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Our Mission

To provide knowledge, guidance, and resources to our members, promote diversity and growth within our region, encourage professionalism, and protect private property rights.

Our Vision

St. Louis REALTORS® is the voice for real estate in the Greater St. Louis area.

 

 

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OUR TENETS

Governance

We focus on operating a fiscally responsible business that executes and supports the Association’s strategic vision, member-centric services, and organizational growth.

  • Leadership — We cultivate an inclusive, service-oriented leadership culture that develops  future-focused, emerging leaders
  • Staffing — We empower the CEO and staff to execute strategic objectives and grow professionally.
  • Facility & Operations — We execute astute operational processes and facilities management that provide a quality work environment and drive non-dues revenues.
  • Finance — We preserve financial operating resources that develop and grow essential member services.
  • Structure — We embody an efficient, flexible governance structure that aligns with the members' evolving business models.
  • Business Growth — We secure business opportunities and alliances that further the organization's strategic vision.
  • Communications — We promote transparent and timely communications to members, the public, and the media.

Advocacy

We advocate for private property rights, increased opportunities for homeownership and a stronger region.

  • Communications — Through targeted member communications, members and the communities we serve understand the value of St Louis REALTORS®’ advocacy efforts.
  • Fundraising — We nurture a culture and commitment to financially investing in the political process and supporting REALTOR® Party Programs.
  • Industry Collaboration — By partnering with like-minded groups to ensure a more powerful voice, St Louis REALTORS® is committed to coalition building.
  • Policy and Platform — We are the source for policy on private property rights and industry-related issues.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We embody the cornerstone concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion and have a strong commitment to them by providing quality resources and tools for our members.

  • Collaboration — We demonstrate our dedication by engaging, creating, and enhancing partnerships with community organizations.
  • Inclusion — Our leadership reflects our membership and our membership reflects the communities we serve.
  • Evolve — We develop the mechanisms to identify and create new initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.

Community Outreach

We drive community collaboration and economic growth by spearheading impactful initiatives and providing critical data and resources to the community.

  • Dedication to Our Communities — We provide activities, resources, and pertinent programs advancing affordable and safe housing opportunities within our communities.
  • Housing Assistance Initiatives — We support and promote the REALTOR® Housing Assistance Fund.
  • Collaboration — We are a catalyst for community and economic development.
  • Communications to the Public — We are the preeminent source of reliable area data on real estate market statistics and trends.

Professionalism

We foster professionalism and consumer trust by requiring the highest standard of member conduct in accordance with the NAR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practices.

  • Programs — We provide impactful and robust professional development programming with real-world relevance and application.
  • Member Audiences — We increase the value of membership through beneficial programs and services, including technological tools and resources, leadership and mentoring opportunities, and other core services that aid our diverse membership.
  • Fair and Ethical Treatment — We uphold all fair housing initiatives, and our members provide equal and equitable service to all.
  • Culture of Learning — We are proactive in fostering an inclusive culture of continued growth, learning, and career development.

The History of St. Louis REALTORS®

It’s hard to believe that what is now a proud organization of more than 7,000 members began more than 140 years ago with just 25. In 1877, the St. Louis Real Estate Exchange was founded with a mission to “advance the interests of the City of St. Louis and its people by promoting public improvements and to maintain a structure for the sale, purchase, renting, and leasing of real estate.”

As the 20th century began, the St. Louis Real Estate Exchange emerged as a driving force in promoting homeownership and the American dream. Its leadership and influence would eventually help shape the real estate industry at both the state and national levels.

During the 1904 World’s Fair, nearly 100 real estate delegates from across the country gathered in St. Louis and organized together, leading to the creation of the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges in 1908, now known as the National Association of REALTORS®. Three presidents of the St. Louis Real Estate Exchange—Clarence Turley, Cyrus Crane Willmore, and Daniel Sheehan—later went on to serve as presidents of NAR. St. Louis leaders also played a major role in the development of the Missouri REALTORS® in 1936.

As both the St. Louis Real Estate Exchange and NAR continued to grow, their leaders recognized the importance of providing public real estate education and serving as a unified voice on issues affecting property owners, communities, and the industry. The Association championed leadership development, advocated for the expansion of homeownership opportunities, and worked alongside business and government leaders to strengthen resources for buyers and property owners nationwide.

Today, St. Louis REALTORS®, formerly known as the St. Louis Association of REALTORS®, remains one of the largest real estate associations in the United States and one of the oldest still in existence. The Association continues to uphold the vision of its founders by promoting professionalism, advocacy, education, and unity within the real estate industry. More than a century later, that original mission still helps lay the foundation for homeownership opportunities throughout the St. Louis region.

Theophile Papin

(1827-1902)

One of the founding members of the St. Louis Real Estate Exchange, and the first serving president.

Learn more about our Past Presidents below.

