Brett Brown is currently a Broker/Salesperson with Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. in Naples, Florida. Brett has more than 35 years of real estate experience, specializing in International, residential and on-site development sales. During his real estate career he has been the Director of Sales at Fiddler's Creek, a 6500 residential unit resort development in Naples, Florida. Prior to that Brett was the designated Broker for Miramar Realty in Estero, Florida.

Brett is an National Association of REALTORS (NAR) approved instructor for the Resort and Second Home Property Specialist Course. While serving as President of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR) in 2009, NAR selected Naples for the site of the RSPS Symposium, a two day educational and networking event for REALTORS around the Country. In 2011 Brett Chaired the Resort and Second Home Committee at NAR. Brett is also approved to instruct NAR's Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Local Markets (CIPS), Transaction Tools (CIPS), Asia/Pacific International Real Estate (CIPS), Europe International (CIPS), the Americas (CIPS) and was one of the inaugural instructors for the Global Business for State and Local Associations. Also in 2009 while serving as President of the NABOR, Brett initiated a global committee and network under the guidance of NAR as part of a pilot program for implementing global into a local Association. Brett's commitment to education started in 1994 and he has since earned the ABR, ABRM, AHWD, CIPS, CRB, e-PRO, GRI, RSPS, SFR, and SRES designations and certifications.

Brett has received numerous prestigious awards including the Naples Area Board of REALTORS "Ad Miller Award" for political activities, "REALTOR of the Year" and was inducted into the NABOR Hall of Fame in 2008. Florida REALTORS recognized Brett with the "REALTOR Achievement Award" in 2012. Brett is an avid supporter of RPAC and was placed in the RPAC Hall of Fame for the third time in 2018.

REALTOR® Joanne Chando has listed and sold more than 1,000 properties in three states, including Florida, Michigan and New York. She began her real estate career in the aggressive and challenging New York City luxury co-op market shortly before the stock market crash of 1987 and then relocated her business to Long Island and shifted focus to family housing. Today, Joanne lives in Florida and is the broker of Florida Gulf Coast Property Group.

Joanne twice served as the chapter president for the Fort Meyers chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS®. Additionally, Joanne has been actively involved with local, state and national professional development since 2002.

Joanne has served as an instructor for the Florida Association of REALTORS® as well as NAR and REBAC.

Debra Peterson Conrad (Debbi Conrad) is the Senior Attorney and Director of Legal Affairs for the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association.

She received her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Psychology with Honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Prior to joining the WRA, Debbi worked in private practice in which her practice included real estate, condominiums and small business.

Debbi is co-author of Wisconsin Real Estate Law, Wisconsin Real Estate Clauses and Real Estate Trust Accounts in Wisconsin. Debbi is a regular contributor to the Wisconsin Real Estate Magazine and writes the WRA's monthly Legal Update. She is also serves on the Department of Safety and Professional Service's Real Estate Contractual Forms Advisory Committee.

Thomas G. Cullen is the vice president and managing attorney of Wisconsin operations with Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund Inc. With more than 30 years of legal experience, he is a past president, former member of the board of directors, and former chairman of the legislative committee of the Wisconsin Land Title Association (WLTA). His prior work experience includes in-house legal counsel for the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association and as well as an assistant city attorney for the city of West Allis. He is a frequent lecturer on title insurance, real property law and settlement services. Tom received his J.D. in 1986 from the Marquette University Law School and his B.S. in 1982 from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, cum laude.

Prior to starting her real estate career in 1996, Milwaukee native Bonnie Dixon worked for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections where she mastered the skill of hostage negotiation. Bonnie has been featured in LORE Magazine and Certified Residential Specialist Magazine. Her goal as an instructor is to educate, energize, and inspire you. Bonnie was a managing broker for nine years as well as a coach and mentor to hundreds of REALTORS® in her various capacities. In 2012, Bonnie served as the president of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin and as a director for the National Association of REALTORS®. In 2014, Bonnie was recognized as the REALTOR® of Distinction with the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin. In 2015, she was awarded the Paul E. Stark Award for Outstanding Community Service.

Robbie has spent several decades working in various roles in the real estate industry. Robbie started working for his father’s property management company at the age of 15. In addition to property management, he has worked in residential real estate, handled commercial real estate leasing & sales, and has operated as both a mortgage loan officer and mortgage broker. In 2009, Robbie was named Broker of the Year by the Texas Association of Mortgage Brokers.

Robbie graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Music Business from the Mike Curb School of Music Business at Belmont University all the while continuing to work in the real estate field.

Having worked extensively in commercial and residential real estate management, sales, and as a mortgage banker and mortgage broker, Robbie understands all the pieces of the puzzle required to put transactions together.

Cheryl Eskridge, ABR, CRS, GRI, PMN, is the broker-owner of Eskridge Real Estate in northern Wisconsin. Cheryl shares her knowledge by teaching real estate courses and particularly enjoys seeing new agents become successful by furthering their education.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Cheryl's love of the Wisconsin Northwoods started in 1958 when she traveled there for the summers. Cheryl became a resident of the Northwoods in 1997 and has lived in the Eagle River area for over 20 years. During a previous residence near Austin, Texas, Cheryl received her broker's license but later returned to Wisconsin due to family.

Cheryl practices real estate in both Wisconsin and Texas.

Carol E. Krigbaum is the managing member of Krigbaum Law LLC, a general practice firm in Whitefish Bay, north of Milwaukee. Carol received a B.A. from UW-Madison with majors in both journalism and history and graduated from Marquette University Law School. She holds a Wisconsin real estate broker's license and answers questions on the WRA Legal Hotline.

