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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

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"Leadership Academy was an amazing experience. It helped me grow not only as a REALTOR® but as a professional. Not only did it improve my public speaking skills but it also allowed me to build deeper relationships with my peers. It was fun, challenging and eye opening. I didn't want it to end." 

Alex Hernandez, Leadership Academy Class of 2025

"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

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"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

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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

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