Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley Installs 2026 Leadership
Judy Nevarez
SPRINGFIELD — Judy Nevarez was officially installed as the 2026 president of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley (RAPV), a nonprofit trade association representing more than 1,800 real estate professionals throughout Western Mass.
The installation took place during RAPV’s annual Holiday celebration, which featured the association’s 110th installation of officers and directors. The event was held on Dec. 11 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.
Nevarez has more than 22 years of experience as a Realtor and is licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. She is highly active in the community, serving on the board of directors for Western Massachusetts CYO and as a co-founder and advisory board member of Save Our Youth Inc.
In 2025, Nevarez was recognized by the National Assoc. of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) as one of the Top 250 Latino Agents nationwide and ranked among the Top 100 Latino Agents in the Northeast. Within RAPV, she has served on the board of directors since 2023 and has been an active member of several committees, including scholarship, professional development, and finance.
The following individuals were installed as 2026 RAPV officers: Nikki Serafino, Keller Williams Realty, president-elect; Don Thompson, NextHome Elite Realty, treasurer; and Sue Drumm, Coldwell Banker Realty, immediate past president.
The 2026 Board of Directors includes Carrie Blair (Keller Williams Realty), Quincy Clayton (NextHome Elite Realty), Kelly Page (Trademark Real Estate), Greg Dibrindisi (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals), Brian Fitzgerald (Coldwell Banker Realty), Art Ferrara (Landmark Realtors), Kathleen Norton (William Raveis Real Estate), Chad Lynch (NextHome Elite Realty), and Vinny Walsh (Coldwell Banker Realty – Western MA).
