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Michelle Linton

Michelle is passionate about the revitalization of Flagstaff’s Southside, where her family’s boutique real estate office is located. She is a graduate of the Urban Land Institute of Arizona’s Young Leaders Group Partnership Forum, a 2018 Athena Young Professional Nominee, and the recipient of the National Commercial Award from the National Association of Realtors in 2020. Michelle is a CCIM Candidate and serves as the President of the Northern Arizona Association of Realtors in 2025, as well as on the Board for the Arizona Association of Realtors.

An athlete at heart, Michelle is a snowboarder in winter, taking on the challenging slopes of Silverton Mountain, Colorado, to her home mountain of Arizona Snowbowl. There’s nothing more she loves than snow(and her mini dachshunds). When the snow melts, she embraces mountain biking, navigating the trails of Shultz Pass and Sedona’s iconic red rock landscapes.

https://lintonrealestate.net/agent/michelle-linton/

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Robert “Bo” Cofield, DrPH, FACHE

Cofield began in the position in late November and will partner with other NAH executives to achieve excellence in operational performance and the fulfillment of NAH strategy objectives. He oversees the operations of the NAH system, including two hospitals, primary care clinics, specialty care facilities, and air and ground emergency medical transport throughout the northern Arizona region. He comes to NAH with a career replete with clinical operations experience in hospitals and health systems and brings a background of leading organizations to improve employee engagement, patient experience, clinical quality and safety, patient access, and community relations. Cofield’s experience includes positions at rural or smaller systems, and larger academic medicine systems.  

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https://www.nahealth.com/nah-announces-new-chief-operating-officer/

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Arin Wheeler

Arin is an Arizona native and long time Flagstaff resident and business owner. She moved to Northern Arizona in 1997 residing in both Flagstaff and Williams. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from NAU in 2005 with a degree in Biology and Psychology. Arin was an early childhood educator and preschool owner in Flagstaff from 2001-2020. After nearly twenty years of serving Flagstaff families and leading childhood adventures, Arin decided to make a career change and become a REALTOR®️️.

Arin is passionate about real estate and the power that home ownership brings to people, as well as its ability to be an incredible investment tool. After participating in numerous real estate transactions personally it was obvious that becoming a REALTOR ®️️ was an inevitable part of her future. Arin became a REALTOR ®️️ in 2021, and has had a driven and successful start. She is motivated to help people define and achieve their goals while providing exceptional service.

https://bestflagstaffhomes.com/about/

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Devonna McLaughlin

Devonna McLaughlin is the CEO of Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona. The work of her nonprofit has helped build opportunities for sustainable and affordable housing in Flagstaff and the surrounding areas since 1990.

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Dusty Rhoton

With numerous Quality Service Awards, Dusty’s dedication is clear—her clients love working with her! Her expertise in Sedona, Verde Valley, Flagstaff, and the Valley Marketplace makes her an invaluable resource for those relocating to Arizona. She has built a vast network of realty partners, clients, and vendors to ensure seamless transactions.


A firm believer in education, Dusty is a Graduate of the Real Estate Institute and holds 16 designations and certifications. Beyond real estate, she enjoys mentoring and coaching agents while cherishing time with her family and grandbabies.


As part of RE/MAX Fine Properties, Dusty and her team work tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes for buyers and sellers in residential l real estate.


With nearly 25 years of experience, Dusty is the trusted advisor who will show you why living in Arizona feels like a vacation every day!

https://www.remax.com/luxury/real-estate-agents/dusty-rhoton-flagstaff-az/101976628

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Jessica Garard

Jessica Garard is a Flagstaff native, an NAU graduate, and has always called Flagstaff home. She has loved her career as a REALTOR® since 2006, helping buyers and sellers navigate through the Flagstaff real estate market. Jessica and Eric teamed up in 2009 and formed a great team. She is excited to evolve that into the best locally owned brokerage in Flagstaff.

Jessica prides herself on being a knowledgeable, trustworthy source in the Flagstaff market. Her favorite parts of selling real estate are the lifelong relationships she has made. Jessica is a Designated Broker, Graduate, REALTOR® Institute, Accredited Buyer Representative®, and has been inducted as a member of the Master of Real Estate Society. She has served as President of Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® and other Board of Director positions; and she is also a member of the Professional Standards Committee for the Arizona Association of REALTORS®.

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Lawrence Yun

Lawrence Yun is Chief Economist and oversees the Research group at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. He supervises and is responsible for a wide range of research activities for the association, including NAR's Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home Buyers and Sellers Profile Report. He regularly provides commentary on real estate market trends.

Dr. Yun creates NAR's forecasts and participates in many economic forecasting panels, among them the Blue Chip Council and the Wall Street Journal Forecasting Survey. He also participates in the Industrial Economists Discussion Group at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. He appears regularly on financial news outlets, is a frequent speaker at real estate conferences throughout the United States, and has testified before Congress. Dr. Yun has also appeared as a guest on CSPAN's Washington Journal. 

https://www.nar.realtor/lawrence-yun

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Lisa Paffrath

Lisa Paffrath is a seasoned real estate broker with a wealth of experience in the industry. She has been working as a broker for over 10 years and has helped numerous clients buy and sell homes in the Greater Flagstaff, Arizona area and has recently moved and joined the team at Salt Water Real Estate in Hilo, Hawai’i.


Lisa’s dedication to providing exceptional service to her clients has earned her a reputation as one of the top real estate brokers in her region and has earned her a nationally recognized award, The Tyler Strout Vision Award, along with many other accolades. Her expertise in the local markets and her strong negotiation skills have enabled her to secure the best deals for her clients, whether they are buying or selling a home.



 

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Mandy Neat

Deputy Commissioner Neat oversees all operations at the Department.  Neat was most recently a managing broker with one of the fastest growing franchises in the real estate profession and has enjoyed her tenure in real estate for 20 years.

Prior to her appointment as Deputy Commissioner Neat was the Treasurer for the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and served on committees and held numerous leadership roles for her local association WeSERV®, Arizona Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®.

Neat is an advocate for home ownership as well as assisting other professionals to succeed. She truly believes in her value statement of "Making YOU Matter!!"

https://azre.gov/about/adre-leadership

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Susan Nicolson

On February 17, 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs appointed Susan Nicolson as the Commissioner of Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE).

For nearly three decades, Commissioner Nicolson was licensed and worked as a real estate professional and up until the appointment was a Designated Broker and small business owner of a boutique brokerage in Phoenix, AZ.  She also ran and operated a real estate school working as the school administrator and an instructor.  Nicolson was also a Director at the National Association of REALTORS®, a Director at Arizona REALTORS® and the 2023 President Elect of her local association, WeSERV.



https://azre.gov/about/adre-leadership

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