North Columbus News

The Lake and Geauga Area Association of REALTORS (LGAAR) has been awarded the Ohio REALTORS 2024 Young Professional Network (YPN) of the Year Award. The announcement was made at the Ohio REALTORS 114th Annual Convention & EXPO held in Columbus from September 9-11. Present at the event were Mic Gordon, Ohio REALTORS Treasurer; Ali Whitley, Ohio REALTORS President; Ryan Zalimeni, LGAAR YPN Chair; and Michelle Billings, Ohio REALTORS President-elect.

Ohio REALTORS® announced that LGAAR has been honored for its efforts in involving, recruiting, and representing young professionals in the real estate industry while upholding the goals and mission of YPN as established by the National Association of REALTORS®.

The LGAAR YPN has demonstrated dedication to professional development and community service throughout the year. Their initiatives included volunteering with WomenSafe, Inc., hosting a fundraiser benefiting WAGS 4 Kids, organizing a Continuing Education (CE) class, a Home and Safety Panel, and a New Build Crawl. These activities provided valuable resources and networking opportunities for their members. Additionally, three YPN members have earned seats on LGAAR’s Board of Directors.

"We are thrilled to recognize the Lake and Geauga Area Association of REALTORS® YPN for their remarkable achievements this year," said Ali Whitley, 2024 President of Ohio REALTORS®. "Their dedication to fostering the growth and success of young professionals in our industry is commendable."

The LGAAR YPN group continues to grow and make a significant impact within the local real estate community. This award reflects their hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence.

For more information or questions regarding the Ohio REALTORS® YPN program, please email Laura Peshek, Staff Liaison to Ohio REALTORS® YPN.

Ohio REALTORS® is the largest professional trade association in Ohio, representing more than 36,000 members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry.