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13 February 2025 February 2025 » MLS executives and other critical industry partners and ensure that the association remains at the forefront of innovation, collaboration and advocacy within the industry. Grasso brings over two decades of experience in real estate association leadership, including his most recent position as CEO of New Jersey Real- tors, where he successfully advanced legislative priorities, enhanced member services, and championed initiatives to promote professionalism and inclusivity within the profession. In addition to his work in New Jersey, Grasso has maintained an active role on the national association level. Previously, he has served as a NAR Director and was the 2015 Chair of the Association Executives Committee. Grasso has been honored by NAR with the Realtor Association Certified Executive designation, which recogniz- es his specialized industry knowledge and achievements. In 2013, Jarrod was inducted into the NAR Association Executives Committee's Dr. Almon R. "Bud" Smith Leadership Society, and in 2020, he received the William R. Magel Award of Excellence for excelling in his role as an association executive. "Investing in dedicated resources to facilitate state and local relations is critical to ensure we're hearing real-time feedback about challenges leaders face so they can be addressed quickly," said Nykia Wright, CEO of NAR. "Jarrod's extraordinary reputation across the in- dustry and with our national, state, and local associations make him the perfect fit for this position. I am confident that his leadership will enhance NAR's abili- ty to serve Realtors." As SVP of Industry Relations, Grasso will serve as the primary liaison between NAR and state and local association lead- ers. A major area of his focus will be on raising awareness of and promoting value around NAR initiatives to ensure mem- bers at all levels can better leverage tools, training and resources from the national group to advance in their profession. "I am honored to join NAR in this piv- otal new role and look forward to working alongside my association colleagues, our members and other industry partners to demonstrate how together we can create meaningful solutions for Realtors," Gras- so said. "By fostering strong relationships and addressing critical industry priorities, we can help members remain indispens- able to their clients and communities." CALQUE PROMOTES SRIVASTAVA TO CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER Calque has announced the promotion of Dr. Chandra Srivastava to Chief Revenue Officer. Srivastava has been with Calque since its inception as a founding member and has played a pivotal role in its growth and success. In her new role as CRO, Srivastava will oversee the company's revenue streams, develop partnerships, and ensure the continued expansion of Calque's innovative "buy-before-you-sell" programs, The Trade-In Mortgage and the recently launched Contingency Bust- er. Both programs remove compliance and risk barriers so established lenders can provide their borrowers with the tools they need to navigate the competitive housing market easily and successfully. "Chandra has been an integral part of Calque since day one, and her leadership has helped us grow into the company we are today," said Michael Bremer, CEO of Calque. "Her passion for innovation and deep understanding of homebuyer needs make her the per- fect fit to lead our revenue efforts and expand market reach." Srivastava is a strong internal pro- motion for Calque, signaling a broader strategy to expand its suite of solutions for homeowners and lenders alike. Her extensive experience in product development and customer engage- ment is ideal for optimizing the existing "buy-before-you-sell" products and spearheading new initiatives to support lenders and real estate professionals. "I'm excited to take on this new role and continue working with our talented team to build innovative solutions that meet the needs of today's lenders, real estate agents, and homebuyers," Srivastava said. "Calque's commitment to affordability and helping people achieve their homeownership goals has always been a driving force for me. I look forward to contributing to our next growth phase." M O V E R S & S H A K E R S "I am honored to join NAR in this pivotal new role and look forward to working alongside my association colleagues, our members, and other industry partners to demonstrate how together we can create meaningful solutions for Realtors." —Jarrod Grasso, SVP of Industry Relations, NAR