Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US representing 95,000 real estate professionals in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, today announced it has welcomed three new members to its 2021 Board of Directors:

• Khadeejah Johnson, Designated Managing Broker at eXp Realty
• Dontae Carroll, Chief Operating Officer at Keller Williams Capital Properties
• Cheryl Abrams Davis, Partner/Manager at Re/Max United Real Estate

Both the Bright MLS Board of Directors and the Executive Committee are primarily comprised of broker-owners from the organization’s geographic footprint. Directors are responsible for the overall governance of Bright MLS and are selected for their strategic thinking, real estate industry expertise, and overall business acumen.

Jon Coile, Home Services of America and Chair of the Bright MLS Board will continue to lead the Executive Committee, alongside Vice-Chair Joan Docktor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Secretary Jeff Powell, Jeff Powell Real Estate, and Treasurer Cindy Ariosa, Long & Foster Real Estate. Other members of the Executive Committee include David Howell, McEnearney Associates, Mark Lowham, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Jason Sherman, RLAH Real Estate and Jim Spagnolo, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HomeSale Realty.

“There is no doubt that 2020 brought the entire country, and the real estate industry that serves it, many challenges., Bright MLS and our real estate professionals pivoted quickly to new ways of doing business as we all adapted to the new role “home” has in our lives,” said Jon Coile. “I am honored to continue in my role as Board Chair, and it is a pleasure to continue to work alongside a group of outstanding industry colleagues on the Board, as well as the Bright MLS team.”

“The leadership and insights that our dynamic Board of Directors were able to provide over the course of 2020 was an essential component to our success as an organization,” said Brian Donnellan, President and CEO of Bright MLS. “With their knowledge and guidance, Bright MLS was able to quickly navigate the changing landscape and provide our subscribers with access to the tools and information they needed with very little disruption. Our industry is ever-changing, and I look forward to navigating 2021 alongside the Bright MLS Executive Committee and the entire Board of Directors.”

2021 Board of Directors Roster

• Jon Coile, HomeServices of America (Annapolis, MD) – Chairman**
• Joan Docktor, BHHS Fox & Roach (Devon, PA) – Vice Chairman**
• Jeff Powell, Jeff Powell Real Estate (Salisbury, MD) – Secretary**
• Cindy Ariosa, Long & Foster Real Estate (Lutherville, MD) – Treasurer**
• David Howell, McEnearney Associates (McLean, VA) **
• Mark Lowham, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty (Washington, DC) **
• Jason Sherman, RLAH Real Estate (Washington, DC) **
• Jim Spagnolo, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HomeSale Realty(Camp Hill, PA) **
• Cheryl Abrams Davis, Re/Max United Real Estate (Upper Marlboro, MD)^^
• Dave Ashe, Keller Williams Real Estate (Exton, PA)
• Steve Brown, Brown Appraisers-Realtors (York, PA)
• John Burke, Weichert Realtors (Princeton, NJ)
• Boyd Campbell, Century 21 New Millennium (Annapolis, MD)
• Dontae Carroll, Keller Williams Capital Properties (Washington, DC)^^
• Adam Conrad, Perry Wellington Realty (Reading, PA)
• Rosalie Daniels, RE/MAX Tri County (Hamilton Square, NJ)
• Larry DePalma, DePalma Realty (Millville, NJ)
• Brian Donnellan, Bright MLS (Rockville, MD and King of Prussia, PA)
• Douglas Foltz, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Lancaster (Lancaster, PA)
• Khadeejah Johnson, eXp Realty (Pennsylvania and Delaware)^^
• Lindsay Johnston, Common Ground Realtors (Philadelphia, PA)
• William Lublin, Century 21 Advantage Gold (Philadelphia, PA)
• Scott MacDonald, RE/MAX Gateway (Chantilly, VA)
• Gilbert Marsiglia, Gilbert D. Marsiglia & Co. (Lutherville, MD)
• Danai Mattison Sky, Urban Pace, a Long & Foster Company (Washington, D.C.)
• Anne Marie Matteo, Suburban West REALTORS® Association (Malvern, PA)
• Terrence McDermott, Independent Director
• Robert Michaud, Weichert Realtors (Medford, NJ)
• Jeff Peters, RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster (Lancaster, PA)
• Ellen Renish, Continental Realty (Norristown, PA)
• Frank Serio, Keller Williams Real Estate (Bethany Beach, DE)
• Melanie Thompson, Century 21 Redwood Realty (Fredericksburg, VA)
• Stephanie Verderose, Exit Homestead Realty (Vineland, NJ)

** indicates Executive Committee member

^^ indicates new Director for 2021

About Bright MLS

The Bright MLS real estate service area spans 40,000 square miles throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. As a leading Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Bright serves approximately 95,000 real estate professionals who in turn serve over 20 million consumers. For more information, please visit www.brightmls.com.