 

Executive Director 

National Association of Real Estate Brokers



9831 Greenbelt Road, Suite 309 


Office: (301) 552-9340 * Fax: (301) 552-9216 

Crenee.Wilson@nareb.com 

www.NAREB.com 

Greetings REALTISTS®, Partners, and Conference Attendees! 

Let this be a year of unprecedented achievement!! As REALTISTS®, our 

charge has always been to make sure that our messages are delivered with 

bold clarity. We take every opportunity to ‘drive home’ our ‘Democracy in 

Housing’ agenda! We are visionary and we are intrepidly resilient! And 

because of that, I am filled with much enthusiasm for the year that lies 

ahead! 

When I joined NAREB in 2005, I never dreamed that I would one day be in a 

position to work so closely with its leadership team. I’ve always been 

vested in helping others attain the dream of homeownership, but I felt an 

even deeper sense of commitment to its mission and values when I 

became NAREB’s Executive Director. I also felt a deeper sense of urgency 

to make sure that we never lose sight of our essential purpose. 

For 75 years, NAREB has made tremendous strides throughout the 

decades, but the work continues to be a frustrating, uphill path, and we will 

not stop until housing equity becomes a trusted reality! Building Black 

Wealth is an important step in creating intergenerational stability, strong 

communities and a more equitable nation. Let’s pledge to share our 

perspectives, support each other, and move forward on our unified 

purpose. 

Be sure to find ways to interact with other attendees as much as possible; 

build new relationships; share your perspectives and thoughts; and stay in 

touch with each other after the conference so that we can count on each 

other to get the job done! Keep in mind the following quote as you move 

forward throughout the year. “Together we are stronger; together we are 

unbroken; together we can do anything.” – Unknown 

With excitement and optimism for an impactful year ahead, 



Executive Director 

National Association of Real Estate Brokers 

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January 20, 2023 

Greetings Fellow REALTISTS and Friends, 

It is indeed an honor and privilege to participate in this wonderful event. As we celebrate, let’s 

embrace and not forget our mission "Democracy in Housing" and continue to serve the 

underserved communities. It is imperative that we work on building generational wealth for the 

future of our youth. The conference is also focused on inspiring members to positively impact 

the communities and industries we serve. 

President Pope, the leadership and all of the committee team have worked diligently with 

planning this conference during these unprecedented times. I extend a grateful thanks to the 

San Diego REALTIST for Democracy in Housing, Darrill Cook, the local board President and 

Monica Hill, Regional VP, Region IX for their hospitality and serving as the host chapter. 

I would like to commend everyone for taking time from their busy schedules to continue to 

support NAREB. Under the leadership of Shanta Patton-Golar, Education Chair, this 

committee is providing sessions that will broaden your horizons so “You can go from…..Good 

to Great! 

Thank you to the Convention Committee Team, NAREB’s staff, consultants and the many 

volunteers for your tireless commitment to serve. I would like to give special thanks to the 

Monique Winston, Conference Co-Chair and Booker Williams Logistic Chair for their wealth 

of knowledge and tremendous support in helping with this event. 

Lastly, I hope this conference will exceed your expectations, motivate and prepare you to take 

your business to the next level. Enjoy the conference and city. 

In the REALTIST Spirit, 

Rose M. Dixon 

NAREB 2023 Conference Manager 

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WELCOME 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 

OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS 

Blessings to all, 

As Regional Vice President of the National Association 

of Real Estate Brokers' (NAREB) Region XV, I would 

like to welcome all the attendees and commend the 

NAREB on planning a successful Mid-Winter 

Conference held in beautiful San Diego, CA, February 

23rd to February 26th, 2023. 

Region XV's motto for 2023 is “Lead by Example: 

Leadership is Not a Position, It’s an Action!” This 

year’s conference schedule holds true to this motto as 

it is full of sessions like “Money Managing Hack$”, 

“Master Your Mindset”, “Create a Movement With Your 

Digital Footprint”, and the pre-conference training 

sessions that will equip and motivate our members to 

reach their full potential. 

