On the evening of December 10 at the new Frankie Bones in Bluffton the 48th Installation of Officers for the Hilton Head Area REALTORS was held. Although the celebration was small, it does not lesson the responsibilities or duties the 2021 Board of Directors is taking on. This past year has brought new opportunities, demonstrated the strong advocacy arm of the association, and has engaged members in a different way. The 2021 Board of Directors will need to have vision, connect with the needs of its members, and monitor and act on the trends and changes of the real estate industry.

Recognizing outgoing President Heather A. Baker; CEO Jean Beck said, “Heather has been there every step of the way.” She was ready for her year and we had it all planned out. Then that day in March came when I called and said, Heather I am closing the association office, transitioning my staff to work from home and all events need to be cancelled until further notice.” Without missing a beat, Baker called an emergency meeting of the Board of Directors and led the association through a year that will go down in history. Baker will also be remembered for her “Kindness Matters” campaign. Little did she know how influential the campaign would be and she reminded her fellow Realtors through her weekly video.

Incoming 2021 President Shaun McTernan with The Alliance Group Realty is ready for the year ahead. “By this time, the incoming President has attended the National Association of Realtors Leadership Summit in August and Annual Conference and Expo in November, both were held virtually. But I am confident with Shaun’s sharp business and strategic mind, Shaun is ready to take the lead,” said Beck.

“I am proud of the diversity and talent we have on our Board this year,” said McTernan as he was passed the President’s gavel. “We are hopeful that by midyear we will be back to some normalcy, but we have a lot on our plate, and I know we will make great progress.”