To Our Valued HGAR Members:
I would like to congratulate our CEO Richard Haggerty on his selection as the New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OneKey® MLS following the announcement of current CEO Jim Speer’s retirement at the end of 2022.
Richard has devoted his entire 38-year professional career to HGAR, including the last 11 years as its CEO. Starting with the 2009 merger between the Westchester and Putnam Association Realtors, the birth of HGAR, his appointment as CEO in 2011, the 2016 merger with the Manhattan Association of Realtors, and the 2020 merger with the Bronx/Manhattan North Realtors, Richard has strengthened HGAR and expanded it into the far reaching communities in the Hudson Valley, Bronx and Manhattan. Although I am sad to see Richard leave, I am excited about his leadership at OneKey® MLS, where he can apply his vision and fortitude to strengthen and lead one of the nation's largest MLSs.
Richard has been integral to the all-round growth of our association, our members and affiliates creating and setting course for the first-ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in 2021. A leader like Richard doesn’t come around every day. His ability to make every team member feel valued is an irreplaceable quality. He is one of the pillars that held HGAR up. I’m fortunate to have been able to work with him, and I wish him all the very best in the future. I thank him for everything...He will be missed.
I wanted to let our members know that your Executive Team has taken immediate action to establish both a CEO search committee and a succession process to ensure the smooth and successful transition of our Association leadership.
I will be in constant contact with you regarding developments. If you have any questions, kindly contact me directly at (646) 696-1563 or [email protected]
Sincerely,
Anthony Domathoti, HGAR 2022 President
