Wis. Realtors Association: Welcomes new 2013-14 chairman of the board

For More Information Contact: Michael Theo, WRA President & CEO, 608-241-2047, mtheo@wra.org

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) installed Steve Lane as its new chairman of the board at its annual convention in held at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Lane will head one of Wisconsin’s largest trade associations, representing over 13,000 real estate brokers, sales people and affiliates statewide. He succeeds the WRA’s 2012-13 chairman, Renny Diedrich, of Appleton.

As a 20-year veteran in the real estate industry, Lane has served on various boards as a director, trustee and member. Such boards include the Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing System as president and director, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association board of directors, Golden Sands Home Builders Association and more.

In addition, Lane is dedicated to community involvement and has served as well on several non-real estate-related committees such as the Stevens Point Barbershoppers and the Stevens Point Area Youth Football Association. Lane is the founding director and current chairman of the Education Enrichment Fun for Stevens Point Public Schools and has held this position since 2004.

Lane earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Bachelor of Arts in Russian and East-Central European Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Lane currently is the vice president and co-owner of First Weber Group of North Central Wisconsin in Stevens Point with over 140 agents.

Lane, his wife Mary, and two sons live in Plover, Wis.

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The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association is one of the largest trade associations in the state, representing over 13,400 real estate brokers, sales people and affiliates statewide. Its membership includes REALTORS®, appraisers, home inspectors, affiliate members and other professionals involved with the real estate process. Members can take full advantage of a wide variety of products and services to assist with day-to-day business, including a legal staff, education and political representation as well as several print and online publications.