The 2007 Greater McAllen Association of Realtors Installation Banquet was a very special evening supported by many of the real estate industry professionals. The McAllen Convention Center was transformed into a mini Las Vegas with casino gaming, décor and fun. The main focus of the installation banquet was to honor outgoing president, Sandra R. Santos of Prudential Real Estate Professionals, for her outstanding accomplishments in leading the organization during 2007.

Roxanne Rydell of Celebrity Realtors was installed as the president and will serve during 2008. The thirteen member board of directors will lead the growing organization of over 900 realtors. In addition, Adrian Arriaga, Jr. has been appointed as National Association of Realtors director; Carol Ann Dixon will serve on the board of the Texas Association of Realtors and Billy Rose will serve as TREPAC Trustee. Edwards Abstract and Title Co. supported the event as a Royal Flush sponsor and all five branch offices had representation at the installation banquet.

Pictured are members of the Edwards Team with Roxanne Rydell: Veronica Cano, Escrow Officer Sharyland Plantation; Kathryn Weaver Karras, Sr.Vice President/McAllen Branch Manager; Naomi Silerio, Escrow Officer/McAllen; Vickie Terveen, Escrow Officer/McAllen. (standing) Rachel Arevalo, Executive Vice President; Diana S. Kaufold, Vice President/Edinburg Branch Manager; Roxanne Rydell; Elva Jackson Garza, Vice President/Marketing Manager; Mary Barrientos, Mission Branch Manager; Patti Kohrt, Escrow Officer/McAllen and Yvette Aguirre, Escrow Officer/Weslaco.