The 2019 Broker Summit was two exciting sold-out days featuring esteemed industry professionals and the NAR Leadership Team LIVE.
Our presenters shared proven insights, takeaways, and the lessons learned from their businesses.
Emcee Colin Mullane was this year’s host.
Meet the 2019 REALTOR® Broker Summit lineup:
Former rapper, co-founder of Marquis Jet
and Zico coconut water, NY Times
Bestselling Author of “Living with a SEAL,”
and an owner of the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta, GA
Jesse Itzler only eats fruit until noon, loves Run-DMC, and enjoys living life “out of the box." Actually, he doesn't even have a box. He co-founded Marquis Jet, the world’s largest prepaid private jet card company in 2001, which he and his partner sold to Berkshire Hathaway/NetJets. He then partnered with Zico coconut water, which they sold to The Coca-Cola Company in 2013. He is a former rapper on MTV and he produced and sang both the NBA’s Emmy Award-winning “I Love This Game” music campaign and the popular New York Knicks anthem “Go NY Go.” Itzler is also the author of “Living With a SEAL” (New York Times best-selling book, #1 LA Times, #1 Amazon, #1 iTunes audiobook). When he is not out training for his next 100-mile run or being a dad to his four kids, Jesse can be found at the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks games, where he is a co-owner of the team. He is married to Spanx founder Sara Blakely, and the couple and their four children live in Atlanta, Georgia.
Director of the Social Intelligence Lab,
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
Her research focuses on analyzing and computing with social media and creating usable privacy and security systems. She writes for Slate and The Atlantic and frequently appears on NPR, including as a regular guest host for The Kojo Nnamdi Show. Her TED talk was named one of the most powerful talks of 2014. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science at the University of Chicago, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Principal Broker & Owner,
Full Circle Real Estate
Ashland, OR
Colin Mullane is a Broker Owner of a small brokerage in Ashland Oregon. Licensed since 2000, Colin has been a top producer in his market from the outset. He immigrated from Ireland in 1997, worked for four years in the service industry before getting into real estate. Colin is a strong believer in the profession of real estate being a cornerstone of the American Dream and has been thankful for the many opportunities it has provided him and his family. Colin is a past President for his local MLS, State President for the Oregon Association of REALTORS®, a graduate of the National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy, Past Regional Vice President for the National Association of REALTORS® and currently serves as a Liaison for Global Committees at NAR. Balancing a busy career, family life and his volunteer leadership roles makes for a full schedule, but one he relishes. A firm believer in ensuring REALTORS® and Brokers are surrounded with the best resources possible to stay relevant and thrive in today’s market. Colin is also a big advocate for the work NAR does on behalf of consumers and real estate professionals everywhere, taking on the toughest issues so we can all do what we do, running our businesses.
Broker/Owner, Becker Properties
San Antonio, TX
Philip B.W. Becker is the founder and broker of Becker Properties in San Antonio, Texas. Currently home to about 50 REALTORS®, Becker Properties has two locations, an in-house video production team, and focuses on providing tech tools to improve the business of their agents. Philip was a REALTOR® 30 Under 30 honoree in 2014. He served as Chair of The National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network in 2016. He’s also served NAR on committees such as Strategic Planning, Housing Opportunity and Risk Management Issues as well as on the NAR Board of Directors. Philip is a Golden R major investor in RPAC, a member of the President’s Circle and a recent inductee into the RPAC Hall of Fame. Philip’s free time consists of spending time with his girlfriend Krista, also a REALTOR®, and traveling to his vacation home in the US Virgin Islands.
Broker and CEO, The Betts
Realty Group, Inc.
Long Beach, CA
Barbara Betts has been a licensed REALTOR® since 2003. Together with her husband they own The Betts Realty Group, a boutique brokerage located in Long Beach, California. As a Broker/Owner she has a clear focus on building a brokerage for the future, with innovative ideas, creative thinking and a family-like culture. For her entire career, she has had a philosophy of “Real Estate by Relationship” where she has consistently built a business that has resulted in a steady stream of repeat and referral business. Recognized as a top producer, her true joy is in helping her clients reach their real estate goals, whether buying, selling, or investing. She has a passion for her industry and gives back by teaching and coaching other REALTORS® and is highly involved at the local, state and national levels. In her spare time, you can find her at a dance event with her daughter or supporting her son in his professional baseball career.
President, Paramount Consulting
Group, LLC.