NAREB, your continued success year after year isn't built on hope alone; it comes from 

strength and hard work. It takes the kind of passion dedication and innovation that separates 

the "Good" from the "Great". and the "Great" from the "Extraordinary". It takes a vision, a 

plan, and steadfast commitment to what it takes to see it through! Our President, Lydia Pope, 

Chairman of the Board, the Executive Board, Board of Directors, Local Board Presidents, 

Committee Chairs, and Members have shown their heartfelt devotion to the National 

Association of Real Estate Brokers, and its mission and goals. I am more than PROUD to 

serve as your Regional Vice President and a longstanding member of NAREB. 

I encourage you to continue to Lead by Example. Keep proving to the Nation that your 

Actions are instrumental to your Position as we are "The Premier Network of Black Real 

Estate Professionals", the champions of “Democracy in Housing”, and the driving force of 

increasing Black Homeownership and Black Generational Wealth Building now and 

forever! 

Sincerely, 

Monica Hill 

Monica Hill 

Region XV - Regional Vice President 

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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS 

CAREB 

Frances M. Young 

2023 President 

California Association of 

Real Estate Brokers (CAREB) 

Greetings to our NAREB President, Madam Lydia Pope, NAREB Executive Officers, Board 

of Directors, Affiliates, and Attendees, 

I am the President of the California Association of Real Estate Brokers (CAREB). We 

welcome you to San Diego, California, and are thrilled that NAREB decided to make this the 

home of the the 2023 Annual Mid-Winter Conference. 

We are NAREB'S California State Board which includes a total of eleven local boards and one 

of the largest Boards in NAREB. It brings me great pleasure to welcome you to California and 

in knowing that you will be attending this honorable occasion with NAREB and its Affiliates. 

This year CAREB will celebrate 67 years of fighting for "Democracy in Housing." As the 

California State President, I am here to tell you that we have adopted NAREB'S 

comprehensive training platform for building "Generational Wealth" through homeownership 

on a national, state, and local level. 

I applaud our CAREB team's collective leadership throughout California and the "DRIVING 

FORCE." Because of their hard work and diligence, there has been a phenomenal increase in 

CAREB membership across the state with nearly 700 record breaking members. I would like 

to recognize the stellar performance of the CAREB Executive Officers, Board of Directors, 

Regional Vice Presidents, Affiliates, and Partners for a job well done. Thank you, NAREB, 

for leading the organization forward in a positive direction and for sustaining the efforts and 

the goal of increasing homeownership in Black America. 

Greetings to you again and Happy New Year. I know you will be enriched and inspired by the 

expression of LOVE and JOY that we share. 

In the REALTIST Spirit, 



President 

California Association of Real Estate Broker (CAREB) 

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Greetings, 

As the incoming president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers 

(NAREB) San Diego Chapter, it is my pleasure to welcome the NAREB Mid- 

Winter Conference to “America’s Finest City”. Enjoy our warm rays of 

sunshine, tremendous sandy beaches, and friendly residents of all 

nationalities benefitting from the laws and policies fostered by this great 

organization. “Democracy in Housing” and standing up for the underserved 

communities, is our mission. 

It is a tremendous honor for NAREB San Diego to host this prestigious 

event. Please reach out to our city's extended Realist family, learn about 

San Diego's diverse issues and localities; and take advantage of the most 

valuable training and resources that will offered. 

 

 

Again, if you have any questions during your stay here, please do not 

hesitate to contact me or any other member of the NAREB San Diego 

team. We are here to help make your conference experience in 

“America’s Finest City” a memorable one. 


Darrill Cook 

Darrill Cook 

Incoming President 

 

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February 23, 2023 

THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO 

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ODD 

G 

LORIA 

MAYOR 

National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. 

9831 Greenbelt Road ‐ Suite 309 


Dear Friends, 

As Mayor of the City of San Diego, it is my pleasure to welcome you to 

the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (NAREB) Mid- 

Winter Conference. 

Being the nation’s oldest and largest Black Real Estate Trade 

Association, I am pleased that you have chosen San Diego to promote 

democracy in housing and advocate for building Black wealth through 

homeownership. 

Please accept my best wishes for a successful Mid-Winter Conference 

“Building Black Wealth through Homeowners”. 

