Meet Our Staff

Executive

Laura LafayetteChief Executive Officer

Laura Lafayette is the Chief Executive Officer of the Richmond Association of REALTORS® and the Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service—two organizations that serve…

llafayette@rarealtors.com

Kathryn BurkeAssistant to the CEO

Kathryn is the Assistant to the CEO. Her responsibilities include Secretary to the RAR and CVR MLS Board of Directors, assisting with the Partnership for Housing…

kburke@rarealtors.com

Peggy LynchVP, Professional Development & Compliance

Peggy’s real estate career spans three decades. She has served as AE for the Southside Virginia Association of REALTORS®…

plynch@rarealtors.com

Elizabeth Hancock GreenfieldVP, Government Affairs & Member Services

Elizabeth’s responsibility as Vice President of Government Affairs & Member Services is to coordinate and implement the government affairs…

egreenfield@rarealtors.com

Mark LuckVP, Information Technology

Mark grew up in Mechanicsville and attended Lee Davis HS. Mark received his certification as a Microsoft Systems Engineer in 2000…

mluck@rarealtors.com

Doug PullanVP, Finance

Doug oversees all accounting, HR, payroll and budgeting processes. In addition, he is responsible for maintaining the two properties owned by RAR…

dpullan@rarealtors.com

Kelsey CrostonVP, Brand Experience

As Vice President of Brand Experience, Kelsey is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of our communications…

kcroston@rarealtors.com

Accounting

MaxwellAccounting & Professional Standards Administrator

Maxwell’s responsibilities include assisting in preparing financial statements for RAR, CVR MLS and RPAC and ensuring that accounting procedures…

pmaxwell@rarealtors.com

Patty DearingAccounting Specialist

Patty’s is responsible for processing the accounts receivables and accounts payable for both RAR and CVR MLS. She assists the Accounting Administrator…

pdearing@rarealtors.com

Communications

John LeMarketing & Public Relations Coordinator

John’s responsibilities include coordinating member facing communication channels like eNews and Listed Magazine, and consumer-facing communications like press releases and the annual marketing campaign…

jle@rarealtors.com

Gracie PeckCurriculum Communications Specialist

Gracie’s responsibilities include coordinating communications for the education team such as curriculum content, course material enhancements, and promotions. She also serves as the LDA coordinator…

gpeck@rarealtors.com

Education

Teresa NeffEducation Coordinator

Teresa grew up in New Hope, VA (Shenandoah Valley) and graduated with a BSW from VCU…

tneff@rarealtors.com

Government Affairs

Joh Gehlbach Government Affairs Coordinator

As the Government Affairs Coordinator, Joh advocates on behalf of REALTOR® members at the General Assembly and on the local level. Joh conducts research on a variety of policy issues…

jgehlbach@rarealtors.com