Welcome Kevin Hughes to the Cotality Real Estate Solutions team
“Kevin is a well-known and respected MLS sales and business development veteran with a proven track record over a 30-year career focusing on leading with empathy and advancing innovative solutions that help real estate professionals operate more securely, efficiently, and productively. “
Kevin’s contributions to the industry are well known and it’s a great story to see him back in the saddle again. Congrats to Kevin and Cotality.
Cotality welcomes Scott Quinn to the Real Estate Solutions team
“I’m delighted to have Scott join our team,” said Kelly Robinson, Head of Client Success at Cotality Real Estate Solutions. “Scott brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a genuine passion for client success. I’m excited about how his experience will help us deepen partnerships and advance our commitment to client satisfaction.”
Congrats to Scott and Cotality.
Intermountain MLS Welcomes Richard Gibbens as CEO
“Richard most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Bluegrass REALTORS®, where he led strategic modernization initiatives, strengthened broker collaboration, and advanced data and technology capabilities. Under his leadership, the organization sharpened its operational focus while building stronger alignment with brokerage partners.”
Congrats to IMLS and Richard!
Lone Wolf Names Matt Fischer CEO
“I have long admired Lone Wolf and its leadership position in the real estate technology industry and am honored to step into the CEO role at this exciting juncture. The company has built an impressive platform that makes a difference in the lives of over one million agents across the U.S. and Canada.”
— Matt Fischer, CEO, Lone Wolf Technologies
When Dan and I sold W+R Studios to Lone Wolf we said to our team, “Lone Wolf has a culture, W+R has a culture, together we will build a new culture.”
Jimmy seems low key on the outside, but if you look at the past 7 years you would have to say his leadership was both bold and aggressive. During his tenure, Lone Wolf acquired 5 companies, which along with W+R Studios were some of the top brands in real estate. That’s bold. The fact that those companies were all bought within 9 months of each other is the aggressive part.
Combining those cultures (and founder egos) , let alone products, is a big ask. Having to do that in the tail end of a worldwide pandemic, a real estate boom, then seeing interest rates skyrocket at a speed not seen in the past 75 years, national home sales dropping to below 4 million a year, while overseeing a complete product revamp, I can totally understand Jimmy’s need to move on to the next thing.
Lone Wolf is owned by a private equity (PE) firm, I’m told typically when PE firms acquire companies they are looking at about a 5 year window to do their thing (streamline, etc.) and then sell to bigger companies. I think due to the tepid real estate markets many PE firms that have invested in this space are stretching beyond the 5 year mark. So this also matches the need for some new blood.
Thank you Jimmy! You were always a straight shooter, treated Dan and I with respect and patient with my crazy rants. I’m sure we will cross paths again.
I don’t know Matt Fischer, but I wish him well. He has a lot of great people and products at Lone Wolf. He has some big shoes to fill and I’m excited to see this next chapter.
Bright MLS Appoints Rajeev Sajja as First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
“AI can no longer be a feature on the side of the MLS; it has to be built into the core of how we manage listings, deliver insights, and support our subscribers’ businesses,” said Brian Donnellan, Bright MLS President & CEO. “Rajeev brings a rare combination of deep real estate experience and technology vision to this new role that will help us turn AI into real, everyday advantages for the professionals who rely on Bright.”
Rajeev and I were both speakers at a recent Bright MLS board of directors meeting so I got to see him speak live. Super smart and I Ioved his presentation. As Brian mentioned he has the perfect mix of experience for this role. Congrats Rajeev!
Regional Sales Manager – Rapattoni
“We are looking for a Regional Sales Manager with proven experience in generating new customer partnerships, conducting effective software demonstrations, negotiating and closing deals. This position will have a defined territory, customer accounts to manage, initiate renewals with our existing customers, and generate new opportunities. In this role the Regional Sales Managers will conduct compelling demonstrations of our products and travel to customers virtually and on-site. The ideal candidate will become a part of our company culture that provides excellent service to our prospects and customers.”
To find out about this job and more please visit the Giant Steps Job Board
Metro MLS Names Chris Lambrou as Chief Executive Officer
“Chris is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the industry and Metro MLS,” said Joe Horning, Metro MLS Chairman. “Over the past eight months, he has provided stability, strengthened relationships and positioned Metro MLS for long-term success. We are excited to have him leading our organization.”
I am honored to officially lead Metro MLS as CEO,” Lambrou said. “Over the past several months, I’ve seen firsthand the talent and dedication of our team. I look forward to building on our momentum, driving innovation and ensuring Metro MLS continues to provide exceptional value to our members and the real estate community”
Big congrats to Chris. Well deserved!
Just got forwarded this news last week…
Former MLS Executive Rosemary Scardina joins C Data Labs
Constellation Software Inc. to restructure its Residential Real Estate Group creating a wholly owned subsidiary, C Data Labs.“We recognize how critical MLS organizations, RESO standards, and their data guidance are to shaping the future of real estate technology. That’s why we created our Industry Relations function – to build stronger bridges between C Data Labs, MLSs, and the broader industry ecosystem, ensuring alignment, collaboration and transparency in how Data powers innovation.
Leading this effort is Rosemary Scardina, whose deep MLS experience, strategic mindset and passion for partnership make her the perfect fit to champion this initiative and strengthen our industry relationships” says VP of Ops of CDL
Now you know who to call.
DATA INTEGRATION COMPANY REPLIERS APPOINTS RHETT DAMON AS CEO
“Repliers, a technology and real estate data integration company, has announced the appointment of Rhett Damon as chief executive officer to lead its U.S. expansion.
With more than two decades of leadership experience, Damon has built and scaled high-performing teams at Realtor.com®, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Opendoor. Repliers said that he has consistently driven innovation across brokerages, MLS® systems and proptech ecosystems.”
Congrats Rhett and Repliers!
“North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS), the premier MLS in North Texas and Northwest Louisiana, has named real estate industry veteran, René Galicia, as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. He will join the team on Monday, October 13. “
More details coming soon.