Westerville, OH
Jess works with businesses in the real estate industry that are building high-performing teams but struggling to choose the right employees. Using a patented process, he helps organizations make more informed hiring decisions and select employees who will be passionate, effective and engaged. As a Certified Behavior Analyst, Jess helps leaders navigate their organization’s No. 1 challenge: harnessing human potential. Working with individuals and teams, he brings keen insights that challenge current thinking and perspectives, resulting in better decisions and actions.
President/CEO, The Realty Alliance
Colorado Springs, CO
Craig Cheatham is president and CEO of The Realty Alliance, an invitation-only network of the largest, full-service real estate firms in North America. In addition to their residential operations, which boast more than 100,000 agents concentrated in 65 selected companies, the group’s members also operate mortgage, insurance, title/settlement, concierge, commercial, property management and other related business lines. Cheatham coordinates the network's significant influence on industry policy in conjunction with major industry organizations, leverages the group’s size and strength to negotiate favorable agreements with various providers on behalf of the organization, and coordinates benchmarking and networking programs for member firm representatives, among other responsibilities for this powerful network. Cheatham is well known in real estate circles, having built his strong reputation during 25 years of positive experience in leadership roles for a state association of the National Association of REALTORS®, for the international federation of real estate licensing and regulatory agencies (ARELLO) and for The Realty Alliance. Cheatham holds the prestigious Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, an undergraduate degree in communication from Harding University and a master of business administration degree from Samford University.
2019 Vice President of Association
Affairs, National Association of
REALTORS®; Founder Doorbell Real Estate
Nashville, TN
Brian began his career in residential real estate more than 20 years ago. Brian has been active at the national level since 2009. In 2010, he helped launch NAR’s Young Professional Network (YPN), and chaired the Data Strategies Committee in 2015. He has served in many volunteer roles at the state and local level, including as the 2017 President of Tennessee REALTORS® where he has been actively involved since 2007. He is a proud member of the Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS®, who chose him as their REALTOR® of the Year in 2011. Brian has been named as one of the 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders in America as well as one of the Top 200 Power Social Influencers. He founded and runs REBarcamp Nashville, a real estate technology camp that attracts more than 1500 registrants each spring.
Founder, The Paperless Agent
Austin, TX
Garry Creath is a quintessential real estate entrepreneur. He has been a top selling agent in Austin, Texas for over 22 years, has owned and run his own real estate brokerage with over 35 agents, and has been featured by Apple and Evernote in case studies. At the peak of his real estate sales career, Garry was going on six listing appointments per week and was carrying over 55 listings at a time. Garry not only represents buyers and sellers in real estate, he also invests in residential and commercial real estate as a part of his retirement portfolio. He is a real estate tech company startup advisor and investor and is constantly on the lookout for ways to build efficiencies that make real estate business more profitable for brokers and agents alike. When he’s not selling real estate, training agents, or advising business owners, Garry travels and explores the world with his wife, Pamela.
Broker REALTOR©
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Kim Dawson, 2016 NC REALTOR® President and 2008 graduate of NC REALTORS Leadership Academy, has been a REALTOR® since 2002 listing and selling homes. A believer in continuous knowledge and education; Kim has earned the CRS, GRI, ABR, SRES, TRC and CMNS designations. She has served as a Broker Manager for Coldwell Banker Advantage, served NC Forms Committee since 2007 and currently NC Real Estate Education Foundation as President- Elect; helping to impact the knowledge, education and professionalism of fellow REALTORS®. At NAR, Kim served the Commitment to Excellence work group and committee to bring forth C2EX-an exciting professional growth opportunity to NAR. Giving back is the core of Kim’s upbringing… serving her local Association, NC REALTORS®, NAR and her community in various ways- including Delta Gamma, the Foundation Fighting Blindness and NC Children’s Hospital. Kim is a President’s Circle Golden R. Kim graduated from Drake University where she met Jim, her husband of 38 years. They “did” the Midwest before making NC home 27 years ago where they raised their 2 children, Ketra and Gavin, both proud homeowners. Kim values her family, friends and clients for what they share to enrich her life.
