Lee Barrett has worked in real estate for over 38 years and is currently a broker/owner of Barrett & Co., one of the oldest family-owned real estate businesses in Southern Nevada, established in 1959. Lee has served as the president of the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® and was recently appointed to the Nevada Real Estate Commission. In his practice, Lee touches various aspects of residential, land and commercial real estate and property management. He holds the CRS, CRB, ABR, ABRM, SRES and SRS designations and teaches real estate courses across the United States. Lee has the distinction of being only one of 19 CRS-certified instructors.

In 2009, Ernie joined the National Association of REALTORS® to work on the launch of the Realtors Property Resource® where he is 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.

Scott Bush is the VP of Operations for the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® (GMAR). Scott is a National Association of REALTORS®-certified professional standards instructor and administrators the GMAR's professional standards process. Scott has served in this capacity since 1985.

Marquette University professor of finance and bell chair in real estate Mark J. Eppli has 25 years of academic and administrative leadership experience, including a three-year term as interim keyes dean of business administration at Marquette University. Dr. Eppli is widely published in the topics of commercial real estate finance, development and valuation.

Dr. Eppli serves on the board of several financial service, real estate development and not-for-profit organizations, including the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. Dr. Eppli is also the president of the Real Estate Research Institute. In addition, Dr. Eppli received recognition from the Greater Washington Urban League and the Urban Land Institute for his efforts in attracting minorities to the real estate industry through outreach programs.

Dr. Eppli earned his Ph.D., MS and BBA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Virginia native Pamela Ermen is a national speaker/trainer, coach and corporate consultant, and serves as the supervising broker of one of Virginia's fastest-growing real estate companies.

Ermen has been a senior instructor with the REALTOR® Institute for 15 years. As the president of Real Estate Guidance Inc., Pam travels across the U.S. and Canada and provides both individual and corporate coaching and training.

Business strategist and educator Travis Everette, DREI, is actively involved at almost every conceivable level in the real estate field. Having founded a thriving real estate brokerage of over 120 agents as well as a highly successful real estate school, his experience in the field and his dynamic mentoring skills are the centerpiece of his presentation style. Awarded many times over for sales and office growth, named North Carolina Real Estate Educator of the Year, and supported by legions of professionals who seek his guidance, Travis delivers courses that pack a punch.

Travis' philosophy is simple: help you break past barriers with inspired defiance. He provides relatable content with a memorable energy and insightful observations on real-life solutions to everyday challenges. Be prepared to laugh, learn and love your business as you'll leave with actionable strategic tools. Travis will focus his boundless energy to help you get out of you own way of achieving success.

Business strategist and educator Travis Everette, DREI, is actively involved at almost every conceivable level in the real estate field. Having founded a thriving real estate brokerage of over 120 agents as well as a highly successful real estate school, his experience in the field and his dynamic mentoring skills are the centerpiece of his presentation style. Awarded many times over for sales and office growth, named North Carolina Real Estate Educator of the Year, and supported by legions of professionals who seek his guidance, Travis delivers courses that pack a punch.

Travis' philosophy is simple: help you break past barriers with inspired defiance. He provides relatable content with a memorable energy and insightful observations on real-life solutions to everyday challenges. Be prepared to laugh, learn and love your business as you'll leave with actionable strategic tools. Travis will focus his boundless energy to help you get out of you own way of achieving success.

As president of Ed Hatch Seminars Inc., Ed has spoken to over 100 audiences each year since 1990. He has been a featured speaker at the last 28 consecutive NAR conventions, 10 CRS sell-a-bration events, and has spoken on the topics of negotiating, business and strategic planning, customer service and leadership. Ed has addressed audiences throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, New Zealand, Africa, South America and Asia.

Paul Jonas is an attorney with Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and is a member of the firm's Transactional Practice Group in Milwaukee. Paul's practice focuses on all aspects of transactional commercial real estate.

Prior to joining the Michael Best law firm, Paul worked for over 10 years as a commercial real estate broker for CB Richard Ellis. During law school, Paul interned for Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler, and U.S. Magistrate Judge Aaron Goodstein. In addition, he spent a summer as a Law Clerk for A.O. Smith Corp., and two years as a Senior Law Clerk at Pruhs Law Office in Milwaukee.

