Meet The Staff

 

Cindy Dobias, CAE Executive Vice President cdobias@nkar.com 859-547-1359	25+ years experience as an Association Executive Holds the prestigious Certified Association Executive designation Authored numerous articles for national and regional publications Diverse background encompasses   Governmental affairs Technology Member recruitment and retention Marketing Realestate license law Antitrust Business planning Financial administration Merger management
Karen Jenkins MLS Coordinator kjenkins@nkar.com 859-547-1185	Responsibilities Include: Manages day to day operations of MLS at the direction of the EVP Customer service to Members via phone, e-mail and walk-in service Maintain knowledge regarding use of MLS features and functionality Administrates Supra Key and Keybox system Implements new policies and procedures Keep current with MLS system enhancements Has contact with Rapattoni MLS vendor Monitors NKMLS Talk Teaches hands-on MLS classes Staff Liaison to MLS Board of Directors Staff Liaison to Enhancements Committee Staff Liaison for MLS Bylaws Committee Staff Liaison for various task forces
Tammy Fryman MLS Coordinator tfryman@nkar.com 859-547-1185	Responsibilities Include: Serves as MLS receptionist by answering phone calls and assisting walk-in members with lockboxes, keys, MLS payments, etc. Field questions regarding use of the MLS system i.e. navigation, photo problems, data entry, etc. Enters new listings into MLS as needed, processing listings from entry through billing. Monitor new listing data for missing or incomplete documentation. Responsible for obtaining the latest tax rates and update the tax table accordingly. Assists with verification of Supra database and MLS database. Stays current on Supra services and software installation technologies. Receives Supra shipments and also handles Supra returned product. Continually looks for ways to improve the MLS system and enhance the services provided to members. Assists members with Realist Staff Liaison for the Barb Hollman Hope Fund.
Judy Ball Education Director jball@nkar.com 859-547-1351	Responsibilities Include: Continuing Education Courses Instructors Education Advisory Staff Liaison Professional Standards Administrator RPAC Committee Staff Liaison Golf Outing Staff Liaison
Terri Raney Executive Assistant traney@nkar.com 859-547-1354	Responsibilities include: Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President of NKAR / NKMLS Assist EVP in personnel matters Provide staff support to assigned committees Ensure timely response to Board / Association communications Disseminate all general correspondence for EVP Strive to maintain favorable working relationship with association members, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Volunteers and Staff members Maintain a master calendar of scheduled activities and events which concern the EVP, President and President-Elect Oversee office standards for quality of work and provide advice on overall work flow Monitor priorities for work projects of the EVP and delegate work to be completed by administrative staff Assist with annual transition of leadership Actively market Association programs, products and services Enhance the image of the Association in person, by phone and in written communications Is conversant with the Bylaws / Policies and Procedures of the Association Provides information and assists with the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan
Greg Given Systems Engineer ggiven@nkar.com 859-547-1353	Responsibilities Include: "MY Tech" Onsite and Online Help Desk "MY Tech" Computer and Network Consulting Webmaster for www.nkar.com  Internal Tech Support MLS Support For more on "MY Tech" Click Here
Debora R. Poole Director of Accounting dpoole@nkar.com 859-547-1352	Responsibilities Include for: NKAR/NKMLS Maintains, analyzes and evaluates the in-flow and out-flow of cash Maintains, prepares and analyzes financial information to generate Financial Statements Works with external accountants on annual review or audit Process payroll Collection of escrowed member’s accounts Handles any membership questions regarding invoices or escrow members Oversees the Accounting Assistant duties. Accounts payable/Accounts Receivable Re-connects suspend members Maintains and prepares annual budgets Assists with the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan Updates BOD on financial status of companies Assists Finance Committee when needed Assists in the financial growth of NKAR and MLS
	NKAR Billing of NKAR Annual dues Submits payments to KAR and NAR for annual dues Staff Liaison for Communication/PR Committee Teaches classes in Excel, Peachtree and QuickBooks, when requested Assists member in setting up or maintain accounting programs Annual Family Picnic/Baseball game Staff Liaison
	NKMLS Billing of MLS Quarter Subscription fee and Annual Key
Andrea Brinthaupt Membership & Events Coordinator andreab@nkar.com 859-547-1358	Membership responsibilities include: Point of contact for individual members or companies seeking information on NKAR Membership. Process all membership applications, transfers, terminations and address changes as they are received. Maintain membership data base ensuring that the Association and the MLS records are current. Ensure that all membership record changes are transmitted to the KAR and the NAR. Perform member maintenance on a daily basis. Events responsibilities include: Negotiate contracts with facilities for scheduling of board events and meetings. Food and beverage service, audio/visual needs, room layouts. Prepare signage, programs and promotional materials. Events include but not limited to: General Membership Meetings Broker Meetings Monte Carlo/RPAC Annual Elections Annual Installation Annual Leadership Conference Staff liaison to the Awards Committee.
Janice Britt-Ballard REALTOR® Store Manager & Accounting Assistant jballard@nkar.com 859-547-1357	Responsibilities Include: REALTOR® Store Manager: Maintain Store product, inventory and pricing. Maintain stock of Real Estate Forms. Keep forms updated and current. Back up Front Desk Coordinator: Phones, Payments, etc. Accounting Assistant: Posting of MLS Payments. Collections. Forms Committee Staff Liaison