DaVan Gassett, of Coldwell Banker Realty, was installed as the 138th President of the REALTOR® Alliance of Greater and Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati during ceremonies at the Summit Hotel, Cincinnati, on Jan. 10.
The installation event also included the installation of the organization’s 2025 Board of Directors.
Gassett has been actively involved with the REALTOR® Association and with the Greater Cincinnati Realtist Association (GCRA) since attaining his real estate license in 2012.
“I am committed to ensuring that every one of you feels seen, heard, and valued,” Gassett said during the installation. “Leadership is not about being elevated above others, it’s about serving and uplifting those around you. I am here to carry forward the tradition of collaboration and mutual support that makes us stronger as an organization.
“This year, our focus will be on executing our strategic plan, with a commitment to the core values of Professionalism, Inclusivity, and Engagement” he continued. “These are not just guiding principles; they are the foundation of how I live and lead.”
Locally, he held the office of President-elect (2024) and Treasurer (2023) of the REALTOR® Alliance and CincyMLS. He was first elected to the Board of Directors in 2022. Additionally, he previously served on a variety of Committees, including MLS Users Committee, Professional Standards Committee, Strategic Planning Task Force and Young Professionals Network Committee. Gassett also served as a RAGC Cincinnati Real Estate Ambassador (2015-2017) and is a graduate of the Leadership Academy (2017).
Statewide, Gassett serves on the Ohio REALTORS® Board of Directors, Enlarged Legislative Committee, Professional Development Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and Local Government Forum. He is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS® Large Board MLS Forum.
Gassett has a lengthy involvement with the GCRA, notably serving as President of the organization (2020-2021) and Treasurer (2016-2018). He was the recipient of its Future Leader Award (2018) and the Horace Sudduth Pioneer Award (2022). He is a member of the Ohio Realtist Association Board of Directors (2024-2027). The National Association of Real Estate Brokers named him an Emerging Leader in 2019 and 2021.
Civically, Gassett serves at a Trustee of the Zion Bethel Christian Fellowship, reflecting his commitment to faith and community service.
Other Cincinnati REALTORS® installed to the RAGC and CincyMLS Board of Directors include: President-elect Rob Streicher (Sibcy Cline), Immediate Past President Tracy Dunne (Comey & Shepherd), Treasurer Jason Kunkel (Kopf Hunter Haas), Michael Francy (Sibcy Cline), John George (Comey & Shepherd), Kyria Graves (Re/Max Preferred Group), Kevin Hildebrand (eXp Realty), Spencer Kron (Sudbrack Kron Commercial Real Estate Services), Shelbey Loudin (Sibcy Cline), Tim Roberts (Comey & Shepherd), Ginger Ruddy (eXp Realty), Marie Simon (Sibcy Cline), and Carolyn Wedding (Re/Max Alliance Realty). The following were installed as non-voting members of the Board: Affiliate Appointee — Ashok Ghildyal (First Community Mortgage), DEI Appointee – Joliea Smith (Sibcy Cline), and YPN Appointee – Christopher Dunne (Comey & Shepherd).
The REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati represents more than 5,200 real estate professionals who subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics.
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The REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati is a leading trade organization with over 6,000 members committed to championing real estate and enhancing professional success. We advocate for property rights, equal housing opportunities, and homeownership, offering educational resources, professional standards enforcement, networking opportunities, and access to the Multiple Listing Service.