Arizona Real Estate Advisory Board
Arizona Real Estate Advisory Board
The Arizona Real Estate Advisory Board was established by the Legislature to provide the Real Estate Commissioner "with such recommendations as it deems necessary and beneficial to the best interests of the public. The board shall also provide recommendations on specific questions or proposals as requested by the Commissioner."
The board is comprised of ten members appointed by the Governor. The term of office of each member is six years.
The membership of the board consists of:
Two members, each of whom is a real estate broker with at least five years of brokerage experience in this state. Not more than one member shall be appointed from any one county.
Three members, two of whom have been engaged in residential real estate brokerage for the five years immediately preceding appointment, and one of whom has been engaged in multifamily residential rental property management with a real estate broker license for the five years immediately preceding appointment.
Two members who are primarily engaged in subdividing real property.
Three public members who are not related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to any person holding a broker's or salesperson's license from this state.
The Advisory Board is required by Statute to convene at least once every three months. A notice of each meeting date and the meeting agenda is posted at the Department's Phoenix office at least one week before each meeting. Members receive no compensation.
At this time, all meetings are scheduled to be held in the Department's Phoenix office located at 100 North 15th Avenue Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85007, unless noticed otherwise. An official notice of each meeting will be posted on the homepage of the ADRE website no less than 24 hours before each meeting and on the public notices board in front of the building.
Advisory Board Members are available to act as facilitators, to help open the lines of communication with the public.
Advisory Board 2023 Meeting Calendar
Notice of Meeting - October 18, 2023
To contact an Advisory Board Member, find the member closest to your geographical area below.
Bill Gray, Phoenix
- President of Arizona School of Real Estate and Business 1980 - 2007
- Appointed by Governor Brewer to the Real Estate Advisory Board
- 2007 “Citizen of the Year” awarded by the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®
- Served on the Arizona State Land Department’s Board of Appeals for 10 years
- Professional moderator of business programs, political programs and television specials
- Nationally-recognized lecturer for major corporations and private groups
- Active in real estate and business education in Arizona for over 35 years
- Past President, Real Estate Education Association of Arizona
- Publisher:
- Arizona Journal of Real Estate and Business
- Real Estate Exam Guide
- Fundamentals of Arizona Real Estate
- Real Estate Word Power
Bill Gray, Phoenix
Public Member - Maricopa County
Term Expires 1/31/2025
(480) 946-5388
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Charles Bowles, Tucson - 2023 Vice-Chair
Charles Bowles was appointed to the Board by Governor Janice Brewer in August 2009, and re-appointed by Governor Douglas A. Ducey in 2015 and 2021.
Mr. Bowles has been actively involved in the real estate industry since 1978. He was the President of Cottonwood Homes, Vice-President of Estes Homes, and the Vice-President of Marketing and Sales with Diamond Ventures in Tucson from 1999 to 2012.
He has been the recipient of many awards including the following: NHBA National MAIM Award Winner- 1995; SAHBA Winner of 1996 Sales Manager of The Year; 4 separate Grammy Awards for Sales and Marketing Excellence; Chairman of Sales and Marketing Committee Multiple Years; Chairman of Multi-Housing Council for Southern Arizona; Member of the Year 2008 and Tucson Father’s Day Council–Father of the Year 2008; Chairman of the Southern Arizona Homebuilders Association Board in 2011, and Board Member of the Perimeter Bicycling of America which puts on the annual El Tour de Tucson cycling event celebrating 38 years.
He has extensive volunteer experience, including his current service on the Tu Nidito Board of Directors, where he formerly served as President.
Charles Bowles, Tucson
Subdivider - Pima County
Term Expires 1/31/2027
(520) 404-8989
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Matias Rosales was appointed to the Real Estate Advisory Board by Governor Douglas Ducey in June of 2022.
Mr. Rosales ranked #11 in the nation for residential sales by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals in 2022. He is the Associate broker/owner of Realty One Group Gateway in Yuma, AZ and currently serves as Board President for the Yuma Association of Realtors.
Matias began his real estate career in 2008 in Yuma, AZ after relocating from Long Beach California. He specializes in new construction and is a strong advocate for fair housing and sustainable growing rural Arizona.
