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Rene Galicia named COO of CMLS

Council of Multiple Listing Services Announces Rene Galicia as Chief Operating Officer

“He brings extensive expertise in business operations, legal counsel, and strategic industry leadership from his previous role as Executive Vice President, Policy Counsel & Strategic Partnerships. With a proven track record in real estate and MLS, Rene has driven operational excellence and policy innovation across several high-impact roles. Most recently, he led customer engagement (support, training, compliance, and shareholder relations) and policy initiatives at Bright MLS, earning recognition as a HousingWire Vanguard and RISMedia Newsmaker for his transformative contributions to the industry.”

Rene is a great addition to the team! His wealth of legal and MLS experience will no doubt make an impact as CMLS moves into the future. Congratulations to Rene and the entire CMLS organization!

Metro MLS names Chris Lambrou interim CEO

METRO MLS APPOINTS CHRIS LAMBROU AS INTERIM CEO

“Chris Lambrou is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the MLS industry,” said Joe Horning, Metro MLS Chairman. “As we transition, we are confident that Chris will provide strong leadership and continuity while we conduct a thorough search for a permanent CEO.”

Lambrou has over 26 years of experience in the multiple listing service industry. Since April 2016, he has served as Metro MLS’s Chief Information Officer, leading the organization’s modernization efforts and driving innovation in technology and internal operations.”

Good choice.



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Association CEO – Baltimore County area

“The CEO is responsible for strategic direction and operational oversight, driving progressive, forward-thinking initiatives to ensure long-term growth and relevance in a rapidly evolving industry. As the face of the organization, the CEO needs to be personable and able to maintain positive interactions with members, staff, the public, and elected officials, collaborating regularly with the Board of Directors to achieve the organization’s mission and objectives.”

To find out about this job and more please visit the Giant Steps Job Board

Scoop: Chris Carrillo named CEO of NTREIS

I’m hearing that Chris Carrillo has been named CEO of NTREIS. A formal announcement should be coming out soon.

Chris has served as CEO of Metro MLS for over 14 years and previously led Centralized Real Estate Information Services (CRIS) MLS in Akron, Ohio. NTREIS’s previous CEO, John Holley, retired earlier this year.

Headquartered in Dallas, TX, NTREIS has over 50,000 members and is the largest MLS in Texas.

UPDATE: Here’s the official press release from NTREIS.

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CEO – Large Regional Multiple Listing Service

“The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a NTREIS is responsible for the overall strategic leadership, operational management, and financial success of the organization. This individual will work collaboratively with the MLS Board of Directors, association shareholders, and other stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission, ensure financial sustainability, and deliver innovative and value-driven services to its subscribers.”

The find out about this job or post a job, please visit the Giant Steps Job Board.

Jessica Richardson joins PropStream

Jessica Richardson joins PropStream on their MLS and Broker Sales team focusing on industry relations and integrations. PropStream CEO Brian Tepfer noted that Jessica will be “a wonderful addition to our team.”

Jessica had previously worked At zipLogix as a National Account Manager. After zipLogix was acquired by Lone Wolf, she took the role as Strategic Account Manager. That’s where I met her and she eventually joined my MLS team as an Enterprise Account Manager where she was super impressive and helped me tremendously.

I couldn’t be happier for Jessica. Both Brian and Jessica will be in Boston this week. Congratulations to Brian and the rest of the PropStream team.

Kathi King announced as Head of Sales at CoreLogic’s Real Estate Solutions team

Welcome Kathi King to the CoreLogic Real Estate Solutions Team 

“We are thrilled to announce that Kathi King has joined the CoreLogic team as Head of Sales, Real Estate Solutions.  With her extensive background in real estate relations and a track record of success in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings, Kathi brings a wealth of expertise and innovative thinking to our team. “

Great hire. Kathi has the experience, chops and know-how to get things done. Congrats Kathi and CoreLogic.

Exciting news from ICE [SPONSOR]

We are thrilled to announce that Leesa Baker has joined our team as the new Director of Sales! We’re confident that she’ll bring tremendous value to our team and customers with her extensive experience and success in the MLS industry. 

Join us in welcoming Leesa to ICE MLS Solutions!

Lauren Hill joins Perchwell

The rumor mill has been spinning but I now can confirm Lauren Hill has joined Perchwell as their sales director. I spoke with Lauren and she was kind enough to give me a quote,

“I’m absolutely thrilled to join this incredible team that’s passionate about making an impact in the MLS space. They truly have something special to offer and I can’t wait to share this exciting journey with everyone” 

Smart move by Perchwell. Having a seasoned rep like Lauren to drive sales and relationship efforts is key. Congrats Lauren! I hope Boston has enough Champagne.

Dana Bennett is new CEO of REColorado

Dana Bennett Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of REcolorado

“I’m excited to bring fresh insights from my previous roles at REcolorado and other organizations, to help propel the company into its next chapter. I’m eager to connect with brokers to understand their needs, and implement initiatives that enhance our data offerings. In this highly competitive time for the MLS industry, I see this as an incredible opportunity to not just navigate the challenges, but to use them to elevate REcolorado—creating value for our subscribers and partners while positioning us for success.”

I think most vendors will remember Dana, due to her previous role as Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer at REcolorado. Lots of palace intrigue going on in Denver so she’s definitely got her work cut out for her!

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