Autumn 2020: Association News

Dave Naso Named CAR’s Vice President of Membership and Professional Standards

We are excited to announce the hiring of REALTOR® Dave Naso to fill the position of our Vice President of Membership and Professional Standards, a role that has been vacant since January. He began at the association in August. “I’m incredibly excited for this opportunity to continue serving the members of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and the Chicago real estate industry,” Naso said. “Over the last 10 years as a REALTOR®, Managing Broker, volunteer and CAR and MRED director, I’ve developed lasting relationships with our membership and industry partners. I’m honored to bring this experience and passion to the association, an organization that has been instrumental in my personal and professional growth.” Most recently, Naso served as the Designated Managing Broker of Keller Williams Chicago – Lincoln Park and as Treasurer Elect of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. As he transitioned from member to staff, he stepped down from his role as the association’s Treasurer-Elect and his other committee assignments, and a special election was held to fill the role.

Past President Dan Wagner Named Secretary of Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board

CAR Past President Dan Wagner, the Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., has been named secretary of the board of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. In his role as an executive committee member, he will assist the Chamber with compliance and play an active role in the Chamber’s decisionmaking process. “I am excited to get more involved in the strategic direction of the Illinois Chamber,” Wagner said. “I look forward to collaborating with Todd, the board members and the hardworking Chamber staff, as together, we work for stronger business and a stronger Illinois.”

Two CommercialForum Members Make Globe St.’s 2020 Women of Influence List

Collete English Dixon

Congratulations to CommercialForum members Collete English Dixon, Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, and Amy J. Hall, Canton Commercial Real Estate Group, for making the Globe St. 2020 Women of Influence List. This list is selected from about 200 candidates on criteria such as career achievements, community outreach and mentorship within the industry. This year’s list of women is diverse — the honorees come from an array of different backgrounds, but they all have made their mark on the commercial real estate industry.

Amy J. Hall