Business briefs: Bartshe completes leadership progra

Robert Bartshe of Harcourts NV1 in Carson City successfully completed the LeadershipNVAR 2013 program offered by the Nevada Association of Realtors. This marks the 14th graduation, which took place on Dec. 13 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.

The program is designed to identify leaders and assist them in sharpening their leadership skills through a series of workshops. Participation in LeadershipNVAR, which includes four multiple-day workshops throughout the year, is open to realtors living in Nevada.

Participants are chosen through the LeadershipNVAR Selection Committee based on community and real estate involvement, in addition to vision for the real estate profession. More information about the program can be found at www.nvar.org.

Ball honored for 40 years of service

Wes Ball of Carson City recently received emeritus status at the National Association of Realtors’ 2013 Convention and Expo in San Francisco. This honor is awarded to real estate professionals who have been a member of the National Association of Realtors for 40 cumulative years and “who have made a valuable and lasting contribution to the real estate community,” a news release states. He also received recognition from his local chapter, the Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors, at a recent membership breakfast meeting.

In 2000, Ball and his wife, Gloria, moved to Carson City, where he works with Charles Kitchen Realty.

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