CCAR Leadership Academy
CCAR REALTOR® and Affiliate Members interested in gaining leadership experience, growing involvement within the community, and guiding their career and business to success should apply for the 2026 CCAR Leadership Academy.
Preliminary LAC Details
- Applications open: February 5, 2026
- Application deadline: March 5, 2026
- Applications reviewed the week of March 9th
- LAC members register April 23, 2026, CCAR Fair Housing Luncheon
- You will need be asked for a headshot
2026 Leadership Academy Syllabus

"I was a little intimidated to apply for the Leadership Academy but I'm so glad I did apply. It was a great learning experience and I realized I had nothing to be worried about. I would highly recommend it." Sara Deskins, Leadership Academy Class of 2025


"The leadership academy took me out of my comfort zone and I think all professionals should push themselves out of what is comfortable." Tim Turner, Leadership Academy Class of 2024
"Being a part of the Leadership Academy was beneficial for my personal growth. Building relationships with the other members was a nice added perk!" 2026 CCAR President Deana Gauze, Leadership Academy Class of 2023

2025 Leadership Academy Cohort
2024 Leadership Academy Cohort
2023 Leadership Academy Cohort
Kristine Chalifoux
Aaron Cooper
Sara Deskins
John Frerichs
Alissa Granger
Katie Harlan
Laura Hatch
Alex Hernandez
Joe Zalabak
John Bergee
Ginger Campbell
Susan Frobish
Joseph Gray
Lamont Johnson
Casey Ryan
Tracy Slater
Tim Turner
Wanli Zhang
Misturat Ganiyu
Deana Gauze
Megan Gillette
Atif Irfan
Julie Pellum
Brad Threlkeld
