Dave Walsh serves as the 2027 National Association of REALTORS® Region 13 Vice President, representing California, Hawaii and Guam.
Walsh is Vice President and office manager for Compass San Jose, where he oversees nearly 300 real estate professionals and staff. Walsh began his real estate career in 1980, became a broker in 1982 and later owned his own real estate firm before joining Alain Pinel REALTORS® in 2007. He joined Compass in 2019 following the company's acquisition of Alain Pinel REALTORS®. In recognition of his leadership and service to the industry, he was named California REALTOR® of the Year in 2021.
Throughout his career, Walsh has helped shape the profession through leadership roles at the local, state and national levels. He’s widely recognized for his fair housing, consumer protection and professional standards advocacy, as well as his commitment to addressing the evolving needs of the real estate industry.
He served at the state level as 2021 president of California Association of REALTORS® after previously serving as treasurer. Locally, he served as 2008 president of the Santa Clara County Association and has served on the boards of both the Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley associations. He also serves on the board of one of California's largest multiple listing services, MLSListings.