In 2009, Ernie joined the National Association of REALTORS to work on the launch of the Realtors Property Resource where he is a Director of Industry Relations. In his more than 30 years in the real estate industry, Ernie has had the privilege to work with many of the nation's top brokerages, Realtor Associations and MLSs.

As a REALTOR®, Amy's unique ability to deliver highly successful, curated client experiences consistently positions her at the top of her field. She walks the walk every day as an active agent in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, delivering exceptional results for her real estate client family.

Her commitment to her personal clients and her own team of real estate professionals allows Amy to stay ever aware of the day-to-day challenges both real estate professionals and their clients experience. This experience fuels Amy's commitment to innovation in real estate via new technology, processes and procedures to help not only her own team excel but to help her peers and the industry as a whole rise.

While building her own team, she found that sharing her own processes and practices she had developed years ago for herself were extremely valuable and meaningful to others success. This sparked a passion for coaching and developing others. To date, Amy has created and offers industry-leading training, speaking experiences and custom coaching opportunities -- all in addition to leading her real estate business.

Known for her rare and coveted gift of artfully blending her skills and experience into actionable tools and processes, Amy has certainly earned her place as a highly respected and sought-after leader.

Clara Capano is the owner of Censpire Consulting with a focus on unleashing the power of the mompreneur. With over 25 years of experience in sales and leadership, Clara has worked with business owners across the United States and Canada and has helped them build a better business and life.

She is a published author, speaker, trainer and business strategist. Clara is a master trainer and coach with Ninja Selling and Coaching, certified though Integrity Selling and Tony Robins coaching. In addition, she holds a BA in communications and English and a MA in organizational communications and leadership.

Clara resides in Denver and San Diego and enjoys time with her son and dog and travels the world whenever possible.

Thomas G. Cullen is the vice president and managing attorney of Wisconsin operations with Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund Inc. With more than 30 years of legal experience, he is a past president, former member of the board of directors, and former chairman of the legislative committee of the Wisconsin Land Title Association (WLTA). His prior work experience includes in-house legal counsel for the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association and as well as an assistant city attorney for the city of West Allis. He is a frequent lecturer on title insurance, real property law and settlement services. Tom received his J.D. in 1986 from the Marquette University Law School and his B.S. in 1982 from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, cum laude.

Antoine Dupont is a recognized expert and strategist in digital marketing. He's an award-winning marketing agency owner and a speaker at national and international conferences. He combines 18 years of marketing experience and 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Antoine travels the world sharing his strategy and methodology to marketers and business owners with goals to improve lead generation and business growth via his proven marketing strategies. As a result, he is an in-demand consultant on discovering the strategies that work. His past clients include Johnson & Johnson, Walgreens, Office Depot, Unilever, The Sports Authority and Build Houses for Free. Prior to his marketing success and consulting, his first job out of college was working for chef Gordon Ramsey in London at Le Gavroche. Recent appearances include presentations at INBOUND 2018, PRINT 18, MPI WEC 2018 & Digitalium 2018 in Romania and many other marketing conferences.

Abhi Golhar is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, consultant, coach and media figure whose experience encompasses print, podcasting, radio and television appearances. Abhi is the Chief Investment Officer of Summit & Crowne, an Atlanta-based real estate investment firm and has a large presence in media.

Abhi's gift for gab and talent for communicating with clients and colleagues led him to create a variety of content across multiple platforms, including his two daily radio shows, The Abhi Golhar Show and Think Realty Radio, alongside his vlog on YouTube. He honed his skill as a popular guest on dozens of podcasts in the entrepreneurship and investing space before launching his first Atlanta-based radio show on the Wall Street Business Network in 2016.

Subsequently tapped as the host of Think Realty's nationally syndicated radio show, Think Realty Radio, Abhi can be heard daily on the Wall Street Business Network by more than 600,000 listeners in 35 major markets. In addition, The Abhi Golhar Show, his live show, can be heard during the morning drive on Biz1190 WAFS in Atlanta.

Abhi began his real estate investment career in 2002 in Detroit and continued growing and developing his knowledge base with investment projects throughout the Midwest. In 2007, he headed to Atlanta to found Summit & Crowne.

As a much-sought-after voice in real estate investment and entrepreneurship, Abhi has written for a variety of publications including Forbes, the Huffington Post, and industry-specific magazines like Inman and Think Realty. In addition, he has been a popular blogger both at Real Estate Deal Talk and as a guest contributor on other investor and business blogs.

