DMAR Announces 2025-2026 President of the Board of Directors and Board of Directors
The Denver Metro Association of Realtors® (DMAR), announced its newly-elected President of the Board, Lisa Nguyen, along with the 2025-2026 Board of Directors and Industry Partners, during its 14th Annual Inaugural Celebration held on October 30th at Empower Field at Mile High.
Themed “Step into the Roaring Twenties,” this year’s Inaugural was more than an installation, it was a night to honor the legacy of DMAR’s past presidents, celebrate 14 incredible years of collective impact, and step boldly into the future of Denver real estate leadership.
“It’s an honor to represent an organization that has consistently championed professionalism, advocacy, and community,” said Lisa Nguyen, 2025-2026 President of the DMAR Board of Directors. “As we move into this next chapter, my focus will be on empowering Realtors® to lead with integrity, strengthen diversity within our industry, and help more Coloradans achieve the dream of homeownership.”
“Lisa brings an unmatched energy and dedication to both her clients and her colleagues,” said Brendan Bailey, CEO of DMAR. “Her leadership will continue to push our association forward at a time when innovation, collaboration, and advocacy are needed more than ever.”
Bailey added, “The Inaugural event is a celebration of our members: those who give their time, talent, and heart to make DMAR one of the strongest Realtor® associations in the country. This year’s celebration perfectly captured that spirit.”
As the newly-installed 2025-2026 President, Lisa Nguyen is a proud Colorado native who obtained her real estate license in 2005. She currently leads The International Group at RE/MAX Professionals, a team of 20 that specializes in residential, commercial, and business brokering. Her team ranks in the top 1.5 percent nationwide. In 2023, Lisa was honored with the Colorado Association of Realtors® (CAR) Diversity and Inclusion Award and is a 2022 graduate of the CAR Leadership Academy. She has also been recognized as a RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker for four consecutive years (2022–2025) and holds numerous accolades including RE/MAX Titan and Diamond Team honors, RE/MAX Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards, and multiple Denver Metro Association of Realtors® Diamond Team recognitions.
Deeply involved in industry leadership, Lisa has served as President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Denver Chapter, Chair of DMAR’s Community Alliance Council, and as a member of the Colorado Association of Realtors® Global Task Force. Beyond real estate, she is a passionate advocate for the AANHPI community, championing diversity and fair housing through initiatives such as #HomeOwnershipForALL. Her leadership and story have been featured in RE/MAX Above Magazine and HGTV/Discovery+’s 40 Year Old Property Virgin, and she continues to inspire as a sought-after speaker both nationally and internationally.
The 2025-2026 Board of Directors is as follows:
- DMAR President: Lisa Nguyen
- DMAR President-Elect: Kate Baldwin Wenzel
- DMAR Treasurer: Cooper Thayer
- DMAR Immediate Past President: Mike Bruce
- DMAR Director: Derek Camunez
- DMAR Director: Ryan Carter
- DMAR Director: John Chapman
- DMAR Director: Charles Coleman
- DMAR Director: Nick DiPasquale
- DMAR Director: Christine Dupont-Patz
- DMAR Director: Kelsea Imanuel
- DMAR Director: Kendra Lanterman
- DMAR Industry Partner Director: Brody Leinweber
- DMAR Diversity Partner Representative for the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA): Dyllan Nguyen
- DMAR Director: Shantell Quintanar
- DMAR Diversity Partner Representative for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB): Carrol Rhead
- DMAR Diversity Partner Representative for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP): Jose Bonilla
- DMAR Diversity Partner Representative for the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance: Ben Slingsby
- DMAR Diversity Partner Representative for the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP): Jeff Zoerb
This year’s Inaugural Installation also marked a special milestone as DMAR honored the first graduating class of the DMAR Leadership Academy. After completing the 10-month program designed to cultivate future leaders within the real estate industry, six outstanding members were recognized for their dedication and achievement: Dulce Anayasaenz, Marissa Brennan, Melissa Cruz, Jeff Kerzman, Mathew Schulz and Andrew Wolfe. These graduates represent the next generation of leadership within DMAR, committed to advancing our association and strengthening the Realtor® community across the Denver Metro area.
