2023 COMMITTEES


Advocacy/Legislative Committee

Meets monthly, at least during session, to select bills of interest and track them over the course of the year. They also confer with the lobbyists on strategy, allies and other political issues.

  • Ralph Schumann, chair
  • Jay Curtis, lobbyist
  • John O’Brien
  • Iver Johnson
  • Dan Greenberg
  • Steve Newland
  • Erica Minchella
  • Adam Wilde
  • Nina Vidmer

Budget Committee

Meets annually, preferably before the end of the year to work on a budget for the upcoming year. 

  • Leanne Klein 
  • Karen Vanderwarren
  • Jeff McDonald

EC Committee

  • John O'Brien
  • Leanne Klein
  • Dave Schlueter
  • Marc Blumenthal
  • Adam Wilde
  • Erica Minchella

IRELA Title Executives Council

Meets with other Title Executives monthly to discuss and collaborate on the Title Act and IDFPR matters.

  • John O'Brien
  • Leanne Klein
  • Augie Butera
  • Paul Garver

Membership Committee

Reviews membership trends with a focus on membership renewal, retention and benefits.

  • Steve Newland
  • Jeff Picklin

Multi-Board Representatives

Standing committee comprised of representatives of other bar associations.

  • John O'Brien
  • Ralph Schumann

Program Committee (Education)

Discuss speakers and topics for monthly/regular CLE meetings. 

  • John O'Brien
  • Karen Vanderwarren

PR Task Force

One-time task force to focus on a campaign that includes: an attorney member PR toolkit, education on the value of attorneys to real estate brokers, promotion to the general public on the value of attorneys in real estate dealings.

  • Kelli Fogerty
  • John O’Brien

Social Events Committee

Works with staff on the social events like the Summer Cocktail Party and Holiday Party in selecting venues, menus and other related matters. 

  • John O'Brien
  • Marc Blumenthal

Social Media Committee

Work with the social media consultant on quarterly posts and strategies to gain views and engagement.

  • John O’Brien
  • Kelli Fogerty

Sponsorship Committee

Reviews sponsorship trends with a focus on renewal, retention and benefits.

  • Jeff Picklin

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