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2020 EDITION

HOMEOWNERS
DURING COVID-19

                   SUCCESSFULLY REACHING
                    3 NEW MARKETS IN 2020

                    HO W N AHR EP
                         THRIVED
                    D U RI N G 20 20
                        -a look at the numbers
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Home is where the heart is.
It’s also the heartbeat of a community.

A home is so much more than brick and mortar. It can feel like the heartbeat of your community.
It says, “I belong here.” We’re invested in igniting that spirit. We understand that successful
homeownership helps make individuals, families, and communities stronger. That’s why we’re
working hard to support homebuyers by preparing them to become homeowners. Let’s keep
our communities growing strong together.

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“I love it. I can’t believe

   2020
                                                                                it. It’s more than I could
                                                                                have dreamed.”
                                                                                 Alaysyah Yahyisrael,

  By the
                                                                                 First-time homeowner

 Numbers                      Features
    20
                                   YES , H O M E BU YE RS AR E
                              40   ST I LL M OT I VAT E D TO
                                   P U RC H AS E AS P L AN N E D . . .
                                   AN D E VE N S OO N E R !
    National Advocacy
   Committee Numbers

          24
      Virtual Events
                              46   WH E N T H E WO R LD I S AT
                                   YO U R F I N G E RT I PS BU T
                                   ST I LL S O C I AL D I STAN C E D           Helping to put
                                                                              homeownership

          25
   Chapter Membership         62   PAVI N G T H E WAY
                                                                                  in reach
                                                                                 The Fifth Third Down
                                                                              Payment Assistance Program
                                                                                    is here for you.

          28
Hispanic Real Estate's Most
                                                                         If saving for a house down payment
                                                                         has been a challenge, we may be
                                                                         able to help—just like we helped
                                                                         Alaysyah buy her first home.
    Prestigious Award                                                    • Get up to $7,500 toward your
                                   G ROWI N G H I S PAN I C
                              64                                           down payment or closing costs

          44
                                   H O M EOWN E RS H I P
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                                   TO G E T H E R
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                                                                         • Use it toward your down payment
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                                                                         • NO payback required
                                   H OW N AH R E P I S
                              67   H E LP I N G H O M EOWN E RS
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                                                                               For more information contact
   New Chapter Growth                                                        Orly Garcia, Senior Vice President,
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                                   N AH R E P 1 0 C E RT I F I E D
    Social Engagement         74   T R AI N E R PRO G R AM
                                   I N F U LL S W I N G

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     Media Mentions
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                                                                          To be eligible for the down payment assistance, borrowers
                                                                         can qualify based upon income level and/or by purchasing
                                                                         property in a low income census tract. Down payment
                                                                         assistance up to $5,000 is available if meeting one of
                                                                         the criteria and up to $7,500 for both criteria. The subject

          75
                                   BU I LD I N G T H E F U T U R E
                              78   O F H O US I N G                      property must be in one of the following eligible states: MI,
                                                                         IN, IL, KY, TN, OH, WV, NC, GA, FL and located in a low Income
                                                                         Census Tract or borrower must meet the low income limit
                                                                         threshold based on the qualifying income per FFIEC website.
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ALL FOR HELPING
TO TAKE ONE HOUSE
OFF THE MARKET,
WHILE WORKING
TOWARDS SOLUTIONS
TO PUT MORE ON.

                                             Contributors
                                             In its fourth annual edition, we are proud to
                                             release the 2020 SOMOS NAHREP magazine.

                                            MANAGING EDITOR
                                            Meghan Lucero

                                            DESIGN & LAYOUT
                                            Tyler McElmurry
                                            Andrea "Nick" Munguia
                                            Shelby Buska

                                            COPY EDITORS
                                            Katherine Wood

                                             NAHREP EXECUTIVES
                                             Gary Acosta
                                             Noerena Limón
                                             Armando Tam
                                             Omar Tejeda
                                             Maria Barrios

                                             CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS
                                             Orlando Camargo
                                             Nathalie Fairfax
                                             Tricia Meza
                                             Christa Murillo
FREDDIE MAC ®                                Cynthia Rodriguez
HOME POSSIBLE                                Jaimie Smeraski
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NAHREP HISTORY
                   1999                                      2000                                       2001
                   NAHREP Founded                            First Local Chapter                        First National
                   National Association of Hispanic Real
                   Estate Professionals is founded by Gary
                                                             First local chapter is founded in Las
                                                             Vegas, Nevada by Felix DeHerrera.          Convention
                                                                                                        First National Convention is held in San
                   Acosta and Ernie Reyes in San Diego,
                                                                                                        Diego, California with 700 attendees
                   California with a powerful mission that
                                                                                                        from nearly 10 chapters across the U.S.
                   galvanizes the industry around the
                   burgeoning Latino market.

                   Sept. 2013                                Oct. 2012                                  Sept. 2012
                   Latin Music                               President Bill Clinton TOP 250
                   Festival                                  President Bill Clinton delivers a
                                                             keynote address at the National
                                                                                                        The launch of the Top 250 Latino
                                                                                                        Agents Award, NAHREP's most
                   Launches a fusion of culture and          Convention and marks the beginning of      recognized asset.
                   business with the first Latin Music       the strongest period of growth since
                   Festival at the National Convention.      the height of the economic crisis.
                                                             mission that galvanizes the industry
                                                             around the burgeoning Latino market.

                   2014                                      Sept. 2014                                 2016
                   Hispanic Wealth                           53 Million & One                           26,000 Members
                   Project                                   Debuts original stage production 53
                                                             Million & One starring Jerry Ascencio at
                                                                                                        New benchmark set with 26,000
                                                                                                        members, 50 local chapters, and
                   In partnership with the NAHREP
                                                             the NAHREP Chicago Business Rally and      25 full-time employees.
                   Foundation, launches the Hispanic
                                                             launces a 25 city tour of the show.
                   Wealth Project with the ambitious goal
                   of tripling median Hispanic household
                   wealth by 2024.

