AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HousingWire, essentially the most influential supply of stories and info for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets, has named OJO executives John Berkowitz, CEO and Founder, and Chris Heller, Chief Real Estate Officer, as 2022 HousingWire Vanguards. The award program acknowledges C-level leaders for his or her management and affect in the actual property trade. Berkowitz and Heller have been amongst 100 honorees chosen, marking Berkowitz’s fourth consecutive 12 months being acknowledged by this system, and Heller’s third recognition, respectively.
As CEO, Berkowitz has pushed OJO to repeatedly innovate on behalf of customers, making no assumptions about the place they’re beginning their journey, and eradicating limitations which may in any other case get in the best way of homeownership success. Heller, a long-standing trade chief, has been instrumental in constructing the OJO Select Network, an unique community of over 30,000 top-rated brokers throughout the nation. Both have left their mark on the trade, reshaping how trade consultants and service suppliers interact and serve customers all through the house journey.
“In the past year, OJO has made tremendous strides that drive the company’s continued success while reshaping the consumer homebuying, selling, and ownership experience,” mentioned Berkowitz. “This recognition is a testament to our team’s relentless hard work in the face of industry headwinds, and the partners that continue to support our growth and innovation as we equip anyone to unlock the abundant benefits of homeownership.”
The highly-competitive HousingWire Vanguard award celebrates outstanding actual property leaders which have performed a key function in shaping the trade by innovation, coverage, and mentorship. Each 12 months, tons of of nominees are put ahead, with HousingWire’s editorial board totally vetting candidates to acknowledge leaders who’ve undeniably made an affect on their organizations and the trade at massive.
“The Vanguards award showcases the exemplary leaders in housing who are constantly innovating and evolving despite inevitable economic headwinds,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “This year’s honorees have proven to be laser-focused on the goals of their organizations, recognizing and seizing opportunities when they present themselves and refusing to settle for the status quo.”
In addition to the HousingWire Vanguard awards, OJO executives and leaders have been recognized through other HousingWire award programs including Women of Influence, Rising Stars, Marketing Leaders, Tech Trendsetters, and Insiders. Recently, OJO was recognized by Fortune as one of the top places to work in real estate and for the second year in a row was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the US. To learn more about OJO, visit ojo.com.
About OJO
OJO is an Austin-based real estate technology company guiding more people to successful homeownership. The company’s platform for buying and selling homes meets people wherever they are on their journey, offering personalized guidance every step of the way. Through a bespoke combination of people and technology, OJO cultivates a deep understanding of individual needs and preferences, matching people with the right tools and trusted providers to help them become successful homeowners and unlock life’s possibilities.
As one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., OJO placed 29th on the Deloitte Tech Fast 500 and has made the Inc. 5000 two years running. To date, the company has raised more than $140 million to fuel its rapid growth. CEO and Founder, John Berkowitz, has been named EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Central Texas and a top CEO by the Austin Business Journal. OJO is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has more than 700 employees globally.
About HousingWire
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