Peggy Hill
President, CEO

Peggy Hill, President, CEO of the Western Upstate Association of REALTORS® and the Upstate Multiple Listings Service joined the association in 1978.

Responsibilities Include

• The Chief Executive Officer of the organization. Collaborate with volunteers to determine the organization's vision.
• Manage daily activities and operations of the Western Upstate Multiple Listings Service.
• Develop and implement programs and events that are in line with the strategic vision of the organization.
• Responsible to the Board of directors for administration and management of the Association and MLS
• Develop staff positions based on envisioned real estate industry needs.
• Act as a spokesperson with added focus on community and real estate industry issues.
• Provide leadership in professional standards enforcement and certification efforts; provides service to other REALTOR® organizations via co-op enforcement agreements.
• Position networking and social opportunities to enhance members' career success and future needs.
• Work with education director to provide courses and programs to fulfill licensing requirements as well as improving professional skills.
• Work with leadership to recruit, develop, and nurture volunteer leaders.
• Maintain  an organizational culture that builds strong partnerships between staff and volunteers.
• Forge effective relationships, along with volunteer leaders with local government leaders and legislators, service providers, vendors, industry leaders, media and community groups along with volunteers assistance to maintain a politically aware organizational culture.
• With the Board of Directors, position the association as a recognized leader in governmental advocacy in the local community and in partnership with the South Carolina Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®

Honors, Achievements, Community:

• 2006 Recipient of Woman of Achievement Award from the South Carolina House of Representatives Republican Women's Caucus
• 2006 Recipient of "South Carolina on the Move Award" from United States Senator Jim DeMint
• 2004 Graduate of Duke University, Certificate of Continuing Studies in Non-Profit Management
• Recipient of Omega Tau Rho Award from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
• Certified Professional Standards Administrator for the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
• Certified Professional Standards Instructor for the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
• One of 22 Association Executives in the country recognized by 2001 NAR President Richard Mendenhall for Outstanding Leadership
• Recipient of the Distinguished Service award from the South Carolina Association of REALTORS®
• Member of Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce

2007 Appointments to National Association of REALTORS®:

• 2006-2008 Membership Policy and Board Jurisdiction Committee

2007 Appointments to South Carolina Association of REALTORS®:

• Association Executive Committee
• SCAR Board of Directors
• State and Local Issues
• Budget Committee
• Bylaws Committee

Josh Grant
MLS Coordinator / Technology Director

A graduate of Winthrop University, Josh holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus in computer information systems and has experience in Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, and the South Carolina State Park Service.

Responsibilities Include

• Serve as primary contact for receiving MLS participation applications.
• Administer and maintain electronic lockbox system.
• Provide Technical support to MLS subscribers.
• Instructor for Education Classes related to the MLS system.
• Process all listing changes/member changes and additions in computer.

Sandy Ferrell
Administrative Assistant

Sandy comes to AAR with a background in Human Resources.

Responsibilities Include

• Receptionist for Western Upstate Association of REALTORS® and Western Upstate MLS
• Assist with new members joining Association and MLS.
• Support assistant for MLS members.
• Provides general secretarial support.

Amy Smith

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Amy worked part-time to acquire her reception and bookkeeping experience while also attending Clemson University. She graduated from Clemson in 2004 with a degree in Psychology.

Responsibilities Include

• Accounting and billing of Association dues and MLS fees.
• Serve as support for education courses.
• Maintain the National Association of REALTORS® member database.
• Market all membership services offered by the association.
• Process new member applications and administer new member application process.
• Maintain membership files.
• Organize, promote, and keep records for all association member services programs and events.