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“I have nothing but the deepest gratitude and respect for Mark and his decades of leadership within our organization,” Keller wrote. “Teaching and developing leaders has always been Mark’s true passion, and we are excited to have him take the helm of this new position,” Keller added. “When Mark first re-joined our team, he and I talked about this role as Mark’s true calling, and I’m energized that this is finally happening.”
Stacie Herron, Keller Williams’ present chief authorized and administrative officer, will even function interim chief working officer as the corporate searches for its subsequent CEO, in line with Keller.
“As part of this transition, we have made adjustments to our task organization to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities and continued alignment with our strategic goals,” Keller stated.
Keller outlined the brand new construction as follows:
Direct stories to Gary Keller, co-founder and government chairman:
Jason Abrams, Head of Business and Studying
Cody Gibson, Vice President of KW MAPS Teaching
Jay Papasan, Vice President of Strategic Content material
Direct stories to John Keller, vice chairman:
Shawn Cauthen, Vice President of Artistic Media Content material
Alex Perica, Senior Director of Occasions
Micheal Balistreri, Interim Director of Advertising and marketing
Direct stories to Stacie Herron, chief working officer, chief authorized officer:
Invoice Soteroff, President of KWW
Wendi Harrelson, President of KWRI-Owned Areas
John Clidy, Vice President of Development
Jane Devine, Chief of Employees
Willis is a Keller Williams veteran, beginning with 11 years as a group chief in Austin from 1991 to 2002 earlier than being promoted to president after which his first stint as CEO of the corporate. He stayed in that function for a decade earlier than leaving KW in 2015 to deal with thought management and philanthropy by Mark Willis Management and the Willis Household Basis.
Willis is leaving 14 months after his controversial return as Keller Williams CEO. In January 2022, a longtime rivalry between KW and eXp Realty got here to boiling level when eXp tried to recruit Willis and KW in flip filed a lawsuit alleging Willis’ possession stake in a franchise and two areas gave him entry to confidential data that eXp would then be aware about.
After a short-lived authorized battle, the businesses agreed to settle the case underneath confidential phrases in Could 2022. Willis returned to Keller Williams as a strategic guide in July 2023 and returned as CEO in November 2023.
“It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve twice as CEO of this incredible organization,” Willis stated in an announcement.
“Now, I’m excited to tackle a brand new problem as I transition to a brand new function that Gary and I’ve labored collectively for a while to create. As Chief Management Officer, I’ll deal with serving to our leaders develop and obtain their highest potential.
“We have so much more to do together, and I look forward to being a part of that journey moving forward, confident in the company’s future direction and continued growth.”
KW Household,
Efficient right now, Mark Willis is transitioning from serving as CEO and president into the function of Keller Williams’ Chief Management Officer. I’ve nothing however the deepest gratitude and respect for Mark and his many years of management inside our group. Educating and growing leaders has at all times been Mark’s true ardour, and we’re excited to have him take the helm of this new place. When Mark first re-joined our group, he and I talked about this function as Mark’s true calling, and I’m energized that that is lastly taking place.
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“It has been the respect of my lifetime to serve twice as CEO of this unimaginable group. Now, I’m excited to tackle a brand new problem as I transition to a brand new function that Gary and I’ve labored collectively for a while to create. As Chief Management Officer, I’ll deal with serving to our leaders develop and obtain their highest potential.
We’ve got a lot extra to do collectively, and I stay up for being part of that journey transferring ahead, assured within the firm’s future path and continued progress.”
– Mark Willis, Chief Management Officer
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As we glance to establish our subsequent CEO, we’ve requested Stacie Herron, our present Chief Authorized and Administrative Officer, to function interim Chief Working Officer. I’m assured she is going to excel on this expanded function. John Keller, in his function as Vice Chairman, will proceed to supervise the management group. I stay up for working intently with Stacie, John, and the remainder of the management group as we lead the corporate by this transition and drive the way forward for our enterprise.
As a part of this transition, we’ve made changes to our job group to make sure a seamless handover of obligations and continued alignment with our strategic objectives. The brand new construction follows:
Thanks to your belief as we navigate this thrilling new chapter. Collectively, we’ll construct on our robust basis and guarantee a brilliant future for our market middle homeowners, brokers, and the communities we serve.
Please be part of me in expressing gratitude to Mark for his excellent management and welcoming Stacie into her new function.
Onward…
Gary Keller
Co-Founder and Govt Chairman
Keller Williams Realty
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