Making Moves
For such a tight-knit industry, real estate has a lot of players, and we’re keeping track of them in our Making Moves feature. Stay up to date on your colleagues in the industry, where they’ve been and where they’re going.
RE/MAX Holdings has named a new CEO after nearly two years of searching: Erik Carlson, former CEO of the DISH Network Corporation. The firm’s last CEO, Adam Contos, stepped down in January 2022.
Nykia Wright has been named interim CEO for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), effective Nov. 20.
“We are thrilled to have Sterling Johnston brokers and leaders join John L. Scott,” said J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott.
Waugh most recently served as president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals.
Washington REALTORS® appointed a new chief executive officer, Nathan Gorton, following the retirement of former CEO Steve Francks.
Side is expanding further into Washington with the addition of four new partner companies in the Seattle area.
Chicago-based brokerage Fulton Grace Realty is expanding into Arizona with its first franchise partner.
Hettler brings his son and fellow John L. Scott broker, Matt Hettler, to Federal Way, where he’ll be involved in office operations.
Two years after his original departure from the company, Mark McLaughlin is returning to Compass as the company’s chief real estate strategist.
Mark Willis served as Keller Williams CEO from 2005 to 2015.
Coldwell Banker Bain announced that Sandy Saga will take over as principal managing broker for two of the company’s Eastside offices.
In his new role, Wetzel will focus on expanding the parent company’s 10-state footprint further across the country.
Klein departs from Coldwell Banker, where she was recognized as the top producing agent.
Crescent Ridge, a luxury master-planned community in the Crescent Bar region, announced that Melissa Camp will serve as sales director for its newest neighborhood, The Vineyard.
Coldwell Banker Bain announced that Laurie Lenihan will serve as the new principal managing broker for the firm’s Kirkland office.
The incoming executive has held similar roles at BlueLinx Corp. and Extended Stay America.