The Council of Multiple Listing Services has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, introducing a group of leaders who will guide the organization during one of the most consequential periods in its history. This new board assumes responsibility at a moment when the MLS is being asked not just to adapt, but to lead.
CMLS has long served as the collective voice for MLS organizations navigating policy, technology, and market change. The incoming board reflects the operational depth and strategic diversity required for that mission today. With representation from some of the largest and most influential MLSs in North America, this group brings firsthand experience managing scale, complexity, and collaboration across markets.
The leadership team for 2026 includes Chair Nicole Jensen of realMLS, Vice Chair Justin Haag of Northwest MLS, Secretary and Treasurer Jeff Bosch of IRES, and Past Chair John DiMichele of TRREB and PropTx Innovations. They are joined by a board composed of CEOs, COOs, and CTOs who collectively oversee millions of subscribers and some of the most sophisticated MLS infrastructures in the industry.
Their work will build on a strong foundation established under the leadership of Denee Evans, who recently announced her intention to step down as CEO of CMLS.
Honoring the Leadership of Denee Evans
Denee Evans’ tenure at CMLS coincided with a period of accelerating change for the MLS community. During her leadership, CMLS sharpened its role as a policy leader, expanded its advocacy footprint, and provided MLS executives with clearer frameworks for navigating regulatory pressure, industry consolidation, and evolving broker expectations.
Perhaps most importantly, Denee helped position CMLS as a steady, trusted voice at a time when MLS leaders needed clarity more than commentary. She understood that the value of CMLS was not in reacting to every headline, but in helping MLSs make informed, confident decisions rooted in long-term market health.
Her leadership strengthened the organization’s credibility, elevated its national presence, and reinforced the importance of MLS cooperation in a rapidly fragmenting industry landscape. The industry owes her sincere thanks for that work.
Encouragement for the Road Ahead
The incoming board now faces a dual mandate. The first is continuity: sustaining the credibility, trust, and influence CMLS has earned. The second is evolution: guiding the organization through a leadership transition while helping define what the MLS must become in the next decade.
Issues surrounding data standards, policy alignment, platform interoperability, AI readiness, and marketplace transparency are no longer theoretical. They are operational realities for every MLS. CMLS sits at the center of these conversations, uniquely positioned to help MLSs move forward together rather than alone.
Leadership transitions are moments of opportunity. With a strong board, a clear mission, and a deeply engaged membership, CMLS has the tools to shape its next chapter thoughtfully and deliberately.
Congratulations to the 2026 Board of Directors. Thank you to Denee Evans for her lasting contributions. The MLS industry will be watching with optimism as this new leadership team helps define the future of CMLS and the organized marketplace it represents.
