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2026 Honorary Members Recognized at Annual Meeting

Photo of 2026 C.A.R. Honorary Members for Life
March 27, 2026

On Thursday, March 19 SAMCAR President Linda Crose-Andersen presided over the 2026 Annual Meeting of the association, providing an overview of association achievements and direction based on the SAMCAR Strategic Plan, including announcing the formation of a local Realtor and Affiliate Wellness RAW Group. Association Executive Alane Gilbrech recognized recipients of the C.A.R. Honorary Member-for-Life status, acknowledging their achievement of this prestigious membership distinction. Honorary member Pete Aiello led the Pledge of Allegiance to open the program and honorary member Susan Lindstrom delivered a keynote address. Also at the Annual Meeting, SAMCAR Government Affairs Director Fernando Peña shared an advocacy update about the recent council vote in Half Moon Bay to repeal the City's rent stabilization and rental registry policies. C.A.R. Field Representative Andrew Hughan emphasized the importance of mobilization and advocacy efforts locally and statewide. And Mark Messimer provided an update of MLSListings Inc. product and feature updates.

2026 Annual Meeting & Special Honors

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C.A.R. Honorary Members-for-Life

In order to obtain C.A.R. Honorary Member-for-Life status, a member must have been a C.A.R. member for 25 continuous years and meet specific age requirements. Learn more

Members who have achieved C.A.R. Honorary Member-for-Life status in 2025 are:

Peter Aiello
Peter Aiello, Broker
131 Warren Rd., San Mateo CA 94401 (map)
(650) 799-9250
License # 00771026
Jennifer Cheung
Coldwell Banker Realty - Burl.
1427 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame CA 94010 (map)
(650) 558-4200
License # 00980080
Bobbi Decker
Bobbi Decker & Associates
116 Harbor Seal Ct., San Mateo CA 94404 (map)
(650) 346-5352
License # 00607999
Karyl Eldridge
Coldwell Banker Realty - Burl.
1427 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame CA 94010 (map)
(650) 558-4200
License # 00876858
Haifa Khoury
Sotheby's International Realty
117 Greenwich St.,, San Francisco CA 94111 (map)
(415) 772-9080
License # 00799472
Thiat Liang
Thiat J Liang, Broker
P.O.Box 1982, Burlingame CA 94011 (map)
(650) 888-5829
License # 01036903
Susan Lindstrom
Elite Properties
329 Mullet Ct., Foster City CA 94404 (map)
(650) 345-2850
License # 00460252
Barbara Mecham
Mecham Realty
916 Heather Drive, San Carlos CA 94070 (map)
(650) 631-7653
License # 00978875
Brenda Oliveira
Coldwell Banker- S.C.580
580 El Camino Real, San Carlos CA 94070 (map)
(650) 596-5400
License # 01274463
Dolly Ramos
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
1408 Chapin Ave #2, Burlingame CA 94010 (map)
(650) 615-6670
License # 01159263
Patrick Ryan
Compass
42 N. Cabrillo Hway, Half Moon Bay CA 94019 (map)
(650) 712-1199
License # 01044049
Paul Sanfilipo
American Coast Mortgage
961 Woodside Rd Suite D, Redwood City CA 94061 (map)
(650) 365-2144
License # 00368711
Judy Taylor
Compass
42 N. Cabrillo Hway, Half Moon Bay CA 94019 (map)
(650) 712-1199
License # 00603297
Diane Viviani
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
3201 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City CA 94062 (map)
(650) 520-4093
License # 00918554

If you meet these requirements and would like to apply for Honorary status, please contact SAMCAR Staff.

 
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