About Us
The Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS®, Inc. Vision Statement:
To sustain a strong local board of REALTORS®, that maintains and encourages involvement within our membership and community and enables REALTORS® to operate their businesses in a successful and professional manner.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors® is: To empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all. To bring together individuals in the Real Estate Profession who subscribe to the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and the high standards of Professional Conduct and to provide opportunities to grow professionally through continuing education and networking. To be an advocate for the rights of private property owners and provide advocacy for legislation and issues that affect real property and the use of the land.
The 2025 BVBOR Nominees for Realtor of the Year were:
- Carrie Brushia
- Naomi Gary
- Andi Johnson
- Mike Kent
- Ronda Lang
- Aly O'Kelley
- Bob Pauley
- Angela Previte
- Shayna Rupp-Phillips
- Lori Schallenberger
- Jeanne Wald
- Kelly Whitmoyer
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that
Maria Laughlin
Maria Laughlin of eXp Realty is an outstanding Realtor who has been an excellent Local Director and has whole-heartedly volunteered for a wide variety of roles, duties, and functions helping BVBOR continue to move forward with positive momentum.
Thank you, Maria!
Maria will now go on to represent BVBOR in the running to be the Montana Realtor of the Year!
Good luck, Maria!
Board of Directors (Effective January 1, 2025)
Craig Siphers
President
Mike Kent
President-Elect
Tim Lund
Past-President
Bea Paxson
Secretary
Shelley Irwin
Treasurer
Erica Siphers
Vice Treasurer
Bob Pauley
State Director
Max Coleman
State Director
Maria Laughlin
Local Director
Christina Rider
Local Director
Lori Schallenberger
Local Director
Angela Previte
Government Affairs
Darwin Ernst
MLS/Tech
Committee Chairs
Shelley Irwin
Budget & Finance Committee, Chair
Ronda Lang & Lindsay Buhler
Education Committee, Co-Chairs
Angela Previte
Government Affairs Committee, Chair
Julie Fillingham
Grievance Committee, Chair
Christina Dunbar
Tour Committee, Chair
Andi Johnson & Samantha Mix
YPN Committee, Co-Chairs
Staff
Chris Lines
executive administrator
