Since beginning her real estate career in 2018, Lyndsey Connors has been dedicated to serving both her clients and the REALTOR® community. Licensed in Washington and Idaho, she is passionate about professionalism, collaboration, and strengthening the real estate industry. Lyndsey has proudly served on the Spokane REALTORS® Board of Directors, the Membership Committee, Special Events Committee, Serving Our Spokane as well as the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Eastern Washington Board of Directors. Through these leadership roles, she has worked to build meaningful connections, support fellow REALTORS®, and give back to the community. As a candidate for First Vice President of Spokane REALTORS®, Lyndsey is committed to listening, leading with integrity, and helping the association continue to grow and thrive. She believes that strong leadership is built on service, collaboration, and creating opportunities that benefit members and the communities they serve. Outside of real estate, Lyndsey is a proud mom who enjoys spending her free time on the water boating and embracing what the PNW has to offer. She values time with family and friends and loves building long-lasting friendships and meaningful connections both personally and professionally.

Dezda is passionate about helping people. Beginning her career as a property manager in 1996 and becoming a licensed REALTOR® in 2001 has allowed her to do just that! Practically a Spokane native, having moved here in 2005, Dezda has committed herself to serving in multiple capacities, contributing to the industry and the legislation that supports the industry. Dezda's leadership journey in Spokane began with the Independent Brokers of Spokane. Dezda served on the MLS Steering committee. She continues to be a director and supporter of The Independent Brokers. She went on to serve with the Women's Council of REALTORS® at all levels, finishing on the National Executive Committee. Dezda has been a Spokane REALTORS® Director, Washington REALTORS® Director, and a National Association of REALTORS® Director. Dezda is committed to ensuring every voice is heard. She understands that leadership is about empowering those around her to be leaders and to also be the example.

Ken Jones is a Spokane native, and along with his family, returned to the Mead community in 2025. He loves to serve his clients and is now excited to be able to serve his fellow REALTORS®. Before real estate, Ken served in the United States Navy and spent more than seven years in fiscal and budget positions with Eastern Washington University and the Community Colleges of Spokane. His work included budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, internal controls, and long-term financial planning. Ken holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from EWU, with a major in Management Information Systems. Ken is running for Treasurer-Elect because he believes his background in financial management and analysis can be useful to the Association and its members. He values responsible stewardship, transparency, and making sound decisions with the Association’s resources. Outside of real estate, Ken enjoys spending time with family and friends, hockey, golf, snowboarding, and reading.

Abbey Parsons is a Spokane real estate professional, Managing Broker, community advocate, and longtime REALTOR® volunteer who has been licensed in Washington and Idaho since 2013. Abbey has served the REALTOR® community in leadership roles at both the local and state levels, including Washington REALTORS® Vice President of Operations, State YPN Chair, State Director, and currently as a member of the Spokane REALTORS® Board of Directors. She has also served on Grievance, DEI, and numerous other committees throughout her career. She is running for Treasurer of Spokane REALTORS® because she believes strong organizations need thoughtful leadership, transparency, accountability—and someone who isn't afraid of a spreadsheet. Fortunately, Abbey genuinely loves spreadsheets. Budgets, formulas, projections, color-coded tabs…this may be the rare election where being a self-proclaimed spreadsheet guru is actually a campaign qualification. Beyond her questionable enthusiasm for Excel, Abbey brings years of leadership experience, strategic planning, business management, and a practical understanding of how decisions made at the association level impact its members. Abbey believes in showing up, asking good questions, doing the work, and leaving an organization stronger than you found it. She would be honored to bring that approach—and probably a spreadsheet or two—to the role of Treasurer for Spokane REALTORS®.

