California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has left the industry group. CAR said in a statement Saturday that Sebree is “resigning to pursue other opportunities.”
CAR President Melanie Barker said in a statement.
Mr. Sebree joined CAR as CEO two years ago after leaving the company. Missouri real estate agent.
CAR’s management has appointed Debra Ferrier as interim CEO, according to the release.
“We look forward to working with interim CEO Debra Ferrier, who is well known across the industry and has a strong understanding of the association’s priorities. I am confident in his ability to lead the association,” Barker added.
Mr. Ferrier has been with CAR for 37 years, first serving as CAR’s Vice President and Assistant General Counsel and then as General Counsel for CAR’s operating subsidiaries. Since 2010, she has served as her CEO of CAR’s commercial subsidiary. Real estate business services.
“I am both humbled and excited to be asked to join and lead an organization that I have been a part of for many years,” Ferrier said in a statement. “These are very difficult times for our industry, and I look forward to working with CAR’s management team, board and staff over the coming months. Together we will overcome the current environment. We are confident that we will be better positioned for future opportunities for our members, our industry and our organization.”
CAR said a search committee would be established to find a replacement.
