LEAD
RACI LEAD Program
During the quarantine of Spring 2020, Jennifer Richey had a vision for creating a leadership program at the local level. She brought together fellow graduates of the state leadership academy, and together they spent countless hours on Zoom dreaming, planning, and building what would become the RACI LEAD Program (Leadership Education Advancement Development).
Founded on the belief that leadership isn't something you're born into, but something you develop, LEAD was designed to help members explore their potential, strengthen their skills, and lean into their unique leadership styles. Thank you to the original LEAD Ambassadors, Shanelle Cahill, Charise Goodnight, Angie McAmis, Jennifer Richey, and Cherie Smith, whose vision and dedication created a program that continues to invest in the future of our association, our members, and our industry.
As Brené Brown writes in Dare to Lead:
"Leadership is not about titles or the corner office. It is about the willingness to step up, put yourself out there, and lean into courage. The world is desperate for braver leaders. It’s time for all of us to step up."
2026 Ambassadors
▸ Shanelle Cahill (IAR Leadership Academy '19) - The Wyman Group
▸ Britni Merrell (LEAD '21) - RE/MAX Anew Realty
▸ Jordan Moran (IAR Leadership Academy '23) - Modern Real Estate Group
▸ Jennifer Richey (IAR Leadership Academy '21) - The Wyman Group, Tipton
▸ Cherie Smith (IAR Leadership Academy '13) - True Realty
▸ Lesley Vigar (IAR Leadership Academy '24) - True Realty
Class of 2025
Lisa Boyd - KW Red Door Group; Peggy Carten-Davis - Find Your Bliss Real Estate; Kiersten Hoffman - Brick Built Real Estate; Caroline Jewell - Community First Bank of Indiana; Star McClain - Rogers Auction & Real Estate – Logansport; Shelby Myers - Find Your Bliss Real Estate; Jeani Phifer - True Realty; Alyssa Richey - Miles Realty Group; Jessica Shannon - Modern Real Estate; Page Sheffer - RE/MAX Anew Realty; and Whitney Steltenkamp - Community First Bank of Indiana
Class of 2024
Jessica Ausbrook - Solidarity FCU; Toni Brock - The Wyman Group; Stephanie Helton - Pacesetters Real Estate; Andrea Markham - Manchester Realty; Sarah Mast - Terrell Real Estate Group; Kristine Miller - Apple Tree Realty; Tanya Morgan - The Wyman Group; Emily Ramos - True Realty; Tisha Strickler - Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate; Amy True - True Realty; and Brett Walker - The Wyman Group
Class of 2023
Faith Ables - Ruoff Mortgage; DJ Butcher - Fortune Companies; Darla Chew - F.C. Tucker Realty Center; Susan Cone - True Realty; Sara Hardy - Tom Hayes Realty; Patrick Howell - Stockton Mortgage; John Kwiatt - RE/MAX Anew Realty; Martin Lewellen - Modern Real Estate; Zach Livengood - Livengood Realty; Natalie Mantica - Speer Realty; Joe Martino - Martino Real; Jessie Matthews - D.R. Indiana Realty; Evelyn Oglesby - The Wyman Group; and Bailey Record - Modern Real Estate
Class of 2022
Kim Alexander - F.C. Tucker Realty Center; Jason Carter - MRP Realty; Misty Frost - Modern Real Estate; Sami Holmgren - RE/MAX Anew Realty; Lindsay Howell - Howell Realty Group; Kayla Hudson - Ruoff Mortgage; Suzie Mack - F.C. Tucker Realty Center; Sara Meadows - The Hardie Group; Amber Powell - MJW Mortgage; Rebekah Slack - Miles Realty Group; Lesley Vigar* - True Realty; and Sandra Young - The Wyman Group
Class of 2021
Sarah Begley - The Wyman Group; Breanne Bennett - Rural 1st; Rachel Henry - Modern Real Estate; Suzy McKinley - McKinley Real Estate; Britni Merrell* - RE/MAX Anew Realty; Susan Reese - F.C. Tucker Realty Center; Kate Rice - KW Red Door Group; Summer Sherer - RE/MAX Anew Realty; Marlon Wright - Heartland Real Estate Brokers
*RACI LEAD Ambassador
