Governance
The Association is governed by an annually elected Board of Directors and daily operations overseen by the Executive Officer. The Board has established bylaws, policies and programs to meet the needs of its members. The Association operates in accordance with these Bylaws, as well as Local, State and Federal Laws, non-profit regulations and the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors.
Board of Directors
Name/Position | Company | |
2021 OFFICERS | ||
Michael Morales, President![]() | Cameron Prestige | |
Frank Bertolino, President-elect ![]() | The North Shore Realty Group | |
Christine Masiello Immediate Past President | Coldwell Banker Haverhill | |
Evy Gillette Secretary ![]() | C21 Wellsco | |
Mary Ann Abbott Treasurer ![]() | Bean Group | |
2021 DIRECTORS | ||
Natasha Sanborn Local Director (thru 2022) | William Raveis | |
Pirre Mitchell Local Director (thru 2021) | RE/Max On the River | |
Local Director OPEN | TBD | |
Frank Bertolino State Director & President-elect | The North Shore Realty Group | |
Michael Morales State Director & 2021 President | Cameron Prestige | |
Heather Rogers Alternate State Director | Bentley’s | |
Christine Masiello Alternate State Director & Past President | Coldwell Banker Haverhill | |
Susan Tiernan Executive Officer | Greater Newburyport REALTORS® |
Committees
Committees are the foundation of any organization, upon which rest the image and establishment of confidence and trust. We are most appreciative of the willingness and spirit of those past and present contributors to these efforts and continue to encourage the participation of future volunteers.
The following committees are active in providing recommendations to the Board serving as volunteer leadership within the Association. Each year the President determines Chairs for committees, who then assist in recruiting members to meet the needs of the association goals.
GNR COMMITTEES 2021
COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE | CHAIRPERSON |
Education Committee | Christine Masiello |
Government Affairs Committee & Advocacy | MAR Government Affairs – Mike Morales |
State Political Coordinator | Sally Laffely – KELCOURSE |
Membership Committee | Susan Tiernan |
Events Planning & RPAC Fundraiser | Evy Gillette |
Bylaws Committee | Assigned as needed |
Policy Task Force | Assigned as needed |
Professional Standards Committee to include: | Trisha McCarthy |
· Grievance Committee | Bill Barrows |
· Ombudsman/Mediation | Val McGillvray |
Communications & Technology Committee | Natasha Sanborn |
Community Outreach | Richard Hydren |
Finance Committee | Mary Ann Abbott (per bylaws) |
Leadership Development for BOD (GNR & MAR) | Frank Bertolino |
REALTOR® of the Year Committee | Past ROTY Winners (4-5) (per bylaws) |
Nominating Committee (for next year’s BOD) | Per bylaws – President/PE/Past President and two members appointed |
Strategic Planning Committee/Task Force | BOD – All |
Affiliate Work Group | M. Caras/D. Hartman/A. Mann/B. Pezzella/R. Hollingsworth |
Executive Committee | Michael Morales, Frank Bertolino, Christine Masiello, Mary Ann Abbott, Evy Gillette |