                                                                                                        2020
                                                                                                        20 Years!
                                                                                                        NAHREP celebrates it’s 20th anniversary
                                                                                                        and introduces a new series of virtual
                                                                                                        events, providing quality content en lieu
                                                                                                        of our historic times.

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2002                                      2003
Blueprint for the                         First Housing
American Dream                            Policy
Initiative
Invitation from the White House to
                                          First Housing Policy Conference is held
                                          in Washington, DC with keynote by HUD          Our
                                                                                         strength is
                                          Secretary Mel Martinez.
participate in the Blueprint for the
American Dream Initiative that aimed to
increase minority homeownership.

                                                                                         each other.
2008                                      2005
                                                                                         At MassMutual , we
Relocation:                               10,000 Members
San Diego                                 Membership hits 10,000 active members          recognize the value of
                                          as the association installs its first female
Relocates back to San Diego, CA
from Washington, DC as part of a
                                          National President, Frances Martinez Myers.    interdependence and
restructuring of the organization                                                        relying on one another,
during the housing crisis.
                                                                                         and that no great success
                                                                                         comes without the help of
                                                                                         others.
2017                                      2018
SOMOS Magazine                            National Convention
The first SOMOS NAHREP magazine
is published and released at the
                                          at L'ATTITUDE
National Convention.
                                          NAHREP joins forces with L'ATTITUTUDE,         Find a Financial Professional
                                          a new event concept highlighting Latinos
                                          as a powerhouse of buying power, political
                                                                                         today at MassMutual.com
                                          capital and innovation, and the drivers of
                                          the New Mainstream Economy.

2019
New Era
NAHREP's explosive growth leads to
100 chapters, rebranding, new office                                                     Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
space, and an alumni program.                                                            (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111-0001.
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National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals | 11
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President's
M ES S AG E :
A look back at 2020

Hi NAHREP friends,

I am excited for you to be here and get to know NAHREP—or as I call them,
mi familia—a little bit more. NAHREP is much more than your typical trade
organization. We are an organization that focuses on bringing value to our
members in a holistic way. You’ll see evidence of this throughout our website,
from the thoughtful topics for the events, the networking opportunities, and
resources for finding your next mentor, to the videos explaining how policies
and regulations being passed affect our livelihood and that of our community.
We provide our members with countless resources, because our mission is to
truly empower and educate the real estate professionals who increase Hispanic
homeownership and strengthen communities.

Especially during this critical time, our National Advocacy Committee (NAC) is
more important than ever, as a committee that focuses on making sure policy
makers take Latino issues into account when they are forming policies. When
running a growing and successful business, creating wealth and living our
American Dream, we need to understand that policies and regulations on a local
and national level have an impact. It is our responsibility to understand those
regulations and policies that are being passed that will affect our livelihood and
our paths to success. That’s why having a committee of successful professionals
providing a voice for our interests is so important.

In 2020, COVID-19 seemed to have thrown us all for a loop. I’m proud to say that
our members turned to us to look for resources, knowledge and mentorship on
how to not only survive this pandemic, but thrive (and help those around us thrive
as well). Throughout 2020, our chapters delivered outstanding events designed
to strengthen our members professionally, as well as personally. In this magazine
and within this association you will find resources that help you level up your
marketing, grow your business, to hire wisely and everything else needed for sales
mastery—and all done while celebrating our culture!

Sincerely,

SARA RODRIGUEZ

2020 NAHREP President
GARY ACOSTA                           SARA RODRIGUEZ        LUIS PADILLA
                       Co-Founder & CEO                      2020-2022 President   2020-2021 President-Elect

                       DAVID ACOSTA                          NEILY SOTO            NEIL TERC
                       Immediate Past President              Secretary             Treasurer

GERARDO "JERRY" ASCENCIO       JUAN MARTINEZ                     NORA AGUIRRE      JOE CASTILLO
HWP Chairman                   Chapter Subsidiary Chairman       Director          Director

NATIONAL
2020
         BOARD
ROB CHEVEZ             MARK DIMAS                  ORALIA HERRERA
          Director                   Director                           Director

 ALEX MOSQUERA       MAURICIO PEREZ                NURIA RIVERA                               JOSUE SOTO
          Director              Director                     Director                                 Director

 ALICIA TREVINO      DAISY LOPEZ-CID            ARMANDO FALCON                              JOSEPH NERY
         Director          Board Advisor                Board Advisor                           Board Advisor

OF DIRECTORS                                     National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals | 15
NAHREP
                                                          STAFF

 Gary Acosta       Noerena Limón         Armando Tam          Omar Tejeda       Maria Barrios
Co-Founder & CEO          EVP,                  SVP,               SVP,              AVP,
                     Public Policy &    Chapter Development    Chief of Staff    Operations &
                   Industry Relations                                             Accounting
MARKETING

  Meghan Lucero              Christa Murillo           Katherine Wood             Gustavo Cristobal
Senior Project Manager      Research & Marketing        Communications &        Digital Marketing Coordinator
                                  Analyst                 PR Specialist

   Nick Munguia             Tyler McElmurry              Shelby Buska
Junior Graphic Designer    Junior Graphic Designer    Junior Graphic Designer

  CHAPTER SUPPORT

Nathalie Fairfax          Cynthia Rodriguez          Katherine Hamilton             Crystal Bueno               Dustin Robinson
Chapter Network Team        Chapter Network            Chapter Relationship        Chapter Relationship          Chapter Relationship
      Manager             Administrative Manager            Manager                     Manager                       Manager

  Krystle Talbot          Ana Maria Contreras         Milkauris Quintero           Alejandra Wright             Elizabeth Nuñez
 Chapter Relationship      Chapter Relationship      Chapter Support Manager     Chapter Support Admin          Chapter Support Admin
      Manager                   Manager

 BUSINESS SERVICES

 Marta Becerra               Tricia Meza               Ana Cervantes             Jaimie Smeraski                Angela Gonzalez
    HR Manager             Corporate Relations       Managing Director of         Senior Policy Analyst           Office Manager/
                                Manager              Events Administration                                       Executive Assistant

 Corinne Couch             Arlida Monzales             Michael Truong                George Rios                  Alfredo Mena
  Program Director         National Bookkeeper          Chapter Program             Junior Database                 Office Clerk
     for Events                                           Bookkeeper                 Administrator
2020

