about CAR

In 1993, a group of REALTORS® whose main focus was on commercial properties came together to create a venue where commercial real estate was the main focus. The founding members, including our first CAR President, William Barendrick, formed an offshoot of PMAR to create the Greater Portland/Vancouver Commercial Association of REALTORS®, which now goes by the Commercial Association of REALTORS®.

The Commercial Association of REALTORS® strives for excellence in the services provided to its members and continues to develop new services that will aid in the business of the Commercial REALTOR®. Today, CAR exceeds 800 Commercial REALTOR® members who provide their clients with the information needed to make the best choices about their purchases, investments, and management opportunities.

our board of directors

2008 President Bob LeFeber Commercial Realty Advisors NW
2008 President-Elect Don Ossey Capacity Commercial Group
2008 Treasurer Lana Baldock Cushman & Wakefield
2008 Secretary Jeff Borlaug NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson
Immediate Past President Mark Friel Pacific Real Estate Partners
Board Director Pierre Ardantz Norris & Stevens	Board Director Todd Collins Macadam Forbes
Board Director Monte Haynes GVA Kidder Mathews	Board Director Eric Haskins Grubb & Ellis
Board Director Kevin Joshi GVA Kidder Mathews	Board Director Doug Magnusen HSM Pacific Realty
Board Director Jacquline Ritchie Lehman Brothers	Board Director Mike Tharp NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson
Washington Board Director Joe Sosky Coldwell Banker Commercial JBA	CAR Lobbyist Jana Jarvis Oregon Association of REALTORS

our committees l join a committee

Awards Committee Coordinates the annual awards banquet which benefits a local charity and honors our members.	Chair Jacquline Ritchie Lehman Brothers
CAR Political Action Committee (CARPAC) Promotes involvement in the elective and appointive processes.	Chair Gisel Hillner Key Bank Business Banking
Communications/PR Committee Determines strategies for engaging members and increasing CAR's sphere of influence. *Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month*	Chair Chase Brand Norris & Stevens
Education Committee Develops and produces education seminars to help members succeed in the business by providing education.	Chair Jim Carver GVA Kidder Mathews
Forms Committee Develops commercial forms as required and reviews current forms to ensure compliance with real estate law and practice.	Chair Doug Magnusen HSM Pacific Realty
Golf Committee Coordinates the annual golf tournament while securing sponsors.	Chair Sean Scanlan Ticor Title Company
Membership Committee Promotes activities that bring the members to a keener awareness of the benefits of membership.	Chair Kevin Joshi GVA Kidder Mathews

our staff

Acting Executive Director
Lyndsey Westgaard

Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.

Closed New Years Day, MLK Jr Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day & Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

1001 SW Fifth Avenue #315
Portland, OR 97204-1147            
Phone (503) 226-4545            
Fax (503) 226-4555