Sincerely, 

TODD GLORIA 

Mayor 

City of San Diego 

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202 C STREET • 11TH FLOOR • SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

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Evelyn Reeves 

75th Anniversary 

 

Bilal Shareef 

Affinity 

 

Richard Flateau 

Audit 

 

NAREB National Office 

Benevolence 

 

Robert Hughes 

Black Homeownership Matters 

 

Sharon McLennon 

Budget & Finance 

 

Evelyn Reeves 

Building 

 

H. Bernie Jackson 

Constitution/By-Laws 

 

Rose Dixon 

Convention 

 

Chandra Patterson 

Credentials 

 

 

 

 

 

2023 NAREB 

National Committee Chairs 

 

Shanta Patton-Golar 

Education 

Donnell Spivey 

Grievance 

 

Monroe Wooten 

Governance 

 

Hazana Rivers 

Insurance 

 

Rasheeda Jones 

Investment 

 

Sherita McCray 

Membership 

 

Arlene Wayns Thomas 

Mentorship 

 

Robert Pasker 

Millennial 

 

Rouvan Walker 

Mortgage 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrea Cooksey 

Personnel 

Monroe Wooten 

Policy Review Taskforce 

 

Chandra Patterson 

Public Affairs 

 

Linda Chambers 

Public Relations 

 

Dianne Simmons 

e-Newsletter 

 

Marcus Brown 

R.E.D. 

 

Miranda Morrow 

REALTIST Week 

 

Amy McCoy 

Technology 

 

Joan Chambers 

Time & Place 

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Past 

Donnell Williams 

2019-2021 

Jeffrey Hicks 

2017-2019 

Ronald Cooper 

2015-2017 

Donnell Spivey 

2013-2015 

Julius L. Cartwright 

2011-2013 

Vincent Wimbish 

2009-2011 

Maria Kong 

2007-2009 

Clifford H. Turner 

2005-2007 

Ronald L. Branch 

2003-2005 

Edward C. London 

2001-2003 

*Ernest Clark, Jr. 

1999-2001 

H. Bernie Jackson 

1997-1999 

*Fred Blair 

1995-1997 

*Larry Cameron 

1993-1995 

Evelyn A. Reeves 

1989-1991 

*Frank A. Clay, Jr. 

1991-1993 

*Albert H. Johnson 

1987-1989 

Thom L. Holmes 

1985-1987 

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Presidents 

*Otis L. Thorpe 

1983-1985 

*Robert G. Buckner 

1981-1983 

James E. Haynes 

1979-1981 

*Harold A. Dawson, Sr. 

1977-1979 

*John D. Thompson 

1975-1977 

*Daniel Spaulding 

1973-1975 

*Willis Carson 

1971-1973 

*William J. Hamilton 

1968-1971 

*Q.V. Williamson 

1963-1968 

*Charles L. Warden 

1960-1963 

*George Harris 

1953-1960 

*W. H. Aiken 

1951-1953 

*W. D. Morrison, Jr. 

1947-1951 

Honorary 

Presidents 

*William L. ‘Bill’ Calloway 

Atlanta, GA 

Ray Carlisle 

Oakland, CA 

William T. Robie 

Atlanta, GA 

Robert Hughes 

Kansas City, KS 

*Deceased 

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NAREB NATIONAL PARTNERS 

ADVISORY BOARD 

Advisory Board consists of representatives from the 

following partner organizations: 

Janaye Ingram 

Director of 21st Century 

Communities Initiatives 

Airbnb 

AJ Barkley 

Head of Neighborhood and 

Community Lending 

Bank of America 

Cerita Battles 

Managing Director, Head of Community & 

Affordable Lending 

Chase 

Dionne Cuello 

SVP National Diverse Market Segments 

Citi 

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Dr. Vanessa Montañez 

Sr VP & Community Lending National 

Sales Manager - Residential Lending 

City National Bank 

Danny Gardner 

SVP, Client and 

Community Engagement 

Freddie Mac 

Teresa Palacios Smith 

Chief Diversity, Equity 

& Inclusion Officer 

HomeServices of America, 

a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate 

 

Lisa Haynes, CPA, MBA 

Chief Financial Officer & Diversity & 

Inclusion Officer 

Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) 

 

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Ryan Davis 

Director, Engagement and Inclusion 

National Association of Realtors® 

 

