Texas Association Of Realtors

Austin, TX · Founded 1969

Largest professional membership organization for real estate industry in Texas

Primary audience
Professionals
Work area
Industry Support
Topic
Member Services
Contact
Travis Kessler

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.

What They Focus On

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.

Financial Information

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.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Serve Members

    Recruit and engage members providing value through advocacy, education, resources, and networking opportunities.

  • 02

    Advocate Industry

    Monitor policy issues and advocate for positions supporting member interests and favorable industry environment.

  • 03

    Develop Standards

    Promote best practices, professional standards, and quality improvement initiatives advancing industry excellence.

  • 04

    Share Knowledge

    Disseminate research, industry data, and insights informing member operations and strategic decisions.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Texas Association Of Realtors

Member Advocacy

Represents member interests in legislative and regulatory processes affecting industry practices and business environment.

Professional Development

Delivers education programs, conferences, and training advancing member knowledge and professional competencies.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Texas Association Of Realtors.

TK

Travis Kessler

President/CEO (Until 03/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $1,654,981
MB

Mike Barnett

Exec. VP/Pres/CEO (As Of 04/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $290,685
PW

Pat Wimberly

Technology Director
Full-time
Compensation: $209,178
LC

Leslie Cantu

Director Trepac
Full-time
Compensation: $201,123
MK

Martin Kramer

Director Of Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $169,229
JP

Julia Parenteau

Director Of Public Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $161,339
LL

Lori Levy

VP Legal Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $332,780
TB

Tray Bates

VP Of Governmental Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $311,749
AB

Angela Brutsche

VP Communications & Market
Full-time
Compensation: $248,723
SC

Susan Chichester

Controller
Full-time
Compensation: $201,320

Milestones

1969

Association Founded

1969

Established to represent industry interests and provide member services supporting professional excellence.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $36.9M in revenue and 80 staff serving member professionals.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

TL
Thomas Leatherman Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week · $6,500
CG
Christy Gessler Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week · $5,007
JW
Jennifer Wauhob Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week · $2,395
JC
Jef Conn Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week · $2,183
TL
Tony Lloyd Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week · $1,467
AA
Adrian Arriaga Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
AV
Alberto Vazquez Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
AP
Amanda Phillips Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
AW
Angela Williams Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
AG
Ashley Gentry Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
BC
Bill Cox Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
BB
Bob Baker Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
BT
Brenda Taylor Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
CT
Cathy Trevino Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
CS
Chaille Short Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
CM
Christine Molis Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
CH
Cindy Hamann Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
CG
Cortney Gill Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
DZ
Daphne Zollinger Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
DL
David Long Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
DP
David Pruitt Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
DS
Deborah Spangler Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
DM
Dj Mora Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
EE
Ed Eakin Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
FC
Franceanna Campagna Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
GG
Ginger Gill Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
HS
Hanne Sagalowsky Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
IM
Indra Mouton Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
JD
Jamie Dalzell Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
JB
Janna Burton Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
JA
Jason Ault Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
JW
Jemila Winsey Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
JA
Jo Ann Stevens Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
JH
Job Hammond Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Johnny Mowad Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Joseph Martinez Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
KL
Kandi Luensmann Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
KA
Karishma Asrani Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
KR
Kathryn Robinson Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
KR
Kelly Raulston Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
KN
Kendra Norwood Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
KC
Kevin Caskey Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
KW
Kriston Wood Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
LC
Leah Cox Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
LG
Leonard Guerrero Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
LP
Lorena Pena Henderson Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
MA
Mario Arriaga Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
MW
Marquis Williams Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
MW
Michael Wong Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
MG
Michica Guillory Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
NG
Nancy Garcia Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
RG
Richard Gregory Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
SG
Sara Gerrish Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
SN
Sarah Norman Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
SB
Shadrick Bogany Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
SC
Shae Cottar Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
SA
Shana Acquisto Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
SR
Stephanie Ryan Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
SA
Susan Annoura Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
SK
Susie Kang Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
TS
Teresa Scott-Tibbs Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
TH
Theresa Hill Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
TM
Thomas Mouton Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
TS
Tim Schoendorf Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
TW
Tina Wilcher Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
TH
Tracie Hasslocher Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
WD
Wayne Dunson Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week
WC
William Curtis Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

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

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$20K Total Given
Democratic $8,000 (40%)
Republican $7,500 (38%)
Other/PAC $4,282 (22%)
38 Contributions
$521 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

6 Individual Donors
LL
Lori Levy 11 contributions • $409 avg
$4,500
TB
Tray Bates 8 contributions • $500 avg
$4,000
TK
Travis Kessler 8 contributions • $500 avg
$4,000
MA
Mandy Amanda Balch 3 contributions • $1,208 avg
$3,623
LC
Leslie Cantu 7 contributions • $500 avg
$3,500

Other Individual Contributors

#6
AB

Angela Brutsche

Austin, TX

$159 Total
1 Contribution
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Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Lori Levy with 11 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Mandy Amanda Balch at $1,208 each
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Top Recipient TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS FE... — $3,782

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
2 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Texas Association Of Business
2 filings
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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Po Box 2246 Austin, TX 78768