Keller Williams has named four new executives for its business, coaching and philanthropic divisions. KW President and CEO Mark Willis said the new hires are committed to promoting “mutual success and growth.”
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Keller Williams has hired four new senior executives to bolster its business, coaching and philanthropic divisions, according to an announcement Monday. Cynthia Lee and Alicia Shepherd will serve as the new president and vice president of KW Commercial, while Cody Gibson and Rachel Elder will serve as vice presidents of KW MAPS Coaching and KW Cares, respectively.
Mark Willis
“We are pleased to announce the appointments of Cynthia, Alicia, Cody and Rachel, who will serve and bring tremendous value to our market centers and agents to ensure our entrepreneurs survive market headwinds,” said Mark, KW President and CEO. Thrive in. “These highly qualified leaders are committed to our shared success and growth at Keller Williams. “
“Working with our agents, we are building careers worth having, businesses worth owning, lives worth living, experiences worth giving and legacies worth leaving,” he added.
Lee and Shepherd have served as leaders of KW Commercial since the fourth quarter of 2021, with Lee leading the division’s strategy and development and Shepherd leading education and training. The pair’s new roles are consistent with their previous responsibilities, with Lee continuing to drive growth in the division and Shepherd continuing to enhance the skills of KW Commercial agents and brokers.
“Commercial agents can now dream big and realize life through design,” Lee said in a written statement. “With us, agents will embark on a journey to maximize their potential through unique training and live events. to improve their prosperity and productivity while creating an atmosphere of accountability and the strong culture that KW is known for.”
Shepherd added: “At KW Commercial we can support any agent with any level of success. Agents no longer need to consider outdated agency companies to give their business the most professional and competitive edge.
Like Lee and Shepard, Gibson has a long history with Keller Williams, having served as operating chief of six market centers and as chief executive of Portland Real Estate Group and United Home Group. Gibson will be responsible for helping to lead KW MAPS coaching programs, the newest of which is PULSE, a subscription-based coaching and training program.
“Growing up in KW and now being named MAPS Vice President of Coaching is an honor,” Gibson said in a prepared statement. “Coaching is the bridge that allows us to get from where we are to where we want to be in our lives and careers.”
“Whether you are managing an independent agency business, building a local real estate team, leading an expansion, or launching or growing a market center, our MAPS coaches provide a powerful, tailored experience to support your aspirations and journey to success,” he added.
Finally, Elder is a nonprofit expert, most recently working at Beacon Nonprofit Consulting, an Austin-based firm that helps nonprofits become more effective fundraisers. With her new role at KW Cares, Elder will use her expertise to develop new fundraising initiatives.
“I am honored to be a part of KW Cares, where I have witnessed firsthand the extraordinary empowerment, support and advancement we provide to KW agents and their families,” Elder said in the announcement. “Our efforts are having a transformative and lasting impact on lives.”
“I continue to be inspired by the work and culture of KW,” she added. “There’s a real sense of family helping family here.”
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