RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST FOR BOTH REALTORS AND AFFILIATES! Please call the Board Office, 875-3283 or drop us an email at members@ecbor.com to let us know if you plan to attend. Thank you.

Congratulations to Elkhart County's 2004 REALTOR® and Affiliate of the year!

JEFF DONOVAN - CRESSY & EVERETT - 2004 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR

Jeff Donovan was named the Board's 2004 Realtor® of the Year at the annual Installation/Realtor®/Affiliate of the Year Banquet.

Jeff has been a member of the Board since 1992. He has been active as a committee member, committee chairman, ECBOR & MLS Board member almost immediately upon acceptance of his application. He served as President of the MLS and Board of Realtors® and is currently the Chairman of the Orientation Committee as well as the instructor for the course. He has recently been elected to the Position of Region 2 Vice President for the Indiana Association of Realtors®.

Real Estate has always been a part of Jeff's life starting with his grandfather, followed by his father, then his wife, Eileen, of 25 years and then Jeff in 1992.

Although real estate is a big part of Jeff's life he also saves time for his 2 children, 1 nephew, 3 grandchildren and one very precious dog. Jeff is generous with his time and his spirit. He is very special to this Board and we are honored to have him as this year's Realtor® of the Year.

MARK KRAMER - TERMIGUARD PEST CONTROL - 2004 AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR

Mark Kramer has been an affiliate of the Elkhart County and St. Joseph County Board of Realtors® for 20 years.

He has been involved in his area of business for 30 years and has owned his own business for 20 years. He is a member of the LaPorte County, LaGrange County, Lake County and the Southwestern Michigan Board of Realtors® in addition to the Elkhart and St. Joe County Boards. He received the Affiliate of the Year from the South Bend Association of Realtors® in 1987.He has served on several committees over the years and is currently the Chairman of the Entertainment committee.

In addition to the real estate community, Mark serves several community organizations such as Dissmiss House, Habit for Humanity, LaCasa, Cancer Society, United Way, St. Margerets House and the YWCA. He leads a very busy business life but still finds time to collect antiques and rehab older homes. He lives with his wife Kerri and has a daughter and two stepsons.