Chandra is a third-generation REALTOR® who became licensed in 1997. She is the broker owner of Colorado Mesa Realty LLC in Colorado Springs, CO. As a Certified CRS instructor and Master Ninja Selling instructor, Chandra has been teaching agents how to build better businesses and lives all over the nation since 2007.

Starting college at age 16, she completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business in 1993 and earned her Master's Degree in Business Administration in 2000. She serves buyers and sellers in residential resale as well as land development and building new homes in Colorado Springs, CO.

Chandra's mission is to be a facilitator of awareness and change in the real estate education realm by providing top insights and guidance to real estate licensees who are committed to be at the top of their game both professionally and personally.

Meagan is known as a "Generational Humorist" and has an outspoken, take-no-prisoners Generation X attitude and challenges her audiences to think differently and act decisively when dealing with multiple generations.

Meagan graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in marketing. After working several years in a sales environment, Meagan became discouraged to hear all the negative comments about Gen X, the generation of 50 million people born between 1965 and 1980. As a Gen Xer herself, she felt these comments were unfounded and was further frustrated by the blinders her own managers seemed to have.

Meagan began to research everything from small to large corporations in order to find successful ways to work with the younger generation. From that, ZAP THE GAP Solving the Multi-Generational Puzzle was born.

Since 1997, Meagan has entertained and educated thousands of audiences. She has written a variety of articles about the multiple generations and has been interviewed for many publications and audio programs. She has been quoted in The Chicago Tribune, CNNMoney.com, US News & World Report and many other publications. Meagan and her baby boomer father, Larry Johnson, are the authors of Generations, Inc - From Boomers to Linksters, Managing the Friction Between Generations at Work.

Nothing changes perceptions more than a passion for life, work and success. To complicate matters, each generation has a different perception of what motivates them. Meagan says, "Every generation gets a negative label when it enters the workforce. For example, baby boomers were called trouble-making hippies when they first went to work. Once we take time to understand the motivations and mindset of each generation, working with them, communicating with them and managing them becomes a more successful effort."

What seemed like a perfect solution yesterday is the source of tomorrow's problem. Learn from Meagan what you can do now to make the most of each generation in your workplace!

Carol E. Krigbaum is the managing member of Krigbaum Law LLC, a general practice firm in Whitefish Bay, north of Milwaukee. Carol received a B.A. from UW-Madison with majors in both journalism and history and graduated from Marquette University Law School. She holds a Wisconsin real estate broker's license and answers questions on the WRA Legal Hotline.

Carol is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Greater Milwaukee Area REALTORS®, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association and the National Association of REALTORS®. She serves on the professional standards committee for the Greater Milwaukee Area REALTORS®. She is president of the Whitefish Bay Historical Society and serves on the Village of Whitefish Bay's Historic Preservation Commission. She is a frequent presenter on real estate-related topics for the State Bar of Wisconsin.

As the director of corporate and regulatory affairs for the WRA, Cori Lamont is the primary contact for members and firms regarding brokerage regulatory and licensing issues and is the liaison between the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the WRA.

Cori regularly presents real estate seminars and education to real estate licensees and also serves as a contributing author for Wisconsin Real Estate Magazine. Cori collaborates with REALTOR® boards on forms and practice issues, currently serves on the Real Estate Contractual Forms Advisory Council and has been a speaker for events at Marquette University Law School and the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Cori received her Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University and Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University. She was named the WRA Instructor of the Year in 2005 and 2013.

Jennifer Lindsley is the director of training for the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association.

Jennifer participates as an attorney on the WRA Legal Hotline and serves as a liaison between the WRA and the Wisconsin Technical College System. Her responsibilities include drafting education materials, developing pre-licensing and continuing education resources, and teaching WRA pre-license and continuing education courses.

She received her B.A. from Portland State University and her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Jennifer is a member of the Real Estate Educators Association. In 2014, she received the WRA Instructor of the Year award.

Jeremias Maneiro is a tech-savvy millennial who speaks from the heart and specializes in helping everyone improve their "tech-xpertise" regardless of skill level or generation. Audiences across the nation love the enthusiasm, energy and humor he brings to every presentation. "JMan" has been engaging audiences since 2002 with his ability to power learning through anecdotes from his life as a real estate practitioner. His perspective is fresh, his delivery is authentic, and his content is fluff-free. JMan is ready to help you overcome your fears and start crushing your goals now.

