Council News

2027 Leadership Election Candidates Announced

Updated May 7, 2026

The Residential Real Estate Council is pleased to announce the official slate of candidates for the 2027 Leadership Election.

First Vice President Candidates

John Young, CRS – Maryland

Ellis Gardner, CRS – Tennessee

Billie Parrott, CRS – Montana

Board of Directors

Fran Bixler, CRS – Illinois

Jerry Moscowitz, CRS – Minnesota

Kara Wootsen, CRS – Florida

Marvette Artis, CRS – North Carolina

Members will have the opportunity to Meet the Candidates exclusively at Sell-a-bration® 2026 in Dallas, TX. The RRC Leadership Election Town Hall will take place Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4 p.m. CT.

Following the presentations, full RRC membership voting will open for one week.

• Election ballot opens: March 23, 2026 at 10 a.m. CT

• Election ballet closes: March 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT

• Election results announced: March 31, 2026

RRC encourages all eligible members to participate and help shape the future of the organization.

2027 Leadership Election