2024 DMAR Director Candidate Slate
DMAR DIRECTOR CANDIDATES
- Fumnanya Camara, Camara Real Estate | DMAR Realtor® member for 3 years
- Ryan Carter, 8z Real Estate | DMAR Realtor® member for 10 years
- Charles Coleman, Keller Williams Avenues Realty | DMAR Realtor® member for 7 Years
- Sarah Futa, Keller Williams Luxury International | DMAR Realtor® member for 8 Years
- Cooper Thayer, Keller Williams Action Realty | DMAR Realtor® member for 5 Years
- Garrison Vandine, JPAR - Platinum | DMAR Realtor® member for 9 Years
- Nicole Wadsworth, Madison & Company Properties | DMAR Realtor® member for 20 Years
FUMNANYA CAMARA
Fumnanya Camara is a dedicated real estate agent and employing broker serving the Denver Metro Area. In 2024, Fumnanya was honored with the Pathways Award at DMAR's Excellence Award, which recognizes agents for outstanding service and commitment to the community. With a background as an educator, Fumnanya brings a passion for helping others to every transaction, ensuring that families find homes that meet both their long-term and short-term needs. Fumnanya's approach is patient, data-driven and resourceful, offering clients expert guidance in navigating the Mile High City’s real estate market. Whether buying or selling, Fumnanya is committed to making the process smooth and successful for all clients. In her spare time, Fumnanya loves to dance to Nigerian music, listen to audiobooks and spend quality time with her family. As the proud wife of a military servicemember, she understands the value of finding a home wherever life takes you.
RYAN CARTER
Ryan Carter, President of 8z Real Estate, has spent his career first dedicated to superior service for his clients as a top-performing agent, then as a Managing Broker. With his desire to mentor and lead, he built one of the largest and highest-performing agent teams in Denver. He continued to ascend the ranks and took the helm of 8z, becoming President in 2019. As he leads 8z forward, his focus lies in supporting agents’ growth and development, charting a pathway to partnership for 8z agents as well as guiding the trajectory of the brokerage. Since then, the company has expanded into new markets and continues to grow its agent productivity and average price point.
Founded in 2009, 8z is one of the most formidable brokerages in the state, closing more transactions and volume per average agent, than other comparable real estate professionals. This can be directly attributed to Ryan’s vision of a brokerage committed to sharing wisdom and fostering growth throughout the company.
A recognized industry expert, Ryan sits on the Real Estate Technology panel at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and has been featured in REAL Trends, Inman, Denver Post, 5280, BusinessDen and more. However, the most meaningful award Ryan has received was the Denver Metro Association of Realtors® “Managing Broker of the Year”, an award given based on his team’s fervent nomination.
He’s dedicated to supporting the local community, and helping Coloradoans achieve home ownership by leading the formation of 8z’s Keys4Life program. This initiative provides grants to first-time buyers as well as financial education on the intricacies of homeownership. In addition, Ryan has been actively involved in Greenhouse Scholars, a Boulder-based non-profit that provides holistic support to low-income, high-performing young role models and their endeavors. An advocate for education and equity, Ryan traveled to Haiti with the Road to Home program to help build community centers for area youth. Ryan is originally from Los Angeles but has called Denver home for more than two decades. He lives in Hilltop with his partner and enjoys traveling the world as frequently as possible. His passion and knowledge of design and architecture seamlessly complements his real estate expertise.
CHARLES COLEMAN
Charles' real estate journey began in 2013 after a successful tenure as a manager at a leading hardware store, distinguished by its iconic orange box. Initially, he ventured into real estate through fix-and-flip projects in the Arvada area, a path that ultimately led him to obtain his real estate license. This early experience instilled in him a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for transforming properties into homes. Currently, he serves as the Team Leader at Keller Williams Avenues Realty in Arvada, Colorado, where he also holds a Managing Broker's license. His role goes beyond just leadership; it’s about mentoring a dynamic team of agents and empowering them to achieve their professional aspirations. He is committed to fostering an environment where agents can thrive, innovate, and grow their careers.
Education is at the core of Charles' professional mission. He is the founder of Best Real Estate Career, a platform dedicated to helping aspiring agents across the United States pass their real estate exams. Through weekly content, he shares valuable insights and deeper knowledge of the concepts taught in real estate schools, ensuring that new agents are well-prepared for success.
