Boone County Chapter

Boone County Chapter History

The Boone County Chapter represents the legacy of the former Belvidere Board of REALTORS®, now proudly part of the NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. For decades, the Belvidere Board served Boone County real estate professionals with distinction—fostering a close-knit community of REALTORS® dedicated to professionalism, education, and service.

Known for its strong ties to local housing initiatives and its continued support of organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the Hometown Christmas Tree project, the Boone County Chapter remains active in giving back to the community it calls home. As part of the larger Alliance, Belvidere REALTORS® are now connected to even more tools, resources, and networking opportunities—while still honoring the traditions and values that made their board a cornerstone of the Boone County real estate landscape.

Boone County Scholarship Program

The Boone County chapter has been awarding scholarships to graduating Boone County high school seniors since 1979. These recipients are aspiring and accomplished students who have demonstrated tremendous achievements in their community and academic studies.

Scholarship Applications are awarded each spring.

2025 Boone Chapter Council

Lindsay Moore-Chair

Samantha Augustyn-Ott-Vice Chair

Jerry Bunders - member

Pam DeSanti - member

Carrie Du Melle - member

Cathy Fiebig - member

Cassandra Hoch - member

Leah Kays - member

AJ Kordash - member

Melissa Kuhrt - member

Aimee Leon - member

Carla Mizner - member

Alisa Patterson - member

Jessica Rielly - member

Belvidere Administrator
Karen Thomas
215 N. State Street | Belvidere
815.544.2719
Office Hours: W-F 10:00-2:00

Boone County In the Community

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Dog Park Donation

In March 2019, the Belvidere Board of Realtors® provided a $500 donation to Ian Neibarger to help with the completion of his Eagle Scout Service Project in Poplar Grove. Neibarger took on the daunting task of construct a dog park by revitalizing a vacant piece of property across from Poplar Grove Village Hall. Not only did Ian have to reach his fundraising goal, but the Village purchased additional land to ensure sufficient space.

The dog park is roughly 1.5 acres and located along the Long Prairie Trail. The fencing for the dog park was completed in April 2021. The Village has a few more amenities to install, but the dog park will hopefully be open by mid-May.

Boone County REALTORS® Commercial Innovation Grant

Boone County REALTORS®, a Chapter of Rockford Area REALTORS® (RAR), presented a $𝟮,𝟱𝟬𝟬 contribution to Growth Dimensions Economic Development for Belvidere & Boone County. (Watch the video)

The REALTOR® association secured a National Association of REALTORS® Commercial Innovation grant to partner with Growth Dimensions in creating an Invest in Boone County video that will be used as a marketing tool to encourage revitalization and growth of commercial and residential development.

2025 Boone County Sponsors

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