Here's Who's Holding Sessions at This Year's Convention

Chris Abazis is a business coach and former real estate CEO who grew a 240-agent brokerage from the ground up and has coached, trained and led over 1,000 agents and leaders. He teaches leaders how to coach for performance—not just motivation—using simple systems that drive accountability, retention, and production without burnout.

Shannon Allen is the Director of Local Association Services at Florida Realtors and serves as the liaison to the Association Executives, MLS Executives, and Professional Standards Administrators in Florida. She started as an attorney on the Legal Hotline and has been working with Florida Realtors since 2016. Her background includes IT, Banking, Commercial & Residential Real Estate, and both Civil & Criminal Law. She is very pleased to have attained the REALTOR®? association Certified Executive (RCE) designation in 2024. In addition to a Law degree, she also holds a degree in Theater. She is a proud native Floridian, who grew up in the panhandle & now enjoys living near Disney.

Greg Antipoff is a certified public accountant and tax strategist. Known as The Real Estate Accountant, Greg  helps real estate professionals keep more of what they earn. His knack for making tax and accounting topics easy to understand and humorous leaves agents educated, entertained and ready to act.  At home in Connecticut, Greg operates a tax and accounting firm; he is a husband, a father of two daughters, the Chief-Stick-Thrower to a Labradoodle, a former REALTOR® and a Firefighter/EMT.

Vanessa Barnes is a four-time NARNXT speaker, national trainer and top-producing real estate agent with over 1,000 homes sold. She's known for simplifying complex real estate strategies into clear, actionable steps that agents can implement immediately. Her sessions focus on the practical systems agents need to build a consistent and profitable real estate business.

Mike Bruno moved to the Sarasota/Bradenton area from Connecticut in 1987 in search of warm weather and a relaxed lifestyle. A Milwaukee native, Bruno spent 16 years as a retail business executive both in Wisconsin and Connecticut.

Josh Cadillac is an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author and top-producing real estate professional. A CSP and two-time Miami Realtors Speaker of the Year, he teaches agents how to not just close deals, but create clients for life. He created multiple A.C.E. CE courses and is author of "The Roadmap of the American Dream", "Close for Life" and "Success for Life."

Omar Capellan is a real estate broker, investor, and owner of a brokerage in Cape Canaveral, Florida. A certified FEMA inspector with GRI and RENE designations, he brings decades of experience in property management, investment, and creative deal structuring. Capellan has served on Cape Canaveral’s Business and Economic Development and Planning & Zoning boards and is known for his engaging teaching style and practical industry insights.

Trista Curzydlo is a graduate of Washburn University and Washburn University School of Law, where she was a member of the Washburn Law Journal. After serving as Assistant Legal Counsel to Kansas Gov. Bill Graves, Curzydlo joined the office of the District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District of Kansas as an Assistant District Attorney assigned to the Consumer Fraud division. From 2004 to January of 2010, she was the Government Affairs Director and Legal Counsel for the Wichita Area Association of Realtors and the South Central Kansas MLS, in Wichita, Kansas.

Steve David is a Realtor emeritus,  with 53 years as a Realtor. He’s owned one of the  250 largest Brokerages in America, past president of the Fort Lauderdale Realtors Association, and was for over two decades one of the top 20 largest owners of residential Real Estate in Broward county, with 621 properties. In the sports world he’s a 6 time Unlimited Hydroplane driving champion, with 12 world records and inducted into the Hall of Champions.  A GRI faculty member since 1988 and chaired Florida Realtors first Leadership academy. 

Cynthia DeLuca has managed properties, built and sold Central Florida's largest independent real estate company, and trained agents and brokers nationwide. With thousands of speaking engagements and hands-on experience as an active investor and landlord, she teaches property management law from the inside out because she has lived it.

Randy Dean, The E-mail Sanity Expert®, author of Amazon bestseller Taming the E-mail Beast, is an expert on time & email management and the related use of technology including AI. For 25-plus years, his humorous and engaging programs have given attendees key strategies on better managing their time, e-mail, apps & technology.

Jessica Souza and Brian Faro are brokerage leaders known for building people-first real estate businesses through culture, systems and retention-driven growth. Together, they share actionable strategies on leadership, agent experience, tech adoption,and creating environments where agents thrive — helping brokerages grow naturally through trust, support and authentic connection.

