“Serving as CEO of Stellar MLS has been one of many best honors of my profession,” Cowen mentioned in a press release. “I’m extremely pleased with what now we have constructed — an MLS that delivers worth, innovation, and integrity to actual property professionals and the shoppers they serve. Now, I’m able to step again, and Shayne is greater than able to step ahead. I actually can not think about leaving what we’ve in-built higher arms.”
Cowen joined Stellar MLS in 2008. It was beneath her steering that the MLS not solely navigated the Nice Recession, however grew to develop into the biggest MLS in Florida and Puerto Rico. She additionally performed a task within the MLS’s 2019 rebranding efforts.
“I’ve had the privilege of working intently with Merri Jo for almost 20 years and discovered an incredible quantity by watching how she leads, each strategically and personally. She leads with imaginative and prescient and coronary heart, and that mix of high-level management and real care is a part of what makes Stellar profitable and is one thing I intend to hold ahead,” Fairley mentioned in a press release.
Over the subsequent few months, Stellar MLS mentioned Cowen will work intently with Fairley to make sure a clean management transition. Even after the transition, Cohen will stay part of Stellar MLS, serving in a strategic advisory position and main its subsidiary Common Consulting Alternatives, of which Cowen at the moment serves as CEO.
“Our priorities stay the identical — delivering distinctive worth to our prospects, championing innovation, and serving to form the way forward for the true property business each at house and all over the world,” Fairley mentioned.
