• Accountable • credible • competitive • a "real person" • very touchable • never thinks she is above anyone • high integrity • very tough on herself and others • honest • a great listener •passionate about life and career • a mentor to local realtors • energetic • intelligent • creative • ambitious • independent and happy
Practicing real estate since 1986 in Holland Michigan, Beth has specialized in relocation, waterfront, (Lake Michigan, Lake Macatawa , and Spring Lake) , water access, new construction and distinctive homes in the areas of North and South Holland, Saugatuck, Grand Haven and Zeeland.
Beth holds a Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Associate Broker, Certified Real Estate Brokerage, Certified Residential Specialist, and Resort and Second Home Property Specialist. She has been with Summit Properties since 1990.
"I believe the best way to be a specialist in waterfront properties is to live on the lake. I have lived on Lake Macatawa since 1996. I have first hand knowledge about the lakes changes."
Affiliation • National Association of Realtors (NAR) • Michigan Association of Realtors (MAR • West Michigan Lakeshore Association of Realtors (WMLAR)
Volunteer Positions in Real Estate for over 23 years
• MAR, Finance Committee (2-3 year terms) presently sits on the committee • Strategic Planning Task force • Vice-Chair of the Redistricting Task Force • Professional Standards Committee • Grievance Committee
• Broker Summit Task Force (2008 and 2009) • MAR and NAR delegate (1999-2004) • MAR District 2 Director (2005-2009) • Federal Political Coordinator, District 2 (2009-2011) • Medium Sized MLS task force, NAR • Resort and Second Home task force, NAR • RPAC 2009 Crystal, 4 years Silver (2004-2008), several years as a Century and Silver contributor Local Associations
• First President of the consolidated Holland, Grand Haven & Muskegon Association of Realtors (WMLAR), 1999 and 2000 • Treasurer (2002) • WMLAR Board of Directors • MLS Chairperson and Vice Chairperson • Finance Committee Chair and committee member • Professional Standards co-chair and committee member • Grievance Committee Chair & committee member • Building Task Force member • Education Chair and committee member • Social Chair and committee member • Awards Chair and task force member • Nominating Chair and task force member • Orientation teacher, association & MLS by-laws • SWMRIC vendor task force • WMLAR lock box task force • WMLAR merger task force • WMLAR CEO hiring task force • WMLAR Strategic planning task force • 2000 Realtor of the Year • 2001 Distinguished Service Award • 2006 President's Award • Other recognitions for contributions to the associations
Professional Experience
• A licensed Realtor in the State of Michigan since 1986, holding an Associate Broker's license since 1989 • 3 year appointed member of the Park Township Planning Commission • Holland Business Association: Awarded Best of Holland Real Estate Agents for 2008 • Recognized by local Realtors, Community Leaders and business professionals as an expert and leader in the community
Education
• M.A. in Teaching & Educational Psychology from Western Michigan University and The University of Northern Iowa, 1983 • B.S. in Education from The Ohio State University, 1973 • Registered Dental Hygiene, OSU 1975 • Associate Broker 1989 • Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager 1996 • Certified Residential Specialist 1992 • Graduate Real Estate Institute 1988
Professional Associations
• National Association of Realtors • Michigan Association of Realtors • Realtor's National Marketing Institute • Women's Council of Realtors • Holland Chamber of Commerce • USTA • OSU Alumni Association • American Association of University Women
Personal Information
• Entered into the the Real Estate business in 1986 after having been in private practice & academia in the field of Dental Hygiene and Education. • Employed at Summit Properties in Holland since 1991. • Has 3 grown children and one granddaughter.
• Has attended both NAR and MAR conventions every year since 1988.
• Volunteers her time and efforts for the Holland Area Arts Council, Holland Boys and Girls Club, Holland/Zeeland Foundation, Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity, West Ottawa Schools, and Holland Hospital Foundation.
• Participates in competitive tennis with the USTA Western Michigan teams. This keeps her competitive in her business and healthy for her life career.
