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Lawrence Yun

Lawrence Yun is Chief Economist and oversees the Research group at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. He supervises and is responsible for a wide range of research activity for the association including NAR’s Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home Buyers and Sellers Profile Report. He regularly provides commentary on real estate market trends for its 1.4 million REALTORS®.

Dr. Yun creates NAR’s forecasts and participates in many economic forecasting panels, among them the Blue Chip Council and the Wall Street Journal Forecasting Survey. He also participates in the Industrial Economists Discussion Group at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. He appears regularly on financial news outlets, is a frequent speaker at real estate conferences throughout the United States, and has testified before Congress. Dr. Yun has also appeared as a guest on CSPAN’s Washington Journal.

Todd Book

Todd serves as executive staff liaison to Ohio REALTORS Legal Action, Forms, and C/I Committees. He also works closely with Ohio REALTORS Public Policy Group, reviewing, analyzing, and testifying on proposed legislation. He is a frequent continuing education instructor, speaker and author on legal topics for real estate brokers and agents across the state. Todd graduated with a degree in Political Science from Western Michigan University and has a Juris Doctor from Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary. Todd is the owner of By the Book Advisors, LLC, where he served for more than eight years as a government relations consultant on behalf of the Ohio State Bar Association. He brings extensive knowledge of Ohio law and has served as a practicing attorney throughout his career.

Stephen McCoy

Stephen oversees the operation of the Association’s Legal Assistance Hotline. He serves as executive staff liaison to Ohio REALTORS Forms Committee and the Property Management and Investment Forum. He also works closely with Ohio REALTORS Public Policy Group, analyzing and testifying on regulatory changes to Ohio’s real estate license law. He is a frequent continuing education instructor, speaker, and author on legal topics for real estate brokers and agents across the state. Stephen graduated with a degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University and has a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School. Stephen joined Ohio REALTORS most recently as an Associate Attorney with The Holfinger Stevenson Law Firm, Ltd., where he focused on real estate, estate planning, and business law, handling real estate and business transactions from contract to closing.

Monica Neubauer

Monica Neubauer is an international speaker, award-winning real estate agent, and lifelong entrepreneur with over 20 years of industry experience. She hosts two podcasts, including NAR’s Center for REALTOR Development podcast and has been featured in national media outlets. She is a Certified Speaking Professional™ with the National Speaker Association. Monica is the author of "Straight Talk for Real Estate Success" and a contributor to "Own the Microphone." As a Franklin, TN native, she has extensive knowledge of the area and has sold hundreds of houses in Middle Tennessee. Monica can connect agents and clients with excellent agents nationwide and globally. She is also an expert in Everything DiSC, transforming relationships through targeted communication. Additionally, Monica loves adventure! As the Maverick Motivator, she is dedicated to helping people grow in positive directions in their personal and professional lives.

Daphne Hawk

Appointed to the position in July 2022, Daphne Hawk has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry as a sales agent, brokerage manager, sales trainer, and productivity coach. In addition to her real estate experience, Daphne served as the Real Estate Relations Manager for the Ohio Housing Finance Agency and in that role promoted the organization’s programs and developed a fair housing program that the agency continues to use. As Franklin County Recorder, she oversaw a $5 million budget and improved online services for the general public. Hawk was also a Jackson Township trustee.

Hawk‘s highest priorities will continue to be protecting the consumer and providing convenient services to the Division’s licensees.

Andrew Huffman

In coordination with the Association’s Legislative Committee, Andrew provides appropriate supportive actions that best facilitate the achievement of the Association’s Legislative and political action goals. Andrew is also responsible for achieving those goals and supporting or opposing legislation or regulations that directly or indirectly affect the real estate industry and private property rights.