to brokers and offices at the RE/MAX Northern€¦ · RE/MAX Northern Illinois Regional Office, Elgin RE/MAX of Rock Valley, Oregon RE/MAX Top Properties, Morris RE/MAX Town & Country,

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently presented outstanding performance honors to brokers and offices at the RE/MAX Northern Illinois 36th Annual Awards Ceremony, held Feb. 15 at the Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel in Chicago. Awards were given in the following categories: “Above the Crowd!®”, Production, Excellence in Management and Heritage.

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President Lisa Koonce, RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville

Director of SAC Meetings & Events Candy Kissner, RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Crystal Lake

1st Vice President Melissa Somone-Graham, RE/MAX 1st, Elmhurst

2nd Vice President Stewart Ramirez, RE/MAX Center, Grayslake

Secretary Janet Baier, RE/MAX Destiny, Elk Grove

2012 SAC Board of Directors not pictured: Treasurer – Mary Braatz, RE/MAX Enterprises, Downers Grove

Past President – Marissa Macchione, RE/MAX Vision 212, Chicago

2012 SaleS adviSory council Board of directorS

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RE/MAX Achievers, Lombard Accepting: Kathy Volpe

RE/MAX All Pro, Bloomingdale and Sugar Grove, RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles/Wasco Accepting: Terry White, Denise Dell and Bobbie Gerbrecht-Grayson

RE/MAX Associates West, Bartlett Accepting: Joan Ruud

RE/MAX Center, Grayslake Accepting: Jennifer Radke

RE/MAX City, Chicago Accepting: Martin Lata

RE/MAX Cityview, Chicago Accepting: Robert Padron


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RE/MAX Destiny, Elk Grove Accepting: Janet Baier

RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago Accepting: Deno Jeffries

RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors®, Oak Park Accepting: Marion Digre

RE/MAX Market, Willow Springs Accepting: Lucy Mierop

RE/MAX of Barrington and RE/MAX NOW, Barrington Accepting: Paul Wells

RE/MAX Professional Advantage, Byron Accepting: Kitty Moring

RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville Accepting: Rich Conte




RE/MAX Suburban, Mt. Prospect Accepting: Jim Grady

RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg (N. Roselle Rd.) Accepting: Maureen Brand

RE/MAX Properties, Western Springs Accepting: Karen Arndt

RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights Accepting: Janice Weiner

RE/MAX Showcase, Gurnee, Long Grove and Waukegan Accepting: Piero Orsi

RE/MAX Suburban, Glen Ellyn Accepting: Julie Bushore

RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville Accepting: Anita Sullivan



RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton Accepting: Susann Rhoades

RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg (Schaumburg Rd.) Accepting: Mary Myzia

RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Algonquin and Crystal Lake Accepting: Joanne Levicki

CMNH Miracle Offices not pictured: RE/MAX 1st Choice, OttawaRE/MAX 1st Service, Homer GlenRE/MAX All Properties, New LenoxRE/MAX Connections II, MarengoRE/MAX House of Real Estate, ChicagoRE/MAX Northern Illinois Regional Office, ElginRE/MAX of Rock Valley, OregonRE/MAX Top Properties, MorrisRE/MAX Town & Country, Aurora

RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Lake Zurich and Palatine Accepting: Lee Bialek


1 RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville, Mt. Prospect, Schaumburg and Wheaton Accepting: Jim Nelson, Jr.


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2 RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Huntley, Lake Zurich and Palatine Accepting: Dennis White

3 RE/MAX of Barrington and RE/MAX NOW Barrington Accepting: Paul Wells

4 RE/MAX Showcase Long Grove, Gurnee and Waukegan Accepting: Piero Orsi

5 RE/MAX Center, Grayslake Accepting: Donna Radke 6 RE/MAX All Pro, RE/MAX Great American North, Bloomingdale, Sugar Grove and

St. Charles/Wasco Accepting: Tim and Laura Binning


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Barb Erdmier RE/MAX Property Source, Rockford

Paul Wells RE/MAX of Barrington and RE/MAX NOW, Barrington

John and Jack Brennan RE/MAX of Naperville and RE/MAX Enterprises, Naperville and Downers GroveAccepting: John Brennan

Jason Palermo RE/MAX Vision 212, Chicago

RE/MAX Action, Lisle Accepting: Gary Jacklin

RE/MAX Sauk Valley, Sterling Accepting: John Rosengren and Tim McCaslin

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Mimi Burke and Cynthia Patterson RE/MAX of BarringtonAccepting: Mimi Burke

