Cody Ballentine
EveryPlace

Cody Ballentine is an Arizona REALTOR® and industry leader committed to members, communities and private property rights. He serves as a state board director and is vice chair of local Government Affairs Committee, where he will serve as chair in the upcoming year. Cody has also served with Scottsdale REALTORS® YPN and AAR’s Business Technology and Communications Committee. A three-time Forty Under 40 honoree and Leadership Academy Class 27 graduate, Cody brings a producing agent’s perspective to leadership, advocacy and collaboration.

Jeff Brugman
HomeSmart

Jeff is a native of the Valley of the Sun and has been a Scottsdale REALTORS® member for 12 years. He currently serves on the board of directors and has served as RAPAC Chair for two years and is a Major Investor. Jeff has also served on the Budget and Finance Committee, participated in 2025 Strategic Planning, and served on the Leadership Academy and 40 Under 40 selection committees. A graduate of Leadership Academy 26, Jeff is passionate about sharing the incredible benefits available to Scottsdale REALTORS® members.

Todd Lee
SERHANT.

Todd Lee is the designated broker for SERHANT. Arizona, with more than 16 years of experience as a producing agent and $277 million in career sales volume. Known for integrity, agent investment and calm leadership, Todd focuses on building a strong culture for experienced agents seeking a boutique luxury environment. He leads with warmth and precision, personally tracks production and remains invested in agent outcomes. Todd’s approach is grounded in a simple standard for decision-making: legal, ethical and moral.

Kristin Nelson
HomeSmart

“Listin’ Kristin” Nelson began selling new homes with Toll Brothers in 2006 and became an associate broker with HomeSmart in 2012. A five-time HomeSmart Diamond Award recipient, she has built extensive experience navigating changing real estate markets. Kristin is particularly focused on protecting Arizona homeowners through water, power, affordability and residential solar issues, including involvement in APS rate cases and water planning. Elected to the board in 2024, Kristin has served the past two years and would be honored to serve through 2028.

Mikhail Quijada
Compass

Mikhail Quijada is an Arizona native, Marine Corps veteran and REALTOR® with more than 16 years of experience serving Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Phoenix. A graduate of the W. P. Carey School of Business and Barrett Honors College, he has closed more than $260 million in residential real estate and is a four-time Scottsdale REALTORS® Forty Under 40 honoree. Mikhail has held several leadership roles with Luxury Home Tour of Arizona and is passionate about strengthening the profession through leadership, collaboration, practical technology and service.

Ryan Rybarczyk
Long Realty

Ryan is a seasoned real estate professional with experience in residential markets across multiple states. A U.S. Navy veteran, he holds a BBA from the University of Toledo and an MBA from Colorado State University. Ryan is a graduate of Scottsdale Leadership Class 36, previously served on the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce board of directors, and currently serves on the City of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission. He brings a collaborative, strategic approach focused on responsible governance, organizational growth and long-term stewardship.