Installation of Officers

’Tis the season of joy, celebration, and installation! SVAR members gathered together to welcome our 2026 leadership and to honor those who faithfully guided SVAR through 2025.

2026 President Pamela Artis and the 2026 Board of Directors—LeQuan Hylton, Nancy Steinke, Eileen Knode, Lorna Cornett, Debra Russell, Jonathan Hock, Mark Joyner, and Christy Bowman—were officially installed by SVAR Past President Bettye Reitmeier.

We were honored to hear from Virginia REALTORS® CEO Rick Lugg, who shared words of encouragement and statewide successes. Following the always-entertaining passing of the gavel, President Pamela Artis delivered her inspiring vision for the year ahead.

Special thanks go to Steve Overgard for serving as emcee, Norris Hardy for leading us in prayer, and Al Wells for guiding us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

This memorable event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors:

Platinum
• Century 21 Colonial Realty
• President Pamela Artis

Gold
• Joy Harris Cobb
• Nancy Steinke
• CVR MLS
• Mark Joyner
• Hill and Rainey

Silver
• Christy Bowman
• Colonial Farm Credit
• Signature Craft
• Presidential Mortgage
• Lorna Cornett

Bronze
• Guard Home Warranty
• 1st Choice Realty
• Norris Hardy
• The Vickie and Larry Team
• Jerome Ford
• TNT Accounting
• Jennifer Resnick
• Weichert REALTORS® Brockwell and Associates

We were also grateful to welcome special guests:
Laura Lafayette, CEO of RAR and CVR MLS;
Rick Lugg, CEO of VAR; and
Charlie Willits, CEO of the Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS®.

Thank you to all our members and guests who joined us in celebration. We look forward to an outstanding 2026!

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