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Board of Directors
 

 
2006 LVAR Board of Directors
 
President:
President Elect:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Past President:
Chief Executive Officer:
Mark Molchany
Susan Seidel
Cathy Amant
Luis Campos
Linda Stocklas
Rosemary Scardina, CAE, ePro, RCE
 
 
 

Mark Molchany
President
Mark Molchany
Power Realty
2541 Mickley Avenue 
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 433-6600
(610) 433-6601 (F)
 
 
Mark has resided in the Lehigh Valley his entire life. A graduate of Whitehall High School in 1984 and Bloomsburg University in 1988 where he earned a BS degree in Marketing/Management.

Mark has been a top producing licensed Real Estate agent since 1999 and holds a Real Estate Brokers license since 2006. In 2006 he opened his own Real Estate firm, Power Realty, located in the Township of Whitehall, where he and 22 other agents successfully represent Buyer and Sellers in all of their Real Estate transactions.

Mark currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors and also is a voting Board member of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.

He, his wife and daughter reside in Upper Macungie Township for the past 17 years.


Susan Seidel
President Elect
Susan. E. Seidel, CRS, GRI
Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate
4030 William Penn Highway
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 250-8880
(610) 250-8885 (F)
 
 
I have been in real estate since 1986. I started my career with Patt, White Co, then affiliated with Coldwell Banker Heritage in Easton. Over the years, I have served on the Special Events Committee 04–07, both as a volunteer and co-chair, Real Estate Weekly 06, Grievance Committee 05-07, and the Finance Committee 06-07 and am a member of the Diamond Society with Coldwell Banker. I currently serve as co-chair for the Lehigh Valley Coalition for Organ & Tissue donation. I was born and raised in Easton but spent 10 years as a transferee, living both in the U.S. and abroad. I currently live in Bethlehem Township and I am the mother of 2 sons, one with me and one with God.

Catherine Amant
Secretary
Catherine Amant, ABR CRS, GRI
Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate
4095 West Tilghman Street
Allentown, PA 18104-4497
(610) 398-3112
(610) 398-9018 (F)
 
 
Catherine Amant grew up in Jim Thorpe, PA where she graduated from Marion Catholic High School in 1966. Catherine married her husband Joe Amant in 1967. They have three sons, Bill, Mike and Brian and three grandsons, Tristan, Dakota and Tyler. Catherine’s husband served in the Marines for 12 years and is a Vietnam Veteran. They have lived in Camp Lejeune, NC, El Toro, CA, the Presidio in San Francisco, and Asuncion in Paraguay South America. Catherine and Joe moved to the Lehigh Valley in 1985 and she started her real estate career in 1990 with Coldwell Banker Heritage-Emmaus. Catherine received her Brokers License in 1993 and has also earned the GRI, ABR and CRS designations. Catherine worked for RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown from 1994-1999 but returned to Coldwell Banker in 1999 as their Training Director for new agents. She is the Director of the Lehigh Valley Real Estate Institute, is licensed to teach and presently works as a full time manager and trainer teaching Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education Courses. She and Joe enjoy traveling and spending time with their grandchildren.

Luis Campos
Treasurer
Luis Campos
Nic Zawarski & Sons REALTORS®
1441 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2606
(610) 865-1441
(610) 974-9749 (F)
 
Licensed to sell real estate in the State of PA and member of LVAR, PAR, and NAR since May 91
Luis Campos is Vice President of Sales for Nic Zawarski & Sons REALTORS®. His primary duties include Sales, Sales Training and Land Acquisition and Development. He has worked for Nic Zawarski and Sons Builders, Inc. since 1999 and has been at his current position since June 2003. In June 2003 Luis was appointed by Governor Rendell to serve as Co Chair for the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Latino Affairs and is a board member for the Bethlehem Parking Authority. Luis has served on the LVAR Board of Directors, Grievance Committee, LVAR Treasurer, and is Chair of the
Government Affairs Committee. Luis earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Muhlenberg College and a Master’s of Arts (M.A.) from Lehigh University. He completed graduate studies from New York University’s Real Estate Institute. He has also worked as the Legislative Liaison for the Small Business Development Center at Lehigh University, the Governor’s Budget Office, Bureau of Fiscal Policy and the Governor’s Office of Administration under Governor Ridge.

Linda Stocklas
Past President
Linda Stocklas
Prudential Patt White Real Estate
190 Brodhead Road, Suite 100
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2102
(610) 865-0033
(610) 974-9430 (F)
Licensed to sell real estate in the State of PA and member of LVAR, PAR, and NAR since May 91

Affiliations: LVAR Board of Directors 03-Present; NAR Director 08, LV Planning Commission-04-Present; Board of Directors, Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary-02-04; Currently Associated with Prudential Patt White GMAC and attending Scott-White Real Estate Institute to receive Broker License; member of LVAR Special Events Committee 94-06, as Chairperson; Finance Committee 03-07; Government Affairs Committee 08

Achievements: 03 Recipient of the Charles Patt Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Achievements in Real Estate and Community; Consistent Multi-Million Dollar Producer, receiving numerous Quality Service Awards

Personal: Married to Skeeter Fry; Mother of 2 children, Jim Stocklas and Terri, wife of Kevin Moyzan. Grandmother of two beautiful grandchildren Gabriella Stocklas and Benjamin Moyzan. Benjamin shares his birthday with his proud Grandmother and Gabriella will be joined by a sister in May 2008.


