The purpose of this forum is to encourage and promote involvement and career development among AE young association staff professionals at all levels of the REALTOR® association; and to encourage networking and peer mentoring with other AE YPNers.

Chair

Derek Sprague CCIM, RCE, C2EX
Pacific West Association of REALTORS®(CA)
Phone: (714) 245-5500
derek@pwr.net 

Vice Chair

Francoise Jordan
Bay East Association of REALTORS® (CA)
Phone: (925) 730-4060
francoisej@bayeast.org 

Staff Executive

Ashley Labanics
National Association of REALTORS® (IL)
Phone: (800) 874-6500
alabanics@nar.realtor 

The forum is held at both the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings and NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience.

All state and local REALTOR® association staff are welcome to attend.

Updated July 2025