2019 Treasurer, National
Association of REALTORS®;
Broker/Owner of Six Lakes Realty
Chetek, WI
At the national level, John has served NAR in numerous capacities, most recently as the 2017 Vice Chair of the Finance Committee. He was the 2013 Vice President for Region VII, comprised of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. John has been a member of the NAR Board of Directors since 2010. He was appointed to several NAR committees and work groups including the Strategic Planning committee, NAR’s Membership Structural Review PAG, and NAR’s Advocacy Work Group. The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) elected John their Treasurer in 2008 followed by Chairman-Elect and Chairman of the Board in 2010. John was named Wisconsin’s REALTOR® of the Year in 2010, as recognition for his years of service to the membership. His local association, the REALTORS® Association of Northwest Wisconsin (RANWW), elected John their president in 2009. John has served on the RANWW Board of Directors since 2002 and still sits on the board today. He was honored with the RANWW REALTOR® of the Year award in 2009.
CEO, National Association of REALTORS®
Chicago, IL
A 25-year veteran of NAR, Bob took over the reins on August 1, 2017. Prior to assuming the CEO position, he served as NAR senior vice president of Sales & Marketing, Business Development & Strategic Investments, Professional Development and Conventions for NAR. In his SVP role, Goldberg was responsible for brand and strategic marketing and association non-dues revenue, and oversaw the largest employee base at NAR, with 69 division personnel.
Chairman, First Weber REALTORS®
Madison, WI
James R. Imhoff, Jr., former CEO and current Chairman of First Weber, has been in the industry for over 45 years. Throughout his career, he’s remained a member of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin.
He has held the GRI, CRS and SRA designations. On a national level, he’s served as a Director on the Realtor’s National Political Action Committee (RPAC) for over 20 years, and he currently serves on the NAR leadership team.
A lifelong Madison area resident, Jim graduated from Edgewood High School and is an alumnus of the Marquette University School of Business. He is the father of two Edgewood graduates; Laura, a U.W. graduate, and James III, a St. Norbert College graduate.
Jim was named REALTOR® of the Year in 1993 and Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006. He was also inducted into the In Business Madison Executive Hall of Fame in 2011.
Jim has been involved in over 25 industry and community boards and organizations. He’s served as President for various groups, including the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association and a local Lions Club. He also founded the First Weber Foundation and the Advisory Board of the Real Estate Center at Marquette University. Currently, he serves as a Director for the Center for Urban Land Economic Research and the Board of Directors of Edgewood College.
He has been an instructor for the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association for over 30 years. He is also a guest lecturer for various institutions, including the University of Wisconsin School of Business.
Outside of real estate, Jim served six years in the Wisconsin National Guard and was an examiner for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
REALTOR®
RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts
Newton, IA
Jo Jenkins, a REALTOR® for more than 30 years from Newton, Iowa, is a broker at RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts. At the national level, Jenkins is a President's Circle Crystal R member, inducted in the RPAC Hall of Fame in 2017, FPC for Congressman Dave Loebsack, and member of the Omega Tau Rho Fraternity. Currently a member of the C2EX Committee, Jo served as Region 8 Vice President in 2012 and chaired NAR's Board Leadership Forum in 2011 and State Leadership Idea Exchange Council in 2016. The Iowa Association of REALTORS® elected her President in 2006. She was named REALTOR® of the Year by the IAR in 2009 and received the O.G.Powell/Joan Ballentyne Distinguished Service Award in 2012. Jenkins gives back to her community through organizations such as United Way, Newton Development Corporation, Kiwanis, Concepts Cares, and Leadership Newton. She is a graduate of the Citizen’s Police Academy and a member of the Sacred Heart Church. Jenkins and her husband, John, have been married 38 years. They have three sons, three granddaughters, and one blessing on the way.
General Counsel and Chief Member
Experience Officer
National Association of REALTORS®
Chicago, IL
Katie joined NAR in 2007 and was appointed as general counsel in 2014. As general counsel, she is responsible for assuring that the programs, policies and activities of NAR are in compliance with the law. As Senior Vice President of the Board Policy and Association Leadership Development teams, she is responsible for the implementation of NAR's membership, professional standards, and MLS policies as well as the provision of resources to assist volunteer and staff leaders at all levels of the REALTOR® organization.
2019 NAR Vice President of Advocacy,
National Association of REALTORS®;
Broker/Owner of Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices Silverhawk Realty
Eagle, ID
Tracy has 26 years of experience in real estate and specializes in both residential and commercial real estate. At the national level, Tracy has served on the NAR Board of Directors since 2016, and chaired the 50th Anniversary of RPAC Implementation Group in 2018. She was a member of the Future of the REALTOR® Party Presidential Advisory Group (PAG) in 2017 and the RPAC State Fundraising Partnership Goal PAG in 2016. Tracy has been a dedicated member of the Idaho Association of REALTORS® since 1997. She was honored to serve as their president in 2016 and was awarded REALTOR® of the Year that same year. At the local level, she is a primary member of the Caldwell Board of REALTORS®. Tracy is a past president of the Nampa Association of REALTORS®, and is a past REALTOR® of the Year for both the Nampa (2001) and Caldwell (2011) associations.
