2021 Director Candidates

Debbi Myers is a veteran of the local real estate scene, and it only takes a few minutes talking to her to see how much she loves it. Debbi is passionate about knowledge, education, service, and professionalism. She illustrates this passion in her everyday involvement in Real Estate sales, Broker duties, teaching, and leadership. Debbi used to tell her two sons – every night when tucking them in – “I am the luckiest mom in the world.” That “attitude of gratitude” spills over into every corner of her life. She considers herself very fortunate to live in and enjoy the beautiful state of Idaho.

“My name is Debbi Myers, and I am running for Boise Regional REALTORS® Vice President. I do not make this decision lightly, because I know how important the job is. I am committed to serving the members of BRR to the absolute best of my ability.

I bring to the table 24 years experience as a REALTOR®, Broker, Designated Broker, Certified CE Instructor, past Board of Directors member and past member of the Board of Directors for the REALTORS® Community Foundation. I have served on many committees. And I am a current member of the RPAC Committee. In addition, I serve as a community mentor for the Wyakin Foundation, and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem for Family Advocates.” — Debbi Myers

Michelle Bailey has been a licensed REALTOR® since July 2006 and earning her Broker’s License in November 2009. Her background in law enforcement helps her separate fact from emotion, enabling her to better serve her clients and fellow agents. She enjoys being involved with the Association, learning about and sharing issues facing the industry and problem solving the best solutions for the greater good of all. Michelle has consistently been a Top Producer and has served in many different volunteer positions to help those that work in an industry she has found so much passion and enjoyment in.

In 2016, Michelle partnered with the Ben Kinney Team and now leads a team of amazing REALTORS® in Idaho. Their defining culture goes beyond just selling real estate. As a Keller Williams affiliated organization, her team shares the KW culture of serving each other, their communities and the planet. Their mission, vision, values and culture differentiate them as industry innovators and leaders. Her team has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal and Real Trends as a top 25 producing real estate team in the nation, across all brokerage brands.

She is the mother of two wonderful boys, Brandon and Kyle and she feels blessed to have a great career that has allowed her to support them over the years.

“I’m running for State Board of Directors so I can serve my industry at a higher level. I love what I do and want to continue helping our industry grow and be better. A lot has happened over the last year with COVID and I believe I have demonstrated leadership, a willingness to help and ability to be a sounding board for my fellow REALTORS®. I hope you’ll reflect on how I’ve showed up over the last year and cast your vote for me for State Board of Directors.” — Michelle Bailey

Isaac recently spent almost a decade as the CEO of several large real estate organizations including the Idaho Association of REALTORS®. He has been an active REALTOR® in the Treasure Valley for over two years and was honored to be a 2019 BRR Top Producer in just his first full year. He currently volunteers on both the BRR Bylaws and RPAC Committees.

He has been a Major Investor since 2009 and will be inducted into the NAR RPAC Hall of Fame next May. Isaac is also a proud veteran the U.S. Army JAG Corps Reserves and currently serves as the Board Secretary for the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP). He enjoys living in NW Boise with his wife/fellow REALTOR® Ellie and their three children.

“This broad, high-level experience has given me a very deep knowledge of the real estate industry in all aspects. I look forward to the opportunity to put my experience to work representing my fellow Treasure Valley REALTOR® colleagues as a State Association Director. I have always believed in service and giving back to our great industry/profession that has been so generous to my family over the years is truly an honor.” — Isaac Chavez

REALTOR® for 6 years, Broker for 4 years, past experience on several ACAR/BRR committees

“I would be honored to help represent BRR on the state level! I’ve seen the positive impact that our association at all levels can have, and I think that at the state level, we can affect changes that will benefit the membership and raise the professional image of REALTORS® everywhere.” — Josh Cummings

Hailing from Long Island…..GAIL HARTNETT made her way to Boise, Idaho in 1987 by way of Ft. Lauderdale. She was a cheerleader in high school…… a Tupperware Lady in Florida ……and was licensed as a REALTOR® in February of 1992. Honored in 1998 as ACAR’S REALTOR® OF THE YEAR…..she served as President of the ACAR in 1999.

A member of the Women’s Council since 1995, Gail was elected to the National Leadership Team and served as the 2006 National President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®. Gail served as the 2007 President of the Idaho Association of REALTORS®. She is a national speaker and currently is an instructor of the IDAHO REALTORS® LEADERSHIP ACADEMY.

The Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) for Congressman Mike Simpson, Gail was honored by NAR as the recipient of the FPC MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD in 2013. A strong believer in RPAC, Gail is a Golden R, President’s Circle member and in 2017 was inducted into the 2 Star NAR Hall of Fame having invested over $50,000 since becoming a REALTOR®……… What does that mean????? It means she puts her money where her mouth is as a passionate advocate for Homeownership and Private Property Rights.