NAC REGIONALS
Edwin Acevedo     Josie Anderson     Rachel          Cristian Correa   Camilo Escalante   Rick Guerrero   Lucy Guzman
                                     Briseño Bruno

Raquel Lavender   Rosario Lawrence   Denisse         Steven Pagan      Hugo Romero        Rebecca Soto
                                     Roldán-Newell
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National Advocacy

1,061   PEOPLE
        WERE PART OF
        THE NAC IN 2020

   15
        ADVOCACY
        LETTERS
        LETTERS TO CONGRESS,
        AGENCIES, & OTHER
        LAWMAKERS

    8   ADVOCACY
        C A M PA I G N S

  767   C A M PA I G N
        PA R T I C I PA N T S
Committee Numbers
A LOOK BACK AT 2020

NAC MEMBERS IN
                 27 2
                  S TAT E S &               TERRITORIES

                           National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals | 21
2020

  Leadership Academy
  JANUARY 2020
  The NAHREP Leadership Academy’s mission and vision is to provide a
  platform to discover and further develop skill sets for leaders. It offers
  an opportunity where new chapter presidents and board members are
  trained to manage a local chapter.
  As a transition year into a new cadence, NAHREP hosted this bridge
  session expressely intended for chapter presidents who have not previ-
  ously attended. The smaller gathering of 100 attendees provided inten-
  tional, educational content covering NAHREP history, national goals and
  recent developments, expectations for chapters, and tutorials on tools
  and standard practices used. Skills workshops focused on building the
  individual’s capacity to lead teams. Another successful Leadership Acad-
  emy ensured chapters were provided the tools to advance NAHREP’s
  mission in local markets.

  20th Anniversary!
  MARCH 2020
  Happy Birthday NAHREP! Celebrating 20 years in this amazing journey
  with our members, leaders, and all those who have helped us in our mis-
  sion of advancing sustainable Hispanic homeownership. We're excited to
  continue the celebration with you at our next upcoming national events.

  Virtual Events
  KICK-OFF MARCH 31, 2020
  Thriving Together with NAHREP Virtual Events, yet another way to bring
  skills-building opportunities and education to NAHREP's nationwide network
  of members, supporters, and affiliates. As community leaders, it is our time
  to elevate ourselves and those around us.
  Check out the upcoming calendar of online and video-based business mas-
  tery events that will equip you with the tools to adapt and become stronger
  than ever. nahrep.org/events/virtualevents

  STATE OF HISPANIC HOMEOWNERSHIP REPORT (SHHR)
  RELEASED APRIL 7, 2020
  The State of Hispanic Homeownership Report®️ is NAHREP's marquee annual
  publication, and gained over 5,000 views online for its release in 2020. The report
  is an industry benchmark that coalesces a broad cross-section of data and research
  from within and outside of the housing industry and provides an analysis of how
  the U.S. Hispanic population is faring with respect to attainment of homeownership
  in America. In its tenth year of publication, the 2019 SHHR includes an in-depth
  review of Hispanic purchasing patterns, buyer nuances and geographic trends.
  Download a copy now and look for the new 2020 edition! nahrep.org/report

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TOP 250
REPORTS RELEASED MAY 6 & MAY 13, 2020
Hispanic Real Estate's Most Prestigious Award!
AGENTS - In its ninth edition, with aggregate sales of more than $6.86
billion, this year's Top 250 Latino Agents list includes rankings of top
individual agents, top team leads, top rookie agents, and top agents by
major market regions.
MORTGAGE ORIGINATORS -The sixth annual production of this report
highlights a group of top producers representing a total of over $10 billion
in residential mortgage sales. The report also includes lists recognizing
the Top 100 from among the non-depository lenders nominated for the
award and the Top 100 by volume.

STATE OF HISPANIC WEALTH REPORT (SHWR)
RELEASED SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
The 2020 SHWR focuses on Hispanic participation in homeownership,
small business development, and wealth building. For the first time in
2020, the Hispanic Wealth Project commissioned a national survey
that brings unique data to better understand the impact the COVID-19
pandemic may have on Latino household wealth. The findings of the
report show the recovery and continued economic growth of Latino
households, workers and businesses are inseparable from the country’s
long-term growth and stability.

NAHREP AT L'ATTITUDE
SEPTEMBER 24-27 & SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 1, 2020
The NAHREP Sales Mastery, Real Estate and Wealth Conference at
L’ATTITUDE brings learning how to leverage your business success into
a source of generational wealth. NAHREP offers unique wealth building
advantages to those who seek to be in the top 10% of their field, along with
mindset adjustments and sales tools. By the end of the event, registrants
were ready to create their own customized wealth building blueprint for
themselves and their family.

                        National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals | 23
2020 National
                                      Virtual Events
                                       BY THE NUMBERS
           WATCH PA ST E V E N TS      T H RI V I N G TOGE T H E R W I T H N A H RE P V I RT UA L E V E N TS

           ON- D E M A N D O N T HE    NAHREP Virtual Events are yet another way we bring skills-building opportunities

             NA HR E P W E B SI TE     and education to our nationwide network of members, supporters, and affiliates.

                                       As community leaders, it is our time to elevate ourselves and those around us.

                                       Check out our upcoming calendar of online and video-based business mastery
                                       events that will equip you with the tools to adapt and become stronger than ever.