Carol is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Greater Milwaukee Area REALTORS®, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association and the National Association of REALTORS®. She serves on the professional standards committee for the Greater Milwaukee Area REALTORS®. She is president of the Whitefish Bay Historical Society and serves on the Village of Whitefish Bay's Historic Preservation Commission. She is a frequent presenter on real estate-related topics for the State Bar of Wisconsin.

As the director of corporate and regulatory affairs for the WRA, Cori Lamont is the primary contact for members and firms regarding brokerage regulatory and licensing issues and is the liaison between the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the WRA.

Cori regularly presents real estate seminars and education to real estate licensees and also serves as a contributing author for Wisconsin Real Estate Magazine. Cori collaborates with REALTOR® boards on forms and practice issues, currently serves on the Real Estate Contractual Forms Advisory Council and has been a speaker for events at Marquette University Law School and the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Cori received her Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University and Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University. She was named the WRA Instructor of the Year in 2005 and 2013.

With 25 years of marketing experience, Marki Lemons-Ryhal is a fifth-generation entrepreneur, third-generation restaurateur and first-generation infopreneur and has established herself as an award-winning social media speaker and course author. In a market where change is the only constant factor, Marki has used her dynamic, professional attitude and vast experience to become one of the top speakers in the country, relying on content from one of the 15 classes she has authored.

By consistently offering sound industry analysis and professional guidance, Marki's expertise has been featured in The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Agent Magazine, Forbes and REALTOR® Magazine and has also been included on CBS News Chicago and CNBC. In 2010, Marki was named the Illinois Real Estate Educator of the Year.

Marki began her career in education in 1993 and currently works as a speaker and coach, teaching social media and technology classes for the National Association of REALTORS®, CHASE, Goldman Sachs 10k Small Businesses, REALOGY and Chicago City Colleges. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Chicago State University and a Master's in Business Administration from Saint Xavier University.

Jennifer Lindsley is the director of training for the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association.

Jennifer participates as an attorney on the WRA Legal Hotline and serves as a liaison between the WRA and the Wisconsin Technical College System. Her responsibilities include drafting education materials, developing pre-licensing and continuing education resources, and teaching WRA pre-license and continuing education courses.

She received her B.A. from Portland State University and her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Jennifer is a member of the Real Estate Educators Association. In 2014, she received the WRA Instructor of the Year award.

Tracy Rucka has been a staff attorney with the WRA since 1997. Her primary role is Legal Hotline attorney, answering member questions about real estate related matters. Tracy also specializes in professional standards administration and training, including working closely with local association professional standards administrators. Her other duties at the WRA include writing legal publications and providing member education and mediation training.

Tracy served previously at the local association level as the executive officer of the Northwoods Association of REALTORS®. Her experience in real estate began in the mid-1980s working as a REALTOR® in northern Wisconsin before going to law school. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in behavioral sciences and law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Juris Doctorate degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn.

Tracy was awarded the 2012 Instructor of the Year Award by the WRA.

Jonathan M. Sayas is currently the Wisconsin State Underwriting Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company, a part of Stewart Information Services Corp. Stewart Title is a leading provider of real estate services, including global residential and commercial title insurance as well as various escrow and settlement services. Jonathan previously practiced law as a second-generation partner at Sayas, Schmuki, Rondini & Plum, S.C.

Jonathan also is a regular instructor for the WRA, the Wisconsin Land Title Association (WLTA), and is a member of the DSPS' Wisconsin Real Estate Forms Advisory Committee. In 2016, he was awarded the designation of Wisconsin Land Title Professional by the WLTA. Jonathan received his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University in Indiana and his undergraduate degree in general business from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

Robert Sayas is an attorney with the law offices of Sayas, Schmuki, Rondini & Plum S.C. Rob is a Legal Hotline attorney for the WRA, answering member questions about real estate related matters. He received his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University in Indiana.

Michael Sewell is a real estate broker in Green Bay and a past president of the REALTORS® Association of Northeast Wisconsin. He has taught pre-license classes, continuing education courses and professional standards throughout Wisconsin since 1991. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Western Michigan University and received his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 1978. He practiced law for 10 years prior to entering the field of real estate in 1988. Michael has twice received the Wisconsin Realtors Association Instructor of the Year award, has twice received his local association's Excellence in Professionalism award, and is a recipient of the Wisconsin Realtors Association Distinguished Service award. He has served on the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Real Estate Forms Council, as well as the state and local associations' forms committees. He has chaired the state association's Equal Opportunity Committee and teaches fair housing to new Realtors as part of the local orientation class. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of his local association for over 20 years, including a term as its president, and is currently the president-elect. He has also been a member of the Wisconsin Realtors Association Board of Directors and served as a vice-president on the Executive Committee.

Mike is a 1980 graduate of Marquette Law School and is a shareholder in the Wauwatosa law firm of Storm, Balgeman & Klippel, SC. His law practice emphasizes real estate as well as income taxes and estate planning. He has taught pre-licensing and continuing education classes for over 30 years. Mike currently serves on the WRA forms committee and was named the WRA state instructor of the year in 2009 and again in 2018.

Liz Tobolt grew up on a dairy farm in Hartland, Wisconsin. She began selling real estate after graduating high school. Later, she went back to school obtaining a B.A.A. from UW-Whitewater and a J.D. from Marquette University Law School. Today, Tobolt teaches, continues to sell real estate, and practices transactional real estate law as the managing member of Liz Tobolt Law LLC, in Hartland, WI.