ICAAR Annual Inaugural Banquet & Awards Ceremony: 2024


On October 10, 2024, the Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® gathered at Hancher Auditorium to host the annual Inaugural Banquet and Awards Ceremony. The Inaugural Banquet marks the inauguration of the 2025 Board of Directors and the new 2025 President of ICAAR, Phil O’Brien. Below is your 2025 Leadership:

Executive Team:
Phil O’Brien, President
Jerad Ruth, President Elect
Kayla Fisher, Vice President
Mike Van Dyke, Secretary-Treasurer
Tyler Riddle, Past President

Directors:
Chuck Bogh
Tim Lehman
Jenna Poch
Jonathan Fell
Jamie Venzon
Sean McIntyre

In his outgoing speech, 2024 President Tyler Riddle could not have put it better: “To all the members, thank you for your dedication to professionalism, your commitment to your clients, your contributions to the broader real estate community and all of the community service that is done on an annual basis. Together, we have made a lasting impact, and I know ICAAR will continue to be a driving force for positive change, because that’s what we do and who we are as REALTORS.”

2025 President, Phil O’Brien gave a charge to all of his fellow REALTORS to collaborate together with grace, as we all navigate industry changes ahead. He made a promise to do this himself in his incoming presidential speech, stating his excitement for the upcoming year.

This event also celebrates the accomplishments of the past year, and honors members who have played crucial roles in the success and evolution of our industry. Awards include REALTOR® of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and more. Below is a full list of award winners from the 2024 Ceremony:

Gold Star Awards:
Chuck Bogh, RE/MAX Affiliates
Allison Dunmore, Skogman Realty
Skyler Landuyt, EDGE Realty Group
Jenny Morgan, Elliott Realty Group
Whitney Russell, Urban Acres Real Estate

Distinguished Service:
Kayla Fisher, Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS®

Staff Appreciation Award:
Paul Park, Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS®

Professional Newcomer of the Year:
Sarah Miller, Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS®

President’s Merit Award:
Sarah Miller, Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS®

Lifetime Achievement Award:
Mark Kamps, EDGE Realty Group

REALTOR® of the Year:
Sean McIntyre, Urban Acres Real Estate

Affiliate Awards:
Jodi Booth, GreenState Credit Union
Tony A. Gray, D & R Pest Control
Eric Olsen, CBI Bank & Trust

REALTOR Emeritus: 
Mark Kamps, EDGE Realty Group

IAR Hall of Fame Inductees:
Rob McCain, Urban Acres Real Estate
Adam Pretorius, Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS®
Terri Larson, Lepic Kroeger, REALTORS®
Michelle Bennett, Keller Williams Legacy Group

NAR Hall of Fame Inductee:
Shaner Magalhaes, Urban Acres Real Estate