Category Archives: Executives in the News

Kathy Meyer: Advocate for All

Kathy Meyer of Realty Executives Midwest in Darien, Illinois.

“My sole intention in my business is to be my clients’ number one advocate,” says REALTOR® Kathy Meyer. “I always go the extra mile in my clients’ best interests.”

That simple but powerful mindset captures the essence of Kathy’s real estate career. She grew up with a natural passion for communicating the facts and human connections. After graduating from Columbia College in Chicago with a degree in communications, specializing in radio and television, she worked in many jobs throughout media.

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Realty Executives Oceanside Raises $30,000 for Make‑A‑Wish

A bowling ball going down the lane to represent Boo-ling for Wishes, a fundraiser for Make-a-Wish.

When community, creativity and compassion come together, inspiring things happen — and that’s exactly what played out recently as Realty Executives Oceanside hosted its third annual “Boo-ling for Wishes” fundraiser. The event, held at Palm Coast Lanes in Palm Coast, Florida, brought together teams of bowlers, silent-auction participants, volunteers, sponsors, and local partners in a festive, costume-filled evening—and together they succeeded in raising $30,000 for Make-A-Wish of Central & Northern Florida.

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Realty Executives Premier to Celebrate Grand Opening in Wheaton, IL

Realty Executives Premier in Wheaton, Illinois.

Realty Executives Premier is proud to announce the upcoming grand opening of its newest office in Wheaton, Illinois, on October 15. This dynamic new location is supported by Broker/Owner Mike Tezak and launches with an accomplished team of founding members including Paula Schatz, Becky Vanderveen, Eric Logan, and eight other seasoned Executives.

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Trent Rogers: RisMedia’s 2025 South Region Rookie of the Year

Trent Rogers of Realty Executives Associates in Tennessee.

Realty Executives International and Realty Executives Associates of Knoxville, Tennessee congratulate agent Trent Rogers on being named a RisMedia 2025 Rookie of the Year! Out of thousands of agents, Trent was selected as the South Regional winner. The winner of this award exemplifies a strong sales record, commitment to the industry, and promising future in real estate. 

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Realty Executives Finalizes AZ Unification

The flagship office for Realty Executives at Outlier Blvd.

Effective August 1, 2025, Realty Executives International is proud to announce the full consolidation of its Arizona real estate brokerage presence under a unified Realty Executives Arizona Territory ownership structure. This strategic realignment officially unifies the Phoenix and Yuma markets with the existing Tucson, Northern Arizona and White Mountains markets, all under the Realty Executives Arizona Territory umbrella. With a projected 1,000 agents, 24 office locations statewide, a new state of the art flagship location at Outlier Center, and seven more offices opening open soon, including a Yuma regional office, Realty Executives now has the capacity to cohesively serve all of Arizona.

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The Doan Team: Turning Passion into Purpose in Southern California Real Estate

The Doan Team of Realty Executives Temecula Valley.

In the heart of Southern California’s dynamic real estate market, the Doan Team stands out not just for their expertise, but for the heart and soul they bring to every transaction. Scott and Caroline Doan, a husband-and-wife duo affiliated with Realty Executives Temecula Valley, exemplify what it means to build a real estate business grounded in integrity, trust, and authentic connection.

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Realty Executives Unifies & Strengthens Arizona Network

The Realty Executives flagship location located at 4343 E. Outlier Boulevard.

Realty Executives International is pleased to announce that it is aligning its ownership structure across Arizona and re-establishing common ownership of the Phoenix and Yuma market territory. This strategic move consolidates Realty Executives’ presence in Arizona under one ownership group, reaffirming its long-term investment and commitment to serving agents and clients statewide. The company started 60 years ago in Phoenix and showcases approximately 5,500+ agents.

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Empowering Seniors: Mary Beck’s Commitment to Community and Real Estate Excellence

Mary Beck at her expo booth at the Forest Lake Senior Seminar & Expo.

On April 29, 2025, the Forest Lake YMCA in Minnesota buzzed with activity as over 60 vendors, 400 attendees, and multiple food trucks gathered for the highly anticipated Forest Lake Senior Seminar & Expo. The event, which featured a variety of vendors from home maintenance to professional organizers, downsizing companies, moving companies, in-home care services, senior living communities, and more, was a resounding success thanks to the meticulous planning and unwavering dedication of Mary Beck, Realtor® with Realty Executives Top Results.

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Building Community: Habitat for Humanity & George to the Rescue Partner in New Jersey

Rebecca's Homestead in Wantage, New Jersey, and some photos from the renovation.

In a heartwarming collaboration, Habitat for Humanity of Northwest New Jersey teamed up with the popular renovation show, George to the Rescue, to transform an all-purpose gathering space at Rebecca’s Homestead. This project not only provided a multi-functional area for residents but also highlighted the power of community and partnerships in creating meaningful change.

Leading the charge for Habitat for Humanity was Pam Vreeland of Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors® and a crew of more than a dozen volunteers focused on improving the lives of the adult special needs residents that have made their home at Rebecca’s Homestead.

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