LOCAL REALTOR, DOUG CARPENTER, RECEIVES
IAR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (October, 2009) - Doug Carpenter, managing broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Glen Ellyn and Oak Park River Forest office, was awarded the 2009 Illinois Association of Realtors Distinguished Service Award. The IAR Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding contributions and service to all three levels of the Realtor® family; local, state and national.
"I'm excited to see Doug awarded such a wonderful honor," said Jim McEneaney, senior vice president and regional manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. "Doug has an unwavering commitment and dedication to the profession, the Illinois Association of Realtors, and the local community. He is most deserving of the Distinguished Service Award."
Having over 23 years of experience, Doug brings strong leadership and professionalism to many Realtor® organization committees and working groups. Doug was one of the first inductees into the National RPAC Hall of Fame in 2002. He chaired the IAR Political Fundraising Working Group for two consecutive years starting in 2003. In 2007, he chaired the RPAC Major Donor Working Group and continues to be involved in government affairs and advocacy issues at all levels. He has given his time and talents for the last 12 years to the Real Estate Educational Foundation, serving as past chair of the Banquet and Scholarship subcommittees, and this year he also serves as President.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company serving Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Southeast Wisconsin and Southwest Michigan, operates 58 offices with more than 3,800 sales associates. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage offices. For more information, please visit www.coldwellbankeronline.com.