Meet the CAAR staff!

Abby Tammen
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct: (434) 817-2397
abby@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Implements the Association's vision, mission, and overall direction; oversees Association budget and finance operation; staff liaison to Board of Directors and other groups and councils (i.e., Broker Council, Commercial Council, Operations,  MLS, Joint MLS Partnership).



Ali DiGuardo
Director of Marketing & Communications
Direct: (434) 817-2396
ali@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Staff liaison to Communications Master Group; writes REALTOR grant applications; website management for CAAR and Hillsdale Conference Center; creates member communication messages (e.g., emails, scripts, slideshows, etc.); creates member marketing graphics; public and community relations representative, etc. 

Teresa Kirkhart
Director of Education
Direct: (434) 817-2395
teresa@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Staff liaison to the Professional Development Master Group; manages and oversees the Central Virginia School of Real Estate and creates the CAAR education calendar, etc.

 

Frank Podrebarac
MLS & IT Director
Direct: (434) 817-2393
frank@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Primary administrator of the MLS and technology operations for CAAR and the Hillsdale Conference Center. His primary responsibilities include oversight of the daily operational activities of the MLS, administration of customer support activities, and management of interoffice technology, software, and equipment.

 

Lauren Gaf
Education and Events Specialist
Direct: (434) 817-2389
lauren@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Coordination of association education and events in conjunction with the Director of Education. This position will serve as the primary staffer for set-up, tear-down, and execution of on-site events for the Association.

 

Tiffany Vann
Member Services Specialist
Direct: (434) 817-2398
tiffany@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Processing membership applications, billing, and managing member data in various platforms. She will also serve as a second tier of support for MLS inquiries.

 

Vivienne Smith
Officer Manager
Direct: (434) 817-2399
vivienne@caar.com
Areas of responsibility include: Provide a positive greeting and experience for members/visitors of CAAR and the Hillsdale Conference Center during face-to-face, phone call, or email interactions.

 

Brent Woodyard
Director of Sales and Services, Hillsdale Conference Center
Direct: (434) 817-2383
brent@caar.com 
Areas of responsibility include: Site visits, scheduling events, coordinates event details including digital signage, room set-up, caterer, etc.

 

Neil Williamson
Public Affairs Director
Direct: (434) 817-2380
neil@freeenterpriseforum.org
Areas of responsibility include: President and CEO of The Free Enterprise Forum, representative to attend local government meetings, staff liaison to Public Affairs.