                                       58               NAHREP VIRTUAL EVENTS

       24
                         OVER

                                   HOURS OF NAHREP VIRTUAL EVENTS

    3,000
        OVER

                                     LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT REGISTRANTS

 17,700                         ON-DEMAND VIEWINGS ON OUR WEBSITE

22,400                          VIRTUAL EVENT VIEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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2020 Chapter
Membership
                               MIDWEST

                               M O U N TA I N

                               NORTHEAST

                               NORTHWEST

                               SOUTHEAST

                               SOUTHWEST

                                ARE FROM CA

14%
    increase in new members

                                ARE FROM FL

                                ARE FROM TX

45%
     of new memberships in
      2020 were Platinum
                                ARE FROM IL

                                ARE FROM NY

80%
    of our members from the
    year prior renewed their
          memberships           ARE FROM NJ

                                ARE FROM PR
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   Learn more at bankofamerica.com/homeowner
1. Down Payment program and America’s Home Grant program: Qualified borrowers must meet eligibility requirements such as being owner-occupants and purchasing a home within
   a certain geographical area. Maximum income and loan amount limits apply. Minimum combined loan-to-value must be greater than or equal to 80%. The home loan must fund with
   Bank of America. Bank of America may change or discontinue the Bank of America Down Payment Grant program or America’s Home Grant program or any portion of either without notice. Not
   available with all loan products, please ask for details.
2. Additional information about the Down Payment program: Down Payment Program is currently limited to two specific mortgage products. Program funds can be applied toward down
   payment only. Borrowers cannot receive program funds as cash back in excess of earnest money deposits. Down Payment Grant program may be considered taxable income, a 1099-MISC will
   be issued, consult with your tax advisor. May be combined with other offers. The Bank of America Down Payment Grant program may only be applied once to an eligible mortgage/property,
   regardless of the number of applicants.
3. Additional information about the America’s Home Grant program: The America’s Home Grant program is a lender credit. Program funds can only be used for nonrecurring closing costs
   including title insurance, recording fees, and in certain situations, discount points may be used to lower the interest rate. The grant cannot be applied toward down payment, prepaid items or
   recurring costs, such as property taxes and insurance. Borrowers cannot receive program funds as cash back.
4. Maximum income and loan amount limits apply. Fixed-rate mortgages (no cash out refinances), primary residences only. Certain property types are ineligible. Maximum loan-to-value (“LTV”)
   is 97%, and maximum combined LTV is 105%. For LTV >95%, any secondary financing must be from an approved Community Second Program. Homebuyer education may be required. Other
   restrictions apply.
   Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
   Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC.
   Equal Housing Lender.        ©2020 Bank of America Corporation. Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment is a trademark of Bank of America Corporation.
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CHAPTER
COACHES
              The NAHREP Coaches Program
              launched in 2013 in an effort to provide
              insider knowledge and support to NAHREP’s growing
              chapter base. Each of NAHREP’s coaches is a former
              chapter president or executive leader who serves as an
              advisor to maximize the chapter’s effectiveness through
  Leticia     leadership development, financial planning, and tactical
 Lucio Vu     support. With regular opportunities for engagement,
              chapter coaches are a driving force behind the growth
              and development of the chapter network.

Veronica
Martinez

                  Michelle
                Rosa-Patruno

  Peggy
Pratt Calle

                  Armando
                    Tam

                   Nancy
               Vargas-Johnson
When eXp Realty launched as an agent-centric, cloud-based real estate brokerage
in 2009, we started with 25 agents. Flash forward to 2020, and eXp’s bold concept is
proven. Today, more than 35,000 top-producing agents in the US, Canada, Australia, UK
and South Africa have joined eXp for its generous business model, which still puts our
agent’s success first. Take a look at eXp’s milestones below.

                                Oct. 2009
              Glenn Sanford launches first
        cloud-based brokerage, eXp Realty
                                                     Dec. 2012
                                               TOP
                                               100   Sanford named to Inman
                                                     Top 100 Most Influential list

                                May 2014
           eXp Realty launches in Canada
                                                     Aug. 2014
                                                     eXp World Holdings becomes a
                                                     publicly traded company
                                Jan. 2018
              eXp Realty acquires VirBELA

                                                     May 2018
                                                     eXp World Holdings joins Nasdaq
                                  Oct. 2018
                       eXp Realty opens in
                   all 50 states in the U.S.
                                                     June 2019
                                                     eXp Realty announces expansion
                                                     into Australia and the U.K.

                                Dec. 2019
                Glassdoor names eXp as a
                Best Place to Work in 2020           Aug. 2020
                                                     eXp announces expansion to five
                                               5     more countries: France, India,
                                                     Mexico, Portugal and South Africa
                                Oct. 2020
       eXp Realty launches in South Africa

                                                     Nov. 2020
                                                     eXp Mexico expected opening
SMASHING MILESTONES
YEAR AFTER YEAR

eXp is excited to be expanding into Mexico in 2020, offering agents access to a
unique financial model, which includes revenue share, potential stock awards and a
generous commission structure. eXp Mexico agents will also have access to unique
marketing resources, including the company’s cloud-based virtual environment and
proprietary technology platform that enhances virtual prospecting, sales, training
and communications.

For more information visit: expmexico.com
2020

  CORPORATE MEMBERS
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N AH R E P CO R PO R AT E                      Corporate Members gain access to NAHREP's network of 100 chapters and

ME M B E RSHIP
                                               advance notice of expansion plans into additional markets. Local engagement with
                                               chapters provides business opportunities and connections with top producing real
F OR COMPANIES TH AT S UPPO RT NA H R E P’ S   estate agents, brokers, loan officers, and other practitioners.
M I SSION TO INCREA S E S USTA INA B LE
HI SPANIC HOMEOWNE RS H IP IN A M E R ICA      Stay tuned for NAHREP's 2021 regional partnership plan, with implementation of
                                               six new regions across the country! Learn more at nahrep.org/regions

                                                                                    inc

                                                       “Mortgage that fits your needs”

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Jason Riveiro            Edwin Acevedo                     Patty Arvielo                     AJ Barkley                     Cerita Battles
 Realogy Holdings Corp.        Lotus Group                New American Funding                Bank of America                        Chase
 2020 CBOG Chairman

    James R. Cotto        Jesus Cruz              Dionne Cuello           Latonia Donaldson              Lot Diaz                 Orly Garcia
    Morgan Stanley        loanDepot                    Citi                PrimeLending, a              UnidosUS                Fifth Third Bank
                                                                       PlainsCapital Company®

                                       The Corporate Board of Governors is a stakeholder group that serves as an advisory board to NAHREP’s
                                       Board of Directors and the association overall. The CBOG provides NAHREP with valuable market intelligence,
                                       business development expertise, and policy position recommendations that provide the association with a
                                       frame of reference to use in approaching the upcoming year. The CBOG is comprised of an executive level
                                       representative from each of NAHREP’s corporate partner companies and invitees from a select number of
                                       some of the organization’s top entrepreneurs.

