Holiday Lunch, Installation & Awards Ceremony Recap

On December 3, the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® hosted our annual Holiday Lunch, Installation & Awards Ceremony — a sold-out celebration that brought together brokers, new and seasoned REALTORS®, teams, brokerages, Business Partners, and friends for an afternoon of networking, recognition, and holiday cheer. It was the perfect way to close out the year and look ahead to 2026.

We were honored to welcome several special guests in attendance, including:
Bill Lublin, PAR President
Glenn Yoder, PAR District 6 Vice President
Jodi Diego, GHAR NAR Director
Dan Jameson, Legal Counsel for GHAR
Camille Moman, NAREB Regional III Vice President
Stephen McGerdy, Bright MLS Chief Technology Officer
John Showalter, Bright MLS Senior Customer Success Coach

Foundation guests:
Scott Shewell, Safe Harbour CEO
Patrick Curran, Tri County Housing Board Vice President

We were also delighted to have our incoming 2026 President Tracee Carter, members of NAREB Region 3, as well as family, friends, and colleagues supporting the celebration.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors:
• Coldwell Banker Realty
• Cody Financial Mortgage Services, Inc.

Honoring Excellence: 2025 Award Recipients

This year, we proudly recognized members whose service, professionalism, and contributions stand out in our association and industry:

Business Partner of the Year: Angela Price, Juniper Environmental
Professional Merit: Josh Clelan, Noel Kelley & Trina Malloy
Commercial Member of the Year: Stephen Fleming
REALTOR® of the Year: Wendell Hoover
Hall of Fame Recipient: Jodi Diego

Each honoree exemplifies REALTOR® spirit, dedication to the profession, and commitment to our community. Congratulations to all!

Thank you to our Award Sponsor:
• Fulton Mortgage Company

2026 Leadership Installation

Following the award presentations, we inducted our 2026 Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation Officers & Directors:

Officers:
• President – Chris Pirritano
• Vice President – Noel Kelley
• Secretary/Treasurer – Laurie Carney
• Past President – Karen Agar

Directors:
• Nicole Walsh-Cadden
• Shay Cobb
• Stephen Fleming
• Amanda Scholly
• Harry Williams
• Danielle Winn

During the celebration, Foundation President Karen Agar presented grant awards of $2,000 each to Safe Harbour and Tri County Housing, supporting their mission to provide housing and assistance to those in need.

Next, Michelle Gueci led the installation of the 2026 GHAR Officers & Directors:

Officers
• President — Tracee Carter
• Vice President — Barb Murdocca
• Secretary/Treasurer — Josh Clelan
• Immediate Past President — Jimmy Koury

Directors
• Laurie Carney
• Amber Cruz
• Joy Daniels
• Jodi Diego
• Diane Lebo
• Trina Malloy
• Brenton Mitchell
• Alex Saad
• Christine Waters
• Brooks Watts

Commercial Council Representative
• Tracey Tressler, 2026 Chair — Serving on the Association Board of Directors

Honoring Their Legacies

The Association also paid tribute to members of our REALTOR® family who passed away this year. 2025 was an especially difficult year for the GHAR community, as we said goodbye to several beloved friends, colleagues, and industry leaders. A memorial page was included in the event program to honor those we lost, recognizing their years of service, dedication, and lasting impact on our profession.

Nathaniel Beamer, Anna Bianco *, Eugene “Gene” Costello *, Mary Eberly, Linda Harper, Robert Hughes, John Leidy, and James “Jim” Spagnolo.

*Hall of Fame inductees

A Festive Close to a Meaningful Afternoon

Following the program, members gathered in the Hearth Room for a social hour to kick off the holiday season — complete with a dessert table, warm conversation, and great company. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate, and look ahead to a new year of growth and collaboration.

Thank you to our Dessert Sponsors:
• 360 Tour Designs & Marketing
• A Plus Mortgage Solutions
• ALPHA Home Inspection LLC
• Cross Country Mortgage
• Sherwin Williams

We extend our gratitude to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success. Your involvement strengthens our association and the REALTOR® community we’re proud to serve.

Thank you to our Networking Sponsors:
• First Commonwealth Mortgage
• Members 1st
• Jameson Stone
• Mid Penn Bank

Thank you to our Networking Sponsors:
• Bright MLS
• F&M Trust
• Ebersole Insurance
• IFR Staging & Design Group
• Linden Creek

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Katie serves as the Director of Member Engagement and Communications. She plays a vital role in enhancing the organization's reach and engagement with its members. Katie manages the organization's social media channels, designs promotional materials, maintains our website, and is the face behind the camera at all of our events! She crafts and sends our weekly e-newsletters and is responsible for media relations and press releases including our Monthly Market Statistics. Katie is also the staff liaison for the Member Value and Communications committee and the Foundation Board of Directors. She graduated from Millersville University. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickleball, completing jigsaw puzzles, and, of course, spending quality time with her three adorable cats: Marshmallow, Shadow, and Speeder.