Staff

Jenny Pakula, Esq., CAE, RCE

Chief Executive Officer

Jenny joined Oregon REALTORS® in September of 2003. Prior to stepping into the role of CEO, Jenny served as the Association’s legal counsel, providing programs and services which help members reduce and manage their risks of doing business.  Jenny is responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the staff programs and activities of the Association. In 2004, Jenny was instrumental in forming the Oregon REALTORS® HOME Foundation which has provided over $2 million to organizations dedicated to affordable housing. Over the years, Jenny has served the National Association of REALTORS® on a variety of committees, including the Professional Standards Interpretations and Procedures Sub-Committee, chair of the Association Executives Institute and the Legal Action Committee.

David Thompson,

Chief Operating Officer

David executes the association’s strategic, operational, and budgetary goals in collaboration with the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team and staff. He also oversees the day-to-day operations and personnel, and functions as the second in command, acting as the Chief Executive Officer’s representative in their absence.

Jeremy Rogers,

General Counsel & Director of Government Affairs

Jeremy is responsible for the Legal Affairs of the Association and works with the Government Affairs team on policy and legislative issues.  He staffs the Business Issues Key Committee,  the Legal Action Committee, the Economic Development Committee, and also works on Professional Standards issues.  Jeremy works on the Association’s Legal Hotline and on providing programs, services and tools which help members reduce and manage their risks of doing business.

Ann Warren,

Director of Marketing & Communications

Ann is responsible for planning and directing promotional campaigns, supervising and coordinating the Marketing and Communications Department, and ensuring that marketing and communications align with the organization's overall goals.

Alex Hermon,

Administrative Support Coordinator

Alex serves as the Administrative Support Coordinator for the Government Affairs Department. Alex is a friendly voice to members on the phones, assisting with reception and legal hotline. She provides support for events and helps wherever she is needed.

Brock Nation,

Policy Director

Brock is responsible for keeping the Government Affairs Department of the Association running efficiently and effectively by coordinating administrative support to the Director and the Department. Brock will also assist the team with coordination of Oregon REALTORS® involvement in state issue and candidate campaigns as well as with preparing and maintaining committee meeting minutes for the Government Affairs and Political Affairs Key Committees and the ORPAC Trustees.

Charlotte Van Werven,

Administrative Support Coordinator

Charlotte assists the Executive Assistant with managing association governance and serves the office through administrative support.

Emma Shumway,

Member Services Coordinator

Emma serves as a key point of contact for members, addressing general membership-related inquiries and assisting with membership data and education records. She audits membership information from NAR and OREA to ensure accuracy, maintains the office, and provides support to all departments as needed.

Gretchen Kronenberg,

Finance & Membership Administrator

Gretchen is responsible for coordination, maintenance, and processing of the Association’s finance and membership information. She also provides support services to the CFO with bookkeeping and accounting activities in daily, monthly, and annual cycles.

Kelly Barker,

Administrative Coordinator & Facility Manager

Kelly provides support to all departments and entities. She is part of the Legal Affairs team as the Professional Standards Administrator, is responsible for the state's Core Standards compliance, serves as the Facility Manager for the Oregon REALTOR® Plaza, and as an operational resource for local Association Executives.

Logan Jackson,

Administrative Coordinator, Legal & Government Affairs

Logan is the key administrative support to the General Counsel and Government Affairs Director, committees, workshops, and other programs associated with the legal and government affairs departments. She oversees logistics for department events, works with local associations, tracks funding requests, and coordinates details with the rest of the team.

Nicholas Peasley,

Staff Attorney

Nicholas provides in-house legal counsel to the Association and its committees, provides risk management guidance to members through the Legal Hotline, and develops programs, services and tools that help members practice real estate in Oregon competently, lawfully and ethically.

Shayna Olson,

Marketing & Communications Manager

Shayna develops and executes member-benefit driven communication and marketing messages, through social media, email and the Oregon REALTORS® website. She assists all Oregon REALTORS® departments to ensure communication is in keeping with Oregon REALTORS® brand, and is the staff liaison for the Safety Committee.

Jodi Hack,

Lobbyist

As a consultant to the association, Jodi is responsible for lobbying the State Legislature and Executive Branch agencies on behalf of REALTOR® interests, developing legislative and regulatory strategy, and providing analysis of legislative and regulatory proposals.

Matt Markee,

Lobbyist

As a consultant to the association, Matt is responsible for lobbying the State Legislature and Executive Branch agencies on behalf of REALTOR® interests, developing legislative and regulatory strategy, and providing analysis of legislative and regulatory proposals.

Thomas Cuomo,

Lobbyist

As a consultant to the association, Thomas is responsible for lobbying the State Legislature and Executive Branch agencies on behalf of REALTOR® interests, developing legislative and regulatory strategy, and providing analysis of legislative and regulatory proposals.