Contact Us

4274 Lakeland Dr. (Physical Address)
P.O. Box 321000 (Mailing Address)
Jackson, MS 39232-1000

Toll-Free: 1.800.747.1103
Phone: 601.932.5241 (Association)
Phone: 601.932.9325 (Real Estate School)
Fax: 601.932.0382
Legal Hotline: 1.800.747.1103 ext. 25

Beth Hansen

Chief Executive Officer
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Beth is responsible for overall association management, including implementing policies and administering the business of the state’s largest business trade association representing more than 5,000 REALTORS® active in all phases of real estate brokerage, development, management and appraisal.

Kristen Short

Mississippi REALTOR® Institute Director
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Kristen is responsible for the administration of all education programs provided through the REALTOR® Institute that include pre-license, post-license, continuing education and designation courses. She is the staff liaison to the Professional Development and Standard Forms Committees.

Jeanelle Marshall

MRI Course Manager and Professional Standards Administrator
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Jeanelle manages daily real estate school operations, including all classroom and online education, instructor coordination, course scheduling, and also serves as the state Professional Standards Administrator.

Jace Ponder

Communication and Member Services Director

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Jace manages all communication platforms for the association including its quarterly magazine, monthly e-newsletter, website, and social media. Jace also manages and promotes the association’s Member Services programs including Member Benefits and Member Toolkit.

William Fulton

Chief Financial Officer
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William serves as the association’s controller, oversees general administrative aspects of the association, including ensuring the maintenance, accuracy and security of the financial, physical, record-keeping, information and customer service systems of the association. William acts as a liaison to local REALTOR® boards. He is the staff liaison to the Association Operations Committee.

Clarke R. Wise

Governmental Affairs Director
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Clarke serves as the association’s lobbyist, monitors all legislative and regulatory activity that impacts the business of real estate, promotes grassroots political advocacy and is the staff liaison to the association’s Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, MARPAC Trustees and Grassroots Political Advocacy Task Force, Issues Mobilization Committee.

Glenda Gilmer

Director of Specialty Groups and Facility Rental Manager
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Glenda manages all activities of the Mississippi Commercial Association of REALTORS® and the state chapters of CCIM, IREM and RLI.

Jessica Holmes

Marketing and Events Director
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Jessica is responsible for the marketing and promotion of the MS REALTOR® Institute. She oversees creative for digital and printed marketing for MRI and MAR. She also coordinates MAR’s annual Convention/EXPO and all association meetings and events throughout the year. Jessica serves as the staff liaison for the association’s YPN committee.

Denise McNemar

Reception/Marketing Assistant
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Denise assists with marketing, financials, and administrative duties for the Mississippi REALTOR® Institute.

Tyler Gorrell

Director of Information Technology
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Tyler manages the association’s email system and website, as well as performing general hardware/software maintenance and server administration. He also assists members directly through the Tech Helpline. He serves as a staff liaison to the Communications and Information Technology Committee.

Legal Hotline

Toll Free: 1.800.747.1103 Ext. 25

The Legal Hotline is a FREE members-only service that provides access to quick answers to your real estate legal questions. Call the hotline by 3 p.m. on weekdays and leave a detailed message, your name and number, and your call will be returned by the next business day. The Legal Hotline is not intended to replace your own legal counsel.