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Marsha Collins-Mroz, is a full time Illinois and Florida Real Estate Broker with a combined 50 + years of experience. She is Team Lead for "My Global Partner" affiliated with HomeSmart Connect, Illinois and Sun Realty, Florida, and President of Global Partners in Real Estate LLC.

Recognizing the overwhelming demand for personalized and objective consulting services and assistance, Marsha expanded her business model to a national and international scale. She consults and oversees the acquisition and disposition of primary residences, vacation/second homes, and Commercial Real Estate. In addition, she identifies real estate opportunities domestically and abroad. Her personally vetted network of global partners is uniquely skilled and positioned to assist with the needs of her clients; focusing on advancing their knowledge of local markets and opportunities, empowering them to make informed decisions. Her motto is, “whether moving across town or around the world, I'll handle the details.” Her continuing contributions to the Real Estate community include: Vice President, International Membership and Events and Conference, FIABCI InternationalRegional Director, FIABCI U.S.A. NAR Certified International Property Specialists Advisory Committee NAR President’s Liaison to Greece NAR Conference and Events Committee NAR Global Business and Alliance Committee Founding member, Association of South Asian Real Estate ProfessionalsBoard member, AREAA Greater ChicagoIllinois Liaison to Consul General Chicago/Midwest Vice Chair Global Council at Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®. She has participated at MIPM as part of Illinois advance team, presented on business opportunities thru out Asia, and speaks on globally connecting for Real Estate associations and companies Nationally and abroad.

As the Director of Specialty Divisions, Ramona leads four of Mainstreet’s most dynamic and thriving member communities: Global, New Agent, Senior Services, and the Young Professionals Network (YPN). Career development is her passion, and her work reflects her dedication to helping others succeed in the real estate industry.

Ramona began her journey in 2005 with the REALTOR® Association of NorthWest Chicagoland, where she rose to Director of Education. After the association’s merger with Mainstreet REALTORS®, she expanded her expertise to include content creation, social media marketing, sponsorship development, and event management.

Her love for learning shines through in her achievements, including earning the e-PRO®, At Home with Diversity and the Alliance Certified Ally certifications, the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), Certified International Property Specialist® (CIPS), REALTOR® Certified Executive (RCE) designations, and the Commitment to Excellence endorsement from the National Association of REALTORS®. As an RPAC Major Investor and YPN RPAC Pledge, Ramona is dedicated to advocating for private property and business rights.

Beyond real estate, Ramona is deeply committed to her community. She has volunteered in inner-city outreach programs for youth and the homeless and coordinated a volunteer ESL program with the Racetrack Chaplaincy. At home in Chicago’s Western suburbs, she stays active as a worship leader at her church, a leader with Friends on the Street Homeless Outreach-Chicago, and the go-to fun aunt for her nieces and nephews.

Whether she’s mentoring new professionals, organizing global initiatives, or lending her voice in song, Ramona brings energy, creativity, and a personal touch to everything she does.

The current President for Mainstreet, Tim was co-founder of Real People Realty, a multi-year Chicago top workplaces award winner. He’s been a REALTOR® for more than 20 years and at one point was the managing broker for nearly 600 agents. With a former corporate career, having honed his skills with AT&T and Restoration Auto, Tim’s strengths are business growth, technology and professionalism. On the volunteer side he has a long list of accomplishments but one of his passions is government affairs and advocacy, particularly in the rough-and-tumble southside of Chicago politics. Tim is also a proud family man, with a spouse in healthcare, son serving in the military, and daughter helping him in the family business.