His civic duties extend into serving on City Council in the Border town of San Luis, AZ. Matias is passionate about creating a community where families can live, work and play. Recently, the City of San Luis, AZ approved the development of a 20-acre park within an expanding area of the city. He also pioneered the full development of an Industrial Park near the Commercial port of entry and facilitated the funding of a main arterial expansion improving community connectivity through his appointed roles with the Port Authority and the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Matias, his wife, Carol and their 4 children are often seen together at community events. He serves with passion, integrity and great knowledge of the community as a whole.
Matias Rosales, San Luis
Residential Real Estate - Yuma County
Term Expires 1/31/2027
(928) 304-2447
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Carla Bowen, Pinetop
Carla Bowen was appointed to the Board by Governor Janice Brewer in January 2010.
Ms. Bowen has been actively licensed as a full time Realtor since 1980 and is Designated Broker / Owner of Realty Executives White Mountains with offices in Pinetop and Show Low.
She has served as President of White Mountain Association of Realtors twice, was Realtor of the Year 2001, and currently serves as Region 3 Vice President for AAR and on the Executive Committee for AAR. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Navajo County Board of Adjustments.
She is honored to serve on the Advisory Board and appreciates the appointment.
Carla Bowen, Pinetop
Real Estate Broker - Navajo County
Term Expires 1/31/2025
Realty Executives White Mountains
1413 E. White Mountain Blvd.
Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 367-6400
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Kimberly S. Clifton, Tucson - 2023 Chair
Kimberly Clifton was appointed to the Real Estate Advisory Board by Governor Janice Brewer in September of 2011.
Ms. Clifton is the owner and designated broker of Tierra Antigua Realty.
After proving her mettle as a top producing sales agent, she and her husband Matt established their own brokerage in 2001. Together, they have orchestrated a rise to excellence that has seen their brokerage currently employ over 800 agents, capture the second largest market share in Southern Arizona, and open three Tucson offices and one Sierra Vista office.
Her tremendous leadership talents were recognized by the Arizona Daily Star in 2005 when she was listed as one of Arizona’s “Top 40 Under 40”. In 2010, she was named one of the Top 10 Female Executives in Southern Arizona. With Kim at the helm as designated broker, her company has achieved acclaim as a top 60 regional employer, a consistent community service award winner, and as one of the “Best of the Northwest” companies, chosen by the People’s Choice Awards of The Explorer News.
Kim’s passion for service to her fellow professionals is evident. She has been elected to serve on the 2012 Tucson Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors. She is a two-term past-president of TAR/MLS and has also served the Multiple Listing Service as vice president, immediate past-treasurer, and board member. Furthermore, she has provided service as a TAR Risk Committee member and by serving her colleagues on the AAR Board of Directors.
Kim’s magnetic personality, razor sharp business acumen, and proven success across the real estate industry all contribute to her qualifications. Her leadership style is to personally engage those she serves with an attitude of warmth, caring, and a willingness to listen.
Kimberly S. Clifton, Tucson
Real Estate Broker - Pima County
Term Expires 1/31/2023
Tierra Antigua Realty, LLC
(520) 954-8000
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Christine E. Shipley, CPM® is President and owner of Dunlap & Magee Property Management Inc.
and has been with the firm since November 1990. Thirty-five years of hands on experience has
provided Christine with a strong background and a steadfast mission to motivate personnel to
create and maintain an efficient and profitable multifamily investment and clients, while nurturing
long-term relationships.
Christine has earned a reputation for dependability and overcoming obstacles of the most unique
and innovative housing opportunities as well as establishing relationships that mutually benefit the
clients and communities we serve.
Christine is a licensed broker in Arizona, New Mexico and California and is a Certified Property
Manager with an Accredited Organization Certification through the Institute of Real Estate
Management. Her current professional participations include the Arizona Real Estate Advisory
Board, Arizona Constable and Ethics Training Board, Arizona Multihousing Association Board and
Chair, and Reimagine Phoenix.