Matt Kombrink RE/MAX Great American North St. Charles/Wasco

Joseph Wong, RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Palatine

Tim McCaslin RE/MAX Sauk Valley, Sterling

John Morrison RE/MAX of Barrington

Robert Padron RE/MAX Cityview, Chicago

RE/MAX of NapervilleAccepting: John Brennan

Larry Fales RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch

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RE/MAX Signature, ChicagoAccepting: Linda O’Donnell

RE/MAX City, ChicagoAccepting: Martin Lata

RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville, Mt. Prospect, Schaumburg and Wheaton Accepting: Jim Nelson, Jr.

RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles/WascoAccepting: Bobbie Gerbrecht-Grayson and Tim Binning


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adMiniStrative ProfeSSional of tHe year

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Broker/oWner of tHe year, Single office

Tricia Bautista RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago

Jim Cesarek, Tim McCaslin and John Rosengren RE/MAX Sauk Valley, Sterling and DixonAccepting: John Rosengren and Tim McCaslin

Dennis White and Michael Origer RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Palatine, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Huntley and Lake ZurichAccepting: Dennis White

Laurence and Renaud BiscarratRE/MAX Synergy, Flossmoor and Orland ParkAccepting: Renaud Biscarrat

Ellen Conte-Batinick RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville

Basel Tarabein RE/MAX At Home, Rolling Meadows

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Michael Nardella RE/MAX Vision 212, Chicago

Ken Lemberger RE/MAX Central, Roselle

Karen Arndt RE/MAX Properties, Western Springs

Michael Lescher RE/MAX Showcase, Gurnee

Jack Wolf RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park

DeAnn Glover RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove

Pioneer Club Sales Associates not pictured:

Mark Berberick RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights

Bernie Buss RE/MAX Action, Lisle

Marsha Collins-Mroz RE/MAX Properties Northwest, Park Ridge

Georgia Colovos RE/MAX Destiny, Elk Grove

Lyn Fairlamb RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove

Husain Fakhri RE/MAX Villager, Glenview

Sue Grandys RE/MAX ‘10’, Oak Lawn

Kathe Hess RE/MAX Great American North, St. Charles

Adele Jensen RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville

Dolly MacFarlane RE/MAX At Home, Rolling Meadows

Bob Marino RE/MAX Central, Roselle

Irene Markgraf RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg

Vicki Melonas RE/MAX 1st Service, Homer Glen

Pam Patterson RE/MAX All Properties, New Lenox

Rose Mary Ragano RE/MAX City, Chicago

Donna Raven RE/MAX 1st, Elmhurst

Barbara Robertson RE/MAX City, Chicago

John Sackett RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park

Kelly Salomone RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville

Bob Shiga RE/MAX 1st, Elmhurst

Bonnie Stupak RE/MAX Town and Country, Aurora

Joyce Tangorra RE/MAX Action, Lisle

Sharon Vogel RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington

Maria Wasyluk RE/MAX City, Chicago

Lee West RE/MAX Properties, Western Springs

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1 Dave Shalabi RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park

1 Basel Tarabein RE/MAX At Home, Rolling Meadows

2 George Zoellick RE/MAX Synergy, Flossmoor

2 Al Vallejo RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park

3 Paul Fasold RE/MAX Signature, Chicago

3 John Rosengren RE/MAX Sauk Valley, Sterling

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1 John Morrison RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington 5 Marlene Granacki

RE/MAX Exclusive Properties Chicago

9 Jill Clark RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville

2 Kristi Gunther RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago

6 Sarah Leonard RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg

3 Steve Malik RE/MAX Professionals Select Naperville

7 Mimi Burke RE/MAX of Barrington

4 Robert Padron RE/MAX Cityview, Chicago

8 Sharon Gidley RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Algonquin

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14 Hasani Steele RE/MAX Premier Properties Chicago

17 Linda Price RE/MAX of Naperville15 Daniel McGovern

RE/MAX Properties Northwest Park Ridge

16 David Cobb RE/MAX All Properties, New Lenox

18 Bert Gor RE/MAX Professionals Select Naperville

19 Sue Hedlund RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton 20 Anna Klarck

RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove

13 Christine Lee RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove11 Larry Leibovitz

RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove 12 Sharon Falco RE/MAX Central, Roselle10 Ed Lukasik, Jr.

