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 Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2025 Realtor of the Year:
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!
The 2025 BVBOR Nominees for Realtor of the Year
- 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
Board of Directors (Effective January 1, 2026)
Mike Kent
President
Lori Schallenberger
president-elect
Craig Siphers
Past President
Sharon Dedmon
Secretary
Shelley Irwin
Treasurer
Sheri Jones
Vice Treasurer
Ryan Klemundt
State Director
Max Coleman
State Director
Maria Laughlin
Local Director
Christina Rider
Local Director
Henry Silverio
Local director
Angela Previte
Government Affairs
Darwin Ernst
Board of Governors/MLS
Committee Chairs
Shelley Irwin
Budget & Finance Committee, Chair
Lindsay Buhler & Samantha Mix
Education Committee, Co-Chairs
Angela Previte
Government Affairs Committee, Chair
Christina Dunbar
Tour Committee, Chair
Kiana Carter & Erica Jessop
YPN, CO-CHairs
Tim Lund & John Carlson
RPAC, Co-Chairs
Sharon Dedmon
Diversity
Sheri Jones
Industry Partners
Staff
Chris Lines
executive administrator
