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illions of agents and over 100,000 brokerages mean fresh leadership emerges daily. Below are key moves shaping residential real estate.
**HomeSmart names Stacey Onnen president**
HomeSmart, the Scottsdale‑based franchisor, announced Stacey Onnen as its new president. Onnen brings 20+ years in real estate, having led Keller Williams’ national initiative, served as eXp Realty president, and held senior roles at RealtyONE Group. She began as an agent, later owning a brokerage and a real‑estate school. “Stacey’s operational expertise will accelerate our platform growth and support agents and franchise partners,” said founder and CEO Matt Widdows.
**MBA COO Marcia Davies retires; leadership reshuffle**
Marcia Davies, MBA’s COO since 2014, will retire end‑of‑year. A former HUD and Freddie Mac executive, Davies helped restore financial stability to the association and launched mPower, a women‑in‑finance network. President Bob Broeksmit praised her vision and legacy. In her absence, MBA promoted three senior managers: Peter Grace to chief administrative officer and SVP of industry education & technology; Laura Hopkins to SVP of membership & meetings; John Mechem to SVP of public affairs & marketing. Six additional staff—Jonathan Kearns, Jamey Lynch, Kim Newell, Dawn Williams, Liz Facemire, Jacky Salazar—were elevated to VP roles.
**NAMB elects Kimber White president**
Kimber White, a 15‑year NAMB veteran who served as board president in 2020‑21, is the organization’s volunteer president for 2025‑26. “I am honored to lead NAMB’s efforts to elevate the mortgage profession,” White said. He plans to advance flood‑insurance reform, modernize VA loan programs, expand affordable housing, and reduce credit‑report costs. NAMB remains a volunteer‑led trade group advocating for mortgage professionals and homebuyers nationwide.
