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2012 Officers & Regional Vice Presidents - Candidate Information

Matt Ritchie CCIM
Ritchie Real Estate -- Alexandria
Central Louisiana Board of REALTORS

Why do you want to be in the leadership role of President-Elect?

Louisiana Realtors has given me an opportunity to be a part of a professional organization that has helped me become a better Realtor by staying on the cutting edge of legislation, technology, education and networking.  This role will allow me to continue those trends to help others be part of a high speed group no matter what size office or city you are from.

If elected, how do you intent to use your position to benefit the membership?

I will consistently work with LR staff to be have a grassroots feel of what our membership needs.

If elected, do you plan on seeking a higher office in the future?

Yes. I will give back as much as I can as long as I can.    

National Service

2010-11 Commerical Legislative & Regulatory Subcommittee, 2010-11 Cultural Diversity Committee, 2011 NAR Leadership Academy, 2009-Present Major Donor Golden R Presidents Circle.

State Service

2005-2007 Commercial Committee, 2008 Vice-Chair Commercial Committee, 2009 Chair Commercial Committee, 2010 Division Director Commercial, 2007 LR Leadership Academy Graduate, 2009 Strategic Planning Committee, 2010 Vice-Chair Strategic Planning Committee, 2011 Chair Strategic Planning Committee, 2011 Region 1 RVP, and various workgroups since 2006.

Local Service

2002-2004 Affiliate Committee, 2004-2005 MLS Committee, 2006 Board of Directors, 2006-Present Chair Commercial Committee, 2007 President Elect, 2008 President, 2009 Realtor of the Year, 2009-2010 Vice-Chair PAC.

Personal message to membership

I would be truly honored, humbled, and excited to serve this association that has given me so much more than I ever expected.