About the speakers

These experts give you the insider knowledge to reach beyond the stars.

  • CHRIS ABAZIS

    Real estate show host, business coach

    Abazis entered real estate in 2002 and quickly advanced to CEO of his Keller Williams firm, overseeing 1,000 agents and expanding office locations. A renowned speaker and trainer, he co-founded Sky Limitless Media, producing influential content and hosting the show "Local Unlocked."

  • AMY CHOREW

    REALTOR®, tech expert, real estate consultant

    Chorew is a Connecticut REALTOR® specializing in new home sales, investment properties and listings. Since 2008, she has been a national speaker on technology and sales strategies for real estate professionals. Her company, Curated Learning, enhances training for real estate and proptech firms.

  • REPH CHOREW

    Real estate consultant

    Chorew was raised in real estate from an early age, helping his father with remodeling and building as well as helping his mother, tech guru Amy Chorew, with creating real estate content for social media marketing. Today Chorew works as a real estate marketing consultant who helps clients create effective content that converts into real business. .

  • MAGIE COOK

    Entrepreneur, businesswoman

    Born Magdalena De La Cruz Cook-Garcia in a Mexican orphanage, Magie Cook overcame adversity and launched Maggie's All-Natural Fresh Salsas & Dips. From homelessness to multi-million-dollar success, Cook now champions social causes, and her story is being adapted into a feature film.

  • MARK EPPLI

    UW Graaskamp Center director, housing economist, real estate expert

    Mark Eppli, Ph.D., is a distinguished professor and published expert in commercial real estate finance, development and valuation. Eppli is considered among the top experts in real estate and economics in Wisconsin.

  • WENDY HOANG

    WRA attorney

    Hoang serves as a WRA Legal Hotline participant and education instructor. In addition, she conducts educational presentations for REALTOR® members and writes for the WRA's Legal Update and Wisconsin Real Estate Magazine publications.

  • ALEXA KEBALO

    REALTOR®, real estate media contributor

    Kebalo is a REALTOR® and media contributor featured on NBC, WFSB, Inside Edition and various newspapers. As the 1st vice president at the Connecticut Association of REALTORS® and the chair of the NAR Medium State Forum, Kebalo advocates for industry advancement. She was named Connecticut's "REALTOR® of the Year" in 2022.

  • CORI LAMONT

    WRA attorney, WRA VP of legal & public affairs

    Lamont serves as a WRA Legal Hotline participant, education instructor and primary contact for WRA members regarding regulatory and licensing issues. Her expertise impacts real estate laws, regulations and licensing.

  • JENNIFER LINDSLEY

    WRA attorney, WRA director of legal services and licensing

    Lindsley serves as a WRA Legal Hotline participant and education instructor. With extensive responsibilities in education development and teaching, she has been recognized as the WRA's "Instructor of the Year" on several occasions.

  • ADDIE OWENS

    Florida REALTOR®, real estate educator

    Owens is a Florida REALTOR® and owner of Touchstone Real Estate Group, a boutique brokerage and real estate school. She began her career in 2005 and excels in REO dispositions. She is a "Golden R" President's Circle Major Investor for RPAC and is a past president of her local association. Owens currently serves on the Lake County Board of Adjustments.

  • TRACY RUCKA

    WRA attorney, WRA director of professional standards and practices

    Rucka is a WRA hotline attorney and education instructor. She specializes in professional standards and was named WRA's "Instructor of the Year" in 2012. Rucka previously served as the executive officer of the Northwoods Association of REALTORS® and worked as a REALTOR® in northern Wisconsin.

  • THE WATTS

    John & Connie Watt along with son and retired NFL fullback Derek Watt

    Wisconsin natives John and Connie Watt raised three sons, all NFL players: JJ, Derek and TJ Watt. John grew his career from firefighter to lieutenant, while Connie advanced from a part-time dispatcher to a vice president of her home inspection firm. Their son Derek Watt played seven seasons as a fullback with the San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers. He led the NFL in special teams tackles in 2019 and earned Pro Bowl Alternate honors twice.

  • SHAWNA ALT

    First Weber Inc. CEO and REALTOR®

    Shawna Alt is the CEO of First Weber Inc., Wisconsin’s largest real estate firm. With over 30 years of industry experience, she has held roles from sales agent to president and now CEO, driving strategies that enhance First Weber’s services and create a thriving culture for agents and staff.

  • ANDY BEISER

    REALTOR®

    Andy Beiser is a broker associate with Beiser Realty located in Winneconne. Beiser holds the CRB credential and is a Ninja Installation Graduate.

  • LORA BLADOW

    REALTOR®

    Lora Bladow is a 20-year, top-producing REALTOR® with a passion for selling real estate in Central Wisconsin. Her focus is on creating a highly professional and streamlined client process while making sure clients also have as much fun as possible.

  • KELLY DAVIES

    REALTOR®

    Kelly Davies is a REALTOR® serving the Fox Valley area. She holds a business degree from Roosevelt University and the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation.

  • MARY DUFF

    REALTOR®

    Mary Duff has been a full-time REALTOR® at Stark Company REALTORS® in Madison since 2003 and also served as the WRA Chair in 2021.

  • ALLY FIGIEL

    REALTOR®

  • ASHLEE HARLOCK

    REALTOR®

    Ashlee Harlock is a REALTOR® with Beiser Realty LLC in Winneconne, with two years of experience in the field. Harlock is committed to growing her career through ongoing education and active involvement in the RANW Young Professionals Network.

  • KEITH KREPLINE

    REALTOR®

  • CASSIDY MORAN

    REALTOR®

    Washington County resident Cassidy Moran works as a REALTOR® with RE/MAX United in West Bend. Moran brings five years of experience in the public sector and also has a background in urban planning, zoning and economic development.

  • RYAN PARKOS

    REALTOR®

    Ryan Parkos is a REALTOR® who has embraced the evolving real estate landscape. Parkos is dedicated to making every transaction a success, guiding clients smoothly through their real estate journey while helping other agents along the way.

  • MEGHAN PINGEL

    REALTOR®

    Meghan Pingel works as a REALTOR® at Beiser Realty in Winneconne. Before real estate, she spent eight years in sales and customer service through social media. Now, she uses social media to connect with clients, which has led to the majority of her business.

  • MARSHA SMITH

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Smith got her entrepreneurial start 11 years ago in Network Marketing. She built a strong business as a Health Coach and business mentor rather quickly utilizing social media strategies, where she led a top team in the entire company 3 years in a row. In 2021 she decided to diversify her skillset and earned her real estate license. Smith continues to embrace the challenge of adapting social media strategies to reach a large audience and convert followers to clients.

  • DAVE STARK

    REALTOR®

  • KEL SVOBODA

    REALTOR®

  • TONYA THOMSEN

    REALTOR®

    A REALTOR® since 2003, Tonya Thomsen leads real estate teams in the Metro Milwaukee and Madison markets. She holds the ABR, CRS and GRI designations. Thomsen has served on the WRA Forms Committee and the GMAR Equal Opportunity/Fair Housing Committee.

  • DAN WEBER

    REALTOR®

    Dan Weber has been a full-time REALTOR® with Shorewest REALTORS® since 2000 and is a licensed real estate broker. He serves as an assistant sales director, business coach and member of the GMAR Public Policy Committee.

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