The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Ranno as its new Senior Vice President of Education & Events.
Ranno brings a proven track record of transforming organizations through digital innovation and a wealth of expertise in expanding markets and developing sustainable SaaS product models in the real estate and education sectors and for member associations. She joins NAR from property management software provider RealPage, where she served as Vice President of Product Management. During her tenure at RealPage, Ranno successfully developed and executed product vision and strategy for a $304M business unit, driving significant revenue growth and business transformation.
"Elizabeth offers a rare and extremely valuable combination of in-depth knowledge of the real estate industry, a passion for education and training, and a sharp business acumen. She not only understands how to create content that resonates with our members, but she also knows how to build sustainable revenue streams to support long-term growth. We're excited for her to lead the next chapter of innovation in our education and events programming," said NAR CEO Nykia Wright.
Prior to her role at RealPage, Ranno served as Vice President for LEAP Innovations, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization focused on tailored education and training experiences for students. At LEAP, Ranno lead a cross-functional team that launched a tech-enabled education content suite, and she was instrumental in redesigning the organization's educational business model to generate revenue that reduced dependence on philanthropic funding.
Ranno's earlier roles include serving as Vice President of Product Management for ISACA, an IT governance member association; Vice President of Product and Planning for the American Health Information Management Association; and Chief Product Officer for the Professional Education Institute's Real Estate Education and Training Events unit, where she transformed its $100 million real estate education business into an online platform, successfully expanding into global market events while more than doubling its product margin.
In her new role, which begins May 5, Ranno will oversee NAR's education initiatives and major events, focusing on enhancing member engagement and delivering high-quality educational experiences. Her appointment marks a significant step forward in NAR's commitment to excellence in real estate education and professional development.
"I've spent my career at the intersection of real estate, technology, and education—building tools and experiences that empower professionals to thrive in a constantly evolving market. I'm excited to bring that passion to NAR and help deliver learning opportunities and events that are more engaging, practical and valuable for our members," said Ranno.
About the National Association of Realtors®
As America's largest trade association, the National Association of Realtors® is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term Realtor® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes – from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation – visit facts.realtor.