Roxanne Groover has served as Executive Director of the Florida Onsite Wastewater Association (FOWA) since 2006, leading the organization’s education, outreach and advocacy efforts. She oversees continuing education programs, raises public awareness about onsite wastewater systems and plays an active role in industry policy and rulemaking. Prior to FOWA, Groover worked as an environmental engineer with Bord na Móna. She holds an engineering degree from Old Dominion University and is an active member of professional organizations including ASAE, NAWT, and NOWRA, supporting her work across technical, educational, and regulatory areas of the industry.

Jennifer Johnson is the founder of True Fashionistas, Florida's largest lifestyle resale store, an Amazon bestselling author of "Grace & Grit" and host of a Top 100 female-hosted podcast. A professional speaker and 25-year entrepreneur, she coaches small-business owners to turn their voice into their most powerful business asset and to build a life they love.

Nate Johnson is a nationally recognized real estate educator, speaker and broker with over 25 years of industry experience. He's known for delivering practical, high-impact training that helps Realtors grow their business, lead with purpose and navigate complex topics with confidence while achieving meaningful success and fulfillment both professionally and personally.

As CEO of the #1 Coldwell Banker affiliate in Minnesota, Brandon Johnson brings 12-plus years of industry expertise to the stage. Having scaled his own brokerage from one office to five, Johnson shares the exact budgeting models and profitability strategies he uses to drive sustainable growth. Attendees gain actionable, real-world insights to master their financial future.

Patti was involved in Affordable Housing for many years and was awarded the HUD Best Practices Award for her First Time Home Buyers Class and education system for first generation home buyers. She has seen how SHIP has changed families lives. While she was the Executive Director of the Tallahassee Lenders Consortium there were over 500 families that used SHIP money within a two year period. It works! Owner/Broker of Ketcham Realty since the turn of the century she is licensed in both Florida and Georgia. Patti has a soft spot for Realtor Orphans, those that have never even meet their Broker. 2020 Chair of the Florida Real Estate Commission and appointed Florida Realtors Chair of the Presidential Advisory Group and Strike Force on Professionalism. Instructor of the Year for Florida Realtors, NAR Instructor, Expert Witness for DBPR, member of the National Speakers Association and lifetime member of the Smokey Bear Summer Reading Club she is never at a loss for words…or opinion

Nick Klingensmith is a four-time cancer survivor, type-1 diabetic and recovering alcoholic who became an ultra-endurance athlete and defied it all. Today, he is a high-impact keynote speaker and author of two bestselling books who helps leaders and performance-driven teams execute through pressure and disruption.

Clark LaBlond is the real estate equivalent of a Swiss Army knife—versatile, reliable and always ready to tackle any challenge. He's a leader who understands that success in real estate isn’t just about transactions—it’s about people. With 25 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to inspiring and empowering agents to reach their fullest potential. As the Managing Broker of a growing brokerage, LaBlond’s focus is on building trust, fostering collaboration and creating strategies that drive meaningful results.

Julia Lashay Israel is a nationally recognized real estate leader, author, TEDx speaker and advocate for equity and generational wealth. As the author of The Color of Real Estate and co-host of The Color of Money podcast, she empowers individuals to build wealth through ownership, education and legacy. Formerly the Head of Inclusion and Belonging for Keller Williams Realty International, she led DEI strategies across 800 franchises in 58 countries. Now serving as the Operating Principal of Keller Williams Realty Integrity/Lakes, she oversees a top-performing brokerage with over 330 agents. Through keynote speaking, coaching, and consulting, Lashay continues to drive systemic change and inspire people to rewrite their financial narratives.

Chris Lumia, a Certified Multiple Listing Executive (CMLX-2), began his career in higher education administration before transitioning into real estate brokerage and then the MLS world. He leads the Business Development Team at Stellar MLS, which liaises with the 18 Realtor associations that are shareholders of Stellar MLS and creates programming to engage the brokerage community.

Jeremias “JMan” Maneiro is a nationally recognized real estate AI strategist, speaker and associate broker who helps agents turn artificial intelligence into real-world results. Known for high-energy, practical sessions, he shows real estate professionals how to leverage AI to streamline workflows, elevate client experiences and build smarter, more competitive businesses.

Melanie McLane is a practicing appraiser, broker and educator. With more than 34 years in the business, she has vast experience in all aspects of real estate. She devotes most of her time to real estate teaching, writing and consulting but keeps her real estate and appraiser licenses active and continues to list, sell and appraise. McLane is an AQB certified USPAP Instructor and also teaches many CRD courses. She is a REBAC Instructor Hall of Fame and the 2012 RSPS of the Year recipient.

