Congratulations to Jeff Lasky, Carrie Little, Sarah Ware, Michael Gobber and Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris for being named to new leadership positions for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) for the 2025 governance year.

Michael Gobber, managing broker-partner, Century 21 Circle in Westchester, will serve as the NAR Region 7 Regional Vice President representing Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin in 2025.

Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris, of Exit Strategy Realty/EMA Management in Chicago, was named REALTOR® Party Director for 2025.

Three will serve as NAR committee vice chairs for the coming year:

  • Jeff Lasky (CEO, North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS®) – AEC/RCE Certification Advisory Board
  • Carrie Little (managing broker-owner, CarMarc Realty Group in West Chicago) – Emerging Business & Technology Forum
  • Sarah Ware (principal and designated managing broker, Ware Realty Group, LLC in Chicago) – Multicultural Partners Advisory Group

They will join the following 2025 NAR committee chairs:

  • Antje Gehrken (president and designated managing broker, ARE Partners, Inc. in Chicago) – Broker Engagement Committee
  • Mabél Guzmán (broker for Coldwell Banker Realty in Chicago) – Consumer Communications Committee
  • Matt Persicketti (broker for Oak Leaf Realty in Frankfort) – Medium Board Forum
  • Alex Ruggieri (senior advisor for SVN NorthStar in Savoy) – Global Business & Alliances Committee
  • Maureen Sweeney (Maureen Sweeney Real Estate Appraiser, Ltd., in Chicago) – Real Property Valuation Committee