In response to the slow down created by the Great Recession, RPN was founded in Atlanta in 2009 by Rick Lackey together with a group of senior level independent commercial real estate brokers. As a result of RPN’s success in creating early stage pipeline, the groups expanded very quickly to include many different disciplines in the real estate and development industry. The common thread was everyone was invited a a guest of a Member. Next RPN grew to Dallas Texas and eventually to 20 different cities across the country. Since its founding RPN has documented the exchange of over 10’s of thousands of business intelligence items, created over tens of thousands of unique business connections and accelerated billions of dollars in transactions as a result of discussions started in its mastermind meetings.
MISSION STATEMENT: REAL Professionals Network provides value to its Members by helping them
expand relationships that lead to new business opportunities by:
Getting the right people to attend meetings and conduct serious business discussions.
Professionally producing meetings that stimulate new ideas, sharpen awareness to senior level intelligence and improve the influence and reach of Members.
Capturing the information discussed in the meetings then purposing the information back to the Members in actionable ways using technology to improve follow-up and accelerate deal discussion.
The exchange of insider knowledge and actionable business opportunities is the lifeblood of the real estate and development industry. RPN provides an efficient, accountable and measurable method of interaction and exchange of senior level insider information through structured mastermind meetings. RPN is a one-of-a-kind private network of experienced real estate and development professionals that are transforming the way the real estate and development industry does business. By leveraging the collective experience and relationships of our members, RPN helps strengthen relationships, improve credibility and actively build trust between its Members resulting in the acceleration of new business pipelines.
Leadership
Co-founder of REAL Professionals Network, Rick is responsible for day to day operations, expansion and the front stage aspects of the business. His background is 30+ years with large and small commercial real estate brokerage companies in management and sales. Rick is a former Executive Vice President and Managing Broker of Grubb & Ellis Company and current CEO and Managing Partner of City Commercial Real Estate, a small commercial real estate brokerage firm. Rick is a rabid Georgia Bulldog fan, an active member of Roswell Presbyterian Church and enjoys travel, saltwater fishing, scuba diving and anything involving his 4 daughters.
Mobile: 404-550-8700
Mobile: 404-550-8700
Co-founder of REAL Professionals Network, Malinda is responsible for communications and backstage aspects of the business. Her background is 20+ years in communications and public relations in politics, commercial real estate and other organizations. She worked directly for Governor Zell Miller, was Vice President of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and managed public affairs for a state-wide children’s advocacy organization. Most recently, she was editor of Flavors Magazine. In addition to her business responsibilities, Malinda manages the lives of 2 teenage daughters, Emmaline and Camille as well as husband Rick. She is an avid Georgia Bulldog fan, is an active member of Roswell Presbyterian Church and enjoys cooking, music and travel.
As General Manager, Kelly oversees the day-to-day operations and financial reporting for REAL Professionals Network, while also playing a key role in the organization’s strategic growth. She is actively engaged on the front lines, interfacing with Members daily and coordinating speakers across the network’s markets.
Kelly brings more than 25 years of experience as a real estate paralegal, with a background spanning both residential and commercial transactions. Her expertise includes extensive research and analysis of easements and rights-of-way. Outside of work, Kelly is an avid fan of college football, softball, and basketball, and enjoys spending time with her family—especially her five grandchildren.
Mobile: 770-686-533
Kelly brings more than 25 years of experience as a real estate paralegal, with a background spanning both residential and commercial transactions. Her expertise includes extensive research and analysis of easements and rights-of-way. Outside of work, Kelly is an avid fan of college football, softball, and basketball, and enjoys spending time with her family—especially her five grandchildren.
Mobile: 770-686-533
Meeting Ambassadors
Marty Tomlinson
Atlanta
Chris Glatz
Chicago
Maribeth Canole
Dallas
Marshall Berman
Northern NJ
Terri Kauffman
Philadelphia
Amy Burtch
Raleigh
Kayleigh Kitzman
Milwaukee
Kirsten Reed
Charleston
Tina Boone
Nashville
William Sullivan
Washinton DC