Mike Mooney, CSP, draws on nearly 30 years in high-speed professional motorsports from NASCAR to IndyCar and Formula 1 to help real estate professionals elevate performance. Through his Your E.P.I.C. Pursuit framework, he equips audiences with use-now strategies and tools through entertaining (and real) racing stories to achieve sustainable excellence and build stronger, more authentic client relationships.

Monica Neubauer is a 24-year real estate veteran, investor and author who excels at transforming complex industry challenges into clear, actionable paths to success. As a national speaker and host of the National Association of Realtors Center for Realtor Development Podcast, she is a leading voice in the industry, known for her ability to address the "hard questions" with sharp, relevant insights rather than jargon. By deciphering the deepest needs of her clients and leaning into creative negotiation, Neubauer empowers professionals to modernize their service delivery and navigate the evolving landscape of real estate with confidence and authority.

Billie Parrott is a real estate broker, speaker and content strategist with 16+ years of experience. Based in Montana, she’s served in leadership at the local, state and national levels, including president of her association and NAR YPN Advisory Board. Parrott helps Realtors grow through storytelling, social media and authentic connection.

Debbie Peterson is a readiness expert who helps professionals cut through overwhelm and take clear action. Through The Readiness Reset™, she equips audiences to focus on what matters, lead with intention and implement a 48-hour Next Clear Move™. A past Florida Realtors presenter, Peterson delivers interactive sessions that create clarity, confidence and immediate action.

Ifoma Pierre is a licensed real estate associate broker who has built a successful career in New York real estate and gained recognition as an influential business coach and leadership trainer. He is the founder of Maximizers Elite, an innovative platform leveraging AI-driven tools to empower real estate professionals.

Courtney Ramsey, CSP®, is a leadership expert who helps leaders Quit Hitting Snooze™ on the conversations they avoid. She equips teams to handle tough client, agent and performance issues early, building trust, reducing conflict and protecting deals. Her practical, emotionally intelligent tools turn everyday conversations into stronger relationships and better business results.

Patty Renna brings 20 years of expertise in leadership, governance and real estate problem-solving. She has chaired many professional standards hearings and currently serves as professional standards chairperson for the third-largest Realtor association in the country as well as having served in that position for Florida Realtors.

Kim Rittberg is a six-time award-winning real estate video coach and former Netflix and PEOPLE executive. She helps agents become the go-to expert using video and podcasts, turning visibility into leads, credibility and closings. Her strategies have already driven tens of millions in new home sales.

Matt Scoletti is a behavior change specialist, elite endurance athlete and keynote speaker on discipline and decision-making under pressure. He has trained with Navy SEALs, completed 125+ marathons and placed 3rd in an ultra-distance triathlon spanning nearly 700 miles. His work helps leaders and professionals turn volatility and challenge into sustained performance using his P.L.A.Y. System for identity-driven change.

Robert Siciliano is a leading security expert protecting the real estate industry from scams. Because Realtors handle massive financial transactions and maintain highly public profiles, they are prime targets for wire fraud and physical threats. Siciliano transforms vulnerable agents into a Strategic Human Firewall™, empowering professionals to secure commissions and safeguard clients.

Jessica Souza and Brian Faro are brokerage leaders known for building people-first real estate businesses through culture, systems and retention-driven growth. Together, they share actionable strategies on leadership, agent experience, tech adoption,and creating environments where agents thrive — helping brokerages grow naturally through trust, support and authentic connection.

Elysia Stobbe is a nationally recognized mortgage expert, real estate investor, author and educator with nearly two decades of industry experience. She is the author of the Amazon Best Seller How to Get Approved for the Best Mortgage Without Sticking a Fork in Your Eye™ and has shared her expertise at Harvard University and through national media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report. A member of the Florida Realtors Faculty, Stobbe helps real estate professionals and consumers navigate financing, market trends and wealth-building strategies through real estate.

Keynote speaker and clean comedian Larry Weaver helps professionals manage stress, stay motivated and perform at a high level. Blending humor with practical strategies, he equips audiences to build resilience, strengthen relationships and maintain a positive mindset so they can thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure real estate market.

In 2004, John Young merged his previous work experience in advertising, marketing, sales and management into a career as a Realtor. He soon discovered that many successful agents did not want to share their formulas for success. His talk will inspire you with unique, creative and fun ways to attract clients.