Rodney Gansho started his career with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® back in March 1991.  Since that time, he has held several positions in the Member Policy Department, Association and MLS Governance area, and most recently is the Director of Engagement, which is part of NAR’s Engagement Team, under Katie Johnson, General Counsel and Chief Member Experience Officer.

Since 2014, Rodney has served as the staff executive for the Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee and the MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board.  He also recently took on the role as liaison for NAR’s Institutes, Societies and Councils.    Rodney is frequent speaker at various REALTOR® conventions and association/MLS executive meetings to discuss REALTOR® association policy and more.    A graduate of the University of Illinois, Rodney has a Bachelor of Science in Finance.  He obtained his RCE (REALTOR® Association Certified Executive) designation in 2004. He also received the CMLX-1 designation in February 2019. 

He is actively involved in his community’s Zoning Committee, and is a Board Member of the West Bucktown Neighborhood Association in Chicago.