Texas Realtors® Names Mike Barnett As CEO To Succeed Travis Kessler

Dec 11, 2024•7 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Texas REALTORS®

Mike Barnett

AustinReal Estate

Description

Travis Kessler, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of Texas REALTORS®, will retire on March 31, 2025, after leading the organization through a period of unprecedented growth. Mike Barnett, the Executive Vice President, will succeed Kessler as the new CEO effective April 1, 2025.

Company Information

Company

Texas REALTORS®

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

About

Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization representing all aspects of the real estate industry, with a membership base of 155,000. The organization promotes professionalism in the industry and advances public policy that supports private property owners in the state.

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