2024 Board of Directors Slate Announced
The 2023 Nominating Committee has announced their recommendations for the 2024 CTAR leadership positions.
One candidate has been selected for each vacancy and will be elected by acclamation should no additional candidates be submitted. Additional candidates may be placed in nomination by a petition signed by at least 3 percent of REALTOR®️ members eligible to vote. If petition candidates are submitted, email voting will be conducted. Otherwise these slated candidates will be approved by acclamation.
Any petition for additional candidates must be submitted no later than October 10, 2023.
Stephen Kohn | 1st Vice President
Broker/Owner, Excel Real Estate
Stephen is a servant leader, and truly has a heart to give and see things through to the end. He is currently the Broker/Owner of Excel Real Estate – Charleston & Atlanta, and CEO of Empowerment Development Group, LLC, where they provide housing solutions to combat the attainable workforce housing issues in the Lowcountry.
Originally from Jacksonville, FL, he relocated to the Lowcountry in 2009. After serving 8 years in the US Air Force, and receiving a medical retirement in 2014, he decided to continue to serve through Real Estate. He is currently enrolled in the Doctoral of Leadership program at Charleston Southern University, where he plans to ultimately effect change through the power of the pen. Stephen played an integral role in founding the NAREB Chapter, Charleston Area Realtist Association, has served on several different boards, creating true change around the Lowcountry. As a DE&I Champion throughout the state, his service and commitment to the South Carolina Association of Realtors & Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® has afforded him the opportunity to be hands on with the community he serves! He is committed to enabling people to become the best version of themselves, no matter what.
Matt Anderson | Treasurer
Principal, Matt Anderson Properties
Matt is the founding Principal of Matt Anderson Properties and the Charleston Home Search team with the Boulevard Company. He was born and raised on Sullivans Island, has been selling real estate full-time since 2006, and consistently ranks amongst the top 1% of agents by volume in the Charleston Trident MLS.
Matt has extensive experience working with Residential, Multi-Family, and Commercial investors/developers and his passion lies in the adaptive reuse of historically significant and urban infill projects on the Peninsula. Matt is a member of the Urban Land Institute’s local chapter, serves on the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Developers Council, and currently serves on the CTAR Board of Directors as Treasurer. Matt, his wife Karen, and their son Asher live in the Wagener Terrace neighborhood in Downtown Charleston.
Jane Barr | Director
Broker Associate, The Boulevard Company
Jane is a Broker Associate with The Boulevard Company and has been a REALTOR® in the Charleston area since 2004. She holds the designation of Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and takes pride in delivering excellent service to her clients. Jane is very involved in the community and has served on various local boards and commissions including serving on the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments for 2 years, former board and past President of The Charleston Area League of Women Voters and former board and past President of Trident Area Agency on Aging. Other involvements include participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry for many years and a long-time member of the Carolina Lady Anglers that promotes conservation, sport fishing, and an annual fishing tournament that raises money for breast cancer survivors.
Jane was born and raised in Florence, S.C., and has lived in Charleston on Johns Island since 1995. Jane has a Bachelor of Science degree from Francis Marion University and formerly worked in the field of Aging prior to her real estate career. When Jane is not busy, she and her husband enjoy adventuring the beautiful outdoors of Charleston.
Nia Swinton-Jenkins | Director
REALTOR®, Carolina One Real Estate
Nia Swinton-Jenkins, a Charleston native, is a respected real estate professional with certifications in military relocation, relocation, and negotiation. She’s a REALTOR® of Distinction recognized by the Charleston Trident Association of REALTOR® and actively advocates for property rights, heirs property + diversity, equity and inclusion within her industry. Voted one of the “CRP Top 40 Under 40 Realtors,” Nia serves clients from Charleston to Columbia, SC.
Nia is also a dedicated member of the SC Army National Guard, where she’s a Medical Services Officer and a graduate of The Federal Officers Candidate School. Holding an M.P.H. in Health Policy and a B.S. in Biomedical & Scientific Communication, she brings a unique perspective to her 18-year career in sales, marketing, public health, science, and education.
As a wife and mother of two, Nia values family and enjoys the outdoors, rollerblading, movies, travel, and quality time with loved ones.
Joel Torres | Director
REALTOR®, Marshall Walker Real Estate
Joel Torres was born and raised in West Los Angeles, California. Where he worked for years as a beach Lifeguard, Trainer & Rescue Boat Operator. He is the youngest of 5 children from a first generation family where his parents moved from Honduras to America to chase the American dream.
In Los Angeles, Joel attended West Los Angeles College where he received his Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Studies. Looking for a change in pace one year, Joel decided to visit an older brother in Charleston, South Carolina. Let’s just say the rest is history!
Joel has been residing in the West Ashley area of Charleston for over 14 years now. He has served the County & City of Charleston in a multitude of ways through his work as a Water Safety Public Officer. After years of serving the public in an aquatic capacity, Joel decided to take things on land, to help the public with their Real Estate goals! Joel is always striving to better himself through each transaction, and since becoming an agent, has obtained his Associate Brokers License, the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification, CIPS, C2EX just to list a few. When not helping clients and customers achieve their goals, Joel loves spending time with his wife, Marie and 3 fur babies. In his free time, he and his family enjoy traveling and spending time at the beach.
Bobette Fisher | NAR Director 2024-25
REALTOR®, Carolina One Real Estate
Bobette has been a residential real estate agent since 2002 and with her current brokerage Carolina One Real Estate since 2009. She holds the designations of CIPS, CRS, GRI and SFR and was CTAR President in 2020 and has served in many Leadership roles since 2010. Awards include: 2020 CTAR REALTOR® of the Year, 2014 SC CRS of the Year in 2014 and received the distinguished NAR Omega Tau Rho Award in 2015. Bobette founded the Women’s Council of REALTORS SC Coastal Network in 2022 and serves as SC RPAC Chair in 2023.
Bobette has lived in the Charleston area since 2000. She is married, has two grown children, two granddaughters and is a native of Elkhart, Indiana. In her off time, she enjoys traveling, the local beaches, all the great food and fun activities the Lowcountry offers!
