Leslie Appleton-Young, C.A.R. Chief Economist
REALTOR® EXPO Opening Luncheon
"2009 Housing Marketing Forecast"
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
(Ticketed event. Fees apply)
Leslie Appleton-Young, a well-known speaker in California’s real estate community, is vice president and chief economist for the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. She directs the activities of the Association’s member information group and oversees the analysis of housing market and brokerage industry trends. She also is closely involved in the Association’s strategic planning efforts. Prior to joining C.A.R. in 1984, Appleton-Young was a consultant with Telesis Inc. in Rhode Island. Additionally, she spent several years as a research associate at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and as an instructor at the University of Pennsylvania.
Ed Dilworth, CEO, Nimblefish
Tech Tuesday Luncheon
"The Rise of the Machine: how technology is changing the buying and selling of real estate "
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
(Ticketed event. Fees apply)
As a senior executive at leading advertising and marketing firms for more than fifteen years, Ed Dilworth has been instrumental in helping the industry transition from traditional media to today's technology-driven multimedia strategies. An experienced communications executive, he also has an enviable record of business growth in the traditional advertising, interactive direct marketing, and publishing industries. Prior to joining Nimblefish, he was partner and president of Kadium, a highly successful interactive agency in San Francisco with accounts including Electronic Arts, ESPN, Levi's, and Genentech.
Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D.,
REALTOR® EXPO Closing Luncheon
"The Starbucks Experience"
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
(Ticketed event. Fees apply)
Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., organizational psychologist, business consultant, and radio host, has dissected the Starbucks business model, taking apart the popular coffee chain’s customer service platform and its implications for business success, and compiled his findings in a national bestseller: The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary. During this year’s closing luncheon, Michelli will take REALTORS® on an exploration of these five principles of Starbucks’ success and will show how they can be used to transform any ordinary business model into an extraordinary one.
Ed Begley Jr.
"Sustainable Lives: The Benefits of Greening Your Workplace and Your Home"
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Ed Begley Jr. is an award-winning actor and director, and perhaps one of Hollywood’s biggest advocates for green and sustainable living issues, having earned multiple awards from prominent environmental groups such as Heal the Bay; Coalition for Clean Air; and the California League of Conservation Voters, to name a few. Ed's keynote address promises to both enlighten and provoke through a practical, straightforward discussion on the social and economic rewards of integrating eco-friendly practices into your workplace and your home.
Jeffrey M. Davi
DRE Commissioner Forum
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Jeffrey M. Davi was appointed the real estate commissioner of California by Governor Schwarzenegger in October 2004. In this role, Davi serves the state’s real estate community by administering and enforcing real estate law with the mission of protecting the public in real estate transactions.
Prior to becoming California’s real estate commissioner, Davi was the owner and managing broker of A.G. Davi Ltd., the firm his father established in 1980. In this role, he managed the daily operations of the agents and staff and oversaw all transactions. In 1993, Davi was named “REALTOR® of the Year” by his peers at the Monterey Board of REALTORS®.
Davi served twice as the state director of the California Association of REALTORS®, from 1994 to 1997 and from 2003 to 2004. His other experience includes service as president of the Economic Development Corporation of Monterey County, co-founder of the Affordable Housing Steering Council of Monterey County and a member of the board of directors of the Monterey County Visitor and Convention Bureau. Davi holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from St. Mary's College.