January 14th, 2022 (Greenwich, CT)– The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® “GAR” announced the 2022 Officers and Directors at their 98th Virtual Annual Membership meeting on Friday. This group also serves as the Board of Directors for the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Greenwich Association of REALTORS®.
Bryan Tunney, Broker of Sotheby’s International Realty, will serve as the GAR President as he begins a new term in 2022. Tunney has been a Realtor member since 2004, and has actively served on the Board of Directors since 2012. He has also been engaged with various GAR committees throughout his membership including Finance, Education, Social, RPAC and Legislative, Scholarship, and Local Issues.
BK Bates, Agent of Houlihan Lawrence, will be serving as Vice President of GAR as she begins a new term in 2022. Bates has been a Realtor member since 1976, and has actively served on the Board of Directors since 2015. She served as President of GAR/GMLS from 2017-2018, and has been engaged in the Grievance, MLS, and Professional Standards Committees throughout her time as a member.
George Cain, Agent of Charles Paternina, is serving as the Treasurer of GAR and GMLS. He begins the second year of his current term in 2022. George joined as a Realtor member in 2005, and has served on the Board of Directors since 2014. He is actively involved with the RPAC and Legislative, MLS, and Professional Standards committees.
Cynthia De Riemer, Agent of Coldwell Banker, is serving as the Secretary of GAR and GMLS, during year three of her current term in 2022. De Riemer has been a Realtor member since 2007, and has been actively involved in the Greenwich community.
Carolyn Anderson, Head Broker of Anderson Associates, will be serving the third year of her current term as Director in 2022. Anderson has been a Realtor member since 1987, and has actively served on the GAR/GMLS Board since 1999. She was President in 2007, and has been engaged with the Awards, Education, Equal Opportunity Housing, Grievance, International and Professional Standards Committees over the years.
William Andruss, Jr, Agent of Compass Connecticut, LLC begins his first term as a Director in 2022. Andruss has been a Realtor member since 1986, and has been engaged with the Professional Standards, Risk Reduction Committees, as well as a CTR Director over the years.
Eric Bjork, Head Broker of Berkshire Hathaway New England Properties, is serving the third year of his current term in 2022. Bjork has been a Realtor member since 1998, and has served on the Board of Directors previously from 2009-2011, and from 2014-2017. He has been engaged with the Awards, Education, Finance, Grievance, Professional Standards, Scholarship, and Risk Reduction committees during his time as a GAR member.
Joann Erb, Head Broker of Brown Harris Stevens CT, LLC, is serving her second year of her current term in 2022. Erb has been a Realtor member since 1989, and has served on the Board of Directors since 2016. She has also been engaged with various GAR committees throughout her membership including Professional Standards and Risk Reduction, along with serving on the CTR Directors.
Maria Ruggeberg, Agent of William Raveis Real Estate, is serving her second year of her current term in 2022. Maria has been a Realtor member since 1991, and has served on the Board of Directors since 2018. She has been actively engaged with the Awards, Finance, and International Committees of GAR and GMLS.
The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® is the professional board of choice for the real estate industry in Greenwich. Established in 1924, the association provides professional development and services for REALTORS® and represents the concerns and interests of private property and home ownership rights. The association has over 800 members and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.