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NJAR® Leadership TeamDrew S. Fishman, CRS, President
Prior to his election as NJAR® president, Fishman held several leadership positions with NJAR® including president-elect, first vice president, and professional development division officer. Over the years, he has been a member of the bylaws, budget and finance, communications and public relations, professional development and political affairs committees. In 2004 and 2005, Fishman served as president of the Atlantic City & County Board of REALTORS®. In 1996, the Atlantic City & County Board of REALTORS® selected Fishman as REALTOR® of the Year. He was granted the President's Award in 1995. In addition to his service to the Atlantic City Board, Fishman was president of the South Jersey Shore Multiple Listing Service, and is currently on its board of directors. Fishman's commitment to the REALTOR® organization extends to the national level where he serves as a director and delegate to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) board of directors. He is a member of the land use, property rights & environment committee. In previous years, Fishman served on the public policy coordinating, and political communications committees.
A resident of Absecon, N.J., Fishman serves
as chairman of the Absecon planning board.
Fishman is a recipient of the New Jersey
Planning Officials Distinguished Service
Award and has served as director for the
organization since 1995 and South Jersey
Chair from 1998 to 2004. He is active in
numerous charities including Gilda's Club,
Habitat for Humanity, Race for the Cure, and
Children's Miracle Network.  Diane E. Dilzell, CRS, e-PRO, President-Elect
Over the years, Dilzell has served NJAR® as a division officer, chairperson, and member of numerous committees including: strategic issues, budget and finance, cultural diversity, and risk management. In addition, she serves as a trustee for the NJAR® Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides annual scholarships to New Jersey students pursuing higher education. Dilzell is an active member of the Hunterdon/Somerset Association of REALTORS® (HSAR). In 2002, Dilzell served as president of HSAR and was selected as HSAR's REALTOR® of the Year. She has been a member of the finance, by-laws, education, and program committees, in addition to holding the position of products & services committee chairperson. Dilzell also serves the REALTOR® organization at the national level where she is currently a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) housing needs committee and an NAR director. From 2004 to 2006 she served on the cultural diversity and equal opportunity committee. In 2003 and 2004, Dilzell served as president of the Council of Residential Specialists New Jersey Chapter. The Chapter offers networking and educational opportunities to members who have achieved the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. In 2001, Dilzell was named New Jersey CRS of the Year.
Dilzell is an active volunteer for numerous
organizations throughout Somerset and
Hunterdon counties including Habitat for
Humanity and People for Animals. She also
serves as a trustee on the Somerset County
Coalition on Affordable Housing. She is an
associate member of the Bedminster-Far Hills
First Aid Squad. Dilzell is a lifelong
resident of New Jersey and has two children. Christina Banasiak, CRS, e-PRO, Treasurer
Since joining the REALTOR® organization in 1979, Banasiak has served the organization in many different capacities. At the state level she held the post of professional conduct division officer in 2007. In previous years, she served as professional development division officer and chair of the convention and by-laws committees. Additional committee service includes the budget & finance, circle of excellence sales award®, legal affairs, legislative, and professional standards committees. Banasiak was elected to serve as president of the Monmouth County Association of REALTORS® (MCAR) in 2005 and 2006. Banasiak was named MCAR REALTOR® of the Year in 1997 and 2006. Her previous leadership roles at the local level include president-elect, first vice president, and chair of the professional standards committee. She has also been a member of numerous other committees including budget & finance, bylaws, managers council, and public relations. She has been member of the MCAR board of directors since 1995. Banasiak served the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® as a director from 2002 to 2004. Most recently, she served on the multiple listing issues and policy committee and federal taxation committee. She is a member of the Women's Council of REALTORS®. Banasiak currently resides in Jackson, N.J. with her husband and is active in local and national charities. William J. Hanley, Immediate Past President
In 2007, Hanley served as president of the Association. His previous leadership roles included serving as NJAR® president-elect, first vice president, a trustee of the NJAR® Housing Opportunity Foundation and as president of the NJAR® Educational Foundation. He has volunteered for numerous NJAR® committees including: budget and finance, nominating, legislative, strategic planning, and professional standards. Currently, Hanley is a member of the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS® where he served as president in 2002 and 2003, and was named REALTOR® of the Year in 2000. He has participated on several committees at the local level, including professional standards, constitution and bylaws, budget and finance, and technology. In addition, Hanley has served as an instructor of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Quadrennial Ethics Training course in Middlesex County. On the national level, Hanley is a NAR director and member of the risk management committee. He has also been a member of the housing needs committee. Hanley is a graduate of Westminster Choir College where he received his Bachelor's degree in music education. He currently resides in Somerset, N.J. Back to top |
