Our Team

Our Professional Staff

Matthew G. Braden, Chief Executive Officer matthew@gpar.org Manages the day-to-day operations of GPAR, including staff, budget and programs. Works closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Committee on fulfilling the mission and strategic plan of GPAR. 

Donna LePera, Director of Member Services donna@gpar.org Manages member relations, including maintaining member records. Ensures members, directors and staff are operating in compliance with NAR, PAR, and GPAR Bylaws. Oversees New Member Orientation and Code of Ethics training and handles Real Estate Commission questions, including education requirements. 

Jeanna Raleigh, Director of Finance jeanna@gpar.org Manages accounts payable/receivable, dues billing, and electronic key cards for GPAR. Oversees technology, including hardware, software and membership management database. Serves as staff liaison for the Horizons Committee. 

Lexy McDowell, Director of Government & Public Affairs lexy@gpar.org Manages GPAR’s government affairs efforts. Responsible for grassroots advocacy, key contact program, candidate screening process and RPAC fundraising. Serves as staff liaison for Government Affairs, Diversity, Young Professionals’ Network, and RPAC Committees. 

Cheryl Adams, Professional Standards Administrator cheryl@gpar.org Serves as first point of contact for members and visitors to GPAR. Processes all requests for arbitration and ethics complaints and maintains complete records of Professional Standards proceedings. Provides staff support for the Grievance Committee, including minutes and notification of meetings.

Our 2025 GPAR Board of Directors

Annette C. Collier, President
Stephanie Biello, First Vice President
Brittany Nettles, Vice President
Katey McGrath, Treasurer
Christopher Mattioli, Immediate Past President
Algernong Allen, Director
Carlos Masip, Director
Jacqueline Tobin, Director
Julie Welker, Director
Lisa Silveri, Director
Mark Turner, Director

Coffee Talk – Meet the President

Our 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Leadership

John “Jack” Barry, Director

Our 2025 Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® Leadership

Heather Petrone-Shook, PAR Treasurer
Stephanie Biello, District 1 Vice President

Directors: Janis Benstock – Annette C. Collier – John “Jack” Malloy – John “Jack” Barry – Jacob R. Markovitz – Carlos Masip – Katey McGrath – Joseph Rey – Lisa Silveri – Stephen Stiles – Jacqueline Tobin – Mark Turner – Emily Wang

PAR Past President Directors: Frank Jacovini – Bill Festa – Al Perry

Alternates: Paul Colletti, Christopher Mattioli, William Ramos, Elizabeth Rogers, and Linc Slipakoff