      Tulu Kaifee            Cesar Lostaunau                   Kay Marshall                     Lenny McNeill                  Carmen Mercado
    BB&T now Truist              Allstate             SunTrust Mortgage now Truist               U.S. Bank                       Freddie Mac

 Teresa Palacios Smith        Jose Pascual                        Eddy Perez                    Mike Reagan                   Tanya Reu-Narvaez
HomeServices of America      BBVA Compass                           EPM                         RE/MAX, LLC                         Realogy
Chuck Bishop                      Gino Blefari                     Phil Bracken                    Angela Capone             Cristian Correa
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage        HomeServices of America                Vantage Score                   Radian Guaranty         Caliber Home Loans

     Joseph Gutierrez                     Michael                          Justine                       Chrissi Johnson              Scott Juhl
       Union Bank                     Innis-Thompson                    Jimenez-Garcia                    Quicken Loans           First American Title
                                          TD Bank                 Countywide Properties, Inc.                                     Insurance Company

                                                                                                                                2020
    The advisory board is chaired by a CBOG member selected by the national board and co-chaired by the immediate past
    president of the board of directors. The support provided by this group of stakeholders is critical in the advancement of
    NAHREP’s mission and serves as a driving force for NAHREP’s purpose. Stay tuned for NAHREP's 2021 regional strategy
    plan, implementing six new regional CBOGs across the country! Learn more at nahrep.org/regions

     Allen Middleman                    Mike Miedler                   Miguel Narvaez                  Stephen O’Connor             Alvin Odom
    Freedom Mortgage                     Century 21                  Alterra Home Loans          Mortgage Bankers Association   Charles Schwab Bank

     Errol Samuelson                   Chris Sorensen                  Fred Underwood                    Michael Valdes            Maria Vergara
           Zillow                          PRMG                     National Association of            eXp World Holdings           Fannie Mae
                                                                         REALTORS®️
YES, HOMEBUYERS ARE STILL
  MOTIVATED TO PURCHASE AS PLANNED…
  AND EVEN SOONER!
  written by aj barkley, svp, neighborhood lending executive, consumer lending, bank of america

  LAST YEAR marked the fifth consecutive year of in-                Whatever buyers need to be better prepared for the homebuying process – assistance
  creases in the Hispanic homeownership rate, according to the      with their down payment or relevant financial education – here are some ways they
  National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals®.      can get help and bring homeownership within their reach… sooner than they think.
  And the outlook for continued homeownership growth is pos-
                                                                    •    A new First-Time Homebuyer Online Edu-Series™ (available in English and
  itive. While a lot has changed over the last few months, Bank
                                                                         Spanish at bankofamerica.com/homebuyer) provides an easy-to-understand
  of America’s 2020 Homebuyer Insights (bankofamerica.com/
                                                                         roadmap to buying a home and allows buyers to go at their own pace as experts
  homebuyerinsights) found that nine-in-ten buyers (89%) are
                                                                         provide guidance and tips to prepare their finances, make an offer, apply for a
  motivated to buy a home and are looking at real estate listings
                                                                         mortgage and more.
  (49%) and touring homes virtually (29%).
                                                                    •    Bank of America offers down payment and closing cost grants, as well as low
  Whether buyers are motivated to purchase a home for more
                                                                         down payment loans, to help creditworthy borrowers who are finding it difficult
  indoor (86%) and outdoor space (64%), high-speed internet
                                                                         to save for a home. You can learn more about the programs at bankofamerica.
  and strong cell service (56%), proximity to essential business-
                                                                         com/homeowner.
  es (51%) and recreational activities (44%), more than half
                                                                    •    Preapproval can help buyers set realistic expectations when it comes to buying
  indicated they plan to accelerate their home purchase timeline
                                                                         a house – it means they can have their financing confirmed before they begin
  (14 percent) or intend to buy as planned (42 percent). Among
                                                                         their home search.
  those with home purchase plans, 85 percent say saving for a
  new home is a priority.                                           Home is more important than ever before. With an eye toward helping families create
                                                                    a legacy and build long-term wealth, let’s continue to make progress in serving the
  As homebuyers start preparing for homeownership, it can
                                                                    homebuying needs of Hispanic households.
  often seem overwhelming, making it difficult to move forward
  with confidence. For instance, some people avoid applying for
  prequalification and preapproval out of fear they won’t measure
  up, missing the opportunity to learn how much they qualify for
  and be better prepared. Survey respondents also say expensive
  home prices (62%), high rent costs (48%) and student debt
  (30%) can influence their homebuying plans.

                                                                                                                          AJ Barkley
                                                                                                                          is the Neighborhood Lending
                                                                                                                          Executive for Bank of America,
                                                                                                                          responsible for identifying op-
                                                                                                                          portunities to drive successful
                                                                                                                          homeownership among low- to
                                                                                                                          moderate-income borrowers,
                                                                                                                          underserved communities, and
                                                                                                                          multicultural borrowers across
                                                                                                                          the economic spectrum.

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                One Radian.
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                understanding and anticipating the needs of our workforce,
                our customers, and the communities we serve.

                Inclusion and diversity matter, especially in an industry like
                mortgage finance that is so deeply connected to peoples’
                aspirations and expectations about homeownership. And
                when we do our jobs well, we help make the American
                Dream a reality for millions of people.

                Learn more at radian.com.

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NAHREP asks its members and stakeholders to adopt these principles and
                                                share them with everyone in their sphere of influence—their families, their
                                                           colleagues, their friends—because that’s how we change the world.