RE/MAX Professionals, Bolingbrook

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1 Jane Lee RE/MAX Top Performers, Lake Bluff 5 Andee Hausman

RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove

9 Alex Rullo RE/MAX Great American North St. Charles/Wasco

2 Matthew Kombrink RE/MAX Great American North St. Charles/Wasco

6 Bernie Cobb, Jr. RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville

3 Leslie McDonnell RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville

7 Lance Kammes RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton

4 Marco Amidei RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville

8 Cindy Banks RE/MAX Cornerstone, West Chicago

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14 Rosemary West RE/MAX Professionals Select Naperville

17 Wayne Reuter RE/MAX Excels, Geneva15 Paul Wells

RE/MAX of Barrington 16 Robert Wisdom RE/MAX Horizon, Elgin

18 Alexander Pagonis RE/MAX Professionals Select Naperville

19 Thomas Domasik RE/MAX ‘10’, Palos Park 20 Jeff Jordan

RE/MAX Excels, Geneva

13 Linda O’Donnell RE/MAX Signature, Chicago11 Tim Binning

RE/MAX All Pro, Bloomingdale 12 Kat Becker RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch10 Susan Coveny

RE/MAX Prestige, Long Grove

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luMinary of diStinction circle of legendS lifetiMe acHieveMent inducteeS

Hall of faMe inducteeS

Susan CovenyRE/MAX Prestige, Long Grove

Bernie J. Cobb Jr.RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville

Anthony D. Bellino RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington

Maureen Brand RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg (North)

Mimi Burke RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington

Cynthia S. Hass RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights

Larry Leibovitz RE/MAX Experts, Buffalo Grove

Edward W. Lukasik, Jr. RE/MAX Professionals, Naperville

Danny K. McGovern RE/MAX Properties Northwest, Park Ridge

George A. Murawski RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville

Mary Opfer RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Crystal Lake

Terry M. Pazo RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville

Robert E. Reilley RE/MAX Associates West, Bartlett

Caroline V. Senetar RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville

Lizz Sokolowski RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton

Dale O. Tadelman RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Palatine

Sheila M. Yakutis RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park

Janet E. Baier RE/MAX Destiny, Elk Grove

Louise A. Berger RE/MAX Plaza, McHenry

Luis Campoverde RE/MAX Signature, Chicago

Dawn M. Dause RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, Shorewood

Richard A. Dawidiuk RE/MAX Central, Roselle

Ronald Ewing RE/MAX Horizon, Elgin

Andrew Filipowski RE/MAX City, Chicago

Ronald W. Gersch RE/MAX Realty of Joliet, Joliet

James P. Huntzicker RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg

Kim Keefe RE/MAX Plaza, McHenry

Kari Kohler RE/MAX Excels, Geneva

Mark D. Kolar RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington

Dorothy H. Kolschowsky

RE/MAX Excels, Geneva

Lisa K. Koonce RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville

Joseph P. Langley RE/MAX in the Village, Oak Park

Sarah B. Leonard RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg

Christopher Lobrillo RE/MAX Great American North St. Charles/Wasco

Sandra M. Locascio RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville

Jackie Lynch RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights

Kathleen M. Maykut RE/MAX All Pro, Bloomingdale

Tracy M. McBreen RE/MAX of Barrington, Barrington

Richard K. Moeller RE/MAX Associates West, Bartlett

Lori Moses RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Palatine

Steven S. Murnick RE/MAX Central, Roselle

Mary Myzia RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg

Robert J. Nosalik RE/MAX Excels, Geneva

Alexander J. Pagonis RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville

Angela A. Palazzolo RE/MAX Destiny, Elk Grove

Nadine C. Pomilia RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Lake Zurich

Stewart Ramirez RE/MAX Center, Grayslake

Thomas J. Rebarchak RE/MAX Villager, Glenview

Sharon Susann Rhoades RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton

David T. Richert RE/MAX Town & Country, Aurora

Rafael Rodriguez RE/MAX City, Chicago

Denise R. Rogers RE/MAX Great American North St. Charles/Wasco

Mary A. Ronan RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville

Carol Walsh Rosentreter RE/MAX Properties, Western Springs

Kim Scott RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville

Kristina A. Seegren RE/MAX Showcase, Waukegan

Dave Shalabi RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park

Cheryl L. Shurtz RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton

Elizabeth Sidorowicz RE/MAX Signature, Chicago

James D. Smith RE/MAX Showcase, Gurnee

Tony Stefancic RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton

Terri Swiderski RE/MAX Professionals Select, Naperville

Regina Zak Tomas RE/MAX City, Chicago

Anne Cordogan Ward RE/MAX Excels, Geneva

On February 25, thousands of RE/MAX affiliates from around the world gathered at The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino for the annual RE/MAX R4 convention to celebrate the 40th anniversary of RE/MAX, LLC.

