RISMEDIA, January 22, 2010—Margaret Kelly, Chief Executive Officer for RE/MAX International, Inc., has been named to the Board of Directors, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City-Denver Branch. She is joining six other board members in working with the Reserve Bank, lending her insight and expertise on the regional economic front.
“It’s a great honor and privilege to serve on the Denver Board,” Kelly said after attending her first board meeting. “I’m very impressed with the dedication and careful consideration all the board members bring to their position, and I’m looking forward to being a contributor in the future.”
Kelly was chosen for her in-depth knowledge and experience in real estate, and her “on-the-ground” skills. She will bring her familiarity of housing issues and challenges to the Board, as well as her reputation as a well-respected industry leader. As a member of the Denver Branch Board of Directors, she will provide real time housing information and advise the Bank on economic policies.
Kelly has also been recognized by Inman News as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders in 2009, and was named one of Real Estate’s 25 Most Influential Thought Leaders by REALTOR magazine. Kelly is a popular source of insight on real estate trends, and speaks before industry groups around the United States and is frequently interviewed by the media.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is the tenth of 12 districts in the Federal Reserve System, and provides services to financial institutions and the public. The Denver Branch is one of three branches of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and covers the states of Colorado, Wyoming and northern New Mexico.