Chicago - (October, 9, 2018) – The 2018 IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) Global Summit, held in Hollywood, FL, concluded on Saturday, September 29th with the installation of the 2019 Leadership Team. Donald Wilkerson, CPM, Reno, NV, took the reins as 2019 President, the 85th in the association’s history.
Wilkerson is President/CEO of Reno-based Gaston and Wilkerson Management Group, AMO, a full-service real estate firm engaged in multifamily, commercial and industrial management as well as development and brokerage.
Getting his start in the appraisal business, Wilkerson learned how to value buildings. It wasn’t until he began acquiring properties and getting involved in IREM that he really understood how to manage them. Wilkerson earned his CPM designation in 2003, and quickly became involved with the IREM Northern Nevada/Tahoe Chapter, where held numerous leadership positions and served twice as its president. Nationally, Wilkerson has held multiple volunteer positions, including Regional Vice President, Governing Councilor, and Senior Vice President.
“One of the great privileges for me in serving as IREM President is the opportunity to make a difference in the careers of those who manage. And part of making that difference is establishing a viable, strong pipeline of IREM leaders for tomorrow and being a champion for our industry’s next generation. By 2024, the US Department of Labor estimates that more than 25,000 new real estate management positions will be added, bringing the total number of such jobs in the U.S. to over 339,000.”, states Wilkerson, “This kind of market demand underscores the need for everything we do at IREM, and tells me that the voice of our next generation is especially critical as we prepare them – and the industry – for this exciting future.”
Also installed along with Wilkerson on the 2019 IREM Leadership team were 2019 President- Elect Cheryl Gray, CPM, Executive Vice President at QuadReal Property Group in Toronto, Canada, and 2019 Secretary/Treasurer W.A. “Chip” Watts IV, CCIM, CPM, President at Watts Realty Co., AMO, in Birmingham, AL.
About the Institute of Real Estate Management
IREM is an international force of 20,000 individuals united to advance the profession of real estate management. Through training, professional development, and collaboration, IREM supports our members and others in the industry through every stage of their career.
We believe in our people, and we provide the tools they need to succeed. We open doors, we forge connections, and we help show the way forward. Backed by the power that comes with being an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, we add value to our members, who in turn add value to their teams, their workplaces, and the properties in their commercial and residential portfolios.
Our memberships empower college students, young professionals, and industry veterans who are committed to career advancement. Earning our credentials, including the CPM, ARM, ACoM, and AMO, demonstrates a commitment to, and passion for, good management. These credentials, along with our courses and array of resources, all exist with one goal in mind – to make a difference in the careers of those who manage. To learn more about IREM, visit www.IREM.org.