Board of Directors
Natalie Painter
Coastal NC Realty Group
2023 President
President Position Requirements
2-Year Commitment. The President is responsible to represent the Association in the community and is the spokesperson for OBAR; presides over the Board and General Membership Meetings; appoints action committees to pursue adopted programs; works closely with the Executive Officer to strengthen the Association’s internal structure; personally answers to criticisms regarding the policy or performance of the Association; is familiar and supportive of the operations and policies of the State and National Association; attends State and National conventions and appropriate meetings; presides over the Executive Committee. Travel is required for this position and reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses is provided. Elected as “President-Elect” the previous year or began serving due to the vacancy by the current President.
Richard Tolson
RT Realty OBX, LLC
2023 President Elect
President Elect Position Requirements
3-Year Commitment. He/she will serve three successive one-year terms: President Elect, President, and Immediate Past President. The President Elect is responsible for the duties of the President when the President is unavailable; and serves as a member of the Executive Committee. Travel is required for this position; reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses is provided. Must have served on the OBAR Board of Directors for two years AND meet any two of these criteria: Served as an Officer on the OBAR Board of Directors, Served as an OBAR committee Chair, and/or Served on one of the following committees in the last three years: Bylaws and Policy, Professional Standards/Grievance, Finance & Budget, Legislative, RPAC, MLS, Served on a state REALTOR® committee, Served on a national REALTOR® committee.
Douglas Brindley
Brindley Beach Vacation & Sales
2023 Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President Position Requirements
1-Year Term. The Immediate Past President serves as a voting member of the Board and serves as chair of the Past President’s Council. Served as the President the previous year.
Heather Cater
Coast Realty
2023 Treasurer
Treasurer Position Requirements
1-Year Term. The Treasurer is responsible for primary oversight of the Association’s finances in conjunction with the Finance & Budget Committee, which the Treasurer chairs. The Treasurer serves as a member of the Executive Committee and is responsible for reporting to the Board of Directors and Membership the status of Association Finances. The Treasurer is the primary signatory on the Association’s accounts, responsible for review and signing of Association expenditures. One of the primary duties of the Treasurer is to work with the Executive Officer to bring forward a proposed annual budget (created in conjunction with the Finance & Budget Committee and staff) for Board and Membership approval. Must have served on the OBAR Board of Directors for one year and meet one or more of the following criteria: Served on the OBAR Finance and Budget committee in the last five years, Have a financial background as CFO, COO, accounting manager, or hold financial/accounting degree or equivalent experience. Served as Treasurer of a local board, local association, or other organization.
Christi Bryant
Keller Williams OBX
2023 Secretary
Secretary Requirements
1-Year Term. The Secretary serves as a member of the Executive Committee and is responsible for reports made to the Board of Directors (roll call, approval of minutes) and at General Membership Meetings (approval of minutes). The Secretary reviews the minutes of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and General Membership Meetings as needed to ensure all records are accurate. The Secretary is responsible for signing off on any Resolutions approved by the Association, and on legal association records as determined necessary by local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Must have served on the OBAR Board of Directors for one year AND meet any two of these criteria: Served at least two years on one of the following OBAR committees: Bylaws and Policy, Professional Standards/Grievance, Finance and Budget, Legislative, RPAC, and/or MLS, Have a professional designation, Served as an OBAR committee Chair, Been a REALTOR® member for the last three years, Served as an Officer of NAR Institute, Society or Council.
Gray Berryman
Carolina Designs
2022-2023 Tourism Director
Tourism Director Requirements
2-Year Term. The Tourism Board Member/Director position calls for a two-year commitment of service on the OBAR Board. This Director also serves as a Director on the Dare County Tourism Board of Directors, alongside local elected official leaders in the community. As a representative of the Association to the Tourism Board, this Director serves an active advocate of the REALTOR® view for tourism in the Outer Banks and is the liaison between the two organizations. The duties of this position are varied, and sometimes necessitate a delicate balancing act of varying goals and duties between these two organizations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to work for the good of the community and will excel by building consensus and compromises with local politicians involved in tourism in order to achieve joint goals. Three candidates will be chosen by the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for submission to Dare County Commissioners, who will make the final appointment to fill this position. Must have served on the OBAR Board of Directors for one year; and meet any two of these criteria: Served at least two years on an OBAR committee, Served as an Officer of NAR institute, Society or Council, Have a minimum of three years of property management experience in the last five years, Have a minimum of three years of sales experience in the last five years, Hold a degree in Tourism/hospitality management or similar degree.
