People on the Move

Scott Durkin, who was removed from his previous brokerage during a leadership shakeup, will now work as a broker. Plus, KW VP Kendra Newman gets promoted.

Tech and brokerage leader Stacey Onnen joins HomeSmart; MBA announces 9 promotions as COO Marcia Davies prepares to leave; Kimber White now president at NAMB.

Amanda Whitehead joins NAR "as part of our strategic efforts to continue to add and prove value to Realtors," said CEO Nykia Wright.

The leadership shifts continue as Christy Schwartz, who has also served as the iBuyer’s chief accounting officer, steps into a role she held from 2022-2024.

Real estate marketing and tech veteran Kim Koraca has been named chief marketing officer as the proptech eyes growth and "competitive differentiation."

G. Scott Hurlock is now SVP of strategic growth at Christie’s, while MetroList appointed Brian Groth to serve as its first director of sales and marketing.

Kaz Nejatian, the former COO at Shopify, fills the vacancy left by ex-CEO Carrie Wheeler, while Opendoor's co-founders return as board members.

The appointment of Ethan Glass, lead counsel in the commissions cases, underscores Compass’ “unwavering commitment to seller choice,” CEO Robert Reffkin said.

A 20-year technology veteran has joined the company to lead tech strategy and “accelerate innovation.” Meanwhile, Rocket’s president is set to retire.

Vic Lombardo will lead Motto Mortgage as RE/MAX Holdings’ new president of mortgage services. Plus, the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors names a new CEO.

Sandra Howard brings major-brand experience and award-winning skills to the role, which she calls “a marketer’s dream,” due to Keller Williams’ strong culture.

Andowah Newton will become NAR’s vice president, litigation, and associate general counsel at the end of the month; John Geha joins GBBR as its new CEO.

VP of Legal Affairs Leslie Nettleford-Freeman hired to protect the Realtor brand. Plus, MoxiWorks appoints chief customer officer; Fannie Mae adds board member.

Simonsen, whose data company was bought by HW Media in 2022, will be the brokerage's first chief economist after getting "a very compelling offer" from its CEO.

Greg Mason moves into an advisory role at Edina Realty Home Services after 11 years as the top exec, while Edina Realty President Sharry Schmid takes the helm.

Barri Rafferty, a media relations pro with prior CEO experience, will lead Anywhere’s communications teams as the brokerage eyes new growth opportunities.

Jimmy Burgess will lead coaching efforts, while Long Realty CEO Renee Gonzales was named VP of core services integrations. Plus, NMB adds chief culture officer.

Former Semafor GM Bennett Richardson and Raffi Williams, who worked at FHFA and HUD, will step into their new leadership roles on May 31.

Longtime CMLS CEO Denee Evans plans to leave the association at the end of the year, while Compass, Lofty and Rechat add growth-focused leaders.

The former CEO of Peerage Realty Partners will guide the luxury brand’s global expansion efforts. Plus, Pacific Sotheby’s Realty welcomes a new leader.