Gentry Thiesen, RSCK Government Affairs Director, is being honored by the National Association of REALTORS® with the REALTOR® association Certified Executive (RCE) designation, which recognizes exceptional efforts made by the REALTOR® association executives.

Thiesen is one of over 550 REALTOR® association executives who have achieved this mark of excellence. Local and state association executives who hold the RCE designation represent REALTORS® in 48 states/territories.

“It is an honor to join the community of RCE designees. The breadth of material covered in the exam is a testament to the important work of our association in supporting the REALTOR membership. I am proud to serve the REALTORS,” she said.

Prior to becoming a candidate for the RCE designation, applicants must document their association management and academic experiences. Once they have completed this first step, eligible candidates must successfully complete a multiple-choice exam, which is based on a comprehensive understanding of association operations and management practices. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of areas critical to REALTOR® association management, including association law, governance and issues related to member services. To retain the designation, RCEs must be recertified every four years.