Carrie Bateman
Beach Realty & Construction
2023 Property Management Director
Property Manager Director Requirements
1-Year Term. This Director is responsible for providing forums to educate property managers on all community and local issues which affect vacation rental and long-term property management. This Director is also responsible for previewing and occasionally authoring communications intended for Property Managers and making recommendations to the President regarding such communications. The Property Management Chair leads the Property Managers Council. For a full description of duties, please refer to the OBAR Policy and Procedures Manual, Section C. Must meet any two of these criteria: Been involved for at least one year on the Property Management Council, Have served as vice-chair of the Property Management Council, Be a BIC/Broker Owner of a property management firm, Have a minimum two years of property management experience in the last five years, Hold a degree in tourism/hospitality management or similar degree.
Ashley Contristan
Keller Williams OBX
2022-2023 Director at Large
Director at Large Requirements
2-Year Term. Determine direction of Association operations through strategic vision and planning, guide, direct and monitor actions of committees and OBAR staff in goal development and implementation, represent the Association in cooperative efforts with the community, State & National Associations, assure Association’s finances are sound through careful financial planning & decision making, maintain awareness of all internal and external forces which may affect Association members and to communicate and act on those matters when required, and identify and nurture future Association leaders. Must meet any two of these criteria: Served at least one year on one of the following OBAR committees: Bylaws and Policy, Professional Standards/Grievance, Finance and Budget, Legislative, RPAC, or MLS. Have a professional designation, served as an OBAR committee Chair, Been a REALTOR® member for the last three years, Served as an Officer of NAR Institute, Society or Council.
Shelley O'Grady
Joe Lamb Jr Realty
2022-2023 Director at Large
Director at Large Requirements
2-Year Term. Determine direction of Association operations through strategic vision and planning, guide, direct and monitor actions of committees and OBAR staff in goal development and implementation, represent the Association in cooperative efforts with the community, State & National Associations, assure Association’s finances are sound through careful financial planning & decision making, maintain awareness of all internal and external forces which may affect Association members and to communicate and act on those matters when required, and identify and nurture future Association leaders. Must meet any two of these criteria: Served at least one year on one of the following OBAR committees: Bylaws and Policy, Professional Standards/Grievance, Finance and Budget, Legislative, RPAC, or MLS. Have a professional designation, served as an OBAR committee Chair, Been a REALTOR® member for the last three years, Served as an Officer of NAR Institute, Society or Council.
Tammy Aycock
SAGA Realty
2023-2024 Director at Large
Director at Large Requirements
2-Year Term. Determine direction of Association operations through strategic vision and planning, guide, direct and monitor actions of committees and OBAR staff in goal development and implementation, represent the Association in cooperative efforts with the community, State & National Associations, assure Association’s finances are sound through careful financial planning & decision making, maintain awareness of all internal and external forces which may affect Association members and to communicate and act on those matters when required, and identify and nurture future Association leaders. Must meet any two of these criteria: Served at least one year on one of the following OBAR committees: Bylaws and Policy, Professional Standards/Grievance, Finance and Budget, Legislative, RPAC, or MLS. Have a professional designation, served as an OBAR committee Chair, Been a REALTOR® member for the last three years, Served as an Officer of NAR Institute, Society or Council.
Rosemarie Doshier
The Doshier Team OBX Realty
2023-2024 Director at Large
Director at Large Requirements
2-Year Term. Determine direction of Association operations through strategic vision and planning, guide, direct and monitor actions of committees and OBAR staff in goal development and implementation, represent the Association in cooperative efforts with the community, State & National Associations, assure Association’s finances are sound through careful financial planning & decision making, maintain awareness of all internal and external forces which may affect Association members and to communicate and act on those matters when required, and identify and nurture future Association leaders. Must meet any two of these criteria: Served at least one year on one of the following OBAR committees: Bylaws and Policy, Professional Standards/Grievance, Finance and Budget, Legislative, RPAC, or MLS. Have a professional designation, served as an OBAR committee Chair, Been a REALTOR® member for the last three years, Served as an Officer of NAR Institute, Society or Council.
Richard Hess
Sun Realty
2023-2024 Director at Large
Director at Large Requirements
2-Year Term. Determine direction of Association operations through strategic vision and planning, guide, direct and monitor actions of committees and OBAR staff in goal development and implementation, represent the Association in cooperative efforts with the community, State & National Associations, assure Association’s finances are sound through careful financial planning & decision making, maintain awareness of all internal and external forces which may affect Association members and to communicate and act on those matters when required, and identify and nurture future Association leaders. Must meet any two of these criteria: Served at least one year on one of the following OBAR committees: Bylaws and Policy, Professional Standards/Grievance, Finance and Budget, Legislative, RPAC, or MLS. Have a professional designation, served as an OBAR committee Chair, Been a REALTOR® member for the last three years, Served as an Officer of NAR Institute, Society or Council.