Strategy Director, Nest Realty
Charlottesville, VA
Jonathan is passionate about design, customer experience, and helping people succeed. Combining his sales and marketing expertise with his love for real estate, Jonathan began selling real estate in 2003 and founded Nest Realty in 2008.
Since then, Nest Realty has been honored as the nation’s ‘Most Innovative Brokerage’ by Inman News and was named to the INC 5000 list of fastest growing American companies for four consecutive years. Nest Realty began offering limited franchising opportunities in 2017 and currently operates in 12 markets in four states.
Principal Broker/Owner
Kopf Hunter Haas REALTORS®
Cincinnati, OH
Pete is a third generation REALTOR® and is the owner and Principal Broker of Kopf Hunter Haas REALTORS® in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kopf Hunter Haas is an independent 23-REALTOR® brokerage focusing on residential sales. Pete served as the 2011 President of the Cincinnati Area Board of REALTORS® and was the 2017 President of Ohio REALTORS®. Currently, Pete serves as the 2019 NAR Member Services Liaison. Advocacy and philanthropy are core beliefs that drive Pete through life. One of Pete’s greatest accomplishments is the charity he created with four high school friends, the Cincinnati Golfers for Charity (CGC). This charity is responsible for raising and donating close to $1,500,000 to local Greater Cincinnati Children’s charities over the last 10 years. Pete also has active roles with the Arthritis Foundation, Make-A-Wish, and REALTORS® With Heart. A lifelong Cincinnatian, Pete and his wife Heather, also a REALTOR®, are proud parents of Georgia, Gus, and Lilee.
Vice President of Demographics and
Behavioral Insights, National Association
of REALTORS®
Washington, D.C.
Jessica Lautz is the Managing Director of Survey Research and Communications. Jessica started at NAR in 2007. The core of her research focuses on demographic trends for both NAR members and housing consumers, and issues such as: how housing preferences shift in an ever changing market place, the consistent trends of consumers for the desire to own a home, consumers search to find a real estate agent, and generational trends.
Vice President of Governmental Affairs,
Texas REALTORS®
Austin, TX
Immediately prior to joining TAR in November 1998, Mark served as Campaign Director for U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s successful campaign for Attorney General of Texas.
Prior to the Cornyn campaign, Mark served as Chief of Staff for State Senator Florence Shapiro in the Texas Legislature. He was also a legislative aide in the United States Congress, and he is the veteran of more than a dozen political campaigns at the national, state, and local levels. Mark is also a 2018 inductee into the RPAC Hall of Fame.
General Counsel and Vice President of
Legal Affairs, Texas Association of
REALTORS®
Austin, TX
Ms. Levy is the General Counsel/Vice President of Legal Affairs for the Texas REALTORS®. She oversees enforcement of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, directs educational and communication content, supervises all litigation affecting the association, and manages the association’s legal defense fund and the Legal Hotline. She works closely with the Governmental Affairs department in lobbying efforts at the Texas Legislature and state agencies. Ms. Levy joined the Texas REALTORS® staff in 2006 as the legislative attorney and manager for the association’s regulatory affairs.
2019 President-Elect, National
Association of REALTORS®; CEO and
Broker, Malta & Co., Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Vince is a third-generation REALTOR® and the CEO and broker of Malta & Co., Inc. Vince has been in the real estate business for 42 years and has served the industry in countless roles. On the national level, Vince has testified before Congress multiple times on behalf of NAR on issues such as the impact of increasing conforming loan limits, insurance reform, and housing policy. He has served on the NAR Board of Directors from 2002 to present, and was the 2011 Vice President of Government Affairs.
