2017 Speakers

A REALTOR® with over 29 years in the business.has been President of his Local REALTOR® Association and State Association of REALTORS®. Served on National Association of REALTORS® President’s Extended Leadership Team in 2009, was National Association of REALTORS® Regional Vice President in 2011. Chairman of National Association of REALTORS® Global Business Alliance Committee in 2013. Vice Chairman, International REALTORS® Conference in Manila 2015. He is a current Director of the National Association of REALTORS® and has held that elected position for ten years. National Association of REALTORS® Federal Political Coordinator with United States Senator Debbie Stabenow since 2004.

Furhad has served as, National Association of REALTORS® President’s Liaison to India, Netherland and United Kingdom.

For his meritorious service Furhad has received many Honors and Awards, notably a) Michigan REALTOR® of the Year, b) Michigan REALTOR® Active in Politics, c) Michigan CRS Member of the Year, d) Community Service Award and e] Michigan Fair Housing Leadership Award.

Furhad is an Instructor Certified by National Association of REALTORS to teach over twenty National and International Courses. He also teaches for Women’s Council of REALTORS and International Consortium of Real Estate Agents, Switzerland.

Furhad has a Degree in Business Administration, Marketing and Communication. He is also a Graduate of National Association of REALTORS Leadership Academy’s 1st Graduating Class.

Furhad holds the following designations and certifications: ABR, AHWD, BPOR, CIPS, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, GREEN, MRP, PSA, SFR, SRES, and TRC.

Marion Napoleon is the Broker/Owner of Unlimited Realty Solutions in Grand Prairie, Texas.  She has enjoyed a successful career as a licensed REALTOR® since 2001.  

Marion is an Instructor Certified by Texas Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS®.  She teaches and holds the following designations and certifications: ABR, AHWD, e-Pro, GRI, GREEN, Generating Buyer and Seller Leads, Marketing Reboot, MRP, PSA, Investing in Real Estate, SFR, SRES, and TAHS.

Marion was recently the Training and Development Manager with Vendor Resource Management (VRM University) for six years.  She worked corporately with entities such as: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Veterans Administration, Wells Fargo and Bayview.

She is an active member of several boards and associations such as: MetroTex Association of Realtors, Texas Real Estate Teachers Association (TRETA), National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) and National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Marion holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and an Associates of Applied Science in Computer Programming.

Licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR®, avid volunteer, and Major Donor, Marki Lemons-Ryhal is dedicated to all things real estate. With over 25 years of marketing experience, Marki has taught REALTORS® how to earn up to a 2100% return on their marketing dollars.

As a REALTOR®, Marki has earned several sales awards, the REALTOR® Achievement Award and The President’s Award from the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.

Five-time REALTORS® Conference and Expo featured attendee, one of 80 speakers selected to speak the REALTORS® Conference & Expo three times, and an Inman closing Keynote Speaker.

By consistently offering sound industry analysis and professional guidance, Marki’s expertise has been featured in Forbes, Washington Post, Homes.com, REALTOR® Magazine and has also been included on CBS News Chicago and CNBC.

Marki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Chicago State University a Master’s in Business Administration from Saint Xavier University, and over fifty real estate related licenses, certifications, and designation.

Michelle started STL Buy & Sell, REALTORS® in 2006 and has grown the company to more than 40 agents serving the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Michelle contributes her company's success to her community and industry involvement. Michelle is a member of the MARIS (MLS) Board of Directors and serves as the St. Charles County Association of REALTORS® 2017 President. Lover of social media and real estate technology, Michelle educates real estate agents and the broader community on diversity, affordable housing, real estate technology and general business development strategies.

She has served on the National Association of REALTORS® Consumer Communication, Diversity and Housing Opportunity Committees. A Missouri REALTOR® Leadership Academy Graduate, Michelle has served on the Missouri REALTORS® Executive Committee, Board of Directors, YPN Advisory Board, Grievance, Risk Management, Diversity and Strategic Planning Committees. An involved member of the Women's Council of REALTORS®, Michelle was 2014 Local Chapter President and has been appointed to various local & state governing board positions. Michelle is also an elected official, serving on the Francis Howell School District Board of Education. She lives by her motto, "Give Back to Get Ahead."

Veronica Mullenix has been a real estate course instructor for more than a decade. She has taught pre-licensing courses, MCE classes, and NAR’s ePRO Certification training. She is also certified to teach additional courses in internet business development and online etiquette. Veronica is also actively involved in serving the Realtor Family by serving as a volunteer leader on numerous local association, state and national association committees since 2006. Veronica has served more than 11 years as a Texas Assoc. of Realtors Director, and a T.A.R. Region 14 RVP. She has also served six years as an HAR Director. Veronica is a 2008 graduate of Texas Realtors Leadership Program. She is a major investor in TREPAC, a member of RPAC President’s Circle, and was inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame in May 2017. Veronica is broker owner of a boutique real estate firm in Katy TX, and actively works with home buyers and sellers in her local market. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and has two grown children.