MAR Leadership Academy
The Montana Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy is dedicated to educating, encouraging, empowering, and promoting strong volunteer leaders while maximizing an individual’s leadership potential for local, state, and national leadership positions.
MARLA is a unique opportunity for members to strengthen their leadership skills, connect with fellow REALTORS®, and dive into key industry issues. This program combines individual study, group learning, and hands-on projects that focus on team-building, goal-setting, and personal leadership growth. Each session is designed to inspire and prepare our future leaders to take on roles that will positively impact our industry and communities. If you're ready to step up and make a meaningful impact. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, December 13th.
Leadership advancement is a respected element in the evolution of enhancing our Association and member professionalism.
The Montana Association of REALTORS® administers its “Leadership Academy” to influence dedicated REALTOR® leaders in our state.
We set forth to inspire them with motivational activities and assist them by refining their unique leadership abilities.
Candidates will work together in a specialized format that combines individual study, group communication, and hands-on project experience, focusing on strengthening their leadership skills.
Core sessions promote the development of specific role model attributes, team-building exercises, goal setting structures, personal profile analysis, network building, and implementing new fundamental strategies.
The objectives of the Montana Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy are:
► To encourage REALTORS® into state leadership and beyond.
► To further educate and motivate candidates in key areas that include:
o Awareness of the real estate industry
o Initiating problem-solving techniques
o Engaging in an interactive course focusing on proven leadership principles and practices
o Providing a network of excelling leaders that remain actively involved in improving our profession as a whole
Congratulations to the 2024 MARLA Class!
- Jim Dea
- Beth Duke
- Andrea Greyn
- Jennifer Hargett
- Kristi Holmlund
- Kelly Ann Hovan
- Andrew Hurlburt
- Shelley Irwin
- Maria Laughlin
- Valerie Nielson
- Cortney Senecal
- Elizabeth Shumaker
- Brandon Treese
- Steve Youde
Congratulations to the 2023 MARLA Graduates!
- Ashley Braaten
- Jill Burger
- Kat Dodd
- Mike Kent
- Jesse Plevel
- McCullough Roach
- Lorie Jean Schult
- Chris Wagner
- Charlie Weber
- Jannie Wiseman

- Sharon Dedmon
- Kelly Ecklund
- Doryce Hawkins
- Carey Kanavel
- Kristin Kerr
- Mandy Koppany
- Brenda Miller
- Billie Parrott
- Amber Corrow-Scott
- Clay Seccom
- Jenna Simanton
- Robin Wallace
Leadership advancement is a respected element in the evolution of enhancing our Association and member professionalism.
The Montana Association of REALTORS® administers its “Leadership Academy” to influence dedicated REALTOR® leaders in our state.
We set forth to inspire them with motivational activities and assist them by refining their unique leadership abilities.
Candidates will work together in a specialized format that combines individual study, group communication, and hands-on project experience, focusing on strengthening their leadership skills.
Core sessions promote the development of specific role model attributes, team-building exercises, goal setting structures, personal profile analysis, network building, and implementing new fundamental strategies.
The objectives of the Montana Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy are:
► To encourage REALTORS® into state leadership and beyond.
► To further educate and motivate candidates in key areas that include:
o Awareness of the real estate industry
o Initiating problem-solving techniques
o Engaging in an interactive course focusing on proven leadership principles and practices
o Providing a network of excelling leaders that remain actively involved in improving our profession as a whole
Questions about MARLA or the application process, email kaaren@montanarealtors.org