Latonia Donaldson 

VP, National Director of 

Multicultural Community Lending 

PrimeLending 

April Alexander 

VP, National Community Development 

and Outreach Manager 

Prosperity Home Mortgage 

Steve Ogden 

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs 

Rocket Mortgage 

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Loretta Williamson 

SVP, Head of Mortgage Strategic Growth 

Truist Financial 

 

Lenny McNeill 

Executive Vice President, National Strategic 

Markets, Consumer Lending 

US Bank 

 

Chuck Bishop 

SVP, Head of Diverse Segments 

Wells Fargo 

 

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Guest Speaker 

Dr. Sheri Riley 

Global Empowerment Speaker 

High-Performance Life Coach 

Author of "Exponential Living" 

Sheri Riley is a wife, mother, 

daughter, and entrepreneur. We 

know this is not easy, but she’s 

figured out how to make it simple. 

After spending 20 years creating 

marketing strategies for global 

superstars and companies like Usher, Warner Media, and Converse, she now 

serves as an empowerment speaker, high performance life coach, and 

award-winning author. She helps professional athletes, entertainers, 

corporate executives, and entrepreneurs grow personally and dominate 

professionally. She speaks and trains at companies like the NBA, WNBA’s 

Indiana Fever, The Coca-Cola Company, Universal Music Group, and JP 

Morgan Chase on how to implement her 9 Principles of Exponential Living® to 

enhance personal/professional development, leadership, and productivity. 

Her book, Exponential Living® - Stop Spending 100% of Your Time on 10% of 

Who You Are (Penguin Random House), is a Porchlight Books Business 

Bestseller, nominated for an NAACP Image Award, and garnered several self- 

help “Book of the Year” awards. It’s been translated to Romanian and 

Vietnamese and is currently being translated into French. John Maxwell 

featured an excerpt from Exponential Living in his 2019 Best Seller, 

LeaderShift and interviewed her for his 2020 Best Seller, The Leader’s 

Greatest Return. She has been featured on national media outlets like The 

Marie Forleo Podcast/MarieTV, The Steve Harvey Show, NPR, Huffington 

Post, and Essence. 

Sheri is a founding partner of the global John Maxwell Team and her 

company, Exponential Living is NMSDC and WBENC certified. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX2E7W0CY1Y&authuser=7 

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Guest Speaker 

Matt Garland 

Earn Your Leisure (EYL) 

@mgthemortgageguy 

Having been in the mortgage industry 

for more than 19 years, Matthew 

Garland also known as “MG the 

Mortgage Guy” has funded more than 

$1 billion in home loans. Thanks to his many 

years and passion in the industry, he has 

become a top advisor and leader in the industry. 

 

His deep-rooted passion and knowledge of the mortgage industry 

have driven him to share a wealth of information through different 

social media platforms, making him the #1 go-to expert for matters 

relating to mortgages and real estate investing. 

 

Matthew Garland is a Best Selling author, co-founder of EYL 

University, Investfest as well as the “Rants & Gems” real estate 

podcast which is now one of the top 50 investing podcasts in the 

world. These platforms aim to teach as well as inspire people in all 

walks of life on the ins and outs of real estate. This has greatly 

helped forge an easy bridge between all the parties, which is 

especially crucial in the real estate side of business. 

 

Matthew Garland is a homeownership advocate. As a real estate 

investor himself, he encourages people to become homeowners and 

empowers them by equipping them with the skills and resources to 

do this no matter their current status. 

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Special Guests 

Carl Anthony Payne, II 

Actor/Producer/Director/Philanthropist 

Carl Anthony Payne II, a successful actor, producer, director, two-time 

NAACP Image Award-winner and People’s Choice Award-winner, was 

born on May 24, 1969 in the small town of Clinton, South Carolina. He 

began working towards his acting career at a young age by studying at 

the First All Children’s Theater, which was an off-Broadway repertory 

theater company. He later attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School 

of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. Payne continued his 

education and training at Howard University in Washington, DC. 