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                                                                 1. have a mature                          2. be in the top 10% of
resource, and voice, for financial                               understanding of                          your profession
 empowerment. Our vision is to                                   wealth and prosperity                     because being good is
                                                                 because the one with the                  not good enough.
  continue to offer top financial
                                                                 most toys usually loses.
   service, communication and
  assistance to the communities
 we serve. As a lender, we strive                                3. live below your                        4. minimize debt
 to help individuals and families                                means and be ready                        because it is the biggest
  empower themselves through                                     for the next recession                    enemy to wealth.
                                                                 because downturns are
 homeownership as a vehicle for                                  a regular part of our
     wealth. We are thrilled to                                  economic cycles.
  continue to grow and partner
  with an excellent organization
                                                                 5. invest at least 20%                    6. know your networth
           like NAHREP.                                                                                    including the value of
                                                                 of your income in real
                                                                                                401K
                                                                 estate and stocks                         your business
                                                                                                           because you can’t improve
 Find a local office in your                                     because they are the
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NAHREP   Presidents
 Celebrating     of Leadership

                      N A H R E P PA S T P R E S I D E N T S

                           Ernest J. Reyes                    Gary Acosta               Frances Martinez Myers
                                 1999 – 2003                   2003 – 2005
                                                                                              2005 – 2007

Felix DeHerrera                 Rebecca                        Tino Diaz                     Alex Chaparro                 Carmen Mercado
  2007 – 2008              Gallardo-Serrano                   2009 – 2010                      2010 – 2011                      2011 – 2012
                                 2008 – 2009

Gerardo “Jerry”                 Juan Martinez                 Jason Madiedo               Teresa Palacios                Joseph (Joe) Nery
   Ascencio                       2013 – 2014                  2014 – 2015                    Smith                            2016 – 2017
   2012 – 2013                                                                                2015 – 2016

                 Leo Pareja                 Daisy Lopez-Cid                   David Acosta
                  2017 – 2018                   2018 – 2019                    2019 – 2020

                                                                                                        Sara Rodriguez
                                                                                                             2020 – 2022

                                                                                    National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals | 43
2020
  Financial Performance
  $9.1M                           REVENUE   $8.9M    EXPENSES

    REVENUE SOURCES
    (APPROXIMATE)

   35%      Conferences
   31%      Chapter Revenue
  30%       Corporate Partnerships
    2%      Membership Dues
            (individual and corporate)

    2%      Other Programs

                                                EXPENDITURES
                                                          (APPROXIMATE)

                                                39%      Staff and Consultants
                                                34%      Conferences
                                                19%      Subsidiary Expense
                                                    3%   Rent and Admin
                                                    2%   Technology & Telecomm
                                                    1%   Marketing
                                                    1%   Legal and Accounting
                                                    1%   Other
                                                    0%   Travel
                                                    0%   Board and CBOG

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                                                              IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
TO ALL OF                                          b u t s t i l l so c i a l d i s t a n c e d
OUR LOAN
CONSULTANTS                                             written by katharine davis, associate communications director, re/max, llc

WHO PLACED
                                                        Though his business was up 35%, it wasn’t easy. Little has been in the past year, after
                                                        all. But for Luis Padilla, navigating a global pandemic while sustaining a thriving real

IN THE                                                  estate career has been less about finding clients and more about supporting them.

                                                        Padilla, the 2020 President-Elect of NAHREP and CEO of the Padilla Team at

    TOP 250!
                                                        RE/MAX Advance Realty in Florida, didn’t take a single day off – weekends included –
                                                        for months. Business was booming year-over-year and demand for single-family
                                                        homes in his market was “bonkers,” he says. He credits low mortgage loan rates
                                                        and low inventory.

                                                        In North Miami, where Padilla operates his business, the market stayed active even

“Diversity is essential to                              when the pandemic first rocked the U.S. in March. He kept his office open and empow-
                                                        ered his team members to determine their own comfort levels when it came to work.
 delivering great experience
 to our customers and                                   As for Padilla, “I never missed a beat.”
 communities, and representing
                                                        A Willingness to Share Ideas
 the communities that we
 serve is critical to our future.                       In Chicago, Joe Castillo is busy responding to his most recent referral, this one from

 Here at loanDepot, we                                  Colombia. His referred business comes from all over the world, including from Ecuador
                                                        (where his mother was born) but also Arizona and California.
 recognize that our employees
 are our most important assets                          This additional business is just one of the reasons Castillo values being with a global
 and biggest competitive                                brand, especially in a crisis. The broker/owner of RE/MAX Mi Casa and RE/MAX In the

 advantage. Our commitment                              Village, both in the Chicagoland area, acknowledges there was a lot of initial fear when
                                                        it came to the pandemic. With so much to think about — adjusting safety protocols,
 is to not only create more
                                                        helping keep his staff and agents healthy, going more virtual – and so many unknowns,
 homeownership opportunities
                                                        how could there not have been?
 for our customers, but to
 cultivate a diverse team and                           But instead of letting fear take over, Castillo, a graduate of the University of Chicago

 be a great place to work for.                          Booth School of Business and a second-generation REALTOR®, leaned into his
                                                        brand’s network.
 Our diverse culture, powerful
 tech, and wide product suite                           “There is a willingness at RE/MAX to share ideas,” the NAHREP Director says of his
 are just a few reasons to join                         fellow franchisees and agents. “It’s extremely helpful just getting other people’s

 our growing team and take                              answers on how they went about things. You can’t put a value on that.”

 part in shaping the future of                          Indeed, in addition to casual conversations and social media discussions, RE/MAX
 our industry.”                                         affiliates also began idea sharing on weekly calls. Starting in early April, affiliates and
                                                        leadership from Italy to China and everywhere in between shared their experiences, key

            — Jesus Cruz                                learnings and adaptions in the face of the pandemic during the RE/MAX Global call. In

    VP, National Diversity Manager                      the U.S., where government shutdowns and quarantine measures were just ramping up,
                                                        affiliates were able to hear how others had adjusted and continued moving
                                                        business forward.

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h o w t h r e e r e a l e s tat e p r o s a d j u s t e d t h e i r
b u s i n e s s a n d m o v e d f o r wa r d i n t h e e a r ly
d ay s o f t h e g l o b a l pa n d e m i c .