Melanie McLane is a second-generation REALTOR® as well as appraiser, broker and educator. Recently awarded with REALTOR® Emeritus status, she has been involved in real estate all of her adult life. A graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, she holds the following designations and certifications: ABR, CRB, CRS, EPRO, GREEN, GRI, RAA, RSPS, PSA, SRES and the SRS. Melanie is also certified as a distance instructor (CDEI) and is an Appraiser Qualifications Board approved USPAP instructor. She has written numerous courses for her own use and as works for hire for other educational companies including Hondros College, the National Association of REALTORS®, and several state REALTOR® associations. She also served as an SME/author for the Pricing Strategy Advisor course for NAR as well as other NAR courses, including RSPS.

She has served as the president for her local association, West Branch Valley Association of REALTORS®; two terms as district vice president for the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®; and on various NAR committees, task forces and forums. In 2008, she was inducted into the REBAC Hall of Fame as an instructor, and in 2012, she was named RSPS of the Year for her contributions to the RSPS course. Her local association has honored her with the "Spirit Award," the "Outstanding Achievement Award" and twice with "REALTOR® of the Year." In 2018, the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® named her REALTOR® of the Year. She continues to list, sell and appraise as well as teach. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

James Nellis is a third-generation REALTOR® and CEO of The Nellis Group. He has been in the real estate business for more than 15 years and specializes in utilizing cutting-edge technology and creating new systems to bring real estate to the next level. The Nellis Group was ranked #11 in RE/MAX USA in 2009. Nellis focuses on new ways of doing business to capture a greater market share of referral business. He also works with non-profit organizations to help them improve their growth and build connections within the local community. Nellis runs webinars and seminars on social fusion and integrating technology into your business to succeed in today's market.

Tracy Rucka has been a staff attorney with the WRA since 1997. Her primary role is Legal Hotline attorney, answering member questions about real estate related matters. Tracy also specializes in professional standards administration and training, including working closely with local association professional standards administrators. Her other duties at the WRA include writing legal publications and providing member education and mediation training.

Tracy served previously at the local association level as the executive officer of the Northwoods Association of REALTORS®. Her experience in real estate began in the mid-1980s working as a REALTOR® in northern Wisconsin before going to law school. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in behavioral sciences and law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Juris Doctorate degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn.

Tracy was awarded the 2012 Instructor of the Year Award by the WRA.

Jonathan M. Sayas is currently the Wisconsin State Underwriting Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company, a part of Stewart Information Services Corp. Stewart Title is a leading provider of real estate services, including global residential and commercial title insurance as well as various escrow and settlement services. Jonathan previously practiced law as a second-generation partner at Sayas, Schmuki, Rondini & Plum, S.C.

Jonathan also is a regular instructor for the WRA, the Wisconsin Land Title Association (WLTA), and is a member of the DSPS' Wisconsin Real Estate Forms Advisory Committee. In 2016, he was awarded the designation of Wisconsin Land Title Professional by the WLTA. Jonathan received his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University in Indiana and his undergraduate degree in general business from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

Robert Sayas is an attorney with the law offices of Sayas, Schmuki, Rondini & Plum S.C. Rob is a Legal Hotline attorney for the WRA, answering member questions about real estate related matters. He received his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University in Indiana.

Michael Sewell is a real estate broker in Green Bay and a past president of the REALTORS® Association of Northeast Wisconsin. He has taught pre-license classes, continuing education courses and professional standards throughout Wisconsin since 1991. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Western Michigan University and received his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 1978. He practiced law for 10 years prior to entering the field of real estate in 1988. Michael was named the WRA 1998 Instructor of the Year and serves on the WRA's Professional Standards Work Group and the Professional Standards Hearing Panel.

Mike Staver is the author of Leadership Isn't for Cowards and is an internationally respected speaker and coach. Mike takes noisy, often complex leadership content and makes it immediately useful, digestible and entertaining.

Mike has degrees in business administration and counseling psychology and is a certified speaking professional. Companies from Federal Express and Miracle Ear to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Mayo Clinic have repeatedly invited him to contribute to the development of their leaders.

Most recently, some of Mike's work was ranked No. 1 by Training Magazine on its 2018 Training Top 125 list, which recognizes organizations with the most successful learning and development programs in the world.

Mike Staver is the author of Leadership Isn't for Cowards and is an internationally respected speaker and coach. Mike takes noisy, often complex leadership content and makes it immediately useful, digestible and entertaining.

Mike has degrees in business administration and counseling psychology and is a certified speaking professional. Companies from Federal Express and Miracle Ear to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Mayo Clinic have repeatedly invited him to contribute to the development of their leaders.

