Meet your Government Affairs Director, Shawn Cote. Shawn joined TAR after 10 years as the Government Affairs Director with the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA). At SAHBA, Shawn worked with the four municipalities within the county and was the liaison between building industry members and local government. Prior to SAHBA, Shawn worked as the Government Affairs Director for the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association. Shawn has built relationships that will be incredibly valuable to TAR and its future.
You can reach Shawn at shawnc@tucsonrealtors.org or give him a call below
Baylee brings a dynamic background in public policy, strategic communication, and community engagement to the Tucson Association of REALTORS®. She holds a degree in International Studies and Political Science, and her experience spans government affairs, grassroots advocacy, and coalition-building. Before joining TAR, Baylee worked abroad as an Au Pair in Munich, where she developed strong adaptability and interpersonal skills. She later served as an Account Executive at Yelp, gaining valuable experience in client relations and strategic outreach. Baylee is passionate about empowering members to get involved and is dedicated to amplifying the REALTOR® voice at the local and state levels.
You can reach Baylee at baylee@tucsonrealtors.org or give her a call below.
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