Staying Engaged, No Matter What
Adjusting is the name of the game for Daisy Lopez-Cid in Kissimmee, Florida. The
broker/owner of RE/MAX Premier Properties and former NAHREP President says
that even in hospitality industry-heavy Greater Orlando, she never saw a decrease in
transactions. With a steady stream of business, the only option was to adjust to a new
way of doing things. So adjust they did.

In addition to introducing new cleaning procedures and hand sanitizer stations,
Lopez-Cid advised her agents to start putting money aside as a safety net. Like             “There’s a mutual respect and cohesiveness between a
others, they stopped hosting open houses — a practice Lopez-Cid has never been a            REALTOR® and a client,” Padilla says. “I need to understand
fan of — and worked through new extended turn times and reduced work hours.                 the clients’ perspective. Are they super concerned? Do they not
“Even when we were closed last March and April, checks kept coming in and agents            want to touch anything? How do they feel about masks? I meet
kept closing deals,” Lopez-Cid says of the early months of the pandemic before the          them where they are.”
market surged in late summer.                                                               That empathy speaks to the level of support Padilla has always
Like Padilla, Lopez-Cid says it’s not what they stopped doing last spring and early         extended to his clients — long before the pandemic. And as for
summer so much as what they continued to do: reach out to clients and hit                   his increased business?
business goals.                                                                             “The brand has definitely helped,” he says. “Diversity is some-
“Our goals never changed,” she says. “My biggest thing was: Continue to be the              thing that attracted me to RE/MAX. The RE/MAX network is
information source for your sphere of influence. Stay in touch.”                            in Argentina, they’re in Mexico, they’re in California, they’re in
                                                                                            Chicago. Clients know the level of agent, and there’s a certain
It’s the exact message RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos and Chief Customer Officer Nick
                                                                                            comfort level when they walk through that door.”
Bailey were also espousing. For their part, the executives increased communications
to the network, most notably with the introduction of two new weekly Facebook Live
shows. “Good Morning RE/MAX,” hosted by Bailey, welcomes guests — including
then-U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Dr. Ben Carson,
legendary entertainer and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals co-founder Marie
Osmond, and NAHREP Co-Founder and CEO Gary Acosta — onto the show to discuss
market conditions and success tips. Contos’ “Mind Body Business” was a weekly,
5-minute show that suggests a holistic approach to wellness in all aspects of life.
                                                                                                                             Katharine Davis
Lopez-Cid saw that hustle and matched it. She turned her quarterly team meetings
                                                                                                                             is the Associate Communications
into weekly meetings. She encouraged her agents to visit RE/MAX University, the
                                                                                                                             Director for RE/MAX, LLC,
brand’s online learning platform that ramped up webinars and teaching during the
                                                                                                                             where she oversees storytelling
quarantine, and to absorb as much of what the brand was putting out as possible.                                             for news.remax.com. She joined
“I love that RE/MAX didn’t just sit back,” Lopez-Cid says. “Our leaders — Adam and                                           RE/MAX in 2013 and earned her
Nick — went into full gear and took off. They kept doing what they had to do to keep                                         bachelor’s degree in journalism
our people engaged. As a broker, I followed them and did that too.”                                                          from Auburn University.

Meeting the Clients Where They Are
Back in North Miami, Padilla says he has no apprehension about showing or listing
properties in the current climate. For him, the key is listening to his clients and know-
ing how to mirror the level of concern they have toward COVID-19.

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                                                                                  CHAPTER
                                                       Carla Moreno                Fabian Amarillo         Gabriela Chavez
                                                       Seattle                     Northern Wasatch        Oklahoma City
   Moises Rosales                                                                  Morelza Boratzuk
   Bakersfield                                                                     Salt Lake City
   Lucy Moreno
   Central Valley
   Mike Chapa
   Coachella Valley
   Gloria Chavez
   Fresno
   Esthela Duran
   Greater Sacramento
   Fidel Carranza
   High Desert
   Stephanie Martinez
   La Jolla
   Dan Tran
   LA San Gabriel Valley
   Alfonso Osorio
   LA South Bay
   Rose Ann Djelmane
   Los Angeles
   Venny Saucedo
   Montebello Southeast LA
   Nohemi Chavez
   North County San Diego
   Ricardo Hernandez
   Orange County
   Luisa Ayala
   San Diego
   Juan Carlos Andrade
   San Fernando
   Michael Bardales
   San Ramon Valley
   Sandra Holguin
   Santa Clarita
   Richard Ozuna               Michael Palucha
   Silicon Valley              Austin
   Kevin-James Gonzalez        Lisa Almaguer
   SoCal Inland Empire         Dallas
   Adriana Burrus              Oscar Alvarado
   Temecula Valley             El Paso
   Michael Gutierrez           Nikki Skalsky
   Tulare                      Fort Worth
   Jennifer San Juan           Danny Garcia
   Ventura                     Houston
   Karla Godinez               Claudia Pastor
   West San Fernando Valley    Katy West Houston
                               Teri Bonnel
                               North Houston
                               Dahlia Garcia                  Jessie Arellanes     Brenda Quintana
                               San Antonio                    Greater Las Vegas    Greater Phoenix
                               Diana Sifuentes                Eduardo Buller       Guadalupe Mitz     Suzette Reed
                               Texas Plano / Garland          Las Vegas            Tucson             Denver

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Elba Guille Garza        Ivonne Payes            Selena Williams           Maria F Delgado-Proano                                 Ideliza Duarte
Twin Cities              Chicago                 Atlanta                   DC                                                     Bronx
                         Rosa Bueno                                                                                               Nina Rodriguez
          Pedro Rivera   Chicago North                                                              Samuel Alba
                                                                                                                                  Brooklyn
          Milwaukee                                                                                 Providence
                         David Dominguez                                                                                          Raquel Carranza
                         Chicago West                                                                                             Long Island
                         Jose Rodriguez                                                                                           Michele Hamburg
                         Lake County                                                                                              Putnam County
                                                                                                                                  Jesselynn Rivera
                                                                                                                                  Queens
                                                                                                                                  Elsa Seguinot
                                                                                                                                  Rockland
                                                                                                                                  Maria Diaz
                                                                                                        George Uribazo
                                                                                                                                  South Queens
                                                                                                        Boston
                                                                                                                                  Jose Oropeza
                                                                                                        Karina Robles
                                                                                                                                  Staten Island
                                                                                                        Central Massachusetts
                                                                                                                                  Christina Maldonado
                                                                                               Alina Gutierrez                    Upper Manhattan
                                                                                               Fairfield County                   Veronica Suarez
                                                                                                                                  Westchester

