Your Candidates for 2027 Board of Directors

Dayton REALTORS® is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the upcoming election for the Board of Directors and Treasurer for the term commencing January 1, 2027. Voting for these candidates begins Tuesday, October 13 and will conclude on Tuesday, October 20 at midnight. The results of the election will be announced at our annual Membership Appreciation event on Wednesday, October 21.

TREASURER CANDIDATES (VOTE FOR 1)

Missy Sansabrino

Missy has proudly served Dayton REALTORS® as a member of the Board of Directors for the past three years and is excited for the opportunity to continue serving as Treasurer. Before beginning her real estate career, Missy earned an associate’s degree in accounting and spent many years in corporate accounting positions. That experience, combined with her current service on the Dayton REALTORS® Finance Committee, provides a strong foundation for the responsibilities of Treasurer and thoughtful stewardship of our association’s resources. Missy also serves as an Ohio REALTORS® Director and on the Ohio REALTORS® Professional Development Committee. She is passionate about elevating education, professionalism and collaboration throughout our industry. A proud RPAC Major Investor and past President’s Circle member, Missy has strengthened her leadership through Women’s Council of REALTORS®, Dayton, where she is a two-term Past President. She graduated from the Ohio REALTORS® Leadership Academy in 2022 and will soon graduate from Leadership Lab. Missy would be honored to continue representing and advocating for all Dayton REALTORS® as Treasurer and asks for your support and vote.

Brian Sharp

With nearly 11 years in real estate and experience as a Director of Business Development, Brian brings a wealth of expertise. His background includes 40 years in retail management, where he excelled in overseeing multiple locations, leading teams, and turning around underperforming operations. Furthermore, he has successfully transformed nonprofit organizations into debt-free, community-focused entities. Brian serves as a Director for Dayton REALTORS® (2023-2026) and is a trustee of the Dayton REALTORS® Foundation. His industry involvement includes the NAR RPAC Participation Council, and he has been honored with induction into the Ohio REALTORS® Hall of Honor, the 2023 Dayton REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award, and the 2025 Dayton REALTORS® Manager of the Year. A graduate of the Ohio and Dayton REALTORS® Leadership academies, Brian is dedicated to fostering industry leadership. He serves on the Dayton REALTORS® Finance Committee and acts as an ombudsman and mediator. Brian also contributes to his community through boards including the Montgomery County Land Bank, Destination Dayton, and The Neon Movies. He is committed to ensuring our association remains a strong, valuable resource.

Director Candidates (vote for up to 3)

Peter Davies

Peter Davies is always chasing a dream. After training and working as an actor in London, he discovered a passion for hospitality and spent 25 years in private club management. For the past nine years, he has built a successful career as a REALTOR® in Dayton. Davies believes that a REALTOR® should serve not only clients but also the wider community. Peter served for multiple years on the Community Services Committee (serving as Chair and Vice-Chair), the Professional Development Committee, and most meaningfully for him, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; three principles he sees as essential to our profession. A firm believer in the power of professional associations, Peter was twice elected to 3-year terms as a national director of the Club Managers Association of America. His guiding philosophy for professional associations has always been to encourage participation while making every effort to ensure no one is left behind. For Peter, being a REALTOR® is about more than selling houses— it's about building relationships, fostering community, and helping others find their place to thrive.

Heather Haase

Heather Haase, known as “Sunshine,” brings more than ten years of real estate experience and a passion for service, connection, and community to the Dayton REALTORS® Board of Directors. Named the 2024 Dayton REALTOR® of the Year, Heather has served the REALTOR® community at the local, state, and national levels through numerous committees, leadership roles, and industry initiatives. In 2026, she serves as Chair of the NAR Meetings & Conference Committee, continuing her commitment to strengthening the REALTOR® community and creating opportunities for others to get involved. Heather is also a national speaker, traveling across the country while remaining deeply connected to the association and community she calls home. She believes strong leadership starts with listening, collaboration, curiosity, and being willing to embrace fresh ideas while respecting the people and traditions that built the organization. Heather is passionate about helping members find their place, use their voice, and feel connected. Outside of real estate, Heather is mom to Charlie, a karaoke queen, traveler, and firm believer that a little sunshine goes a long way.

Tyler Morton

Tyler Morton is the Broker and Owner of RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates, a top-performing brokerage serving agents across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. With a passion for supporting REALTORS® through systems, training, and smart tech, Tyler has built one of the region’s most innovative real estate companies. Now serving as Chair of the Forms Committee at Dayton REALTORS®, Tyler has been a consistent voice for agent-focused improvements. While MLS Chair, he helped implement changes like saving usernames and passwords on the MLS login screen and adding brokerage info to agent pages to streamline contracts. He focuses on practical, member-first solutions that reduce friction in the day-to-day work of agents. Tyler also publishes a weekly newsletter called Tech with Ty, an agent-focused resource that helps REALTORS® stay ahead of trends and use technology to grow their business. It is one more way he supports the industry he loves. If elected, Tyler will bring experience, accountability, and a strong agent-first voice to the Board focused on making the association forward-thinking, innovative, and future-ready.

Small Brokerage Director Candidates (vote for up to 1)

Bernadette Gerren

Bernadette Gerren, Principal Broker, Premier Professionals Realty, brings more than thirty-nine years of experience and a distinguished record of leadership, advocacy and service to the Ohio real estate profession. A committed leader at the local, state and national levels, Bernadette serves Ohio REALTORS® as Director-at-Large and State Political Coordinator. Beyond her brokerage leadership, Bernadette is a Certified HUD Housing Counselor and the Branch Manager, NID-HCA Trotwood, where she has demonstrated a longstanding passion for housing education, homeownership and community advocacy. Bernadette’s commitment to excellence has been recognized throughout her career, including being named the 2021 Broker of the Year by both Dayton REALTORS® and the Ohio Realtist Associations. Additionally, she holds lifetime memberships with the Dayton Urban League and the Dayton Chapter of the NAACP. Bernadette Gerren believes that leadership is both a responsibility and a privilege. Her years of experience, knowledge of the industry, commitment to fair housing and proven record of service make her a strong advocate for REALTORS®, independent small brokerages and the continued advancement of the Dayton real estate community.

Ralph Mantica

The real estate industry of today is not the same as the one of just one or two years ago. With the almost daily changes to our industry, Dayton REALTORS® have to be proactive and not reactive to our future. Through my service on both the National Association of REALTORS® Executive Committee and the Ohio REALTORS® Executive committee in 2026 and 2027, I have the opportunity to be part of the conversations shaping our industry at the national and state levels, allowing me to bring those perspectives, relationships and ideas from across our industry back here to Dayton. I look forward to put those conversations and experiences to work for our members, helping to engage in good discussion in our board room to ensure our members succeed. I am running for the small brokerage seat and would be honored to earn your vote and knowing the decisions made in the boardroom affect our entire membership.