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| John Reinhardt |
BROOKLYN - John Reinhardt, the well-known president and CEO of Fillmore Real Estate, has been named president of the Brooklyn Board of Realtors (BBOR) for 2010.
Reinhardt's appointment will be made official at an inaugural celebration beginning at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 6, at Michael's restaurant in Marine Park.
"John brings tremendous experience and a wide range of skills to the board," said Rich Schulhoff, CEO. "Most importantly, he has a passion for the Brooklyn real estate scene that will serve him well in his new post."
Other officers elected for one-year terms include Catherine Favara, president-elect; Doreen Garson, vice president; Rosalie Daniel, treasurer; and Mary Ann Arbia, secretary.
Those elected to serve as directors for three-year terms, 2010 through the end of 2012, include Aaron Ivatorov, Julie Kestyn, Barbara LaBarca, Mohamed Mahmoud, Kathy McCall, Edmund Sadio and Tony Ursino.
During his term in office, Reinhardt said he plans to launch new programs aimed at expanding the organization's reach, including a BBOR blog and an enhanced web site with a focus on technology, www.tbbor.org.
The focus on technology will continue through the creation of "fan pages" on all major social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
He also plans a first-ever "Tech Day," an event where speakers and vendors will share their knowledge and products with BBOR members; a "Spring Fling Day at the Races" in May; and will introduce a new committee, the Future of Real Estate Committee (FORE).
"Its main goal will be to engage Brooklyn's younger realtors, since they truly have their fingers on the pulse of what’s in store for the real estate industry and the business community at large," he explained.
Reinhardt has been actively involved in the Brooklyn Board for the past 25 years, serving on the board and chairing the public relations, political action, special events and technology committees.
He replaces outgoing president, Sal Calabrese, a broker/owner of RE/MAX Metro who, during his term, introduced several educational programs on foreclosure prevention and short sales.
"It is an honor to be entrusted with guiding the membership through this complex, yet opportunity-laden real estate market," Reinhardt said in a published statement. "I look forward to building upon the excellent leadership of our former president, Sal Calabrese, and introducing new events and initiatives to current and prospective members."
The Brooklyn Board of Realtors, founded in 1905, is one of the oldest realtor organizations in the country and is one of the top five largest boards in the state. |
