NAREE Elects 2008 Board

Tuesday, November 13, 2007, Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

The National Association of Real Estate Editors has elected Ken Harney of the Washington Post Writers Group as its president for the 07-08 year. Allen Norwood of the Charlotte Observer is the new Board Vice President. 06-07 president Lois Weiss of the New York Post is now Chairman of NAREE's Board of Directors.

"With housing and mortgage news at the top of the news virtually every day, NAREE, with its unique resources and diverse membership, has never been more relevant," Harney said. "I am honored and delighted to have the privilege of serving as NAREE president during a year that sums up the ancient Chinese proverb -- 'May you live in interesting times.'"

The NAREE election dinner meeting was held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Here is the full list of NAREE officers and directors for 07-08:

NAREE 08 Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board
Lois Weiss, New York Post

President
Ken Harney, Washington Post Writers Group

Vice President
Allen Norwood, Charlotte Observer

Second Vice President
Liz Urquhart, AIG United Guaranty

Treasurer
Jessica Swesey, Inman News

Secretary
Holden Lewis, Bankrate.com

Active Directors:
Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Jean Dimeo, Building Products
Sue Doerfler, Arizona Republic
Jack Handley, Freelance writer
Al Heavens, Philadelphia Inquirer
Elizabeth Rhodes, Seattle Times
Leigh Robinson, Express Publishing
Terri Winefordner, Orlando Sentinel

Associate Directors:
Michael Tucker, National Multi Housing Council
Donna Reichle, National Association of Home Builders

NAREE's special thanks goes to outgoing board members Greg Thomas, free lance writer, formerly of the Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Michael Desiato, Real Estate Media, and Ron Roel, Roel Resources, Inc. for their many, many hours of board service and volunteer work on NAREE's behalf.