Sussex broker tapped to lead Delaware Association of Realtors
George Thomasson, a Sussex County Realtor and associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, was installed Jan. 12 as the 2024 president of the 4,400-plus-member Delaware Association of Realtors by his longtime broker, Bette Gallo. The ceremony, held at Wild Quail Golf & Country Club, included installation of the organization’s full slate of officers and directors for the year.
At the Inspire: Inaugural Luncheon, Thomasson shared his 2024 strategic initiatives to inspire future association leaders with a leadership academy, bolster the awareness of Realtors’ value to the public, and sign a memorandum of understanding with the National Association of Real Estate Brokers to create a more inclusive environment for Black real estate professionals.
As president, Thomasson will preside at all meetings of the DAR board of directors and executive committee, and will serve as an ex officio member of all DAR committees and work groups. He will also serve as the official spokesperson for the association on issues related to the real estate industry as well as local residential and commercial markets in Delaware. He also will represent DAR and its members on the National Association of Realtors board of directors and at local, state and national functions.
Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Thomasson’s journey in the industry began in 1987 when he obtained his D.C. real estate license. His career has spanned various ventures, from co-founding the Eklektikos Gallery of Art in Georgetown, D.C., with his life partner of 30 years, Michael Sprouse, to relocating to Delaware and rekindling his passion for real estate in 2003 at Gallo Realty (now BHHS PenFed Realty). Also, he serves on the Lewes Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Commission.
Thomasson boasts a distinguished track record of service within the Sussex County Association of Realtors, including his presidency in 2022. He also held the pivotal position of 2023 DAR Public Policy Committee chair and has been an esteemed DAR board member since 2018. With this extensive background, Thomasson brings a wealth of experience and unwavering leadership to his new role.
The full slate of 2024 DAR officers includes: President George Thomasson (Sussex County), President-elect Scott Farnan (New Castle County); Vice President Steve Schmidt (Kent County), Treasurer Steve Alexander (Sussex County), and Chief Executive Officer and Board Secretary Wesley T. Stefanick.
Directors installed from Sussex County are SCAOR President Adriane Gallagher, Bruce Plummer, Kevin Thawley, Allison Stine, Joe Maggio and Dr. Susan Giove. Chrissy Steele of Sussex County, immediate DAR past president, and Trina Joyner, SCAOR National Association of Realtors director, were installed as general members.
For more information, go to delawarerealtor.com.
