Dickson Realty leaders, regional experts, and real estate agents came together to discuss the Nevada real estate market and celebrated the company’s top team members at its 2023 Economic Summit, held in the Nightingale Sky Room in the Nevada Museum of Art. About 200 agents attended, including representatives from Carson City and Carson Valley, who recently joined Dickson Realty.
“The Economic Summit has become part of Dickson Realty’s DNA and culture,” said Nancy Fennell, Dickson Realty CEO and owner. “The information agents take away from the event helps them help their buyers and sellers navigate the market and build strong relationships and a stronger community.”
Experts bring insights about Nevada housing market and more
This year’s economic summit included speakers who discussed the housing market and regional economy, how local and national factors could impact it, and what 2023 could bring.
"There is no good market, there is no bad market, there is just the market where we are,” Fennell said.
Speakers included:
- Mike Kazmierski, president and CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, gave a broad overview of the region’s economy, comparing the last 20 years and providing context to sustainable growth.
- Brian Bonnenfant, project manager at the Center for Regional Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, provided a more focused look at the region's housing demand.
- Eugenia Larmore, Ph.D., MBA, president of eKay Economic Consultants, added context with national economic trends.
In between broader economic conversations, David Walker, Executive Director of the Nevada Museum of Art, shared a sneak peek at major renovations planned for the museum. Walker showed new renderings of a library and California Street entrance the museum plans to build in the coming years.
Dickson’s Chris Galli introduced Northern Nevada HOPES Executive Director Sharon Chamberlain, who discussed the community health center’s goals and mission. Galli named HOPES as the Dickson Community Fund beneficiary of the year.
Dickson Agents You Need to Know
Dickson Realty also recognized close to 50 of its top-performing agents and team members for their accomplishments in 2022, including:
Top Producing Teams
- Sullivan, Neal & Gore, Luxury Real Estate at Montreux
- Keenan Group at Caughlin Ranch
Top Producing Agents
- Joe Wieczorek at Damonte Ranch
- Lori Welsh at Caughlin Ranch
- Kathie Bartlett at Caughlin Ranch
- Justin Hertz at Damonte Ranch
- David Hughes at Caughlin Ranch
- Don Dees at Caughlin Ranch
- Diana Renfroe at Caughlin Ranch
- Richard Berman at Caughlin Ranch
- Amanda Gunter at Caughlin Ranch
- Marilyn Minor at Caughlin Ranch
- Lisa Harrison at Caughlin Ranch
- Heidi McFadden at Carson City
- Karen Bruno at Incline Village
- Laura Beck at Incline Village
Elite Agents
- Brad Phillips at Somersett
- Kane Schaller at Truckee
- Diane MacDonald at Caughlin Ranch
- Barb Wilkinson at Truckee
- Savannah Beauchemin at Damonte Ranch
- Chris Whitney at Damonte Ranch
- Beth Cooney at Sparks
- Felisa Cusimano-Martin at Sparks
- Rebecca Dickson at Caughlin Ranch
- Devin Scruggs at Caughlin Ranch
- John Pieretti at Damonte Ranch
- Marianne Pearsall at Incline Village
- Christy Klingler at Sparks
- P. Menante at Downtown
- Greta Mestre at Damonte Ranch
- Carol Bond at Caughlin Ranch
- Samantha Reveley at Downtown
- Jay Kenny at Caughlin Ranch
- Kirsten Gardner at Downtown
- Nate Teel at Damonte Ranch
- Kayla Dalton at Sparks
- Brenda Collings at Carson City
- Jackie Harger at Caughlin Ranch
- Chris Galli at Downtown
- Devin Murphy at Gardnerville
- Larissa Osborn at Damonte Ranch
- Lisa Moffitt at Damonte Ranch
- Sarah Hughes at Caughlin Ranch
- Troy Browning at Caughlin Ranch
- Kaycee Summers at Gardnerville
- Valerie Brinker at Truckee
- Brie Forrester at Downtown
- Mike Givens at Downtown
- D. Drakulich at Downtown
- Jenna White at Sparks
- Amy Shocket at Sparks
Rookie of the Year Award
- Kristin Ryan at Sparks
Positive Social Impact Award
- Mike Givens at Downtown
Industry Excellence Award
- Natalie Richardson at Damonte Ranch
Employees of the Year
- Ainsley Murdock at Downtown
- Chris Galli at Downtown
Employee of the Year
- Jaya Abelman at Truckee
Bud Jones Award
- Lil Schaller at Truckee
Lifetime Achievement Award
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