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as Vegas Realtors (LVR) has named Lynda Fernandez as its new CEO, effective January. Fernandez, who has led the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors since September 2023 and previously served as CEO of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors, brings 16 years of executive experience from the Miami Association of Realtors. She was chosen after a thorough search to replace former CEO Wendy DiVecchio, whose tenure ended amid allegations of election tampering. LVR president George Kypreos praised Fernandez’s track record of revenue growth, member value, and communication skills, and said the board trusts her vision to steer the association into a new era. The appointment follows a series of scandals in 2024 and the early‑2025 resignation of two leaders, prompting LVR to overhaul its culture and appoint qualified, values‑aligned leaders.

    In Buffalo, the HUNT Real Estate Corporation, founded in 1911, is passing the reins to a new generation. Peter Hunt, who has been CEO for two decades and was named to T3 Sixty’s SP 200 list, will step down as CEO and become executive chairman. His son, Charles F. Hunt, will take over as CEO, marking the fourth generation of family leadership. Charles has been with the firm since high school, progressing from sales to executive vice president (2015), COO (2019), and president of residential brokerage (2022). Peter noted the industry’s evolution and praised his son’s readiness to continue expanding the firm’s regional influence.

    HUNT Real Estate Corp. operates a commercial brokerage, mortgage banking, insurance, and title agency, and owns HUNT Real Estate ERA, which runs over 50 branches in New York and Massachusetts. In 2024, the company ranked ninth among brokerage franchisees by transaction sides, with more than $3.6 billion in sales volume.