Committees/Get Involved

Joining a REIA Committee is a great resource and a way to meet and network with top industry leadership and other industry professionals. If you are interested in joining and participating on a committee contact the REIA Office at 847-676-0222 or [email protected].

Emerging Leaders

Co-Chairs:  Keith Lord, The Lord Companies & Danny Rigoni, Clark Street Real Estate

This committee works with membership under age 35 to help identify individuals that distinguish themselves and are driven to be the top in their respective fields.

Legislative

Co-Chairs:  Jim Keledjian & Joseph Perry

This committee researches economic issues effecting the real estate industry, disseminates the federal and state legislative real estate issues to the organization and discusses these issues with the legislature.

Membership

Co-Chairs:  Roy Rendino, Renmar Advisors & Mark Sullivan, Sullivan Goulette & Wilson

This committee works to grow the organization and recruit new members to the organization who bring a fresh perspective to the group.

Programming

Co-Chairs:  Neil Freeman, Aries Capital, LLC & Jerry Lumpkins, BMO Harris Bank

The programming committee works to identify industry trends and relevant topics for monthly morning programming and networking meetings.

Sponsorship

Co-Chairs:  James Allen, MB Financial Bank & Thomas Volini, Colliers International

This committee is responsible for securing corporate industry partners that help support REIA on an annual and special events basis.

Scholarship

Co-Chairs:  Brian Lignelli, Continuum Capital Funding, LLC & Lou S. Vitullo, Vitullo Advisory Services

This committee is responsible for creating scholarships for undergraduate and graduate real estate students at universities, implementing scholarship criteria, reviewing applicants and choosing the recipients. 

Social Media

Co-Chairs:  Jim Darrow, Essex Realty Group, Inc. & Kevin Fronckiel, Continuum Capital Funding, LLC

This committee utilizes social media to increase overall brand awareness, create consistent branding across membership groups and increase outreach to current members and prospects.

Special Events

Chair:  Jim Keledjian & Andy Niewiarowski, Park Inc.

This committee works with all other committees to help facilitate REIA’s social events and help promote networking opportunities.

Sponsorship

Co-Chairs:  James Allen, MB Financial Bank & Thomas Volini, Colliers International

This committee is responsible for securing corporate industry partners that help support REIA on an annual and special events basis.