Former Keller Williams CEO returns in consulting capacity
Mark Willis, who previously served as both president and CEO at KW, is rejoining the company to assist with its market center growth.
July 12, 2023
AJ LaTrace
AJ has covered real estate for the last decade as a reporter and editor for publications including Vox Media's Curbed, Chicago magazine and Business Insider. At Business Insider, AJ led the brand's coverage of how everyday people invest in real estate as a means of gaining financial independence, and he reported on big-picture trends and pain points in the broader U.S. real estate market. AJ is based in Chicago, where he also moonlights as a small-time landlord.
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