Board of Directors 2025-2026 Nominations
The Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS® is now accepting applications for open leadership positions on the 2025–2026 Board of Directors. There are three positions available: two Director seats serving a three-year term (2025–2028) and one Vice President seat. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role and help shape the future of our association.
Applications will be accepted from July 1, 2025, through July 18 2025.
SIBR Board of Directors
Terms Ending October 31, 2025
| NAME | POSITION | TERM ENDS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Row | Past President | 10/31/25 | ||
| Brad Krueger | REALTOR® Director | 10/31/25 | ||
| Amy Hillery | REALTOR® Director | 10/31/25 | ||
Continuing Officers & Directors
| NAME | POSITION | TERM | TERM ENDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Barud | President | 1-year | 10/31/26 | |
| Mark Flesher | President-Elect | 1-year | 10/31/26 | |
| Rick Swain | Past President | 1-year | 10/31/26 | |
| Vacant | Vice President | 1-year | 10/31/26 | |
| Kevin Botterbush | REALTOR® Director | 3-year | 10/31/26 | |
| Laura Dochwat | REALTOR® Director | 3-year | 10/31/26 | |
| Ericka Logan | REALTOR® Director | 3-year | 10/31/26 | |
| Tricia Doyle | REALTOR® Director | 2-year | 10/31/26 | |
| Viktoriia Kovel | REALTOR® Director | 3-year | 10/31/27 | |
| Amy Eckert | REALTOR® Director | 3-year | 10/31/27 | |
| Open - Elect | REALTOR® Director | 3-year | 10/31/28 | |
| Open - Elect | REALTOR® Director | 3-year | 10/31/28 | |
| Mark Warren | Affiliate Director | 2-year | 10/31/26 |
The Candidate will Commit to:
- Promoting the REALTOR® Association’s mission.
- Empowering the success of REALTORS® and Affiliates
- Advocating for private property rights in Southwestern Illinois.
- Being open to new ideas and concepts.
- Having the leadership ability to influence the establishment of goals and objectives of the Association and is persistent in carrying forth ideas and directions.
- Possesses a knowledge and understanding of the Association’s programs and initiatives and can counsel the committees and members regarding SIBR’s programs, policies, priorities, objectives, goals, and organizational structure.
- Attending required monthly Board of Directors meetings and Association events.
- Understanding your fiduciary duty as a representative of SIBR over your own personal or company’s interests.
- Representing the association at state and national association events.
The Duties of a SIBR Director are as Follows:
- Help develop and implement the Strategic Plan
- Be the Board’s advocate on all decisions for the membership
- Be familiar with SIBR Bylaws and Policies, NAR Bylaws and Policies, and Illinois REALTORS® Bylaws and Policies.
- Place the needs of the Association above the direct interests of individual businesses.
- Attend SIBR Board Meetings, Annual Meetings, and all events possible
- Prior to each Board of Directors meeting, thoroughly review all meeting materials, including agendas, financial documents, and any other relevant information provided in advance. If anything is unclear, ask the CEO for clarification before the meeting.
- Follow all Fiduciary Duties
- Attend the Annual Board of Director training
- Keep all sensitive information confidential.
The Duties of a Vice President:
- The Vice President will automatically take the office of President-Elect immediately following their term serving as Vice President.
- Help Develop and implement the Strategic Plan.
- Be the Board's advocate on all decisions for the membership
- Be familiar with SIBR Bylaws and Policies, NAR Bylaws and Policies, and IR Bylaws and Policies.
- Place the needs of the Association above the direct interests of individual businesses.
- Attend SIBR Board Meetings, Annual Meetings, and all events possible
- Serve on the Executive Committee
- Attend New Member Orientation
- Prior to each Board of Directors meeting, thoroughly review all meeting materials, including agendas, financial documents, and any other relevant information provided in advance. If anything is unclear, reach out to the CEO for clarification before the meeting.
- Follow all Fiduciary Duties
- Check signatory
All applicants should know that the Board of Directors meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of every month. We ask that all candidates confirm that they can regularly attend these meetings.
SIBR Election Timeline:
For a timeline of key dates associated with the election process, please see the table below:
| Date | Milestone/Event |
|---|---|
| July 1 – July 18, 2025 | Accepting Applications |
| July 25 | Candidate Interviews by Nominating Committee |
| August 21, 2025 | Board of Directors Candidate Review |
| August 28, 2025 | Announcement to Notify Membership About the Slate (must be 21 days before election per bylaws) |
| September 4, 2025 | Final Day to Submit Petition Nominations (requires at least 100 REALTOR® members eligible to vote) |
| September 11, 2025 | CEO Shares Additional Petitioned Candidates with Membership (at least 7 days before the election) |
| September 18 – October 2, 2025 | SIBR Election – Online Voting for Candidates |
| October 3, 2025 | Election Task Force Tallies Votes |
| October 10, 2025 | CEO Contacts All Candidates to Advise of Results |
| October 22, 2025 | Winners Officially Announced at Annual Membership Meeting |
For questions regarding the nomination or election process, contact the director of operations and events of Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS®, Katie Huntziker, at 618-277-1980 ext 7 or khuntziker@sibrealtors.com