LOS
ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today announced it has named
Phil Hawkins as its new chief
executive officer. Hawkins currently serves as chief executive
officer for the Pacific West Association of REALTORS®
(PWR), one of the largest local real estate associations in
California.
He was selected as part of a nationwide search by C.A.R.'s
leadership team and a search committee comprised of highly
experienced members with backgrounds in working with state CEOs. He
succeeds Debra Ferrier, who has served as interim CEO since
April, and who is the current CEO of C.A.R.'s for-profit subsidiary
Real Estate Business Services (REBS).
"On behalf of C.A.R.'s leadership team and our search committee,
I am thrilled to make this announcement," said C.A.R. President
Melanie Barker. "Phil has deep
knowledge about the real estate industry and the political
landscape in California. His
insights into the many issues facing us today make him uniquely
positioned to be our next CEO. Phil joins the organization during a
time of significant industry change and, as such, will be
instrumental in developing and delivering on a vision for C.A.R.
and for our profession.
As the CEO of the Pacific West Association of
REALTORS® since 2015, Phil has a keen understanding
of what our members need and will ensure that C.A.R. members
remain at the center of the real estate transaction. As we stand on
the cusp of the organization's 120th anniversary in
2025, it is our strong belief that Phil is the best person to lead
this organization, its 200,000 members and the California real estate industry in the years
ahead.
On behalf of the Leadership Team, I'd also like to thank Debra
for directing the organization during these past few months," said
Barker.
At PWR, Hawkins oversaw all aspects of the association,
including professional standards, education, political advocacy,
finance, charity foundation, community involvement, communications,
and Multiple Listing Services. He joined PWR in 1998 as vice
president of Government Affairs, representing the interests of the
association in matters involving local, state, and federal
governments. He was named executive vice president of Government
Affairs in 2008 and then became the association's CEO in 2015.
At the state level, Hawkins has served on numerous C.A.R.
committees, including Real Estate Business Services (REBS), RPC
Coordinating, RPC Fundraising & Member Mobilization Advisory,
Association Executive, CREPAC, C.A.R. Mission Task Force, and
Housing Affordability Fund. At the national level, he has served on
NAR's Association Executive Committee since 2014 and is an NAR
Presidents Circle and RPAC Hall of Fame member.
"I am honored to be named C.A.R.'s next CEO," said Hawkins. "I
am eager to collaborate with our leadership team, the Board, and
the staff at C.A.R. during what is an extremely challenging period
for our industry. I am confident that, together, we will
successfully navigate the current environment and emerge even
stronger, ready to seize opportunities that lie ahead for our
members, the industry, and our organization."
Leading the way…® in California real estate for more than 110
years, the CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (www.car.org) is one of
the largest state trade organizations in the United States with nearly 200,000 members
dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate.
C.A.R. is headquartered in Los
Angeles.
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