Industry Advocacy
Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.
Largest professional membership organization for real estate industry in Texas
About Organization
Based in Austin, TX, Texas Association of Realtors serves as the foremost authority on issues affecting homeowners and real estate professionals statewide. The organization reported $36.9 million in revenue for 2024, elevating service and ethics standards while providing legislative advocacy for private property owners with 80 employees and 750 volunteers.
Industry Advocacy
Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.
Member Education
Delivers professional development programs, conferences, and resources advancing member knowledge and competencies.
Standards Promotion
Develops and promotes industry standards, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives enhancing professional excellence.
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$36.9M
+21.8% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$26.4M
+18.2% vs 2023
Assets (2024)
$118.4M
+12.9% vs 2023
Employees (2024)
80
-9.1% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,913,452 | $26,400,845 | $118,427,697 | 80 |
| 2023 | $30,299,869 | $22,333,695 | $104,880,118 | 88 |
| 2022 | $31,800,160 | $21,939,337 | $90,842,395 | 97 |
| 2020 | $25,287,420 | $17,698,299 | $76,738,304 | 82 |
| 2019 | $21,043,846 | $19,102,081 | $60,375,882 | 87 |
| 2018 | $24,742,674 | $18,785,900 | $50,913,722 | 88 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Recruit and engage members providing value through advocacy, education, resources, and networking opportunities.
Monitor policy issues and advocate for positions supporting member interests and favorable industry environment.
Promote best practices, professional standards, and quality improvement initiatives advancing industry excellence.
Disseminate research, industry data, and insights informing member operations and strategic decisions.
Services and programs offered by Texas Association Of Realtors
Represents member interests in legislative and regulatory processes affecting industry practices and business environment.
Delivers education programs, conferences, and training advancing member knowledge and professional competencies.
Meet the people behind Texas Association Of Realtors.
1969
1969
Established to represent industry interests and provide member services supporting professional excellence.
2024
2024
Operating with $36.9M in revenue and 80 staff serving member professionals.
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$4.1M
Highest Paid
$1.7M
Travis Kessler
Compensated Officers
15
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kessler | President/CEO (Until 03/24) | $1,654,981 | $51,063 | $1,706,044 | 40 |
| Lori Levy | VP Legal Affairs | $332,780 | $41,078 | $373,858 | 40 |
| Tray Bates | VP Of Governmental Affairs | $311,749 | $42,751 | $354,500 | 40 |
| Mike Barnett | EXEC. VP/PRES/CEO (As Of 04/24) | $290,685 | $37,400 | $328,085 | 40 |
| Angela Brutsche | VP Communications & Market | $248,723 | $34,592 | $283,315 | 40 |
| Pat Wimberly | Technology Director | $209,178 | $29,335 | $238,513 | 40 |
| Leslie Cantu | Director Trepac | $201,123 | $29,076 | $230,199 | 40 |
| Susan Chichester | Controller | $201,320 | $24,794 | $226,114 | 40 |
| Martin Kramer | Director Of Communications | $169,229 | $25,397 | $194,626 | 40 |
| Julia Parenteau | Director Of Public Policy | $161,339 | $25,726 | $187,065 | 40 |
| Thomas Leatherman | Executive Board | $6,500 | — | $6,500 | 2 |
| Christy Gessler | Executive Board | $5,007 | — | $5,007 | 2 |
| Jennifer Wauhob | Executive Board | $2,395 | — | $2,395 | 2 |
| Jef Conn | Executive Board | $2,183 | — | $2,183 | 2 |
| Tony Lloyd | Executive Board | $1,467 | — | $1,467 | 2 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kessler | President / CEO | $869,595 | $45,181 | $914,776 | 40 |
| Lori Levy | VP Legal Affairs | $317,493 | $39,155 | $356,648 | 40 |
| Tracy Bates | VP Of Governmental Affairs | $297,100 | $40,743 | $337,843 | 40 |
| Mike Barnett | Executive Vice President | $271,662 | $35,371 | $307,033 | 40 |