Rosemary Scardina
Rosemary Scardina, CAE, ePro, RCE
Chief Executive Officer
Lehigh Valley Assn of REALTORS®
10 South Commerce Way
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(484) 821-0501
(610) 882-4144 (F)
In 2000, Rosemary Scardina was named Chief Executive Officer for the Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS®. As CEO, she is responsible for membership and affiliate communications, facilities management, association budgeting, personnel administration, MLS operations, Government Affairs and Professional Standards. Prior to joining LVAR, Rosemary served as the chief executive officer for local REALTOR® associations in Illinois and South Carolina. A graduate of Western Illinois University, Rosemary keeps very active in the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® and the American Society of Association Executives.

Judith Arnold
Judith Arnold, CRS, GRI
Keller Williams Real Estate
1660 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-8888
(610) 867-8889 (F)
 
As a native Eastonian, I have been privileged to have participated in various aspects of our real estate industry for more than twenty years; from real estate sales to training and now brokerage/ownership. The many facets of our profession continue to be exciting.

Achievements include a B.S. – University of Maryland, Broker’s License-1988, GRI, CRS, SRES designations, various company sales awards, and Mentor of the Year. My vision includes a spot on master faculty by 2010. Past activities include Grievance, Professional Standards, and Education Committees. This upcoming year, I will be serving our organization as a PAR Director.

I have been blessed with a loving, supportive family: Bob, Bryan, Nicole, Kevin, Laura, and my first grandchild, Cayden who arrived in February. Additional interests include serving National Ski Patrol at Blue Mountain, Forks Township Emergency Squad as member of Board of Directors and active EMT, CPR and emergency care instructor, and EAHS Choral Boosters.


William Fonzone
William Fonzone
Spectrum GMAC Real Estate
3312 Seventh Avenue
Whitehall,  PA 18052
(610) 439-1491
(610) 439-8342 (F)
 
Bill is a real estate professional with Spectrum GMAC Real Estate and has been a member of LVAR and NAR since becoming licensed in 2003. He forwarded his professional career by receiving his Associate Broker’s license in 2007. He is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University with a Bachelors degree in Management and became a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honors Fraternity) while attending the University. In addition to real estate, Bill is active in his community as a Board of Director for the Zephyr Pride Foundation, a non-profit foundation created to benefit students graduating from Whitehall -Coplay School District. When he is not working in real estate he spends his free time with his wife Kerrie Ann and 2 daughters, Isabella and Olivia.

Stan Kaplan
Stan Kaplan, CRS
RE/MAX 100 Real Estate
3894 Courtney Street
Bethlehem, PA 18017-8902
(610) 691-6100
(610) 691-8771 (F)
 
 
I grew up in Allentown and have lived here for 60+ years. From 1958-1983, I was in management in a large textile plant in Allentown and Bethlehem. As a graduate of William Allen High School I then went to Syracuse University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Since starting in PA as a Realtor in 1983, I have passed all the optional courses necessary for GRI and CRS certification. In 1987 I qualified as an Association Broker and in 1999 I became licensed as an Associate Broker/Appraiser. I met Elaine (a RE/MAX Associate Broker) while at Syracuse University and we married 42 years ago in Allentown. We have three married daughters who managed while advancing their careers, blessed us with five grandsons and one granddaughter.

Andrew Kozusko
Andrew Kozusko
Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.
3101 Emrick Boulevard, Suite 101
Bethlehem, PA 18020-8037
(610) 865-7776
(610) 865-3121 (F)
 
Andy is originally from Brooklyn, NY where he graduated from Baruch College with a BBA in Management. In 1980 he relocated to the Lehigh Valley and began his real estate career. He retired in 1996 from Lawrence Schiff Silk Mills, Inc. after 20 years of service. Andy has been a Real Estate Investor for over 27 years now and a licensed REALTOR® for the last 10 years. Andy has been involved with the Association since he became licensed by serving on several committees. Over the years he has worked his way up through the ranks as Chairman of the MLS Committee and Co-Chair of the Grievance Committee. On a more personal note, Andy was a Volunteer Fireman in NY (1982), a past President of the Allentown Jaycees (1988) and a National Croquet Champion (1997). He is married to his lovely wife Carol, lives in Fogelsville, and his passion is fishing!

Ronald McPeek
Ronald McPeek
Century 21 McPeek Realty
2204 Northampton Street
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 250-0821
(610) 252-9700 (F)
 
 
I am the owner of Century 21 McPeek, Inc and I have been licensed since 1974. I am past president of Eastern Northampton County Board of REALTORS® and served on its board for 12 years. I reside in Bethlehem Township with my wife, Joan and two children Kelly and Kevin. I graduated from Wilson High School earned a certificate in real estate from Northampton Community College, and have an Honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy. I have served on the Professional Standards, New Building, and Real Estate Weekly Committees.

