CEO REPORT of 2026

Governance: Preparing Coastal for Tomorrow Strong governance is more than holding meetings. Its training volunteer leaders, planning responsibly, keeping our finances and property in good order, and passing along an Association ready for what ever comes next. • Coastal held Leadership Training Day on October 31, 2025. Elizabeth Mendenhall, past president of NAR prepared incoming directors and committee chairs for effective meetings and responsible leadership.

Leadership Training Day Elizabeth Mendenhall, Trainer

. • THANK YOU to the Strategic Planning Task Force Jenny Cropper-Rines and Kate Deckenback. The February 4–5 strategic planning retreat was a huge success, The planning session was facilitated by Adorna Carroll of Dynamic Directions, Adorna engaged 43 members and staff; the Board adopted its five-pillar Strategic Plan on March 11, 2026.

• The Board updated committee leadership guidance and delegate-voting policy in October 2026.

• The Board oversaw the 2027 budget process and review of the Association’s finances. CAR’s investment property, Unit 107, was occupied by nonprofit tenant Wraparound Maryland under a lease beginning April 2026.

COASTAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® | 2025–2026 YEAR IN REVIEW

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