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MOTTO MORTGAGE AND WEMLO CEO WARD MORRISON RETIRING AFTER DISTINGUISHED 20-YEAR CAREER WITH RE/MAX HOLDINGS BRANDS
RMAXRE/MAX(RMAX) Prnewswire·2025-03-31 20:12

Core Insights - RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. announces the retirement of Motto Mortgage and wemlo President and CEO Ward Morrison, effective June 15, 2025, with Morrison remaining in a consultative role until the end of 2025 [1][4] Company Overview - RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. is a leading franchisor in the real estate industry, operating under the RE/MAX® brand globally and the Motto® Mortgage brand in the U.S. [6] - The company was founded in 1973 and has grown to over 145,000 agents in nearly 9,000 offices across more than 110 countries, making it the largest real estate sales organization in terms of total residential transaction sides [6] Leadership Transition - Morrison played a crucial role in the development and launch of Motto Mortgage in 2016, establishing a unique business model that supports entrepreneurs in building mortgage businesses [2][5] - Adam Sartin, Vice President of Franchise Growth & Development, will lead the Motto Mortgage and wemlo brands during the search for Morrison's successor [4] Morrison's Contributions - Morrison's leadership has significantly impacted the real estate and mortgage industries, and he expressed pride in the accomplishments of Motto Mortgage since its inception [5][6] - His decision to retire is influenced by personal reasons, including a focus on family and personal fulfillment [3][4]