A Spokane resident for more than 40 years, Jolene has raised her three children here and remains committed to the belief that this is a community where people can truly live and thrive. She has spent 11 years in real estate, bringing hands-on market experience and a strong service ethic to her work. Jolene has been an active, engaged member of the Association for years, serving on the Governmental Affairs, Professional Development, and Budget & Finance committees. She served as Treasurer from 2023 to 2025 and currently chairs the Grievance Committee, roles that have given her a broad, firsthand understanding of the Association's operations, finances, and standards. She takes leadership seriously — not just as a title, but as a responsibility to the people who will lead after her. Jolene believes strongly in identifying, mentoring, and developing future leaders, ensuring the Association continues to build a strong bench of members ready to step into leadership roles. Beyond the Association, Jolene is deeply involved in giving back to Spokane, having supported organizations including Family Promise of Spokane, Vanessa Behan, the Windermere Foundation, En Christo Ministry, and most recently, the Spokane Disaster Relief Center & City Gate Ministry. Jolene is honored to run for the Board of Directors and looks forward to continuing to serve the Association with the same dedication, integrity, and forward-thinking leadership she's brought to every committee and role along the way.

Lacey McKenna grew up in Southern Idaho and made Spokane home 30 years ago, growing up and raising her kids in the Inland Northwest she learned to cherish the variety the area has to offer. Lacey is an avid outdoors enthusiast who loves hiking, kayaking, biking, and spending time with her two rescue dogs in the wild. After 20 years in graphic design and marketing—always working behind deadlines and in high-pressure cycles—Lacey stepped away from her desk job to pursue a career she could stand behind with passion. That shift became a new chapter: earning her real estate license in 2019 and dedicating herself to helping others turn their dreams into reality. Whether her clients are buyers, sellers or other agents, Lacey approaches every client with care, clear communication, and a detail-oriented mindset. Lacey is known for being honest, fair, and dedicated, and those traits are reflected in her work supporting clients and her community. Lacey is member of the Women’s Council of Realtors and contributes her time to multiple Spokane Realtors committees, including SOS, Membership, and Special Events. As Membership Chair in 2025, she helped host the first Annual Membership Appreciation Event, and as Luau Chair in 2026, she was honored to help raise $35,000 for the Jonah Project. In addition to her real estate involvement, she has been volunteering with the Lands Council for years by planting trees in neighborhoods all over Spokane. For Lacey, real estate isn’t just a career — it’s a gift. Helping people buy or sell a home while making the process feel possible, understandable, and far less intimidating, is what drives her every day.

Thank you for considering me for one of the Director positions with Spokane REALTORS®. I am very proud to serve our Association and understand how important the Board of Directors is to its success. If elected, I will serve to the very best of my ability. I believe having a servant’s heart is one of the greatest qualities a leader can have. I have been an active REALTOR® since 2004 and have had the opportunity to serve on many committees at the Association level, including Professional Development, Special Events, Membership, Grievance, Professional Standards, Forms, and Communications. Over the years, I have also been honored to serve in a variety of leadership roles. I am a past member of the Spokane REALTORS® Board of Directors and served as President of Spokane REALTORS® in 2019. I was selected to serve as a Washington REALTORS® State Director, representing Spokane REALTORS®, which led to the opportunity to serve as Vice President of Membership on the Washington REALTORS® Executive Committee. In January 2025, I was elected by the East Region to serve as its representative on the Washington REALTORS® Executive Committee, a position I will hold through December 2026. This past year, I was also elected Vice President-Elect of Washington REALTORS® Operations. In addition, I have had the pleasure of serving as President of the Spokane-Eastern Washington Women’s Council of REALTORS® Network. I am grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had to serve our members and our REALTOR® community. I would be honored to continue that service as a Director for Spokane REALTORS® and would greatly appreciate your support and your vote.

