HGAR’s Domathoti, Bauman Named to NAR’s 2023 Leadership Class

CHICAGO—Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors’ President Anthony Domathoti and Treasurer Carmen Bauman have been named to the roster of the National Association of Realtors’ 2023 Leadership Academy class.

The National Association of Realtors announced the full roster of its 2023 Leadership Academy class on Aug. 10 that included 20 Realtors from across the country who have been chosen to participate in the 10-month program, which will prepare emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR.

“NAR’s Leadership Academy identifies, inspires and mentors the next generation of Realtor leaders for future opportunities at the local, state and national level,” said 2023 NAR President Kenny Parcell. “Volunteer leaders are crucial to the real estate industry and by better understanding the needs and strategies of our trade association, Leadership Academy graduates continue to provide positive, lasting changes in the years ahead.”

The 20 Realtors selected to the academy will participate in both virtual and in-person educational experiences, joining a nationwide community of volunteer leaders. During the 10-month program, participants will learn the inner workings of NAR and gain key insights that will prepare them to serve in prominent committee roles and leadership positions at every level of the association.

Realtors selected to participate in the 2023 NAR Leadership Academy were:

Carmen Bauman (New York)
Elizabeth Campbell-Chase (California)
Myssie Cardenas-Barajas (Texas)
Shane Cook (Arizona)
Anthony Domathoti (New York)
Kimberly Endre (North Carolina)
Michael Fischer (Georgia)
Daniel Guerra (Florida)
Ryan Hass (California)
Jenifer Hoffman (Vermont)
Tia Hunnicutt (California)
Julia Israel (Minnesota)
Alexandria Kebalo Hughes (Connecticut)
Denise Lo (Georgia)
Amanda Lott (Tennessee)
Johnny Mowad (Texas)
Susan Nicolson (Arizona)
Eric Rehling (Pennsylvania)
AshLee Vaughn (Alabama)
Dallison Veach (Virginia)

Carmen Bauman, HGAR Treasurer

HGAR Chief Executive Officer Richard Haggerty said of Domathoti’s and Bauman’s selections, “I can’t think of two better candidates for the 2023 NAR Leadership Academy. Anthony and Carmen both bring an incredible range of talents and commitment, and I’m sure they will both benefit from and contribute to the 2023 Leadership Class.”

The program will begin in January 2023 and culminate in November 2023 at NAR NXT, The REALTOR Experience in Las Vegas. For more information about NAR’s Leadership Academy, including individual session summaries and resources for prospective 2024 applicants, visit nar.realtor/leadershipacademy. The application period for the 2024 class runs from Dec. 7, 2022, through Feb. 7, 2023.

Domathoti is a Licensed Real Estate Broker-Owner of EXIT Realty Premium in the Morris Park section of the Bronx. He is the 2022 President of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and also serves on the New York State Association of Realtors Board of Directors. He has been in the real estate industry for more than 20 years. He services Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn and surrounding towns in Westchester County.

Domathoti is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), AHWD (At Home With Diversity), C2EX (Commitment to Excellence), ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative) and CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist). Some of his awards include: 2021 HGAR Spirit Award, Sapphire Circle Award 2020-2021, Platinum Award 2019 and 2020, Silver Award, 2018.

Bauman is the 2022 HGAR Treasurer and the Broker/Owner of Green Grass Real Estate Corp. in Bronxville. She is also an attorney. She left her law firm to officially launch her own residential brokerage firm in 2017. She won the HGAR 2021 Extra Mile Award and earlier this year joined RM Friedland’s Investment Sales Division.

Bauman graduated from St. John’s University in Queens with a degree in Political Science and graduated New York Law School in Manhattan.