Making Moves

For such a tight-knit industry, real estate has a lot of players, and we’re keeping track of them in our Making Moves feature. Stay up to date on your colleagues in the industry, where they’ve been and where they’re going.

Keller Williams names Shanan Steere director of growth operations 

The new director is the owner and CEO of the Shanan Steere Group in Olathe, Kansas, which is affiliated with KW Overland Park. 

BHHS Scottsdale adds new branch manager

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices announced that Christopher Barker will serve as branch manager for its Scottsdale office.

Kevin Gonzales joins The Noble Agency as VP of operations and growth

Kevin Gonzales, former COO of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, will now serve as vice president of operations and growth for The Noble Agency.

Industry veteran Andrea Kilen joins Coldwell Banker

Andrea Kilen is now an affiliate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty’s Phoenix/Paradise Valley office.

My Home Group now affiliated with Fathom Realty

My Home Group’s day-to-day operations will continue to be run by Jereme Kleven and Mark Hutchins, who co-founded the brokerage in 2005.

Mercedes Arenado-Melian and Nick Drake move to Coldwell Banker Realty

Real estate agents Mercedes Arenado-Melian and Nick Drake recently affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty.

Coldwell Banker Realty welcomes three agents to its Arizona operations

Mercedes Arenado-Melian, Nick Drake and Maylee Tarter have each joined Coldwell Banker Realty offices as affiliate agents.

Selena Worl moves to Coldwell Banker Realty’s Chandler office

Worl got her start in real estate as a leasing agent.

Ryann Haenel joins Coldwell Banker Realty’s North Scottsdale office

Ryann Haenel has moved to the North Scottsdale office of Coldwell Banker Realty as an affiliate agent. 

Kathleen Flinn joins West Valley office of Coldwell Banker Realty

Flinn has 20 years experience in new home sales, leasing and construction.

Ben Patton named director of forward planning for Thomas James Homes’ Arizona Division

Patton will oversee permitting and pre-development work for the firm’s projects in the Phoenix area. 

Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO

Wacksman joined Zillow from Microsoft in 2009.

OneTrust Home Loans names Christine Madrid as SVP

Madrid will lead expansion of the company’s national builder joint-venture division.

Dream Finders Homes launches Phoenix division

Homebuilder Dream Finders Homes recently launched a Phoenix division with the purchase of nearly 300 homes in two Phoenix-area communities.

Russ Lyon SIR agent Lisa Zaklan expands service to Chicago

Phoenix agent Lisa Zaklan is expanding her services to Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in Chicago.

Chris Knapp steps into president role at Proper Rate

Knapp is optimistic about where the industry is headed this fall and beyond.

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