Past Presidents of St. Louis REALTORS®

2025 - Stacey Sanders

2024 - Tina Siebert

2023 - Scott Haggerty

2022 - Katie Berry

2021 - Matt Muren

2020 - Michele Sloan*

2019 - Bob Bax

2018 - Marc Levinson

2017 - Barry Upchurch

2016 - Sandy Hancock

2015 - Janet Rodriguez Judd

2014 - Beth Braznell

2013 - Donna Zerega

2012 - Glenn Vatterott

2011 - Nate Johnson

2010 - Letty DeMay

2009 - Carole Baras

2008 - John F. Williams

2007 - Dennis Norman

2006 - Andrea Lawrence

2005 - Mike Travaglini

2004 - Charles W. Davis

2003 - Daniel Kendrick*

2002 - Judith Ann Wideman

2001 - David Fook

2000 - Fred Kratky

1999 - Richard L. Federer*

1998 - Darrell Hindman

1997 - Mark R. Stallmann

1996 - Mary King

1995 - Donald C. MacPherson

1994 - Constance J. Alderfer

1993 - Sonny Brockman

1992 - Michael C. Carter

1991 - Sarah Bakewell

1990 - Bruce H. Aydt

1989 - Ellen O’Brien*

1988 - Angela Shearrer*

1987 - G. David Voges

1986 - James J. Burkemper

1985 - Bernice H. Cooke*

1984 - William W. Williams*

1983 - Jerry D. Davis

1982 - Richard M. Birner*

1981 - Thomas E. Bayer, Jr.*

1980 - Les Glickman*

1979 - Vivian F. Osborne*

1978 - Elroy Bomar*

1977 - Thomas R. Nash*

1976 - Charles H. Eyermann Jr.*

1975 - Joseph T. Muehring*

1974 - Stuart A. Davis*

1973 - Phelim F. O’Toole, Jr.*

1972 - Clarence M. Turley, Jr.*

1971 - Aaron A. Feigenbaum*

1970 - Harold Lazaroff*

1969 - Jerome L. Howe, Jr.*

1968 - S. Gene Thornhill*

1967 - William J. Dougherty*

1966 - Elmer C. Carlisle*

1965 - Charles A. Kober, Jr.*

1964 - Bruce J. Branch*

1963 - George C. Doering*

1962 - Leo C. Krell*

1961 - John R. Greene*

1960 - Sheldon H. Stock*

1959 - David P. Leahy*

 

*Deceased

Past Presidents of the St. Louis County Board


1957 - Gladys L. Manion*

1956 - Harry C. Herring*

1955 - Robert J. Sargent*

1954 - Paul Collopy*

1953 - Lester McKean*

1952 - Thomas E. Bayer, Sr.*

1951 - Jean W. Mason*

1950 - Harold R. Jordan*

1949 - Morris F. Slupsky*

1948 - Fred H. Graf*

1947 - Ira E. Berry*

1946 - Frank A. Morris*

1945 - O.J. Brichler*

1944 - Richard D. Chomeau*

1943 - Leonard C. Martin*

1942 - John H. Armbruster*

1941 - H. O. Hendricks*

1940 - William C. Bruemmer*

1939 - B. Valle Grossman*

1938 - Charles D. Jost*

1937 - Franklyn E. Meyer*

1936 - L. William Gerling*

1935 - John E. Eggers*

1934 - Sidney M. Studt*

1933 - William P. Morgan, Jr.*

1932 - Norman B. Comfort*

1931 - Conrad Reinemer*

1930 - S. Charles Harvey*

1929 - James R. Thursby*

1928 - B. Cordell Stevens*

1927 - F. Emil Dosenbach*

1926 - Edward F. Wilson*

1925 - L. William Gerling*

1923 - William M. Boaz*

 

*Deceased

Past Presidents of the Real Estate Exchange

 1958 - Quentin P. Alt*

1957 - Harold C. Simon*

1956 - Joseph A. Goeke, Sr.*

1955 - Sam Michelson*

1954 - James F. Cook, Jr.*

1953 - J. Ben Miller*

1952 - Lester Kuhs*

1951 - H. Grant Barngrove*

1950 - William A. Federer*

1949 - Frank A. Gilbert*

1948 - Daniel F. Sheehan, Sr.*

1947 - H.L. Dornett, Jr.

1946 - C. Earl Giraldin*

1945 - Louis Maginn*

1944 - George L. Metcalfe*

1943 - H.A. O’Rourke*

1942 - Clarence M. Turley*

1941 - Ray R. Dolan*

 1940 - Edward M. Thornhill*

1939 - Arthur C. Hoehn*

1938 - Edward L. Kuhs*

1937 - Eugene D. Ruth*

1936 - Cyrus Crane Willmore*

1934 - Sidney Studt*

1933 - Chester A. Dougherty*

1931 - Bernard F. Dickman*

1929 - Charles J. Daly*

1928 - James L. Barngrove*

1926 - William W. Butts*

1925 - John J. Dowling*

1924 - John W. Gibson*

1922 - Orman J. McCawley*

1920 - Joseph W. Hannauer*

1919 - J. Hamilton Farish*

1918 - William Giraldin*

1916 - Cornelius M. McDonald*

1915 - Charles B. Trembley*

1914 - Edward A. Bokern*

1913 - E. A. Hildenbrandt*

1912 - A. R. Schollmeyer*

1911 - Gerald B. O’Reilly*

1909 - A. O. Rule*

1908 - Robert Rutledge*

1906 - Albert T. Terry*

1904 - Fred G. Zeibig*

1902 - William A. Giraldin*

1901 - Joseph P. Whyte*

1898 - Malcolm MacBeth*

1897 - Edward B. Wolff*

1896 - Joseph T. Donovan*

1894 - James M. Carpenter*

1893 - Edward S. Rouse*

1888 - John H. Terry*

1887 - Leon R. Hull*

1886 - Leslie A. Moffett*

1884 - Charles Green*

1883 - John J. Priest*

1881 - Marcus A. Wolff*

1877 - Theophile Papin*

 

*Deceased

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