Last Updated on January 29, 2018
More than 120 Allen Tate Realtors® and members of the Allen Tate Companies leadership team are attending the 2018 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) Annual Conference, January 29 – February 2 at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas.
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® 2018 Conference Week brings together the top names in real estate to learn, connect and experience the power of the world’s largest community of quality independent real estate firms. The multi-conference event includes five programming tracks targeted to agents, sales managers, luxury agents, and marketing and technology professionals, as well as a general conference with noteworthy speakers and networking opportunities.
More than 3,000 real estate professionals from 24 countries are expected to attend the conference. Participating LeadingRE brokerages represent more than 1.1 million annual home sale transactions totaling more than $368 billion.
Conference presenters include keynote speakers David Ross, two-time World Series champion and Dancing with the Stars first runner-up, and award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee. Additional presenters include psychologist Angela Duckworth, journalists Charles Duhigg and Ryan Avery, LeadingRE chief economist Dr. Marci Rossell and consumer strategist Steve McKee, and acclaimed real estate trainers Mike Staver and Matthew Ferrara.
“The caliber of attendees at our Annual Conference is exceptional – representing the best names in the real estate business,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor. “Having these leaders come together to exchange ideas, share insights and learn ways to be even better at what they do is incredibly powerful.”
Robby Brady, a Realtor® and team leader in the Allen Tate Greenville (S.C.) Downtown office, will serve as a panelist for “The Art of Introduction” at the Agent Summit on January 30. Katrina Richards, Allen Tate Realtors regional vice president, will speak on the panel “What keeps you up at night?” at the Sales Manager Summit on the same day. Stephanie Brown, Allen Tate Companies chief marketing officer, will participate in the group discussion “Best Ideas from the Field” at the MarTech Conference on February 2.
Allen Tate leaders attending the conference include:
• Teri Ainsworth, branch leader, Allen Tate Cary-Searstone office
• Phyllis Brookshire, president, Allen Tate Realtors
• Stephanie Brown, chief marketing officer, Allen Tate Companies
• Stephanie Gossett, regional vice president, Allen Tate Realtors
• Martha Hayhurst, regional vice president, Allen Tate Realtors
• Tony Jarrett, regional vice president, Allen Tate Realtors
• John Kindbom, regional vice president, Allen Tate Realtors
• Tanya Knutson, sales manager, Allen Tate Gastonia office
• Diane Kuiper, branch leader, Allen Tate Indian Land-Doby’s Bridge office and sales manager, Allen Tate Charlotte-Ballantyne office
• Adam McCall, director of client services, Allen Tate Companies
• Katrina Richards, regional vice president, Allen Tate Realtors
• Pat Riley, president and CEO, Allen Tate Companies
• Sara Spencer, chief operating officer, Allen Tate Companies
• DJ Stephan, president, Allen Tate Relocation
• Diane Wolfe, branch leader, Allen Tate Providence@485 and Union County-New Town Road offices
The following top-producing Allen Tate Realtors qualified for and were invited to attend the Realtor Summit at the LeadingRE Conference:
CHARLOTTE REGION
Belmont – Linda Evans, Megan Triplett
Charlotte-Ballantyne – Terry Alfero, Cindy Crisp, Anthony Frantilla, Ted Goldsmith, Jennifer Herlong, David Huss, Donna Kelly, Martina Linford, Steven Lorimer, Pam Orsburn, Karen Parsons, Carl Richmond
Charlotte-Providence@485 – Andy Bovender, Debbie Hooker, Lori McGowan, Matti Ordan Reider, Melissa Taylor, Kim Trouten
Charlotte-SouthPark – Missy Banks, Cindy Barnes, Kaye Bender, Jean Benham, Suzanne Cowden, Gail Craven, Rebecca Hunter, Lance McSwain, Andrew Rosen, Suzanne Severs, Shelley Spencer, Mike Stearns
Charlotte-Steele Creek – Kathy Huntley
Charlotte-University City – Amy Baker, Cathy Staskel
Concord – Mike Chisholm, Jeanne Hodges, Diane Honeycutt
Fort Mill – Kelly Cahill, Sherri Stinecipher
Gastonia – John Bolin, Wendy Eaves, Cathy Young
Huntersville – Susie Johnson, Bobby Thompson
Indian Land-Doby’s Bridge – Shannon Lawrence
Lake Norman – Dixie Dean, Gretel Howell, Ashley Richardson, Catherine Taylor
Lake Wylie – Kay Westmoreland
Lancaster – Dan Ridley
Matthews/Mint Hill – Karen Baker Anderson, Dawn Crocker, Cindy Hope
Mooresville/Lake Norman – Becky Boan, Cherie Loftin, Candi Schuerger
Rock Hill – Brandi Clark, Cecilia Dion, Kim Hamrick, Vickie Kessinger, Dana Marchand, Jennifer Phillips
Shelby – Don Costner, Carol Schenck
TRIAD REGION
Asheboro – Miguel Carreno, Judy Hayes
Burlington – Sandy Ellington-Graves, Holly Rose
Greensboro-Green Valley – Randy Carson, Stephanie Justice, Karen Kimrey, DJ McGarrigan, Donna Russell, Beth Smith, Betty Smith, Jason Smith, Angie Wilkie
Greensboro-North Elm – Kim Mathis, Roberta Wall
High Point – Linda Beck, Julie Ratkus, Vivian Wilborne, Jennifer Wooten, Carol Young
Oak Ridge – Delia Knight, Ramilya Siegel
Winston-Salem Cherry Street – Jerri Banner, Brooke Cashion, Clement Little, Pam Matthews, Wendy Sloan
TRIANGLE REGION
Apex – Shari Austin, Karen Coe, AnnMarie Janni, Tim Miller
Cary-Searstone – Cynthia Tack
Chapel Hill/Durham – Jenny Barber, Jackie Tanner
Raleigh-Falls of Neuse – Daria Crater, Jennifer Gallagher, Phyllis Wolborsky
Raleigh-Glenwood – Eddie Cash, Van Fletcher, Sue Greer, Meg Johnston, Jeff White
UPSTATE REGION
Greenville-Downtown – Robby Brady, Stephanie Burger
Greer – Marcia Hersey
Allen Tate is a founding member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest network of more than 565 premier, locally branded real estate firms in more than 65 countries. The invitation-only network is based on the unparalleled performance and trusted relationships that result in exceptional client experiences.
