Illinois REALTORS® thanks member Michael D. Oldenettel for serving as the 2023 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Member Engagement Liaison.

Oldenettel, a managing broker with The Real Estate Group Inc. in Springfield, is in Washington, D.C., this week representing Illinois and REALTORS® at NAR’s Legislative Meetings in the nation’s capital.

As the member engagement liaison, he helps committees and committee leaders understand issues and focus on priorities of the 2023 NAR Leadership Team. He mentors committee chairs, measures progress of committees toward their goals, and facilitates communications between the Leadership Team and committees.

In 2021, Oldenettel served as the NAR Region 7 Vice President, representing Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. He was honored by 2021 Illinois REALTORS® President Sue Miller with a Presidential Medallion for his service to the region and for his dedication to all levels of REALTOR® organizations.

He has served multiple terms as president of his local association, including 2022 President of Capital Area REALTORS®. He is a member of the Illinois Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board, the Golden R President’s Circle and the RPAC Hall of Fame. He has served on the NAR Board of Directors.

He was the 2013 Illinois REALTORS® president and the 2018 Illinois REALTOR® of the Year. He chaired the Illinois REALTORS® Professional Standards, Strategic Planning and Finance committees. He has served on the Illinois REALTORS® Board of Directors, as a dean of the REALTOR® Institute and as president of the Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF).