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Jeffrey of Paragon named NRIBOR president

The Northern Rhode Island Board of Realtors (NRIBOR) has selected Robert Jeffrey as NRIBR's 2010 Realtor of the Year. Jeffrey is the owner of Paragon Properties, LLC. Jeffrey has been a member since 2003 and is the board's 2011 president. In 2008 Jeffrey was the recipient of the Board's Golden "R" Award for distinguished and unselfish service given while serving with outstanding leadership ability and vision. As a member of NRIBOR he serves or has served on the grievance, education personnel, web, awards and finance committees. Jeffrey has been a member of the board of directors since 2006 and was treasurer for two years at which time he served as the finance committee chairperson. On the Rhode Island Association of Realtors level, he will hold a seat on their board of directors and the executive committee. Jeffrey has been a member of the RIAR Education Committee for four years and is currently serving as the chairperson.
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