Senior VP of Government Affairs
National Association of REALTORS®
Shannon McGahn is responsible for managing NAR’s Federal Legislative and Political Affairs and Political Representative teams. She provides strategic advice on public policy issues impacting NAR and helps direct its Independent Expenditure and Public Advocacy programs. Before joining America’s largest trade association, McGahn served as the staff director for the House Financial Services Committee and, prior to that, as a counselor to the United States Treasury Secretary. She also held communications roles for three members of House Leadership during her near 20-year Capitol Hill career. In addition, McGahn served as Vice President for a D.C.-based public affairs firm, and held the same position for a consulting firm focused on grassroots communication in major national media markets. The first woman to hold the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs position in NAR’s 110-year history, McGahn brings with her nearly two decades of experience working with or for the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government. As she continues her career at NAR, she is focused on working on behalf of America’s 1.3 million REALTORS® to promote and protect property ownership for people across the United States. McGahn earned her B.A. in History from The George Washington University. A native of Westerville, Ohio, she currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband and two sons.
Immediate Past President, National
Association of REALTORS®; CEO, RE/MAX
Boone Realty
Columbia, MO
Elizabeth has been a REALTOR® for over 20 years. RE/MAX named her the Mid-States Missouri Broker-Owner of the Year in 2009 and the International Broker Manager of the Year in 2006. In 2010, the Missouri Association of REALTORS® elected Elizabeth president. She also served as president of the Missouri WCR in 2004. The Missouri WCR named her "Business Woman of the Year" and "Member of the Year," in 2007. She is a sixth-generation REALTOR®.
President and CTO
T3 Sixty
As the President and CTO of T3 Sixty, Jack is responsible for client relationship development and management of T3 Sixty’s consulting team. He has nearly two decades in the real estate industry and has held management and executive roles in real estate franchising, franchise ownership, brokerages and management consulting organizations. Jack’s formal education is in electrical and computer engineering, and prior to the real estate industry worked in multiple technology startup companies including as a partner and investor. He is a consistent contributor to the Swanepoel Trends Report, the T3 Tech Scorecard Reports, as well as various white papers and abstracts on technology.
2019 First Vice President, National
Association of REALTORS®; CEO,
Prominent Properties Sotheby’s
International Realty
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Charlie has been a REALTOR® for more than 30 years, and is very involved at both the national and local levels. Charlie has served as NAR’s 2015 Vice President, on the Board of Directors since 2003, on four of NAR’s Presidential Advisory Groups, and chaired the REALTOR® Party Coordinating Committee twice and the RPAC Trustees Committee. He has served multiple times as a committee liaison, including for the REALTOR® Party Trustees for State and Local Campaign Services, RPAC Trustees Federal Disbursement, and State and Local Issues Mobilization Support Committees. In 2005, he was NAR’s Vice President for Region 2, representing New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Charlie was president of the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® in 2004. Charlie is also a member of the Eastern Bergen County Board of REALTORS® who named him 1997 REALTOR® of the Year. In 1996 he served as their president.
Vice President, NextHome, Inc.
Stockton, CA
An accomplished REALTOR®, Imran has participated in the sale of nearly 1,200 homes in his 18 year real estate career. Before moving into leadership, his incredible sales career included selling more than 230 homes annually. In 2010, Imran was chairman of the Stockton Council (a division of the CVAR) and was also honored as REALTOR® of the Year. In 2011, he was the Board President of the 1,800-member Central Valley Association of REALTORS® (CVAR). Imran’s other achievements include being honored as the President’s Award recipient in October of 2013 – an honor given to only one REALTOR® by the President of California Association of REALTORS® (CAR). In November of 2013, Imran was selected by Inman Real Estate News as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders in the United States”. In 2018, Imran was named by the Swanepoel Power 200 List as "One to Watch" in 2019. As a noted International Speaker and Trainer, Imran has taught tens of thousands of real estate professionals throughout the world. He has spoken for various real estate companies and at numerous events, including some of the top annual real estate industry events, such as the annual Inman Connect Conference and the CAR EXPO.
Broker/Owner, RAMUS Realty Group
Pottsville, PA
Erica Ramus is the Broker/Owner of Ramus Realty Group in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She earned degrees at Armand Hammer United World College of the American West (IB), University of Delaware Honors Program and Kutztown University (BA). She holds a Master’s Degree in Real Estate (MRE) and in 2013 was one of only 10 real estate brokers in the first class to complete this program. She sits on committees at the state and national level and is currently Vice President of the Reading Berks Association of REALTORS®. Ramus is a Featured Contributor for Inman News and writes a monthly article for the site focusing on broker topics. She writes real estate courses and edits publications for national education providers, and serves as a consultant for small- to mid-size brokerages nationally.
