Commission Staff Update

brenda.gif (15007 bytes) Brenda H. Badger has been promoted to Senior Records Specialist to fill a position created by the retirement of Naomi Cottle. Brenda joined the Records Section in 1989, having been previously employed at Shaw University where she was responsible for various administrative and clerical duties. In 1996, she transferred to the position of License Specialist in the Commission's Education and Licensing Division. As Senior Records Specialist, Brenda will supervise the maintenance and updating of licensee files and records, including the processing of license renewals.

Legal Secretary/Receptionist Wanda E. Johnson has rejoined the Education and Licensing Division to assume the position of License Specialist. Employed with the Commission since 1992, Wanda transferred to the Commission's Legal Services Division in 1996. Her previous employment included 21 years of secretarial experience. As License Specialist, Wanda will assist Licensing and Education Officer Diane Ursone. Her responsibilities will include the issuance of reciprocal and firm licenses and license reinstatement.

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matthew.gif (7153 bytes) The Commission is participating in the "Supported Employment Program," sponsored by the Autism Society of North Carolina and Division TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children) of the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Through the program, Matthew Thompson will assist Commission staff with opening mail and other duties on a part-time basis. Executive Director Phillip T. Fisher explains that the Commission's participation in the program will increase staff productivity, "and a deserving individual will be assisted and given an opportunity to enter the work force."

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The following Commission staff members have made appearances before various real estate industry and related groups since the last issue of the Bulletin. Miriam J. Baer, the Commission's Assistant Director of Legal Services, attended the Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association's "Brokers' Forum" and talked about issues of interest to firm owners and sales managers; at the Carteret County Association of REALTORS® 1997 Trade Show and Exposition in Morehead City, Miriam discussed designated agency and other agency-related topics, as well as issues regarding risk management; and avoiding violations of the Real Estate License Law and Commission rules was the topic of her discussion when she addressed the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS® ... Chief Deputy Legal Counsel Blackwell M. Brogden, Jr., delivered a speech on agency agreements and disclosure at a meeting of the Wilkes County Board of REALTORS® in North Wilkesboro.

Deputy Legal Counsel Marilyn E. Tomei, Associate Legal Counsel Janet B. Dutton, Education and Examination Officer Anita R. Burt, and Auditor/Investigator Michael B. Gray attended the Seventeenth Annual Conference of the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) in Norfolk, Virginia.

(Individuals and groups requesting a speaker from the Real Estate Commission are reminded that a "Request for Program Presenter" form is available from the Commission Office or by calling (919) 850-2757.)