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James Holden, chief operating officer of East Tennessee REALTORS®, is being honored by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) with the REALTOR® Certified Executive (RCE) designation, which recognizes exceptional efforts made by REALTOR® association executives.
Holden is one of more than 557 REALTOR® association executives who have achieved this mark of excellence. Local and state association executives who hold the RCE designation represent REALTORS® in 48 states and territories.
“I am incredibly proud to receive the RCE designation,” said Holden. “Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to advancing the goals of East Tennessee REALTORS® and serving our members to the best of my ability. This designation not only reflects my personal commitment to excellence in association management but also reinforces our shared mission to advocate for REALTORS® and the communities we serve.”
Prior to becoming a candidate for the RCE designation, applicants must document their association management and academic experiences. Once they have completed this first step, eligible candidates must successfully complete a multiple-choice exam, which is based on a comprehensive understanding of association operations and management practices.
Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of areas critical to REALTOR® association management, including association law, governance and issues related to member services. To retain the designation, RCEs must be recertified every four years.
In November, Holden will be recognized at a special luncheon at the NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience convention in Boston.
“I continue to be impressed by James’s accomplishments and the invaluable service he provides to the association,” said Lyle Irish, East Tennessee REALTORS® chief executive officer and executive vice president. “His dedication, expertise and leadership make a significant impact, and our members are fortunate to have him as a key part of our staff.”
About East Tennessee REALTORS®
Founded in 1912 and evolving from the Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS®, East Tennessee REALTORS® has been serving the real estate interest of its members and the public for more than 100 years. The association comprises 12 counties in the region: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Cumberland, Fentress, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott and Union. The purpose of East Tennessee REALTORS® is to unite and serve its members and to enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business ethically, professionally and successfully and to promote the preservation of the right to own, transfer and use real property. For more information, visit etnrealtors.com.
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