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For Immediate Release: NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NJAR®) ANNOUNCES 2008 OFFICERSAbsecon Resident Drew Fishman Installed as 2008 President(Atlantic City, NJ) The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR) last night installed its 2008 officers during the President's Gala, which took place during the annual Triple Play REALTOR® Convention and Trade Expo in Atlantic City. 2008 NJAR® President Drew Fishman of Absecon was installed along with President-Elect Diane Dilzell, First Vice President Robert Southwick and Treasurer Christina Banasiak. In his role as president of the 55,000-member Association, Fishman will help support NJAR®'s mission to serve the professional needs of its members, develop programs and services to enhance the ability to conduct business successfully and ethically, and to serve as an advocate for private property rights and the real estate industry. 2008 President Drew Fishman, CRS is a broker/sales associate at RE/MAX Atlantic in Northfield, N.J., Fishman has been a member of the REALTOR® organization since entering the real estate business in 1984. 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 board's 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. 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. He is active in numerous charities including Gilda's Club, Habitat for Humanity, Race for the Cure, and Children's Miracle Network. President-Elect Diane Dilzell, CRS, e-PRO is a broker/manager at RE/MAX Pinnacle of Bedminster who joined the REALTOR® organization in 1989. Over the years, Dilzell has served NJAR® as a division officer, chairperson, and member of numerous committees. In addition, she is a trustee for the NJAR® Educational Foundation. In 2002, Dilzell served as president of
the Hunterdon/Somerset Association of
REALTORS® (HSAR) and was selected Dilzell is an active volunteer for numerous organizations throughout Somerset and Hunterdon counties including Habitat for Humanity and People for Animals. She is a trustee on the Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing and an associate member of the Bedminster-Far Hills First Aid Squad. First Vice President Robert Southwick, e-PRO joined the REALTOR® organization in 1989. He is currently a broker/associate at Weidel, REALTORS® in Princeton, N.J. Southwick previously served on the NJAR® leadership team as treasurer in 2004 and 2005. He held the position of industry advocacy division officer in 2007 and professional conduct division officer in 2006. Over the years, Southwick has served on numerous committees and is currently a trustee of the NJAR® Housing Opportunity Foundation, Inc. On a local level, Southwick served as president of the Mercer County Association of REALTORS®. In 2004, he was named REALTOR® of the Year by the Mercer County Association of REALTORS®. In 2006 and 2007 he served as chair of the Mercer County Association of REALTORS® government and legislative affairs committee. Nationally, Southwick is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) land use, property rights and environment committee and an NAR director. Southwick is a 20-year resident of South Brunswick and chairman of the South Brunswick Township Planning Board. In 2007, he served as chairman of the South Brunswick Township Master Plan Review Subcommittee. He is vice chair of the Middlesex County Agricultural Development Commission and a member of the Middlesex County Transportation Review Committee. In addition to his civic volunteer activities, Southwick is an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and is the vice chairman for the South Brunswick YMCA Capital Campaign. Treasurer Christina Banasiak, CRS, e-PRO received her real estate license in 1979 and her broker's license in 1982. She is currently a broker/associate at Weichert REALTORS®-Marlboro office. Since joining the REALTOR® organization in 1979, Banasiak has served NJAR® 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. 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. She has also been a member of numerous other local committees including budget & finance, bylaws, managers council, and public relations. 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. The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® is a non-profit organization serving the professional needs of approximately 55,000 members in the state. REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark which may be used only by real estate professionals who subscribe to the REALTOR® organization's strict Code of Ethics and are members of the national, state and local REALTOR® organizations. For more information, please visit www.njar.com. # # #
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