Glen Paisley
Glen Paisley
Prudential Patt White Real Estate
3261 Route 100, Suite 100
Macungie, PA 18062
(484) 519-4444
(484) 232-6194 (F)
 
 
Glen is head of the Glen Paisley Team at Prudential Patt, White Real Estate in Macungie. He joined Patt, White with the opening of the Macungie office during the summer of 2004. Glen brings to the office a wealth of management and community service experience. He previously worked for years in social services as an administrator in a psychiatric facility for troubled youth and as a program director of a local foster care agency. Glen also serves on the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley Knight Drum & Bugle Corps, a non-profit musical arts association that works with high school and college age students and tours the United States each summer. Glen is a graduate of Penn State University with a BS in Psychology and a Masters in Public Administration. Glen resides in Macungie.

Usha Patel
Usha Patel
Keller Williams Real Estate
40 South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-1800
(610) 435-2800 (F)
 
Usha Patel is the Director of Productivity Coaching at Keystone Partners Group, the corporate headquarters for 7 Keller Williams Market Centers in eastern PA. Her role there involves the training, coaching and consulting of a number of professional real estate coaches. Usha is a practicing REALTOR® in the Lehigh Valley since 2000 and is committed to providing exemplary services to her referred clients. As an owner/partner in 5 Keller Williams offices between Northampton County and West Chester, Usha brings the perspectives of a business owner, coach, and top producing agent to our association. Usha has been the Chairperson for the KW CARES Culture Committee for the past 3 years and is passionate about caring for the community and fellow agents. She is a current member, and the past president of the Lehigh Valley chapter of Executive Women International, and an avid student of real estate business models, leadership principles, and personal development.

Usha was born in Zambia, schooled in India, and attended college in England. She is married to Bob Wells, her husband, partner & best friend, for the past 19 years and they currently reside in a log home in Lower Saucon Township. Usha is an accomplished scuba diver, underwater photographer, and ocean kayaker, and enjoys long daily hikes with Bob and her pet bullmastiff, Petunia.


Jeanette Perruso
Jeanette Perruso, CRS, GRI
Weichert REALTORS®
2330 Schoenersville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017-3602
(610) 865-5555
(610) 865-5769 (F)
 
 
Full-Time Real Estate Professional with Weichert REALTORS®, Bethlehem since 1988
• Serve on LVAR Board of Directors Professional Standards Committee 03-Present; Real Estate Weekly Committee 07-Present
• PAR Excellence Club Life Member
• Company Awards-Weichert Realtors Ambassador’s Club, Executive Club & Million Dollar Club consistently
• Weichert Academy Regional Instructor for New Agents, Personal Mentor & Graduate of Weichert Realtors Management Awareness Program
• Lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley, currently living in Hanover Township, married to Tom for 37 years-who is a REALTOR® with Weichert and a retired PA State Trooper, 2 married children-Tom & Tara, and a granddaughter, Olivia
• Volunteer for the American Cancer Society

George Raad
George Raad
Harvey Z. Raad REALTORS®
1505 South Fourth Street
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 433-5551
(610) 791-3539 (F)
 
Broker/Owner Harvey Raad REALTORS®
• REALTOR® since 1972.
• Recipient of 2007 REALTORS® Active in Politics of the Year Award presented by PAR
• LVAR BOD President 2005; LVAR Government Affairs Chairperson 2006-2007
• PAR BOD 2002-Present, Member of LVAR BOD 1999-2006
• PAR Land Use & Local Issues Chairperson; PAR Legislative Committee; PAR Commercial Industrial & Investment Committee Member 2006-Present; PAR District 1 RPAC Trustee 2007-2009
• NAR BOD 2006-Present
• NAR Commercial, Legislative & Regulatory Subcommittee 2007
• Married 31 years to my wonderful wife, Linda.
• Father of 2 sons, Christopher with 8 yrs experience and Gregory with 1 1/2 years experience as 3rd generation REALTORS®

Denise Rich
Denise Rich
Realty Executives
968 Postal Road
Allentown, PA 18109-2797
(610) 465-5600
(610) 465-7004 (F)
                                                                 
 
 
Denise has been selling real estate full time since 1990. She started her real estate career with Patt White Better Home & Garden and was there for 10 years. She then moved on to Realty Executives where she obtained her associates broker license and the GRI and ABR designations. Through the years Denise has served on the Special Events Committee from 05-06 and the 07 Real Estate Weekly committee She is a college graduate with a degree in Business Administration.

Denise currently lives in Bethlehem Township with her husband of 23 years, Joe. She has two children, Julie who is 21 and Joey who is 18.


The Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS®
10 South Commerce Way
Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-882-4100
Toll Free: 1-800-893-9969
 
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