Chief Executive Officer

Malcolm Young, RCE, CAE

800-266-8538 ext. 109
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Email: Malcolm Young

Malcolm has been the Chief Executive Officer of Louisiana REALTORS® for over 24 years. On a daily basis, activities for Malcolm includes collaborating with the National Association of REALTORS® and local associations in leading the REALTORS® organization in the areas of strategic and business planning and relevancy for the organization to the REALTORS® members.  He works daily with the local associations, brokerage operations and many state regulatory agencies impacting real estate. He also serves as chief liaison to members of Congress, and was recently appointed to the board of the Louisiana Housing Corporation.

Malcolm has the esteemed honor of being awarded the National Association of REALTORS® William R. Magel Award of Excellence in 2006.  This award culminated years of volunteer contributions to the National Association of REALTORS® including the first chair and developing chairman of the REALTORS® Certified Executive (RCE), Chair of the National Association of REALTORS® Executive Officers Committee and chairmanship of numerous workgroups and committees for NAR over the past 30 years.

Senior Vice President Governmental Affairs

Norman Morris, CAE

800-266-8538 ext. 104
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Email: Norman Morris

Norman presently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Lobbyist for Louisiana REALTORS®. In this capacity, Norman coordinates and staffs the Legislative Divisions of Louisiana REALTORS®. Norman is also responsible for the overall operation and management of the Louisiana REALTORS® Political Action Committee and Friends of Louisiana Real Estate PAC. Furthermore, Norman conducts fundraising campaigns and amasses political support for candidates and non-profit organizations such as the Republican Party of Louisiana and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Vice President Marketing & Member Services

Kevin Calbert

800-266-8538 ext. 106
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Email: Kevin Calbert

Kevin’s primary responsibilities include communications/marketing management and the development of products and services for LR members. He manages association public relations efforts, statistical research, affinity partnerships, sponsorships, websites, social media, and commercial real estate initiatives. He also serves as editor of Louisiana REALTORS® quarterly Real Estate Trends report and is staff liaison to the Marketing & Member Services and Commercial Teams. Prior to joining Louisiana REALTORS® in 2001, Kevin was the Vice President of Communications with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, where he served in a similar capacity.

Vice President Finance & Operations

Kyra Triche

800-266-8538 ext. 111
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Email: Kyra Triche

Kyra is the Vice President of Finance and acts as Louisiana REALTORS® CFO. Part of her duties include communicating with the financial team and executive committee, maintaining and consulting LR members on financial policy, negotiating with vendors on LR's behalf, and maintaining the PAC's (political action committee) collections and contributions. Kyra serves as a liaison to the LR boards and leads in maintaining uniform policy standard. Other duties preformed include: maintaining accounts payable, personnel records, and all company computer software and hardware.

Vice President Professional Development

Amy P. Fennell

800-266-8538 ext. 107
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Email: Amy P. Fennell

Amy's primary role with Louisiana REALTORS® is to provide members with opportunities to advance their real estate education and careers through a comprehensive Professional Development program which includes continuing education and nationally recognized designation courses. Amy also manages the LR Leadership program which helps prepare its participants to be better REALTORS® and leaders within the association and in their communities.

General Counsel

Scott Johnson

800-266-8538 ext. 102
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Email: Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson has served as the Louisiana REALTORS General Counsel since January 2008. Scott oversees the state's Professional Standards program, and is a qualified educator for Code of Ethics classes. His other education duties include offering training for REALTORS on the Grievance Team and/or the Professional Standards Panel. Scott also provides REALTORS with Risk Management consultation, a legal hotline, written articles, and continuing education classes. Notably, Scott is a certified mediator, having completed mediator training at Harvard Law School. Apart from his direct work with REALTORS, Scott also assists with Louisiana REALTORS® Legislative actions.

Information Specialist

Shelly Bateman

800-266-8538 ext. 117
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Email: Shelly Bateman

Shelly Bateman has been the Louisiana REALTORS® Information Specialist for 4 years. Specifically, she acts as a direct assistant to the CEO and the General Counsel. Her day to day activities include coordinating volunteer and leadership teams, providing administrative support to staff directors, and serving as a liaison to Officers, Regional Vice Presidents, the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, and the Past Presidents team. She also serves as the Recording Secretary for Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings. Shelly is a certified Professional Standards Administrator and strives to provide quality service to both members and consumers.

Operations Assistant

Donna Bourgeois

800-266-8538 ext. 112
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Email: Donna Bourgeois

Donna works with Louisiana REALTORS® financial team and some of her many jobs include: Maintaining accurate membership records for LR.; Preparing banking deposits; Posting Membership dues; Compiling membership reports; transferring membership data to the National Association of REALTORS®; Maintaining filing system for company records; Preparing annual dues billing statements; and Developing communications with association executives and local board membership staff. Donna also manages staff office supplies and office supply orders, performs maintenance on company fax, copy, and shredding machines, and handles outgoing and incoming mail for office members. Also, Donna prepares and reports monthly Ethics Reports on member’s LARPAC contributions.

Professional Development Coordinator

Brei Delahoussaye

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Email: Brei Delahoussaye

Brei assists in the Professional Development division of Louisiana REALTORS® and focuses primarily on organizing classes, creating certificates, and maintaining quality customer service with REALTORS® throughout the state.  A large portion of her job requires her to maintain an accurate agenda of LR events and to promote and inform REALTORS® of the upcoming opportunities. Brei also has experience as a real estate agent prior to her work with Louisiana REALTORS®.

Public Affairs Coordinator

Cindy Olano

800-266-8538 ext. 101
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Email: Cindy Olano

Cindy is the direct assistant to Louisiana REALTORS® Legislative branch. Part of her job responsibilities include coordinating meetings and appointments with local, state, and federal elected officials and their staffs, and coordinating legislative events for the association, such as State Legislative Outreaches and D.C. Special Events. Cindy also serves as the primary administrative support to both LR Political Action Committees (LARPAC and Friends of Louisiana Real Estate).

Communications Assistant

Joe Cancienne

800-266-8538 ext. 105
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Email: Joe Cancienne

Joe graduated from LSU in 2010 with an English degree focused on technical writing. He is primarily responsible for the design of association publications and marketing materials, as well as managing Louisiana REALTORS® print production and the design/maintenance of association websites. He performs basic webmaster duties, creates education flyers, annual reports, legislative brochures and other promotional materials. Joe is also responsible for editing video and audio and presentation creation.