Testimonials
“Mike McGrew has a clear grasp of the scope and complexities of the NAR Budget and its finances. His experience and proven
leadership assure his quality stewardship of our Association’s assets. Mike is of the highest ethical fiber, and possesses integrity
above reproach. His clear and practical communication skills will serve us well as Treasurer of the National Association of Realtors®.”
Mike Brodie, NAR Treasurer 2004-2005
“Mike is the perfect candidate for NAR’s 2014 Treasurer. His continued service throughout NAR, as well as his contribution in the finance and strategic planning arenas will serve him well as an informed member of our Leadership Team. I love Mike’s energy, dedication and commitment to our REALTOR® family!”
Pat Kaplan, NAR Treasurer 2001-2003
“It’s really a pleasure to join many other Realtors in supporting Mike McGrew for NAR Treasurer in 2014. I have worked with Mike on the Reserve Investment Subcommittee and have noticed his ability to grow consensus and present conclusions that are best for NAR. He totally understands the issues. I heartily endorse Mike for this position”
Dale Colby, DSA, NAR Treasurer 1993-1995
“I have had the honor to work with Mike over the last few years, while jointly serving on NAR’s Finance Committee; and I have personally witnessed Mike’s combination of professional skills and financial knowledge that has distinguish himself as a well informed NAR Finance Committee member. Mike routinely infuses thoughtful and insightful ideas and has consistently demonstrated the necessary energy to be a great asset to help lead NAR’s future financial course, as NAR Treasurer.”
Vic Knight, 2011 Vice Chair NAR Reserve Investment Subcommittee, Finance Committee member 2009-2011
"Mike has earned the trust of members in Kansas and across this country by his unwavering integrity and leadership. His knowledge of how best to manage resources – financial and human - has been the catalyst for his keen understanding of how this association works and how to get things done. This makes Mike a great leader."
Nestor Weigand, 1988 NAR President
"Mike McGrew is an excellent candidate for Treasurer of the National Association of REALTORS®. As a CPA, former Kansas State Treasurer and now a Member of Congress, I am familiar with the challenges Mike will face. Mike brings to the table the skills and experience to do an outstanding job. I have appreciated Mike’s advice and counsel on many issues. He has shown that he has the the charisma, honesty, and energy to be Treasurer. I encourage you to choose Mike McGrew as your candidate for 2011 Treasurer of NAR, and am honored to have the opportunity to support him.”
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, Kansas 2nd District Representative
"Mike McGrew would be an asset to the NAR Leadership Team. He has operated a well respected company in a neighboring community to Kansas City. Mike has demonstrated leadership within his family, his company, his community, the Lawrence Board of REALTORS®, the Kansas Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. Mike has a unique ability to carefully assess any situation and weigh the pros and cons of each opportunity before making a decision. When elected to this position as NAR Treasurer, Mike will serve with integrity, honesty, knowledge, and commitment.”
Jerry Reece, CEO, Reece & Nichols Realtors®
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mike McGrew on a number of occasions, and am proud to support him as Treasurer for NAR. Mike has demonstrated his thoughtful leadership and broad awareness of all the facets of the REALTOR® organization many times over the years. He has a well rounded knowledge base from which to draw, and does so eloquently yet succinctly. I am pleased to lend my voice to supporting Mike McGrew, and I strongly encourage other REALTORS to do the same."
Jerry Teeson, 2009 NAR Distinguished Service Award
"I cannot think of a better candidate for Treasurer of NAR than Mike McGrew. I served as a Regional Vice President of NAR in 2003, at the same time as Mike and I can personally attest to his leadership abilities. Mike was a positive force among the leaders in that RVP class, and continues to have a strong connection to all of us. After working closely with Mike for years, I trust him to use his financial and leadership experience to make the best decisions for the Association”
Carole Horn, 2003 Region 10 RVP
"Mike McGrew is a progressive thinker, an astute businessman, and an engaging colleague who represents the real estate industry in the best possible way. He has run a highly successful brokerage and understands both the dynamics of how this business has operated in the past as well as the consumer-centric thinking and accelerated competence necessary to strengthen our value proposition in the future”
Pam O'Connor, President/CEO, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®
"I am pleased to add my voice to those supporting Mike McGrew's campaign for NAR Treasurer. As his long time banker, I know Mike as a dedicated professional committed to the long term success of his company and his profession. As a community member, I have seen first hand Mike's passionate efforts on behalf of the Lawrence community and the State of Kansas. I know he will serve the NAR with the same dedication, professionalism and passion.”
Cindy Yulich, President, Emprise Bank, Lawrence, KS