FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2025
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS®, the state’s largest trade association representing over 25,000 members, is pleased to announce the installation of Bobbi Howe of St. Joseph, MO., as 2025 President.
On Tuesday, January 21, Missouri REALTORS® honored Howe, along with Missouri Women’s Council of REALTORS® President Becky Klein, during an installation banquet at the Winter Business Conference in Kansas City. With over 300 guests present, Elizabeth Mendenhall, the 2010 President of Missouri REALTORS®, was in attendance to install Howe for this special occasion. Kevin Sears, The National Association of REALTORS® President was also in attendance to install the balance of our officer team.
“It is truly an honor to serve as the 2025 Missouri REALTORS® President. I am committed to upholding the trust place in me and working alongside our incredible members to strengthen our industry and our impact across Missouri”, said Howe. “Together, we will continue to move our profession forward with passion and purpose.”
Bobbi is a second-generation real estate professional, with over 27 years of experience as an active REALTOR®. She served as President of the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® in 2020. Prior to that, Bobbi served as the St. Joseph Regional Association of REALTORS® President in 2013 and 2014. She was named REALTOR® of the Year for the St. Joseph Regional Association of REALTORS® in 2012. Bobbi was named the Elizabeth J. Mendenhall E3 Award recipient for Missouri REALTORS® in 2020. She has served as the Chair of the National Association of REALTORS® Strategic Thinking Advisory Committee and YPN Committee. She is passionate about mental health for those in the real estate industry. In her spare time, she loves running marathons and being an Association junkie.
To govern Missouri REALTORS®, Howe will serve alongside President-Elect Brian Jared, Treasurer Brent Sager, Treasurer-Elect Antwann Rhodes, and Immediate Past President Derek Schriewer, along with association CEO Breanna Vanstrom. These officials comprise the 2025 Leadership Team and each, with the exception of the CEO, serves a one-year term on a volunteer basis.
For additional information, contact Missouri REALTORS® by email at missourirealtors@morealtor.com.
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Founded in 1936, Missouri REALTORS® is the largest trade association in the state serving over 26,000 members. As members of organized real estate, REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and have access to numerous services and programs to enhance their professionalism within the real estate industry. Through collective strength, influence, and professionalism, Missouri REALTORS® unite to advocate for real property rights in Missouri, deliver comprehensive risk management programs and services, connect members through various media and events and deliver association management services.