2025 Ballot for Open Seats
Voting for Open Seats on the 2025 LUTAR Board of Directors begins TODAY, November 14th and runs through noon on November 30, 2024.
Before you click on the link that takes you to the voting form, please take a moment to review information pertaining to all of the candidates below. You will also have the option on the voting form to write in a candidate for each open seat.
President Elect (1 vote)
Nancy Fritz
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Associate Broker/J. McLeod Realty, Inc.
BACKGROUND
ï‚· Licensed as salesperson in 1971/Associate Broker 1973
ï‚· 46 years of real estate experience with J. McLeod Realty, Inc., Millington Office
ï‚· Office Manager since 1974
ï‚· Member St. Paul Lutheran Church of Millington
EDUCATION
ï‚· Graduated Caro Community Schools 1969
ï‚· Attended Michigan State University 1970-1974
DESIGNATIONS
ï‚· Graduate of Realtor Institute I,II and III 1977
ï‚· ABR Accredited Buyers Representative 1998
ï‚· Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) 1999
ï‚· E-Pro Designation 2003
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS
ï‚· Millington Chamber of Commerce since 1974
ï‚· PTL secretary 1988-1996
ï‚· Parent’s Advisory Committee for Tuscola ISD 1985-1999 continue on in an advisory
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ï‚· Millington School Improvement Committee 1997-2010
ï‚· Millington Downtown Development Authority (DDA) secretary 1995-2010
ï‚· Lapeer and Upper Thumb Board of Realtors
ï‚· Served 1995 to present
ï‚· Served on Board of Directors 1995-2006 2010-present
ï‚· President of the Board 2006, 2009, 2016
ï‚· Realtor of the Year 1982, 1994, 2006, 2013, 2015
ï‚· Past President Professional Standards Committee
ï‚· Current Ombudsman for Lapeer and Upper Thumb Association
ï‚· Flint Area Association of Realtors
ï‚· 2006 to present
ï‚· Ethics Committee member 1997 to present
ï‚· Real Comp Board Member
ï‚· 2009 to present
ï‚· Tuscola County’s #1 Agent consecutively for over 16 years
Treasurer (1 vote)
Victor Carpenter
The Lapeer and Upper Thumb Association of Realtors represent each of us in our daily business activity. The Board of Directors is responsible for how the day-to-day activity impacts the members. They are also responsible for setting the short and long term goals of the Association, how to meet those goals and how they impact each of us. Board members must remain business neutral and work for the common good of all members and associate members. I feel my prior experience with project management and long term planning is a valuable asset to the board and all members of the association.
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Life-long resident of Lapeer County - currently living in Oregon Township with my wife Cheryl. (also a Lapeer native)
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Attended Lapeer Public School
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Served four years in the United States Air Force
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Served on the Supervisory Committee and Board of Directors of the Lapeer County Community Credit Union
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Served on the Board of Directors of Security Credit Union
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A current member of American Legion Post 16 in Lapeer
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Member of LUTAR since 2003
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Served on several LUTAR committees
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Currently participating on RealComp MLS committee
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Currently serving on the Board of Directors of LUTAR in the capacity of Treasurer
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Retired from the State of Michigan - Department of Treasury with 35+ years of service
Secretary (1 vote)
Shelley Watson
I have been a resident of Lapeer for nearly 20 years. As a full time, wife and mother of 2, I began working in the field of real estate as a Property Manager several years ago, became an unlicensed assistant while I worked toward obtaining my real estate license, and I won the LUTAR Rookie of the Year award my first year in real estate. Since that time, I won many awards including Top Producer for Exit Realty Group, Top 100 Club for Exit Realty International, and consistently earned the Top 5 in Michigan award for both listings and sales for several years in a row. My passion for real estate has driven me to also focus my attention on the industry as a whole. I have served on the Lapeer and Upper Thumb Association of Realtors Board of Directors for several years as Secretary, Treasurer, President and Past President. I also currently serve on the Professional Standards Committee, as well as the Board of Governors representing our Shareholder’s interest in Realcomp. My community is also very important to me, and I have been active in the participation of a Habitat for Humanity build, as well as other volunteer activities. I put 110% into everything I do and would therefore make an excellent choice to serve on the LUTAR board.
3 Year Director (2 votes)
Lynn Kruger ​
Evelyn “Lynn” Kruger has been a resident of Lapeer, Michigan since July 1997. She has been married to her husband, Jim, for 30 years and is the mother of two children, Justin & Faith.
Lynn started working in the title insurance industry September 7, 1987 at Huron Title Company in Port Huron Michigan. In April 1992, Lynn went to work for Lapeer County Abstract & Title Company becoming the Office Manager in 1995. In September 2000, Lynn went to work for Lapeer Title Agency as their Office Manager. In November 2007 Lapeer Title Agency was acquired by Cislo Title Company.
Lynn holds a Resident Producer License from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services Office of Financial & Insurance Services Division of Insurance. In 2003 she received RPAC Century Circle recognition for her continued commitment to REALTORS Political Action Committee. She was awarded Associate of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Lapeer County. She was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation in May 2004 by the Lapeer and Upper Thumb Association of REALTORS.
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Lynn is currently the Closing Coordinator for Kelly Brousseau and Admin for Chantel Fick.
Debora Summers
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Debora Summers has been a Lapeer County resident since 1994 and immersed in the world of real estate since childhood. Working alongside her father in their family business, Ellsworth Builders, (known for designing and building innovative, award-winning custom homes in Ohio) this sparked a passion for real estate, leading to her full-time career in 2009.
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Equestrian Real Estate Specialist, Certified Real Estate Negotiator, New Home Certified, and Certified Staging Advocate, Debora has consistently ranked among the top 10% of agents globally. Debora has been honored with the International Diamond Society award from 2019-2023. Her guiding principle, "Communication is the Key to your next Home," has helped her successfully close hundreds of diverse real estate transactions.
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Current Member of the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Debora excels in challenging situations, putting her professional experience to work for unique properties in both country and city settings. Sellers are offered a comprehensive market analysis, custom marketing plan, professional photography and staging advice. Buyers are provided professional full time service to find and negotiate the best value available. First time home buyers are welcomed and educated through the process of a home purchase. Starting with a buyer consultation, touring homes, gaining confidence to make an offer, home inspections, appraisals and finishing at the closing table!
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