Managing Partner
Agent Publishing
As co-founder and managing partner of Agent Publishing, Marci Sepulveda oversees day-to-day-operations, as well as the company’s product development and growth strategy. A veteran of the real estate industry, Ms. Sepulveda is a recognized expert in real estate training, sales and marketing management with experience working with developers, brokerages and agents. With Agent Publishing she brings her market expertise to the media side of the industry. Her company publishes magazines focusing on local markets and best practices for agents. In addition, she manages AgentEDU, an online training platform used by agents and brokerages across the country.
2019 President, National Association of
REALTORS®; Broker, Edina Realty
Edina, MN
John, a second-generation REALTOR®, has been in the industry for nearly 40 years. He is a broker at Edina Realty, where he specializes in residential real estate. John is a member of the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® (MNAR), and has held numerous leadership positions there. John was the RPAC chair from 2013 to 2015 as well as the RPAC Trustees chair in 2014. In 2013, John received the Ed Anderson Political Achievement Award and in 2014, MNAR named him their REALTOR® of the Year.
Hagan Stone Group at PARKS
Brentwood, TN
Hagan Stone has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1999. He has been advocating for Buyers and Sellers in the Greater Nashville area with energy, enthusiasm and passion ever since. Hagan is a consistent top producer earning the Life Membership in the Greater Nashville REALTORS® "Awards of Excellence" as a Diamond Award winner. Hagan currently serves as NAR's Commitment to Excellence Committee Chair.
Thomson Real Estate Group
Chicago, IL
Rebecca Thomson is a nationally-known speaker and influencer with over thirteen years of experience in the real estate industry, including four in senior management at the top residential brokerage in Chicago. She is Principal at Thomson Real Estate Group and provides sound consulting on high-level organizational decisions, C-level hiring, and strategic planning. She’s also a frequent contributor for digital, print, radio, and television news.
Thomson serves on multiple boards including the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, where she was President in 2018, National Association of REALTORS® Executive Committee, Illinois REALTORS®, Women’s Council Executive Committee, and the Women’s Council Foundation.
Thomson led training, coaching, and business development for Chicago-based @properties. During her tenure, the company doubled to $8 billion in volume and 2,200 agents. Prior to @properties, Thomson hailed from Sotheby’s International Realty where she handled residential sales, luxury leasing, and new construction.
Her many accolades include National Association of REALTORS® “30 Under 30,” Women’s Council’s “Leading Women,” and “Elevate Award” as well as “Who’s Who” In Chicago Real Estate.
Outside of real estate, Thomson is dedicated to her community through the Union League Club of Chicago.
She is completing an MBA at the University of Chicago and has her BA from University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign.
In her spare time, Thomson is an avid reader, a scotch aficionado, and a self-proclaimed foodie.
Entrepreneur In Residence,
at Second Century Ventures
Santa Clarita, CA
As founder & CEO of J.J. Grace, Jeff Turner led the digital media firm to Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 Fastest-Growing Companies. He has served as a Founder, President, or CEO of multiple real estate technology companies. Those companies have included Australia-based RealSatisfied, acquired by Placester in 2016, and Immoviewer, a world leader in virtual tours founded in Potsdam, Germany. Jeff specializes in helping technology startups understand and navigate the complexities of the North American real estate market. He is also an internationally recognized speaker on topics at the intersection of technology trends and human behavior. Currently, Jeff is Entrepreneur In Residence at Second Century Ventures and leads industry strategy at Immoviewer. He is also an advisor to Frontdoor, a customer intelligence platform based in Paris, France, and a board member at Aumnia, Inc., a web and mobile application development company based in Camarillo, California.
Chief Economist and Senior Vice
President of Research, National
Association of REALTORS®
Washington, D.C.
Lawrence oversees and is responsible for a wide range of research activity for the association including NAR’s Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home Buyers and Sellers Profile Report. He appears regularly on financial news outlets, is a frequent speaker at real estate conferences throughout the United States, and has testified before Congress. Dr. Yun appears often as a guest on CSPAN’s Washington Journal and is a regular guest columnist on the Forbes website.
Senior Vice President of
Industry Relations Move, Inc.
(operator of realtor.com®)
Suzanne joined Move in Dec. 2015, and as leader of the company’s industry relations team, is responsible for fostering relationships and growing advocacy across the industry. Suzanne brings deep, firsthand insight into the day-to-day needs of agents and brokerage companies, longstanding relationships with industry leaders across the country, and a holistic and historical understanding of the key players, products and practices that have evolved along with the real estate landscape over the years.
