Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is strongly committed to serving communities across Arizona and making them stronger and great places to live. Our agents do wonderful work across the state. It is exemplified by Betsy Dickinson’s work for the Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation and the community awards bestowed on Jane Blacker and Jeff Fields. We are very proud of their work and efforts.”

Todd Gillenwater

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty continues its commitment to philanthropy and community as agents Jeff Fields and Jane Blacker are honored for their community work in Scottsdale.

Jeff Fields received the 2019 Good Neighbor Award from the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS, according to a press release, noting the award for a SAAR member who serves as a community role model, contributing personal time and energy to a program that improves livability in Scottsdale.

He is involved in Teen Lifeline, which provides suicide prevention and other crisis and counseling services and programs for teens, according to the release.

“Through Jeff’s dedicated work with Teen Lifeline, our board of directors felt he was incredibly deserving of this award,” said Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS CEO Rebecca Grossman in a prepared statement.

“Everything that Jeff does is a reflection of his commitment to making a meaningful difference in his community.”

Mr. Fields, who is based in Scottsdale, has been in the top five percent of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents. He was in the 2017 40 Under 40 class of top Realtors in Scottsdale.

Ms. Blacker was honored with the 2018-2019 Volunteer of the Year Award from Scottsdale Leadership. She has served Scottsdale Leadership’s Alumni Event Committee and is on the group’s board as Alumni Events Chair.

Scottsdale Leadership President Andi Robertson said, “having Jane back on our Board of Directors adds a depth of experience and wisdom to Scottsdale Leadership and we are grateful for her continued leadership.”

Ms. Blacker, born and raised near London, England, also served on the boards of directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, the release said.

After working commercial and residential real estate in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, Ms. Blacker, also based in Scottsdale, joined Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty in 2011 and has been a top producer, the release added.

The Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation donated $65,000 to 35 local nonprofits and charities in 2019, noted the release, adding that Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Betsy Dickinson has been named the foundation’s new president.

“Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is strongly committed to serving communities across Arizona and making them stronger and great places to live. Our agents do wonderful work across the state.

It is exemplified by Betsy Dickinson’s work for the Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation and the community awards bestowed on Jane Blacker and Jeff Fields. We are very proud of their work and efforts,” said Todd Gillenwater, CEO of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, in a prepared statement.