Illinois REALTORS® today announced the appointment of Michael Dobrow, a former trustee of Avon Township in Lake County, as a Governmental Affairs Director (GAD) for the North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS® and the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®, Lake County.

The Illinois REALTORS® GAD program has been recognized as a model for local government advocacy among REALTOR® organizations nationwide. It is an extension of the substantial public policy advocacy resources provided by Illinois REALTORS®. The GADs work with REALTORS® advocating the protection of homeownership and private property rights.

GADS are located across the state to help local associations and their members organize for or against public policy proposals that impact the industry or private property rights. Also, GADs play critical roles in promoting the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and identifying local leaders who should be supported politically.

In his role as the newest member of the association’s Governmental Affairs Team, Dobrow will focus on building relationships and educating local elected officials about the concerns of private property owners and REALTORS®.

Dobrow is a seasoned organizing and communications professional. Prior to joining the Illinois REALTORS®, he was the Advocacy and Professional Relations Manager for the American Association of Endodontists. His background includes working for the Illinois House of Representatives Speaker’s Office and its political campaign arm. In these roles, he successfully managed legislative, community and campaign operations. Dobrow’s contributions were instrumental in securing several crucial state House victories. He has advised Chicago City Council members, judges in Cook, DuPage and Lake Counties, and other candidates at all levels of government across the state.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in film and political science in 2009 from the University of Iowa.