Stephanie Kelnhofer is the lead Single Family Housing Specialist for USDA Rural Development in Wisconsin. She began working for the federal government in 1986 and has worked in various capacities for the Farm Service Agency and the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) — now USDA Rural Development.

In her experience with USDA Rural Development, Kelnhofer has worked in Rhinelander, Shawano and Steven’s Point, administering both the single family and multi-family housing programs for the agency.

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.

With 25 years of marketing experience, Marki Lemons-Ryhal is a fifth-generation entrepreneur, third-generation restaurateur and first-generation infopreneur and has established herself as an award-winning social media speaker and course author. In a market where change is the only constant factor, Marki has used her dynamic, professional attitude and vast experience to become one of the top speakers in the country, relying on content from one of the 15 classes she has authored.

By consistently offering sound industry analysis and professional guidance, Marki's expertise has been featured in The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Agent Magazine, Forbes and REALTOR® Magazine and has also been included on CBS News Chicago and CNBC. In 2010, Marki was named the Illinois Real Estate Educator of the Year.

Marki began her career in education in 1993 and currently works as a speaker and coach, teaching social media and technology classes for the National Association of REALTORS®, CHASE, Goldman Sachs 10k Small Businesses, REALOGY and Chicago City Colleges. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Chicago State University and a Master's in Business Administration from Saint Xavier University.

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.

McClelland was a top Realtor before starting a small independent firm in Atlanta after his first year in the business. He grew it to 23 offices with 1,100 agent before selling the company at the end of 2007. McClelland joined Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers in April of 2008 as the Director of Strategic Growth. After successfully rolling in over 30 companies. McClelland was named Chief Operating Officer in 2013 and Vice President in 2018. Today he drives vision and strategic direction of the company, focused on efficiencies in technology, operational wins and a fact driven business approach. McClelland is an Inman News contributor, named one of 5 RisMedia 2019 Influencer, board member for HomeSnap and the Broker Public Portal. He also serves as an investor and advisor to the technology company Brytecore, OpCity, MailControl, MoveGuru, MyPlanit, Konverse, BuySide, Zavvie and others.

Nashville-area REALTOR® Monica Neubauer started her career as a REALTOR® in 2002 and was named REALTOR® of the Year in 2015 by her local association. Monica is a seasoned real estate instructor and self-proclaimed “education junkie.” Teaching REALTORS® how to apply technology to their business is one of her favorite topics. Monica also hosts for the Center for REALTOR® Development Podcast and enjoys connecting with REALTORS® internationally through her classes, blog and podcast.

Steve is the outreach and technical adviser for Focus on Energy based in Madison.

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.

Lisa has managed the Real Estate Errors and Omissions program for Pearl Insurance since 1994. She is currently Pearl's Vice President of Program Business with a concentration on risk management, product development and managing Pearl's Strategic Partner relationships.

Lisa has also held her Real Estate license in Michigan for over 25 years in an effort to keep abreast of issues in the Real Estate market. She also holds her Certified Insurance Counselor and Certified Risk Manager designations from the National Alliance.

Ric Thompson is the owner of Ace Home Inspections in Fond du Lac, offering home and property inspections in the Fox Valley area. Ric has over 20 years of experience in construction and was a successful REALTOR® for six years.

As the current president of the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors (WAHI), Richard has a unique combination of being a multi-million dollar producer as a REALTOR® and 20 years in residential construction. This experience has allowed Ric to run a successful inspection business including over 1,000 inspections since September 2016. In addition, Ric also serves as the secretary of the Fox Valley Chapter of WAHI.

Jeff Turner specializes in helping technology startups understand and navigate the complexities of the North American real estate market. He is also an internationally recognized speaker on topics at the intersection of technology trends and human behavior.

Currently, Jeff is in the midst of launching a new Real Estate Association Management platform called Tangilla, and is Entrepreneur In Residence for Second Century Ventures, leads strategy at immoviewer, and is an advisor to multiple real estate technology startups.