The 2014 Real Estate Finance Association Gala was held on September 11, at the Great River Golf Club. Over 170 members and guests attended this event which consisted of networking, hors d'ouevres and a live presentation by comedian Ryan Hamilton. In addition to the 170 attendees, many past presidents of REFA attended:

* 1999 - F/W president: Al Epstein and Rick Liljedahl
* 2002 Hartford president and 2003/4 REFA- CT president: Beth Judd
* 2003 F/W president: Marjan Murray
* 2004 F/W president and 2005/6 REFA-CT president: Sandie Fitzpatrick
* 2005 F/W president and 2006/07 REFA-CT president: Steve Elbaum
* 2006 F/W president: Jim Moran
* 2007 F/W president: Heidi Dywngaert
* 2007 Hartford president and 2008-09 REFA-CT president: Mike Riccio
* 2008 F/W president: Jeff Gage
* 2008 Hartford president: Mark Duclos
* 2009 Hartford president: Frank Appicelli
* 2009 FW president: George Yerrall
* 2010 F/W president: Mark Ellman
* 2011 Hartford president: Pat Mulready
* 2012 Hartford president: Skip Alleman
* 2013 F/W president: Al Mirin
2013 Hartford president: Tyler Brown
What makes REFA special is that so many continue to stay involved.
This event was the start of the fall business season after the joys and slower pace of summer. Both chapters have fall programs planned which will be "Sell Outs" so see what is highlighted in the article below and watch your mail for more information.