Board of Director Candidate Slate
Congratulations to the following GHAR members who have been deemed candidates for the 2025 GHAR Board of Directors! Candidate winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting on October 10th at the Penn Harris Hotel.
Voting Information- THREE Options:
- IN-PERSON: The Ballot Box will be available for voting during the Trade Fair on October 10 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Voting opens at 4:00 p.m. and closes promptly at 6:00 p.m.
- ABSENTEE: For members unable to vote on October 10, absentee voting will be available at the GHAR office on October 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- ONLINE: Online voting will begin on October 3 and will conclude on October 9 at 5:00 p.m. Please watch for additional information on how to vote online.
We encourage you to vote, let your voice be heard! Don’t forget to register for the Annual Meeting and Trade Fair through your Member ID Portal.
Candidate Slate:
There are eight director candidates for six open positions and two Secretary/Treasurer candidates.
In addition to background information, each candidate was asked to describe why (s)he is interested in serving on the Association’s Board and what (s)he has to offer the Association. Please click on a candidate name to view their full information/view their video.
Secretary/Treasurer Candidates
(Listed alphabetically by last name)
Barb Murdocca
Landmark Commercial Realty | 10 years of GHAR Membership
Primary Practice Area/ Area of Expertise: Residential
Local Service: GHAR Board of Director, Commercial Council Board of Directors Chair (2022), Government Affairs Committee, Special Events Committee, Housing Opportunities Task Force, Legal Counsel Task Force, Grievance Committee, Commercial Day of Education Chair, Commercial Regional Event Chair, assisted with Commercial Council Walking Tours.
State Service: Board of Directors, Executive Committee (Commercial Specialty Representative), Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® Education Foundation Board (2022), Advisory Group, Hill Day, Strategic Planning Task Force, Legislative Feedback Panel, RELRA/Seller Disclosure Task Force.
Leadership Experience & Community Involvement: CRE/Young Professionals Event, Served one-year term as school director at Northeastern School District, appointed to serve on Members 1st Federal Credit Union Supervisory Committee, served a three-year term on the Diocesan Pastoral Council for the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, served three years on neighborhood Homeowner’s Association Board, West Shore Young Professionals Advisory Board member, Building & Grounds Chairperson for Holy Infant Church since 2017, Treasurer for York Haven Elementary Parent Teacher Organization for four years, West Shore Chamber of Commerce, United Way Day of Caring Company Liaison, Radiant Hope Company Liaison, Supporter of Keystone Human Services, Susquehanna Service Dogs, Founding Member & Past Chair of Columbiettes, Our Lady of Queenship Chapter, Served as Member & Chair on the Parish Pastoral Council, Saint Elizabeth-Ann Seton Church.
Reason to Serve: “As a committed member of our association for over a decade, I have developed a deep appreciation for the vital role that our organization plays in the broader real estate industry. I am committed to its continued success and growth and believe that I have the skills, expertise, and experience necessary to help lead our association as an officer. I am confident that I possess the skills necessary to provide the guidance and oversight needed to maintain the highest levels of financial accountability and transparency.”
Chris Timmons
Chris Timmons Team | 12 years of GHAR Membership
Primary Practice Area/ Area of Expertise: Residential
Local Service: GHAR Board of Director, Special Events Committee Co-Chair, Licensing Requirements Task Force, Lockbox Task Force, Special Events Task Force.
Leadership Experience & Community Involvement: Owner/operator of Chris Timmons Team, Owner/operator of Dragon Custom Painting (20 years), Past Cub Scout Den Leader.
Reason to Serve: “I feel that my term on the board has not quite been long enough to help make affective changes. I believe very much in our industry and with the current environment and changes coming it is of upmost importance to have solid level headed leadership.”
Director Candidates
(Listed alphabetically by last name)
Derek Bicksler
eXp Realty, LLC| 16 years of GHAR Membership
Primary Practice Area/ Area of Expertise: Residential
Local Service: Past GHAR Board of Director, Foundation Board of Director, Co-Chair of Member Value & Communications Committee, Emerging Trends Committee, Grievance Committee, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Office Liaison, NAR Grant Work Group.
Leadership Experience & Community Involvement: Technology tutor at Mechanicsburg Senior Center, Volunteer yearly with REALTORS Reach Out, ‘Over the Edge Fundraiser’ committee with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Reason to Serve: “I like to be involved and give back to the profession that gives us all so much.”
Laurie Carney
Dream Home Realty | 9.5 years of GHAR Membership
Primary Practice Area/ Area of Expertise: Residential
Local Service: Foundation Board of Directors President, Special Events Committee, Grievance Committee, Housing Opportunities Task Force, Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Leadership Experience & Community Involvement: Broker/Owner of Dream Home Realty. Volunteer at Speranza Animal Rescue for 8 years.
Reason to Serve: “GHAR has had a positive impact on my business in so many ways and I feel like it’s time for me to give back to GHAR. While the Foundation gave me the opportunity to give back to the local community, on behalf of GHAR, I want to give back to the Association directly. Serving on the Board of Directors is the perfect way to do that.”
Josh Clelan
Coldwell Banker Realty | 8 years of GHAR Membership
Primary Practice Area/ Area of Expertise: Residential
Local Service: GHAR Board of Director, Licensing Requirements Task Force.