A National Director, Gail was the 2012 NAR Regional Vice President for Region 12, NAR’s Liaison of the Public Policy and Federal Issues Group in 2016 and served as Vice Chair of the Fair Housing 50th Anniversary Commemoration Work Group! Gail was a facilitator at the first ever Boot Camp for NAR Chairs and Vice Chairs in 2017. Gail was just appointed as Vice Chair of NAR’s REALTOR® PARTY MEMBER INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE.

Here in Idaho she is serving this year as the Chair of the Idaho State Public Policy Trustees and the BRR Public Policy Committee. In 2018 the Idaho REALTORS® recognized her as the IDAHO STATE REALTOR® OF THE YEAR. Gail served on the Advisory Council for the Idaho State Meth Project and is currently serving on the Advisory Council of the Idaho Women in Leadership IWIL. Gail is a TWIN (TRIBUTE TO WOMAN IN INDUSTRY) Award recipient and was honored by Boise State University as a recipient of the “Women Making History” Award.

In 2008, Gail ran for the Idaho State Legislature….Although she did not prevail, many lessons were learned which she is sharing with others interested in running for public office. Happily married to Ron for 51 years, they have three wonderful grown children….and five almost PERFECT GRANDCHILDREN….Chester, their Black Labrador pup, keeps both Gail and Ron “up to speed” In her spare time (pre COVID these days it’s ZOOM)~ she’s with those Grandkids. Baseball ~ Tee Ball ~ Gymnastics and whatever else they are doing…. A consistent Top Producer, she is listing and selling Real Estate as the Team Leader of THE GAIL HARTNETT TEAM at Keller Williams Realty in Boise.

“Serving REALTORS® and Consumers is my passion and has been since becoming a REALTOR®. My goal has been to “be the best version of me” always, and to make things better for those who follow. Volunteering to move the association forward is a part of my life as I continue to give my time, talent and energy to the REALTOR® organization at all levels. I have much to give at the NAR level which in turn brings our State and Local into the National scene. Serving as NAR Director means understanding the issues that affect all Realtors and the future of our industry. I have and will continue to serve intelligently using my experience and wisdom” — Gail Hartnett

Phil Mount is an agent at Amherst Madison Legacy Real Estate Advisors, in Boise, Idaho. Phil became a licensed REALTOR® in August 2009 after a 25-year career as a technology marketing professional. Phil serves as 2020 Immediate Past-President of the Boise Regional REALTORS®, an organization serving over 5,000 real estate professionals.

Phil also serves on the Board of Directors of the REALTORS® Community Foundation, is a State Director of Idaho REALTORS®, and is the Idaho RPAC Major Investor Council member for the National Association of REALTORS®. The National Association of REALTORS® has recognized Phil as a RPAC Golden R Presidents Circle member since 2018, as a member of the RPAC Hall of fame in 2020. Phil has consistently been a top producer in sales since being licensed. Phil is a 2015 graduate of the Idaho REALTORS® Leadership Academy.

Phil was also a co-host of the Idaho Speakeasy Radio show from 2014 to 2019, broadcasting every Thursday on KRBX 89.9. Guests on the show included community leaders, entrepreneurs, non-profit founders, journalists, and economists in a discussion on community issues. Prior to becoming a REALTOR®, Phil worked for Hewlett-Packard as an Alliance Manager in HP’s Imaging and Printing Business Unit, managing 3rd-party partner relationships with 50+ software companies who integrated their solutions with HP printing products. This role capped 22 years marketing technology products around the world, including 4 years based in Europe managing products and programs in the Europe / Middle East/Africa region. In addition, Phil held various senior Product Manager, Program Manager and Operations Management roles.

Phil also co-founded a technology-focused go-to-market consultancy that was bootstrapped to $3M in revenue in 4 years, with a client portfolio that included Fujitsu-Siemens Computers, Intel, Microsoft and HP. As a founding partner, Phil was responsible for all aspects of the business, from business development to account management and day-to-day operations. Phil holds an MBA in International Marketing and a BBA in Production and Operations Management, both from Boise State University, and previously attended the University of Oregon. He lives in Boise, Idaho, where he and his Golden Retriever Gus enjoy the lifestyle Idaho has to offer.

“As a long-time Officer at BRR, including Immediate Past-President, I believe I can most effectively represent BRR at the National level. It would be my distinct honor to be one of BRR’s two NAR Directors.” — Phil Mount