Committee Overview

The Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) is the national trade association for 1031 exchange practitioners, and it is entirely a volunteer-based organization. We couldn’t do what we do without the assistance of the many FEA committees. The achievements of the FEA committees further the mission of the organization while providing networking and professional growth opportunities for members. All members are encouraged to join a committee and contribute to the success of the FEA.  If you have questions about a committee, please contact [email protected] or click the button below. 

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Affiliates Committee | Chair: Heath Bandars ([email protected])

Voice for affiliate members to the association with a focus on helping the current affiliates get more from their membership. Click here to search this committees' members. 

Communications & Marketing Committee | Chair: Amanda Schmunk ([email protected])

Promotes awareness of FEA, 1031 and Certified Exchange Specialist® (CES®) program to members and the industry through the newsletter, website, marketing materials, promotional efforts and public relations outreach. Click here to search this committees' members.

Conference Planning & Education Committee | Co-Chairs: Eric Brecher  & Erica Rutherford  ([email protected]) ([email protected])

Plans and helps organize the FEA Annual Conference, Mid-Year Meeting including the agenda, speakers/topics, sponsorships, site selection and budget. Click here to search this committees' members.

Education Committee | Chair: Marie Growden ([email protected])

Plans and helps organize the spring/summer educational webinars, including the agenda, speakers/topics and delivery. Click here to search this committees' members.

Ethics Committee | Co-Chairs: Marissa LoCascio & Sheila Long  ([email protected]) ([email protected])

Administers and enforces FEA Code of Ethics. Click here to search this committees' members.

Finance Committee | Chair: Michael Spring ([email protected])

Oversees FEA’s financial activities, drafts budget, considers dues rates, reviews tax return. Click here to search this committees' members.

Government Affairs Committee | Co-Chairs: Julie Baird, Mary Cunningham & Jim Miller  ([email protected]) ([email protected]) ([email protected])

Monitors legislative and regulatory activity at all governmental levels and advocates on behalf of the FEA. Click here to search this committees' members.

Membership Committee | Co-Chairs: Mark Adams, Laura Markham & John Starling ([email protected]) ([email protected]) ([email protected])

Promotes FEA membership and reviews new member applications. Welcomes new members and serves as a resource to new and prospective members. Click here to search this committees' members.

Nominations / Leadership Committee | Chair: Craig Brown ([email protected])

Works to develop future leaders for FEA and recruit committee members for involvement. Click here to search this committees' members.

CES® Council | Co-Chairs: Sarah Lindsay & Ellie Trovato  ([email protected]) ([email protected])

Administers the CES® exam process, manages the CES® mark, and educates the public on the value of the CES® designation. Click here to search this committees' members.