Jennifer Shupe is a dedicated full-time Managing Broker with REMAX Inland Empire in Washington and Designated Broker in Idaho. Since becoming a REALTOR® in 2011, she has distinguished herself as a Military Relocation Professional and is passionate about VA loan benefits. She specializes in land and acreage as an Accredited Land Consultant and member of the REALTORS® Land Institute. Growing up in Stevens County, Jennifer lived in various locations across the country until her husband retired from the U.S. military. They chose to settle in Deer Park, where they raised their six amazing children and are now enjoying being foster parents. Jennifer comes from a family with a strong military background; both her parents are Army veterans, and her son is currently on active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps. Jennifer is actively involved in the real estate community, being a member of five local REALTOR associations and holding leadership positions within the REALTORS Land Institute and Women's Council of REALTORS. Her passion for education is evident as she is a REEA Gold Standard Instructor and a certified instructor for both the Washington State Housing Finance Commission and the Washington State Department of Licensing. With a robust referral network all across the country, Jennifer collaborates with professionals to provide valuable resources in every state. She is committed to serving her clients and colleagues with enthusiasm, dedication, and expertise, ensuring they achieve their real estate goals and enjoy exceptional experiences throughout every transaction.

Mindy Jo Lyons has proudly served the Spokane real estate community since becoming a REALTOR® in 2018. As a lifelong resident of the greater Spokane area, she is passionate about strengthening the real estate profession through leadership, education, and member engagement. Mindy Jo has dedicated more than six years of service to the Women's Council of REALTORS®, serving on the local Board of Directors in multiple leadership roles, including 2024 Local Network President. She will be the 2027 Washington State Women's Council of REALTORS® First Vice President, where she will work to develop leaders, strengthen local networks, and advance the real estate industry across the state. She has also served for several years on the Washington REALTORS® Education Committee, helping evaluate and strengthen REALTOR® education throughout Washington while supporting high standards of professional development across the industry. Her commitment to Spokane REALTORS® is reflected through her service on the Forms, Professional Development, Serving Our Spokane, and Grievance Committees, as well as her leadership as Chair of the Forms Committee and Serving Our Spokane Committee. She believes strong associations are built through collaboration, education, and a willingness to serve. As a candidate for the 2027 Spokane REALTORS® Board of Directors, Mindy Jo is committed to representing the interests of all members while fostering professionalism, transparency, and thoughtful leadership. She is dedicated to ensuring Spokane REALTORS® remains a strong, forward-thinking association that equips members with the advocacy, education, and resources they need to succeed in an ever-evolving industry.

With 12 years in real estate with Windermere, Ashlie Hatchitt is proud to call Spokane home. While she wasn't originally from Spokane, this community is where she and her husband of 22 years chose to raise their two children—and she's grateful every day that they did. With a degree in Communications, Ashlie loves connecting with people, listening to their stories, and helping them navigate one of life's biggest decisions. Real estate has given her the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while helping people find a place to call home. Outside of real estate, you'll find Ashlie enjoying the outdoors, gardening, walking her two dogs, or cheering from the sidelines at her kids' sporting events. She's also proud to lead her office's involvement with Bite2Go, a program that helps provide food for local school children to take home on weekends. It's a cause that has been especially meaningful to her over the past four years. Spokane has become more than just a place she lives—it's the community where she's raised her family, made lasting memories, and put down roots. Ashlie is proud to be part of this community and to help others find their own place to call home.

Lisa Johnson is a Spokane native and REALTOR® since 2015 who has dedicated much of her career to serving both her clients and the real estate profession. She has volunteered with Spokane REALTORS®, serving on the Special Events, Grievance, and Professional Standards committees, and previously served as Treasurer for Independent Brokers of Spokane. At the state level, she serves on the Washington REALTORS® Education and Professional Standards Committees and has previously served on Grievance. Lisa has also been actively involved with the Women’s Council of REALTORS® for the past three years and is a 2025 Women’s Council Leadership Institute graduate. Lisa is running for the Board of Directors because she believes in giving back to the profession and wants to help ensure that local REALTORS® have a strong voice and a valuable association working on their behalf. She will bring her experience in leadership, education, professional standards, and brokerage operations to the board, advocating for our profession.