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Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Installs New Board of Directors

Christine Edwards
Communications Director
Space Coast Association of REALTORS®
2950 Pineda Plaza Way
Palm Shores, FL 32940
321-242-2211

Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Installs New Board of Directors

PALM SHORES, FL, January 11, 2019 – On January 11, 2019, the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® installed its 2019 president and Board of Directors. This all-volunteer leadership team will steer the largest trade organization in Brevard County throughout the year, ensuring that its commitments to property owners, REALTOR® members and local communities are met or exceeded.

"Our Association could not do the great work we do for home buyers and sellers and our community without our great leadership team," said Leah Selig, Space Coast Association of REALTORS® chief executive officer. "It takes hardworking, compassionate people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and put in the time. I'm looking forward to working with our 2019 Board of Directors and can't wait to see what they accomplish this year."

During the installation, the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® 2018 President Mike Artelli handed the gavel over to 2019 President Dennis Basile. Former Florida Realtors® District Vice President, current Space Coast Association Board member and close friend, Director Mike Selig, installed the new president.

Florida Realtors® President-Elect Barry Grooms installed the 2019 Officers: Melissa Goldman, Reagan Masone, Pat Weeks, and Board of Directors: Mike Artelli, Dan Barber, Jim Britton, Dave Gaudreau, Lynnette Hendricks, Louise McLean, Kerry Ramage, Mike Selig and Lynn Whelpley. Each member of the Board of Directors was elected to serve a three-year term.

"The installation of the 2019 Space Coast Association of REALTORS® leadership will mark our Association’s 60th anniversary since our founding in 1959," said Dennis Basile, Space Coast Association of REALTORS® president. "I am very proud to be following in the footsteps of our past presidents that have served our Association and our community in the past. These include individuals like Al Trafford, Robert Houha, Jack Korenblit, Rodney Ketchum, Al Tuttle, Wes Bray and our current Congressman Bill Posey. I am most proud of the 2019 volunteer and employee leadership team that I will have the privilege to work beside this year."

During the gala, 13 newly minted REALTOR® Emeritus members were honored for having maintained National Association of REALTORS® membership for 40 or more years. These members were recognized for their valuable and lasting contributions to the real estate profession and their community.

The evening also included an awards presentation. The REALTOR® Spirit Award was given to Pat Weeks for her display of motivation, enthusiasm and participation. Tammy Crisafulli was presented with the Rising Star Award for being a new "up-and-comer" on a bright trajectory in our REALTOR® organization. The Humanitarian of the Year Award was presented to Gina McTernan to recognize her for selflessly giving her time and energy to the less fortunate. Bob Willmarth was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his cumulative lifetime support of the real estate profession and Association. The Business Partner of the Year Award was given to Embrace Home Loans for the company's efforts to support our REALTOR® community. Finally, Lynn Jones was named the REALTOR® of the Year for going above and beyond the call of duty to serve and represent the Association.

This was the Space Coast Association of REALTORS®' second installation gala in its new building in Palm Shores. In 2017, the Association sold both of its buildings and broke ground on a new one in a centralized location to better serve its members. The Association opened the doors of the 15,000-square-foot building in January of 2018. Both installation galas filled up quickly with hundreds of attendees.

Special guests for the 2019 Installation Gala included Florida Realtors® President-Elect Barry Grooms and his wife Sherry, Flagler County Association of Realtors® CEO Dorothy Sperber and her husband George, New Symrna Beach Board of REALTORS® President Ginger Steger and her husband Scott, Daytona Beach Association of Realtors® 2018 President Debbie Callahan and her husband Tommy.

About the Space Coast Association of REALTORS®

Since 1959, the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® has been a professional trade association that provides services to our local REALTOR® community. Our membership base is comprised of more than 4,500 REALTORS® and Business Partner members that service Brevard County and adhere to a strict Code of Ethics when working with one another and the general public. The Space Coast Association of REALTORS® takes an active part in community programs and pursues projects our members support to further real estate interests. The protection of private property rights is always our top priority.

For more information, contact Christine Edwards at 321-242-2211 or via email at christine.edwards@space321.com.


The 2019 Space Coast REALTORS® Board of Directors was sworn in during a sold-out Installation Gala on January 11, 2019. With more than 4,500 REALTOR® and Business Partner members, the Association is Brevard's largest trade organization.


In accordance with a long held tradition, past Space Coast Association of REALTORS® presidents pass a gavel down the line to the 2019 President Dennis Basile during the Association's Installation Gala on January 11, 2019 in Palm Shores.