In 2024, he co-founded Denver Real Estate School with the mission of providing comprehensive and accessible education to students in the Denver metro area. Their school is committed to helping students obtain their real estate licenses and excel in their careers, reflecting his belief that a strong foundation in education is the key to long-term success in real estate. Beyond his work in education, Charles is actively involved in shaping the future of our industry. As a member of the International Agent Leadership Council (IALC) at Keller Williams Realty, Inc., he represents the interests of associates and Market Centers across North America. This role allows him me to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of their organization, ensuring that our industry continues to evolve in a way that benefits all stakeholders.
His commitment to the real estate community extends to his candidacy for a DMAR board seat. His experience, passion for education and dedication to the growth and well-being of our industry make him a strong fit for this role and he is eager to contribute to DMAR's mission of supporting and enhancing the professional lives of Realtors® across Colorado.
SARAH FUTA
Sarah Futa has been a Colorado Realtor® since 2016, primarily serving the South Denver Metro. Affiliated with Keller Williams Luxury International, she leverages a powerful local, regional and global network to provide clients with top-tier service and exclusive listings. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Denver Metro Association of Realtors® and the Denver Builder Realty Council. Sarah actively shapes industry standards, demonstrating her commitment to community and professional advancement. Before becoming a Realtor®, Sarah led MDC Holdings/Richmond American Homes National Marketing Department. She resides in Castle Rock, Colorado with her husband Scott who is also a real estate agent. When you ask her what her favorite part of being a Realtor® is, she won't hesitate to say "It's meeting new people and making new friends every single day ... and then, helping your friend achieve their financial goals through homeownership."
COOPER THAYER
Cooper Thayer is an experienced leader in the Colorado real estate industry. He currently serves the Colorado Association of Realtors® (CAR) as the market spokesperson for Denver and Douglas Counties, with his analysis being regularly featured in numerous local publications and news outlets. He also serves on CAR's Legislative Policy Committee, as Vice Chair of the Business & Taxation Subcommittee. Cooper has also contributed to DMAR's Young Professionals Network (YPN) and Government Affairs Committee (GAC), as well as contributed to his hometown community as a member of the Town of Castle Rock Board of Adjustment. A highly involved and dedicated Realtor® since the age of 18, Cooper earned his B.S. in Business Administration with a dual emphasis in Finance and Real Estate and a minor in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business. Cooper is currently a broker associate alongside his family's team The Thayer Group based out of Keller Williams Action Realty in Castle Rock.
GARRISON VANDINE
Garrison is a seasoned real estate broker and team leader with over a decade of experience in the Denver market. His dedication to the real estate community extends beyond his clients and to supporting his fellow Realtors®. Garrison aims to bring a fresh perspective, advocating for professional development and community engagement, and association involvement.
NICOLE WADSWORTH
Nicole Wadsworth is a Colorado native who has been practicing real estate for over 20 years. In that time, she has been honored with numerous awards including being named a top producer at the DMAR Excellence Awards (formerly the Denver Board of Realtors® Roundtable of Excellence) every year since 2005. Nicole was featured on the DIY network, HGTV and the Denver CBS channel 4 for her real estate experience and knowledge of construction and local market values. Nicole has 15 years of board experience, serving on multiple HOA boards in Denver and in Crested Butte as President, Vice President and committee leader. Using her extensive knowledge in construction management Nicole has helped multiple HOA communities complete several large projects including a 1 million renovation of a pool and clubhouse and a $3 million project updating the exterior of 178 homes. If elected Nicole would hope to help with new agent education and government affairs and bring the ability to manage and budget any large projects that might come up in the future.
Nicole is also active in the Crested Butte market, where she has real estate holdings of her own and she has helped many clients purchase income-producing properties or 2nd homes on the western slope. She attended Wheat Ridge High School and then went on to Colorado State University seeking a major in Construction Management. Nicole earned her real estate license while still in college establishing real estate development and sales as her career path. Nicole grew up in Golden and currently lives in South Denver with her husband, three kids and two dogs. When not working hard for her clients Nicole enjoys playing tennis, pickle ball, skiing, hiking, yoga and all outdoor activities.
