The National Association of REALTORS® recognized members of the 2020 Class of REALTOR® Certified Executives (RCE) last week, including Egyptian Association of REALTORS® CEO Charay Palmer and Chicago Association of REALTORS® Vice President of Communications Jessica Kern.

Palmer has led the Egyptian Association of REALTORS® since 2013. She is a REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) major investor and has served on numerous Illinois REALTOR® committees during her career, including chair of the 2019 Association Executives Committee and the 100^th Anniversary Task Force.

Kern, who leads the Chicago association’s communications team, is an RPAC major investor and is a member of the NAR Consumer Advocacy Outreach Advisory Board.

RCE is the only professional designation designed specifically for REALTOR® association executives. Designees exemplify goal-oriented association executives with drive, experience and commitment to professional growth. Only 27 other Illinoisans have a current RCE designation, including seven local executives and Illinois REALTORS® CEO Gary Clayton.

Congratulations to Palmer and Kern!