Christine Shipley, Phoenix
Multifamily Residential Rental Property Management
Real Estate Broker - Maricopa County
Term Expires 1/31/2028
(602) 244-1006 x15
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Judy Jackson has worked for Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® since 1991. As the Chief Executive Officer of NAAR, Judy empowers member-volunteers to become adept leaders within the association and manages the organization under sound, fiscally responsible financial policies. Under her stewardship, NAAR has maintained a high level of professionalism and philanthropy within the community of Flagstaff.
In addition to her position at the local level, Judy served on the National Association of REALTORS® RCE Certification Advisory Board in 2021 and is currently serving on the Arizona REALTORS® Executive Committee as the Association Executive Representative. She has a reputation for dedication and is honored to fill her appointment to the Real Estate Advisory Board.
Judy Jackson, Flagstaff
Public Member - Coconino County
Term Expires 1/31/2027
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Luis E. Ramirez Thomas, Phoenix
Luis is the President of Ramírez Advisors Inter-National, LLC. Ramirez Advisors is a highly specialized firm dedicated to creating and implementing innovative solutions for cross-border business opportunities and improving the ability for goods and people to cross the border.
Luis has over 30 years of experience on US-Mexico border infrastructure projects, North American relations, international business and negotiations, regional economic development, industrial site selection, government procurement, project management and governmental affairs. Luis has dedicated a considerable amount of time, both personal and professional, to fostering better relations with Mexico and Canada, improving the quality of life for the residents of the border and promoting the economic development of the region.
He has led multidisciplinary teams on a number of cross-border projects, including site selection for major manufacturing facilities; design, funding and construction of new ports of entry; assisted companies in pursuing government procurement contracts; and identifying joint venture partners for a variety of business ventures.
He serves on multiple professional and charitable boards and was recently re-appointed to the National Advisory Council for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as it pertains to the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation.
Luis received his Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University of Arizona, Cum Laude and his Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University with a Dean’s Citation of Service. He attended High School in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was born in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.
Luis E. Ramirez Thomas, Phoenix
Public Member - Maricopa County
Term Expires 1/31/2027
Justin W. Rollins, Scottsdale
Justin Rollins began his real estate career in 2006. He runs a successful Real Estate team serving buyers and sellers. Justin is also the founder of Hartford House Design. Here he is involved in buying, renovating, and selling homes across the valley. He was honored by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the top 50 Real Estate Professionals. He has also been recognized as a WestUSA Kierland Office Top Producer on multiple occasions, as well as the WestUSA Top 1%.
In 2013, Justin began working with several hedge funds throughout the US. He led Real Estate teams in TX, AZ, CO, & NC to become one of the largest aggregators of assets in the country. Together, they purchased more than 55,000 homes.
Justin is also a noted philanthropist. He sits on the board of Helping Hands for Freedom, a charity which was founded by two-time purple heart recipient Patrick Shannon. He is also involved with Malik's Gifts, founded by Jacksonville Jaguars Malik Jackson. In 2017, Governor Douglas Ducey appointed Justin to the Real Estate Advisory Board.
Justin W. Rollins, Scottsdale
Residential Real Estate - Maricopa County
Term Expires 1/31/2023
D. Christopher Ward, Phoenix
D. Christopher Ward was appointed by Governor Douglas A. Ducey in February 2017.
Mr. Ward is currently Area General Counsel for PulteGroup, Inc., a national homebuilder with operations in 25 states. In addition to being responsible for the Home Purchase Agreement used nationwide, Chris has primary responsibility for operations in Arizona and New Mexico.
Prior to joining Pulte, Mr. Ward worked as Senior Real Estate Counsel for PetSmart responsible for obtaining land use approvals necessary for store operations and lease compliance. Prior to PetSmart, Chris worked at Acacia Capital Corporation, a privately owned residential land banking enterprise.
Mr. Ward is a graduate of Arizona State University with both a B.S. in accounting and a law degree. Chris started his career as a tax attorney with Coopers & Lybrand eventually working in the firm’s national tax practice and on the National Real Estate Committee.
D. Christopher Ward, Phoenix
Subdivider – Maricopa County
Term Expires 1/31/2023
