Steve Ozonian, president of REALTOR.com has accepted a position on the Executive Management Team at RE/MAX International effective upon completion of his transitional responsibilities at Realtor.com.

Ozonian was appointed president of REALTOR.com®, the official Internet site of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), in May 2000.  He previously served as chairman and chief executive officer of Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, where he helped revolutionize the real estate sales and relocation industry through the creation of innovative computer systems and software, and the design and implementation of groundbreaking marketing tactics. Among his many accomplishments was the launch of the eCertification program, which trains and certifies real estate professionals to use emerging technologies to better serve online consumers. Prior to Prudential, the MBA graduate from Loyola University served as senior vice president for Coldwell Banker, building its residential real estate and relocation business.  He also was associated with Chicago Title from 1977 to 1984 as director of real estate services.

“We are very excited that Steve has elected to join the RE/MAX family,” said Dave Liniger, RE/MAX co-founder and chairman of the board.  “I have tracked his successes after meeting him at various Realtor meetings almost a decade ago.  Steve is one of sharpest individuals in the real estate industry.  As far as I am concerned, Prudential Real Estate is one of the most professional operations in the United States.  The respect and admiration the Prudential agents have expressed for him over the years is exemplary of our own RE/MAX system.  We hold Steve in such high regard that he is the first person to join our senior management group without first rising through the RE/MAX ranks.  His professionalism, creative input and industry knowledge will be great assets for our future plans as will his background and connections in title insurance, mortgage lending and mergers and acquisitions.”

Ozonian's success in creating a strong partnership between information technology and business teams has earned prestigious awards including the Silver Partnership Award from Beyond Computing Magazine, the ComputerWorld Smithsonian Award and a Microsoft Industry Solution Award.

“I have had the luxury of observing the entire industry from a unique position over the past two years,” said Ozonian.  “It is clear to me that the RE/MAX vision and business model is the best in the business.  I look forward to working with the entire RE/MAX network and the management team at RE/MAX International.”

Published: September 17, 2002

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