Most recently, some of Mike's work was ranked No. 1 by Training Magazine on its 2018 Training Top 125 list, which recognizes organizations with the most successful learning and development programs in the world.

After attending the University of Wisconsin on a baseball scholarship and graduating with a degree in landscape architecture, Steve built and designed over 100 homes in the Madison area, with one of his unique homes featured in a national builder's magazine.

Steve's other real estate practice includes working 43 years as a REALTOR®, 10 years as part owner and president of Century 21 City Wide Realty and six years as a licensed home inspector. Over a 33-year appraisal career, Steve has appraised more than 15,000 homes for most of the lenders in Madison including FHA and VA.

In addition to appraising full time Steve has taught many appraisal continuing education classes in a number of states, including a 40-hour CE class for home inspectors.

Todd & Megan Ferris and Terry Waggoner are the owners and operators of Ferris Property Group, a dynamic real estate team in the greater Indianapolis area. Consistently ranked as top producers in their market, they run the largest team at FC Tucker Company, Indiana's largest real estate brokerage.

The trio consistently trains, coaches and teaches agents throughout the country at individual brokerages and at the industry's top conferences and events, while still staying active as real estate agents working in the trenches with buyers and sellers day in, day out.

In May 2016, they began hosting the well-known Boom Real Estate podcast on iTunes, where they train agents to have amazing businesses and amazing lives. Since the podcast's inception, Todd, Terry and Megan have played host to the top names in the real estate world - Leigh Brown, Tom Ferry, Patrick Lilly, Seth Price and many more.

Best known around the country for their creativity, innovation, next-level marketing, culture building and social media presence, Todd, Megan and Terry believe in breaking out of the box in order to build incredible businesses and helping other agents do the same.

The group's chemistry dates back to college where they met and grew to be great friends. This chemistry, humor and success are the cornerstone of their professional and personal lives, and their passion comes through each and every time they take the stage. Groups large and small enjoy their presentation style and content, and leave feeling empowered, motivated and ready to take action.

Liz Tobolt grew up on a dairy farm in Hartland, Wisconsin. She began selling real estate after graduating high school. Later, she went back to school obtaining a B.A.A. from UW-Whitewater and a J.D. from Marquette University Law School. Today, Tobolt teaches, continues to sell real estate, and practices transactional real estate law as the managing member of Liz Tobolt Law LLC, in Hartland, WI.

Terry Watson is the "a ha guy" who makes people, companies and organizations large and small aware of the conscious and unconscious ways they sabotage their businesses and their lives. Terry provides ridiculously effective and easily implementable strategies. In short, Terry gives your organization the tools your people need to get out of their own way while making them laugh till they snort in the process.

Terry is also a certified speaking professional, the speaking profession's international measure of speaking experience and skill, earned from the National Speakers Association. This is a really big deal since there are fewer than 600 speakers with the CSP designation in the universe. Less than 10 percent of the speakers who belong to the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) hold this professional designation. What this means is that the WRA Annual Convention is not Terry's first rodeo. With Terry speaking at the convention, you'll hear other convention guests in the halls saying, "I can't believe I didn't know that" or "I haven't laughed this hard in years," or "I am so glad I was here!"

Terry Watson is the "a ha guy" who makes people, companies and organizations large and small aware of the conscious and unconscious ways they sabotage their businesses and their lives. Terry provides ridiculously effective and easily implementable strategies. In short, Terry gives your organization the tools your people need to get out of their own way while making them laugh till they snort in the process.

Terry is also a certified speaking professional, the speaking profession's international measure of speaking experience and skill, earned from the National Speakers Association. This is a really big deal since there are fewer than 600 speakers with the CSP designation in the universe. Less than 10 percent of the speakers who belong to the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) hold this professional designation. What this means is that the WRA Annual Convention is not Terry's first rodeo. With Terry speaking at the convention, you'll hear other convention guests in the halls saying, "I can't believe I didn't know that" or "I haven't laughed this hard in years," or "I am so glad I was here!"

Nelson Zide's interactive seminars on goal setting, time management and self-promotion help people in sales learn how to achieve their best. Nelson is well-received by audiences because he is an entertaining, personable and inspirational communicator. As a high-performing salesman and successful multi-office business manager himself, Nelson not only "talks the talk" but "walks the walk." He knows where his audience is coming from and is acutely aware of their needs. Nelson is a degreed educator and has been a senior instructor for the Massachusetts Graduate Institute since 1984.