National Association of REALTORS Chief Advocacy Officer & Senior Vice President, Bill Malkasian drops by the Gripe Session and discusses what he does and how he works in Washington, DC.
In this capacity, Bill Malkasian directs a team of lobbyists, legislative and regulatory policy analysts. Additionally, he directs the political operations of NAR consisting of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee, regional political directors and public issue advocacy. Bill also leads all aspects of the REALTOR® Party, which provides grants and services to state and local REALTOR® Associations to support candidates and issues supporting the REALTOR® principles; and engage in community outreach projects that impact real estate in their communities. As the Chief Advocacy Officer, Bill ensures the REALTOR® voice is heard at all levels of government – in Congress, in State Legislatures and at the city and county levels. He also works to engage REALTORS® in advocacy, from investments in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee to responding to Calls for Action to engaging in community development. The National Association of REALTORS® along with state and local REALTOR® Associations advocacy programs enjoy a stellar reputation of strong grassroots, political engagement and community activism.
Bill previously held the position at NAR of Vice President of Political Strategic Planning to drive the REALTOR® Party initiative, which was designed to expand the REALTOR® influence beyond national politics to the state and local level. Bill worked with state and local associations to develop tailored programs that will grow community involvement and political leadership.
Prior to joining NAR, Bill was the CEO at the Wisconsin REALTORS ® Association for 35 years.
Bill resides in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife, Michelle, and their beloved dog, Hazel. Bill's grown children, Joe and Megan, reside in Wisconsin.
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