The Huntsville Area Association of Realtors has named Tiffany James its new chief executive officer, who will begin the role at the end of July. James brings more than 20 years of experience in association leadership, communications, advocacy and member engagement.
James will oversee the Alabama association as well as ValleyMLS. She most recently served as CEO of the Fort Collins Board of Realtors, where she led strategic initiatives, expanded partnership programs and oversaw technology modernization efforts.
HAAR President Regina Mitchell said James brings forward-thinking, relationship-centered leadership. Mitchell added that James understands how to balance innovation with trust and has a strong track record of building relationships, strengthening governance, and helping Realtor organizations deliver meaningful value.
They have a new leader.
United Real Estate has appointed Debbye Tyler to serve as designated managing broker of United Real Estate Chicago. Tyler brings nearly 40 years of real estate experience to the role, including time as a top-producing agent and owner of a boutique brokerage. As designated managing broker, Tyler will focus on agent business planning, ethics, relationship-building and operational systems.
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Tyler will also support agents through training, mentorship and compliance programs while overseeing efforts to grow United Real Estate’s presence in the Chicago market. Her experience across multiple market cycles has shaped her approach to agent development and business growth.
Cole West has named Chris Winter its new president of home sales and building. Winter, who previously served as division president for Cole West’s Southern Utah home building arm, will now also oversee operations in the northern reaches of the state.
According to a news release, Winter joined the home builder in 2021 after serving as vice president of finance at PulteGroup, and he previously worked as an audit professional for Ernst & Young. The company’s CEO said Winter’s leadership and understanding of the Utah market make him well-suited to lead homebuilding operations during a time of significant growth.
Cole West is a home builder that operates in Utah. The company’s new president of homebuilding will play a key role in the company’s growth efforts.
New Leaders in Residential Real Estate
The residential real estate industry is constantly evolving, with new leaders emerging to shape its future. The appointments of James, Tyler, and Winter are examples of the changes taking place in the industry, which is experiencing growth across multiple sectors, including home styling and real estate brokerage.
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