                                                                                               Maria F Salazar           Richard Saltos
                                                                                               Morris County             Central Maryland
                                                                                               Maria Gesualdi            Mynor Herrera
                                                                                               North New Jersey          Maryland Greater Capital
                                                                                               Frances Rosado
                                                                                               Passaic County
                                                                                               Marina Gallegos
                                                                                               Somerset
                                                                                               Darwin Roman
                                                                                               South New Jersey
                                                                                                                                Ernesto Rijavec
                                                                                               Jose Lino
                                                                                                                                Cape Coral Fort Myers
                                                                                               Union Essex
                                                                                                                                William Benitez
                                                                                                                                Central Florida
                                                                                                                                Luis Suarez
                                                                                  Jennifer Feliciano                            Fort Lauderdale
                                                                                  Columbia
                                                                                                                                Dina Boscio
                                                                                                                                Jacksonville
                                                              Ana Aponte        Maria Alexandra Idler                           Myrna Colón
                                                              Charlotte         Northern Virginia                               Melbourne
                                                                                                                                Cid Fernandez
                                                                                                                                Naples
                                                                                                                                Veronica Figueroa
                                                                                                                                North Orlando
                                                                                                                                Juan Robles
                                                                                                                                Palm Beach
                                                                                                                                Roseli Homem
                                                                                                                                Sarasota
                                                                                                                                Renyel Rivero
                                                                                                                                South Florida
                                                                                                                                Leslie-Ann Pagan
                                 Patricia Mesa                                                                                  Tampa Bay
                                 Knoxville
                                 Janet Abeja                                                Francisco Fernandez                 Ramona Bautista
                                 Nashville                                                  Puerto Rico                         West Broward

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MOISES ROSALES           LUCY MORENO                MIKE CHAPA            GLORIA CHAVEZ         ESTHELA DURAN
      Bakersfield              Central Valley             Coachella Valley      Fresno                Greater Sacramento

                                                          California
                                                          2020 Chapter Presidents
     FIDEL CARRANZA
     High Desert

      STEPHANIE MARTINEZ       DAN TRAN                   ALFONSO OSORIO        ROSE ANN DJELMANE     VENNY SAUCEDO
      La Jolla                 LA San Gabriel Valley      LA South Bay          Los Angeles           Montebello Southeast LA

      NOHEMI CHAVEZ            RICARDO HERNANDEZ          LUISA AYALA           JUAN CARLOS ANDRADE   MICHAEL BARDALES
      North County San Diego   Orange County              San Diego             San Fernando          San Ramon Valley

      SANDRA HOLGUIN           RICHARD OZUNA              KEVIN-JAMES GONZALEZ ADRIANA BURRUS         MICHAEL GUTIERREZ
      Santa Clarita            Silicon Valley             SoCal Inland Empire   Temecula Valley       Tulare

      JENNIFER SAN JUAN        KARLA GODINEZ
      Ventura                  West San Fernando Valley

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GEORGE URIBAZO      IDELIZA DUARTE      NINA RODRIGUEZ                     RICHARD SALTOS                 KARINA ROBLES
Boston              Bronx               Brooklyn                           Central Maryland               Central Massachusetts

                                      The Northeast
                                      2020 Chapter Presidents
MARIA F DELGADO-PROANO
DC

ALINA GUTIERREZ     RAQUEL CARRANZA     MYNOR HERRERA                      MARIA F SALAZAR                MARIA ALEXANDRA IDLER
Fairfield County    Long Island         Maryland Greater Capital           Morris County                  Northern Virginia

MARIA GESUALDI      FRANCES ROSADO      SAMUEL ALBA                        MICHELE HAMBURG                JESSELYNN RIVERA
North New Jersey    Passaic County      Providence                         Putnam County                  Queens

ELSA SEGUINOT       MARINA GALLEGOS     DARWIN ROMAN                       MARIA DIAZ                     JOSE OROPEZA
Rockland            Somerset            South New Jersey                   South Queens                   Staten Island

JOSE LINO           CHRISTINA MALDONADO VERONICA SUAREZ
Union Essex         Upper Manhattan     Westchester

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SELENA WILLIAMS     MICHAEL PALUCHA    ERNESTO RIJAVEC             WILLIAM BENITEZ   ANA APONTE
      Atlanta             Austin             Cape Coral Fort Myers       Central Florida   Charlotte

                                                                     The South
                                                                     2020 Chapter Presidents
      LISA ALMAGUER       OSCAR ALVARADO
      Dallas              El Paso

      LUIS SUAREZ         NIKKI SKALSKY      DANNY GARCIA                DINA BOSCIO       CLAUDIA PASTOR
      Fort Lauderdale     Fort Worth         Houston                     Jacksonville      Katy West Houston

      PATRICIA MESA       MYRNA COLÓN        CID FERNANDEZ               JANET ABEJA       TERI BONNEL
      Knoxville           Melbourne          Naples                      Nashville         North Houston

      VERONICA FIGUEROA   JUAN ROBLES        FRANCISCO FERNANDEZ         DAHLIA GARCIA     ROSELI HOMEM
      North Orlando       Palm Beach         Puerto Rico                 San Antonio       Sarasota

      RENYEL RIVERO       LESLIE-ANN PAGAN   DIANA SIFUENTES             RAMONA BAUTISTA
      South Florida       Tampa Bay          Texas Plano / Garland       West Broward

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IVONNE PAYES        ROSA BUENO          DAVID DOMINGUEZ
                                                                  We’re grateful for
   Chicago             Chicago North       Chicago West
                                                                  the opportunity
                                                                      to share
                                                                  the NAHREP
The West & Midwest                                                  mission.
2020 Chapter Presidents
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