Update From Your Chapter President:
Charles Davis, ALC
2026 GA Chapter RLI President
2026 GA Chapter RLI President
Reflecting on a successful first quarter of 2026 –
Dear Members of the RLI Georgia Chapter REALTORS® Land Institute,
Here’s a brief update on recent and upcoming Georgia Chapter activities:
- Chapter priorities: raise visibility, grow membership, and expand timely educational programming to better serve land real estate professionals across Georgia.
- New ALCs: Congratulations to Ryker Carter, ALC and Patrick Jones, ALC for earning their Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation this year.
- Recent classes: Land 101 (Feb. 17, Atlanta) and Mastering GAR Land Contracts & Forms for Land Transactions (Apr. 6, Carrollton) both provided strong turnout and valuable practical guidance.
- Upcoming: Land mapping class June 17 (Add the Location). This practical session is vital for improving business operations and client outcomes; please plan to attend.
- Next steps: Watch for announcements with full event details and registration links. Please share events with colleagues and help us recruit new members.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement as we build a stronger, more connected Georgia Realtors Land Institute.
If you have any questions or ideas, please contact me at 404.788.1164 or charles1164@gmail.com
Warm Regards, Charles Davis, ALC, President, Georgia Chapter – REALTORS® Land Institute
Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of the National Land Conference which was highly successful for the Chapter!
Bringing Home The Hardware!
The 20th Anniversary of the National Land Conference held in San Antonio, TX was very fruitful for the RLI GA Chapter! Our membership has a lot to be proud of. The chapter was awarded several awards this year. We were awarded trailblazer status in the Chapter Achievement Program which is the highest tier possible. Furthermore we were named the overall Outstanding Chapter of the Year for 2025! Our Chapter Administrator Beth Moraitakis was awarded the 2025 Chapter Administrator of the Year!
Congratulations Beth Moraitakis!
Beth was awarded the 2025 Chapter Administrator of the year at NLC26! We could not be more thrilled for her! The chapter is grateful for all of Beth's hard work behind the scenes. We couldn't do it without her!
More sights and scenes from NLC26 in San Antonio!
GA Chapter Takes On The Alamo!
Many of our chapter members had a great time at the official welcome reception hosted at the Alamo!
Chapter Lunch!
This year the RLI GA Chapter had a great lunch for members in attendance. Pictured here are members of the board and admin teams. Special thanks to Farm Credit Associations of Georgia for their generous support!
The Alamo!
This year's welcome reception was held at the Alamo!
Southeastern Land Conference 2025 Recap
Mark your calendars for October 23-24, 2025 and join fellow land professionals at the premier land real estate event in the Southeast.
Expert-Led Sessions
Gain insights from industry leaders on emerging market trends on commercial and residential development. Key Speakers, Education, & Expert Panelists.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with top land brokers, developers, and regional representatives from across the Southeast region.
Award Recipients
Dan Crocker, ALC
Bob Hatcher Service Award 2025 Recipient
Bob Hatcher Service Award 2025 Recipient
Cary Farrington
2025 GA RLI Realtor of the Year Award
2025 GA RLI Realtor of the Year Award
The ALC designation represents the pinnacle of land expertise. Congratulations to Dan Crocker, ALC and Cary Farrington
Honoring Dan Crocker, ALC as the 2025 Bob Hatcher Service Award Recipient:
by Jerrod Trainer, ALC, CCIM - GA Chapter Admin - Marketing Coordinator
The RLI GA Chapter is proud to bestow the prestigious Bob Hatcher Service Award upon Dan Crocker, ALC of Crocker Realty, Inc based in Thomasville, GA! Dan has been an integral part of the RLI GA Chapter for years. He is a previous RLI GA Chapter President, and has been a long time member of the Board of Directors for the Chapter. Nationally he has served on the Board of Directors in 2022 for the entire REALTORS® Land Institute organization as well as the Committee Chair for the ALC Designation Committee. On the National level he currently serves on the RLI Governance Committee. Unfortunately, Dan was unable to attend the 2025 Southeastern Land Conference in Chattanooga because it fell at the same time as his 28th wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary to Dan and Kayce! We certainly understood as there is nothing more important than family, but Dan was deeply missed! We were not able to give him the recognition he truly deserves at the conference since he was unable to attend. Therefore we wanted to take a minute to honor, and recognize him here! There is no question that the RLI GA Chapter would not be anywhere near where we are without Dan's leadership, guidance, and help! On behalf of the entire RLI GA Chapter we sincerely thank you Dan for your many years of selfless dedication, leadership, volunteering to serve, and willingness to give back. We are so grateful for you, and all that you've done!
Pictured above is Dan Crocker, ALC with the 2025 Bob Hatcher Service Award. The award was presented to Dan in Thomasville, GA by Jerrod A Trainer, ALC, CCIM on behalf of the Chapter.
Congratulations New ALCs!
Ryker Carter, ALC
Keller Williams Land - Carter Group
Saint Simons, GA
Keller Williams Land - Carter Group
Saint Simons, GA
Patrick Jones, ALC
Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty
Rocky Face, GA
Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty
Rocky Face, GA
The ALC designation represents the pinnacle of land expertise. Congratulations to these two chapter members for earning the ALC designation, and getting to walk across the stage at NLC26 in San Antonio to receive their ALC pins from RLI National President Geoff Hurdle, ALC.
Your GA Chapter RLI Board Officers & Directors
2025-2026
2025-2026
President
Charles Davis, ALC
Vice President
Kyle Cato, ALC
Treasurer
Sam Bowers, ALC
2024 Nat'l RLI President
2024 Nat'l RLI President
Secretary
Greyson Fernandez
Directors
Immediate Past President - Director Raborn Taylor III, ALC, CCIM Director - Past President '23 Elena Stanfield, ALC Director - Past President '22 Mike Garrett,
Directors
Dan Crocker, ALC Director - EmeritusNat'l Past President Bob Hatcher
Administration
Events & PartnersCourse Facilitator Beth Moraitakis Marketing & MembershipCourse Facilitator Jerrod A Trainer, ALC, CCIM Course CE & Course CreationAcademy of Land SpecialistsGREC Approved School FD Bell
Member Spotlight: Elena Stanfield, ALC
Long time chapter member, board member, previous Chapter President, and owner of Twisted Spur Cattle Co, Elena Stanfield, ALC recently hosted a Beef Cattle Field Day at her farm in Thomaston. The field day was hosted in conjunction with the USDA, and the University of Georgia.
This was an excellent opportunity for our members who were interested in taking a deep dive into beef cattle production. The event featured a fantastic lineup of speakers who covered topics such as the ranch, NRCS/FSA programs, contractors, weed spraying, conservation, and facilities.
Be Seen In Field Notes:
Share Your RLI Membership Experience
by Jerrod Trainer, ALC, CCIM - GA Chapter Admin - Marketing Coordinator
Collaborate on Deals
Write about a transaction with a fellow RLI Member and how collaboration led to success
Your ALC Journey
Share your path to becoming an Accredited Land Consultant and the impact on your career
First NLC Experience
Tell us about your first National Land Conference and the connections you made
Mentorship Stories
Is there an RLI Member who was a strong mentor in your professional development?
Submit your stories for our "Field Notes Newsletter" to showcase member experiences and inspire our community
Attn: Jerrod Trainer - GA Chapter Admin Marketing
jerrodatrainer@gmail.com
jerrodatrainer@gmail.com