| Angela Brutsche | VP Communications & Marketing | $235,107 | $32,405 | $267,512 | 40 |
| Leslie Cantu | Director Trepac | $193,172 | $27,575 | $220,747 | 40 |
| Pat Wimberly | Technology Director | $193,697 | $26,950 | $220,647 | 40 |
| Susan Chichester | Controller | $188,783 | $21,154 | $209,937 | 40 |
| Julia Parenteau | Director Of Public Policy | $169,620 | $25,173 | $194,793 | 40 |
| Martin Kramer | Director Of Communications | $155,954 | $23,631 | $179,585 | 40 |
| Marcus Phipps | Executive Board | $7,487 | — | $7,487 | 2 |
| Christy Gessler | Executive Board | $3,867 | — | $3,867 | 2 |
| Jef Conn | Executive Board | $2,079 | — | $2,079 | 2 |
| Jennifer Wauhob | Executive Board | $1,999 | — | $1,999 | 2 |
| Russell Berry | Executive Board | $835 | — | $835 | 2 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kessler | President / CEO | $788,115 | $42,352 | $830,467 | 40 |
| Lori Levy | Vice President Legal Affairs | $301,737 | $37,562 | $339,299 | 40 |
| Tray Bates | Vice President Of Governmental Affairs | $279,086 | $38,826 | $317,912 | 40 |
| Mike Barnett | Executive Vice President | $255,994 | $33,898 | $289,892 | 40 |
| Angela Brutsche | Vice President Communications & Marketing | $216,648 | $30,804 | $247,452 | 40 |
| Leslie Cantu | Director Trepac | $186,898 | $27,037 | $213,935 | 40 |
| Pat Wimberly | Technology Director | $180,502 | $25,810 | $206,312 | 40 |
| Susan Chichester | Controller | $169,336 | $23,734 | $193,070 | 40 |
| Martin Kramer | Director Of Communications | $152,567 | $23,106 | $175,673 | 40 |
| Julia Parenteau | Director Of Public Policy | $145,289 | $23,247 | $168,536 | 40 |
| Marcus Phipps | Executive Board | $5,964 | — | $5,964 | 2 |
| Marvin Jolly | Executive Board | $2,699 | — | $2,699 | 2 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kessler | President / CEO | $519,908 | $39,512 | $559,420 | 40 |
| Lori Levy | VP Legal Affairs | $263,188 | $33,245 | $296,433 | 40 |
| Tray Bates | Vice President Of Governmental Affairs | $250,558 | $9,601 | $260,159 | 2 |
| Mike Barnett | Executive Vice President | $218,312 | $29,598 | $247,910 | 40 |
| Angela Brutsche | VP Communications | $188,513 | $27,209 | $215,722 | 40 |
| Pat Wimberly | Technology Director | $156,348 | $22,758 | $179,106 | 40 |
| Leslie Cantu | Director Trepac | $154,843 | $23,263 | $178,106 | 40 |
| Susan Chichester | Controller | $144,669 | $17,855 | $162,524 | 40 |
| Martin Kramer | DIR Legislative Affairs | $129,392 | $20,255 | $149,647 | 40 |
| Julia Parenteau Smith | Director Of Public Policy | $125,705 | $20,696 | $146,401 | 40 |
| Marvin Jolly | Executive Board | $3,633 | — | $3,633 | 2 |
| Cindi Bulla | Executive Board | $2,112 | — | $2,112 | 2 |
| Marcus Phipps | Executive Board | $958 | — | $958 | 2 |
| Bill Evans | Executive Board | $650 | — | $650 | 2 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kessler | President / CEO | $647,704 | $39,517 | $687,221 | 40 |
| Mark Lehman | VP Governmental Affairs | $321,637 | $36,609 | $358,246 | 40 |
| Lori Levy | VP Legal Affairs | $250,314 | $32,132 | $282,446 | 40 |
| Daniel Gonzalez | DIR Legislative Affairs | $231,398 | $41,102 | $272,500 | 40 |
| Mike Barnett | Vice President/COO | $207,210 | $28,640 | $235,850 | 40 |
| Angela Brutsche | VP Communications | $167,184 | $25,320 | $192,504 | 40 |
| Pat Wimberly | Technology Director | $144,943 | $21,758 | $166,701 | 40 |
| Leslie Cantu | Director Trepac | $138,236 | $22,250 | $160,486 | 40 |
| Susan Chichester | Controller | $135,871 | $21,023 | $156,894 | 40 |
| Julia Parenteau Smith | Director Of Public Policy | $127,584 | $19,019 | $146,603 | 40 |
| Kaki Lybbert | Im Past Chair Of BD | $6,358 | — | $6,358 | 2 |
| Tray Bates | Tar Chairman Of Board | $6,205 | — | $6,205 | 2 |
| Marvin Jolly | Tar Secretary/TREAS. | $4,100 | — | $4,100 | 2 |
| Cindi Bulla | Tar Chair Of BD Elec | $3,614 | — | $3,614 | 2 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
Austin, TX
Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
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