Metro MLS appoints CEO; REIN announces 2026 board
Chris Lambrou’s role at Metro is now official. Plus, REIN introduces new board members; Southwest MLS adds fraud protections; ORRA expands healthcare options.
Editor's note: From regional and statewide players to locals focused on a single market, multiple listings services and Realtor associations are the backbone of residential real estate. Here we highlight some of the latest news about the organizations that are shaping the future of the industry.
Metro MLS names permanent CEO
Wisconsin's largest MLS has announced that its interim CEO will officially take the reins, effective immediately.
Chris Lambrou stepped into the leadership role at Multiple Listing Service Inc. (Metro MLS) in April 2025 after nearly a decade with the organization. In the months following his temporary appointment, he "provided stability, strengthened relationships and positioned Metro MLS for long-term success," according to Metro MLS Chairman Joe Horning.
Lambrou joined Metro MLS in 2016 as its chief information officer, leading the MLS's modernization efforts. He has also guided technology advancement efforts at MLS Aligned and is involved with both the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
In a news release, Lambrou praised the "talent and dedication" of the Metro MLS team and said he looks 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."
"I'm excited to continue working with our stakeholders to advance our mission, foster collaboration and shape the future of MLS innovation nationwide," Lambrou added.
REIN introduces 2026 board of directors
The Real Estate Information Network, Inc., has announced its board of directors for 2026.
John Chandler, principal broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Property Management, is stepping into the role of board president of the Virginia MLS, a position most recently held by Barbara Wolcott.
The other members of REIN's Executive Committee in 2026 will be:
Vice President Lee Cross, managing broker at Cross Realty
Secretary Cavelle Mollineaux, principal broker at ONYX Realty Professionals
Treasurer Jon McAchran, principal broker at AtCoastal Real Estate
Additionally, the following individuals will serve as directors:
Amy Doll, principal broker at REMAX Alliance
Mike Grogan, VP and regional manager at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services' Central Atlantic Region
Donna Moyer, principal broker at Liz Moore & Associates
Barry Nachman, principal broker at Century 21 Nachman Realty
Nash Wainwright, principal broker at Wainwright Real Estate
"Our Board of Directors is dedicated to serving our membership and helping our members reach the goals they've set for themselves in the real estate business," Chandler said in a news release. "The decisions we make are with that objective in mind."
New Mexico MLS partners with Property Shield
Southwest MLS (SWMLS), which serves about 4,300 real estate professionals in the Albuquerque, New Mexico, area, has announced a new partnership with Property Shield.
The fraud detection platform will help safeguard participating members from fraudulent listings and rental scams. Its tools will be offered as a free member benefit.
"Southwest MLS is a forward-thinking organization that understands the critical importance of protecting their market," Property Shield CEO Alex Fahsel said in a news release. "This partnership will have a meaningful impact on the Albuquerque real estate community, helping agents protect their professional reputation while ensuring consumers are safeguarded from increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes."
Teri Hatcher, 2026 SWMLS president, said the partnership "demonstrates our commitment to protecting both our members and the consumers they serve," adding that SWMLS is "proud to lead on consumer protection in Albuquerque."
With the addition of SWMLS, Property Shield said its network now encompasses more than 90,000 real estate professionals nationwide.
ORRA offers new healthcare options
The Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) has selected PeopleOne Health to offer healthcare benefits to its members.
ORRA, which has more than 18,000 members in central Florida, said in a news release that providing these new healthcare options will help the organization support agents. That support now goes beyond agents' careers by making it easier for them to stay healthy and focus on serving their clients and communities.
"This partnership is more than a new benefit; it's a reflection of our values," said Lawrence Bellido, president of ORRA. "When Realtors feel healthy and feel supported, everything else becomes possible — their business grows, their relationships thrive, and their impact multiplies."
Agents "work tirelessly for others, and they deserve a healthcare benefit that works just as hard for them," PeopleOne Health CEO Jordan Taradash added. "By partnering with ORRA, we're helping Realtors stay healthy, resilient, and empowered, so they can continue to serve their clients and community without putting their wellbeing on the backburner."
PeopleOne Health's plans cover most of the healthcare costs that an average person incurs in a year, according to the release. ORRA members who are interested in exploring their options can enroll now.