RE/MAX marked its 40th year by celebrating extraordinary growth and success at a time when the recovery in the nation’s housing market is gaining momentum. As the real estate industry overcomes market challenges, RE/MAX continues as a leader in market share, agent productivity and international expansion. Co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger on January 30, 1973, the company has attained countless achievements throughout four decades.

“This company was built on the strength of individual entrepreneurship and innovation. Gail and I recognized in the beginning that we would succeed only if our agents succeeded,” said Dave Liniger, RE/MAX Co-Founder and Chairman. “So much has changed in 40 years, but what hasn’t changed is our commitment to customer service and our dedication to supporting our agents and offices.”

RE/MAX was born in a single brokerage office in Denver, based on an innovative agent-centric philosophy that attracted

the industry’s top performers. RE/MAX achieved number one market share in Canada in 1987. A decade later RE/MAX sold more real estate than any competitor in the United States, and has held number one market share in both countries every year since.

With a strong emphasis on improvement through education, the revolutionary RE/MAX Satellite Network broadcast to offices across America in 1994 with a new standard of agent training. RE/MAX is also the long-time industry leader in national TV advertising and website visits.

“RE/MAX is a true American success story. Everyone involved at the beginning came from modest backgrounds, and we just worked really hard to make our dream a reality,”added Gail Liniger, RE/MAX Co-Founder and Vice Chairman.

In 2012, RE/MAX continued to grow around the world, adding 739 new franchises and six new countries, including mainland China. RE/MAX now has a presence in more than 90 countries, a number greater than all of its competitors.

Global Real Estate Leader Celebrates Anniversary with More Success

MARKS 40 YEARS OF REAL ESTATE HISTORY


RE/MAX Northern Illinois Regional Owner Tom Reagan received special recognition from RE/MAX, LLC, co-founders Dave and Gail Liniger for his role and contribution to the RE/MAX network.

Broker/Owners Bob Baker, Jim Nelson, Jr. and Jim Nelson, Sr. (pictured left to right), RE/MAX Suburban, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville, Mt. Prospect, Schaumburg, Wheaton, were honored with the Distinguished Service award to commemorate their pioneering spirit, vision and leadership in the industry and in the RE/MAX network both nationally and regionally.

Stewart Ramirez, Broker Associate, RE/MAX Center, Grayslake, shared a magical moment at the Convention when he went on stage to receive his Hall of Fame award. RE/MAX, LLC, CEO Margaret Kelly called his unlicensed assistant and long-term girlfriend, Jill, on stage and Ramirez proposed to her on the spot to the cheers of thousands of attendees.

Kathy Brothers, RE/MAX Town and Country, Aurora and Julie Fiorito, a member of her team, came dressed for the occasion by putting RE/MAX balloon decals on their manicures. Brothers received the Platinum Award for her outstanding production in 2012.

RE/MAX Broker/Owner Susan Coveny, RE/MAX Prestige, Long Grove, was the first Broker in the RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region to receive the Luminary of Distinction award for being with the RE/MAX network for 20 years or more and earning more than $20 million in commissions during her RE/MAX career. She is pictured with RE/MAX Northern Illinois Regional Director Jim Merrion.

EXCERPT FROM LETTER RECEIVED WITH AWARD “No words can truly express our gratitude for all you’ve done. So we humbly say “thank you” – for your contribution and your friendship – and we present you with this special gift, celebrating your major role in 40 years of incredible success and achievement.” - Dave and Gail Liniger

SPECIAL RE/MAX NORTHERN ILLINOIS MOMENTS AT THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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The Distinguished Service Award

The First On Stage Marriage Proposal

Luminary of Distinction

Tom Reagan

Dressing for the Occasion

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Happy 40th, RE/MAX!

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to brokers and offices at the RE/MAX Northern€¦ · RE/MAX Northern Illinois Regional Office, Elgin RE/MAX of Rock Valley, Oregon RE/MAX Top Properties, Morris RE/MAX Town & Country,