Association Executives

2020 Magel Award Recipient

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Jarrod C. Grasso, RCE

Grasso has been with New Jersey REALTORS® for more than two decades and served as the association’s chief lobbyist before becoming CEO in 2008. In 2015, Grasso chaired the Association Executives Committee, and in 2013 he was inducted into NAR’s Almon R. ”Bud” Smith Leadership Society, which recognizes association executives, regardless of their tenure, as leading contributors to the industry and the profession.

In his community, he serves as vice-chair of the board for the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Community Medical Center Foundation, as well as on the hospital’s board of directors. He also serves on the board of directors for the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide. The Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey gave Grasso the Good Guy Award in 2015 for his leadership in advancing policies that support women and families. Grasso received a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University in 2004.

Upcoming Webinar: May 29, 2020

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Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTOR® Associations

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Top Association Management Resources and Toolkits

Association Planning Calendar

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Technology Tools for Associations

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Resources for New AEs

New REALTOR® AEs will find a checklist of job functions and responsibilities that can guide you through your first weeks and months on the job.

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Learn about the opportunity for state and local associations to create their own galleries of assets on the Photofy app. Join this webinar to see a demo of Photofy and a walk-through of the process to deliver your branded, local assets to your members using the app.