Reason to Serve: “To give back to the association which has provided us REALTORS® with so much. “
Jodi Diego
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services | 21 years of GHAR Membership
Primary Practice Area/ Area of Expertise: PAR’s District 6 Region, Residential
Local Service: GHAR Past President (2016), GHAR Foundation Past President (2010), GHAR-PAC Trustee, Thanksgiving Food Drive Committee, Government Affairs Committee, Special Awards Committee, Special Events Committee.
State Service: PAR Director, RPAC Fundraising Chair, Professional Standards Committee Past Chair, Legislative Committee Member, PAR District 6 Vice President.
National Service: NAR Director, Multiple Listing Service Committee Member.
Leadership Experience & Community Involvement: Volunteer at Bethesda Mission when possible.
Reason to Serve: “I feel that I bring knowledge and professionalism. With my years of experience and being a full time REALTOR® for the past 21 years, I think that I can continue to assist in making important decisions that help our association to continue to grow and flourish in the years to come.”
Diane Lebo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty | 16 years of GHAR Membership
Primary Practice Area/ Area of Expertise: Residential
Local Service: Special Events Committee, Office Liaison.
Leadership Experience & Community Involvement: Scout Leader, TV Turnoff Chair, Book Fair Chair, Friends of Simpson Library.
Reason to Serve: “I feel it is important to give back to the profession that has given me so much. Also, to help guide others in our profession to grow as well!”
Trina Malloy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty | 10 years of GHAR Membership
Primary Practice Area/ Area of Expertise: Residential
Local Service: GHRI Instructor (prior pre-licensing & current continuing education); Grievance Committee, Professional Standards Committee; Management Issues Committee; Thanksgiving Food Drive Committee, Back to School Drive Committee.
State Service: Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® Director Alternate.
Reason to Serve: “With a servant leadership mindset, my interest is in assisting the board grow and in making a strong impact in our community. Working to ensure the strategic direction is in the best interest of all members.”
Michele Parker
eXp Realty, LLC | 5 years of GHAR Membership
Primary Practice Area/ Area of Expertise: Central PA Residential
Local Service: Special Events Committee.
Leadership Experience & Community Involvement: Over 20 years of executive leadership experience in healthcare with an emphasis on business development for a multibillion-dollar organization with responsibility for 200 sites in over 20 states.
Reason to Serve: “To help facilitate positive change in our area as our industry evolves.”
Christine Waters
TeamPete Realty Services | 2 years of GHAR Membership
Primary Practice Area/ Area of Expertise: Residential
Local Service: Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Information Session Panelist for New Member Orientation, Diversity Scholarship Buddy.
Leadership Experience & Community Involvement: Mentor new agents at Brokerage, Childcare Center business owner in Harrisburg since 2012, Sponsor for local non-profit (AKT Foundation), Held Forms “Follow-up” Session at Brokerage, Appeared on ‘Good Day PA’ during “Home Week”.
Reason to Serve: “As a dedicated REALTOR®, I’m passionate about the growth and success of our real estate community. Serving as a director for our association would allow me to contribute my experience, collaborate with fellow professionals, and advocate for the needs of our members. I’m committed to fostering innovation, maintaining the highest standards of ethics, and ensuring that our association continues to be a valuable resource for all its members.”
2025 GHAR Officers
President – Jimmy Koury, CCIM, ABR, C2EX, e-PRO® (RSR, REALTORS , LLC)
*By acclamation, Jimmy will be elected to the office of President
Vice President – Tracee Carter, ABR, AHWD, GREEN, LUXURY, SRS, SFR, RENE, RENT (Coldwell Banker Realty)
*By acclamation, Tracee will be elected to the office of Vice President
Past President – Tracy Klinger, AHWD (RE/MAX Realty Professionals)
Continuing Service on the Board of Directors in 2025
Term ends December 31, 2025
- Joy Daniels (Joy Daniels Real Estate Group)
- Nick Feagley (Howard Hanna Real Estate Services)
- Binay Luitel (Ghimire Homes LLC)
- Brenton Mitchell (Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA Carlisle)
- Shanice Tucker (Keller Williams of Central PA)
Current GHAR Bylaws
Article XI Officers and Directors
Section 3. Board of Directors: The governing body of the Association shall be a Board of Directors consisting of the elected officers, the Immediate Past President, and eleven (11) REALTORS® Members of the Association. Directors shall be elected to serve for terms of two (2) years. No Director shall serve for more than two (2) successive terms. Any Director who has been appointed to fill the remainder of a term of more than a year’s duration shall be deemed to have served a full term for purposes of term limitations. Each candidate for a Director position shall be a REALTOR® Member in good standing with membership in the Association and have a minimum of two (2) years membership in the Association to be eligible to hold a Director position.
**No more than two (2) REALTORS® from the same real estate firm may serve on the Board of Directors at any one time. If election results would otherwise cause this number to be exceeded, the candidates to be installed as Directors from that firm would be determined by the number of votes received by each candidate. In the event a Director transfers from one real estate firm to another so that this limitation is exceeded, the transferring Director shall be removed from the Board of Directors and the resulting vacancy filled pursuant to these Bylaws.
Policy Statement
The GHAR Board of Directors adopted this policy statement to facilitate the election process:
- The Election Committee will first determine the election of the Officers before determining the election of the Directors.
- If the election of the Officers results in the situation where two REALTORS® from the same real estate firm would be serving on the Board of Directors and the subsequent Directors election results would cause this number to be exceeded, the elected REALTOR® to serve on the Board of Directors would be administratively disqualified to serve in accordance with Article XI, Section 3 of the Bylaws.