Payne is best known for his recurring roles as Theo Huxtable’s best friend 

“Cockroach” on the ever popular and classic NBC hit series, The Cosby Show and as “Cole Brown” 

on the FOX network TV series Martin. Payne stays on top of his career by not allowing himself to be 

stereotyped or pigeon-holed. He continues to display his versatility on screen by playing roles such 

as Reynaldo St. James, on the popular BET series The Game, to renowned producer L.A. Reid in 

VH1’s TLC biopic. He can currently be seen on the Nickelodeon Network TV series, Tyler Perry’s 

Young Dylan and in the feature film “Strange Love” streaming on Amazon Prime, which he also 

directed. He has directed and produced music videos, web series and short films, all while 

continuing to showcase his stand-up comedy in numerous cities across the country. 

Payne has remained relevant amongst his peers by his continued pursuit of excellence. Aside from 

being on the big screen, Payne’s commitment to community enrichment and charitable 

organizations is never ending. His advice to young aspiring actors & professionals: "Perseverance is 

the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” 

www.carlpayneentertainment.com 

@thecarlpayne 

Marlan Ballard 

Comedian & Actor 

Originally from Lorain, Ohio, comedian and actor Marlan Ballard 

became a stand-up comedian around July 2012 when his mentor, 

Chauntae Wayans, discovered him. He hit his first stage at The 

Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta, Georgia and his comedy career has 

soared since then. 

He’s worked with well-known comedians and actors, such as Paul Mooney, Ron 

White, Rodney Perry, Chris Tucker, Affion Crockett, Karlous Miller, Justin Hines, The 

Wayans Family, and more. He’s currently on the Fresh and Funny Tour with Brandon T. Jackson. 

Marlan spends much of his spare time performing at local comedy clubs at his home in Atlanta, 

Georgia, such as Uptown Comedy Club, The Laughing Skull, and more. His commentary, roasts, 

and stand up have been known to have the audience in tears from laughing. He’s received rave 

reviews wherever he has the opportunity to perform. 

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Partners 

Emenyo Segbefia 

Corporate Account Director 

Chenoa Fund/ 

CBC Mortgage 

 

Alvin Odom, MCD 

Senior Manager, 

Diverse Markets 

Charles Schwab Bank 

Katelyn Castellano 

Senior Vice President 

of Marketing 

Engel & Völkers 

Americas, Inc. 

Teresa Bryce Bazemore 

President and CEO 

Federal Home Loan 

Bank of San Francisco 

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Partners 

Nikki Bialka 

VP, Community Lending 

Strategy Manager 

Fifth Third Bank 

 

 

Darryl Freeman 

Market Integration Manager, 

Strategic Markets Division 

First American Title 

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Victoria Garcia DeLuca 

Vice President, Marketplace 

Diversity Strategy 

Guild Mortgage 

 

 

Jesus Cruz 

VP, National Diversity & 

Community Lending Manager 

Loan Depot

Partners 

Geoffrey F. Cooper John Drumgoole 

Vice President – SVP, Diverse Segments 

Product Development New American Funding 

Mortgage Guaranty 

Insurance Corporation (MGIC) 

Ivonne Furneaux 

VP, Diversity, 

Equity & Inclusion 

Realogy Corporation 

 

 

Michael Innis Thompson 

Head of Community Lending 

and Development 

TD Bank 

 

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PartnerPresenters 

David Battany 

EVP, Capital Markets 

Guild Mortgage 

 

Carmen Mercado 

Sr. Affordable Lending Manager 

Freddie Mac 

 

Mosi Gatling 

Sales Manager 

loanDepot 

@mosigatling_ 

Tamel a Thurman 

Director, Equitable Housing 

Freddie Mac 

 

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PartnerPanelists 

Ewunike Brady 

Head of Home Lending, 

African American Segments 

Wells Fargo 

 

Dionne Cuello 

SVP National Diverse 

Market Segments 

Citi 

 

Janaye Ingram 

Director, Community Partner 

Programs & Engagement 

Airbnb 

 

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Dr. Vaness a Montañez 

Sr VP & Community Lending National 

Sales Manager - Residential Lending 

City National Bank

PartnerRemarks 

Nikki Bialka 

VP, Community Lending Strategy 

Manager 

Fifth Third Bank 

 

Juan Lashley, Sr. 

Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer 

PrimeLending 

 

Len ny McNeill 

Executive VP, National Strategic 

Markets, Consumer Lending 

US Bank 

 

Teresa Palacios Smith 

Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer 

HomeServices of America, 

a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate 

 

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PartnerRemarks 

Cyndi Roberts 

VP West Division, Community & Affordable 

Business Development Mgr, Home Lending 

Chase 

 

Nikki Terry 

Community Mortgage Specialist 

Truist 

 

Telebah Woods 

SVP, Strategic Relationships Manager 

Bank of America 

 

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Presenters 

Suneet Agarwal 

CEO 

The Best Sac Homes Group 

@suneet_agarwal916 

Tristan Ahumada 

CEO 

A Brilliant Tribe 

@tristan.ahumada 

Mark Alston 

Broker/Owner 

Skyway Realty 

 

Carla Brailey, PhD 

Professor of Sociology 

Texas Southern University 

 

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Presenters 

Shaquanna Brooks, CPA 

Tax Expert & Coach 

@ms.business101 

 

Kristina Buckner 

Real Estate Pro & Consultant 

@realestatebykristina 

Ray Carlisle 

President 

NAREB Investment Division (NID) 

 

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Dr. Melissa Chester 

Diversity Equity & Inclusion 

Chair, NAREB

Presenters 

Roger Coles 

Content Creator/ 

Social Media Designer 

@mysocialdesigner 

Deja Cromartie 

Publicist, Intel Media Group 

@iamdejamonee 

Kashief Edwards 

The Vending Bizz 

@the_vending_bizz 

Omar El-Takrori 

Creator 

Think Media 

@omareltakrori 

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Presenters 

Scott Evans 

EVP 

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC 

@scottevans_mtg 

Regan Farley 

Publicist, Intel Media Group 

@raethepublicist 

Danny Felton 

2nd Vice President, NAREB 

 

Latisha Grant 

President 

Women's Council of NAREB 

 

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Presenters 

Douglas "DJ" Gutierrez 

Owner, Beyond The Keys Realty 

@realestatebydj 

Jaime Z. Harris 

The Philanthropic Realtor 

@grand.tour.agent.san.diego 

Muktar Hussein 

Freight Dispatcher/ 

Trucking Company Owner 

@truckingwithmook 

Latasha James 

Video Creator/Podcaster, 

James + Park 

@thelatashajames 

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Presenters 

Nneka Jenkins 

Wealth Creator 

@homesbynneka 

LJ Jennings 

President, NAREB Sales Division 

 

Dr. Courtney Johnson-Rose 

President Elect, NAREB 

 

Courtney Jones 

3rd Vice President, NAREB 

 

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Presenters 

Sam Khorramian 

CEO 

Big Block Realty 

@the9thzero 

James Marshall 

President 

Marshall Wealth 

Management, LLC 

 

Demariyea McCowan 

The TURO GOAT 

@elevateyourrentals 

Kwaku Mitchell 

Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert 

@kwakumitchell 

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Presenters 

Faramarz Moeen-Ziai 

Lending Expert 

@fmz123loans 

Anthony Morel 

CEO, Anthony Morel Group 

@anthonymorel1 

Mark Pattison 

Founder, PorchLight Realty 

@realestatebykristina 

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William “Bill” Pitre 

Multi-Generational Wealth 

Committee Chair, NAREB

Presenters 

Lydia Pope 

President, NAREB 

 

Lana Rodriguez 

Top Colorado Real Estate Team 

@thelanarodriguez 

Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard 

University of Southern California; 

Cecil Murray, Center for 

Community Engagement 

 

Laurel Starks 

Founder & President, 

Ilumni Institute 

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Ashley Thomas III 

1st Vice President, NAREB 

 

Kenny Truong 

Content Genius 

@kenny_fast 

Michelle Welch 

Productivity & Strategy Coach 

@iammichellewelch 

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Tamesha Wells 

President 

Young Realtist Division, NAREB

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Robbie Wilson 

ASA, RA, SRA 

President, NSREA 

National Society of Real Estate Appraisers 

 

 

 

 


Executive Director, NAREB 

 

Bishop Craig Worsham 

Director of Faith Based & 

Community Partnerships 

 

Brenda Wyatt 

Master Mortgage Advisor 

All California Mortgage 

 

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NAREB Annual Mid-Winter Conference 2023

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