The Humboldt Association of Realtors® (HAR) proudly held its Annual Installation of Officers on January 10, 2026, celebrating the leadership transition of its Board of Directors and recognizing outstanding achievements within the local real estate community.
During the installation ceremony, Alissa Woods of Wells Commercial Real Estate & Investments was sworn in as President of the Board of Directors. Suzy Smith of Suzy Smith Living was installed as President-Elect, and Sandi DeLuca of Coldwell Banker Sellers Realty was sworn in as 1st Vice-President. Outgoing 2025 President Heather Bergen of Humbolt Coast Properties will continue her service on the Executive Board as Past-President, providing continuity and guidance for the year ahead.
Additional officers and directors sworn in during the evening included Bob Judevine as Board Treasurer, Andy Parker as MLS Director, Logan Caswell as Affiliate Liaison, and Directors Brandon Brown, Dean Wilson, Hannah Winans, Kimberly Keisling, Mark Crosson, Somer Wallan, Tracy Helard-Shumard, Joshua Cook, and Victoria Copeland. HAR CEO, Kristen Kelley, will continue to serve as Secretary to the Board.
“I look forward to continuing the work and promoting the values of the Humboldt Association of Realtors® in 2026. I am grateful to have such a dedicated and engaged Board of Directors and am committed to leading by example,” said new President, Alissa Woods.
The Association also recognized excellence and service within its membership through its annual awards. Logan Caswell of Summit Funding was named 2025 Affiliate of the Year, Derek Baca of Madrone Realty received 2025 Rookie of the Year, and Kimberly Keisling of Corcoran Icon Properties was honored as 2025 Realtor® of the Year.
In a historic moment for the Association, Joyce West of Community Realty was presented with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor recognizes her more than 45-year career in real estate, her unwavering commitment to mentoring new Realtors, and her decades of dedicated service to the Humboldt Association of Realtors®.
The Humboldt Association of Realtors® remains committed to supporting its members, upholding professional standards, and serving the communities of Humboldt County through leadership, advocacy, and education.
This article appears in My Humboldt Life February 2026.