2026 Board of Directors
At the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS® we empower our members to thrive through collaboration, education, and unwavering support, all while advocating for the integrity of private property rights and enhancing the positive image of REALTORS® in our vibrant community.
2026 Officers
President
Cathy Alley
President-Elect
Kimberlie Griggs
Vice President
Rachel Simerly
Treasurer
Sherrie Salas
Assistant Treasurer
Joe Capelotti
2026 Area Directors
Crestview
Jason Miller
Commercial
Tim Collins
Destin
Bonnie Hall
Fort Walton Beach
Chrissy Hartley
Miramar Beach
Wanda Jackson
Navarre
Nick Brown
Niceville
Tammy Summers
North Walton
Brandy Brown
Property Management
Robbie Truax
South Walton
Sabine Robertson
2026 Florida Realtor Directors
Ben Acock
Michele Bailey
Brandy Brown
Nick Brown
Joe Capelotti
Kimberlie Griggs
Bonnie Hall
Chrissy Hartley
Maria Howell
Wanda Jackson
Jason Miller
Terry Pilcher
Sabine Robertson
Sherrie Salas
Rachel Simerly
Tammy Summers
2026 NAR Directors
Cathy Alley
Kimberly Griggs
Maria Howell
Meet ECAR 2026 President,
Cathy Alley
Cathy has been a Niceville resident and local realtor for 25 years. During this time, she served on the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce where she currently serves on the Military Affairs Committee and is an Ambassador, served in the Children’s Ministry at Crosspoint Methodist Church and she has also held many leadership positions both locally and on the state level. She is a 2008 graduate of Leadership Okaloosa, a 2010 graduate of ECAR Leadership Academy, and a 2017 graduate of Florida Realtors Leadership Academy.
Within her real estate community, Cathy has been awarded membership in the Florida Realtors Honor Society since 2013, has been voted Niceville Realtor of the Year in 2015 and 2018, and was named an Honorary Commander for the 96th Seek Eagle Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base. In her spare time, you can also find Cathy race-walking around town and competing in various races for which she has won numerous medals.
Cathy has been married to Gene Alley since 2004. Between them they share five children: Maribeth Wollard, David Alley, Krissinda Chambers, Eric Clark, and Tiffany Hedges. They also have nine grandchildren: Courtney, Peyton, Maggie, Camden, Sebastian, Austin, Rylee, Vivienne, and William.
