Event Recap: 2026 GBAR Directors and Officers Installation
Event Recap: 2026 GBAR Directors and Officers Installation
Over 160 members and guests joined us at The Westin Waltham Boston to celebrate as Joselin Malkhasian of Lamacchia Realty, Inc. was installed as the 2026 President of the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® (GBAR).
Over 160 members and guests joined us at The Westin Waltham Boston to celebrate as Joselin Malkhasian of Lamacchia Realty, Inc. was installed as the 2026 President of the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® (GBAR).
The night kicked off with welcoming remarks from GBAR Executive Vice President Maria Brogan and Immediate Past President Mark Triglione, followed by expressions of gratitude to our event sponsors and uplifting words of inspiration.
“Tonight is a celebration of who we are as an association – a thriving community of professionals committed to elevating our industry and supporting one another. Events like this remind us why leadership matters and why the work we do together has such a lasting impact. This installation marks an important moment of transition, renewal, and momentum for the year ahead.” – Mark Triglione (Immediate Past President)
The celebration continued with the presentation of awards that were not presented at our Awards Breakfast and the official installation of our 2026 Directors and Officers.
The evening concluded with the ceremonial passing of the gavel, a symbolic moment honoring GBAR’s legacy of leadership. Many past presidents from both the Greater Boston and Eastern Middlesex Associations of REALTORS® were in attendance, representing decades of service, stability, and vision within the REALTOR® community. Their continued commitment and willingness to share their time, talent, and knowledge remain an invaluable part of GBAR’s success today.
In addition to Joselin, our leadership team includes:
- President Elect – Jamie Thompson – Thompson Realty
- Vice President – Justin Ray – Elite Realty Experts, LLC
- Treasurer – Richard Kim – Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
- Immediate Past President – Mark Triglione – Premier Realty Group, Inc.
In addition, the 2026 GBAR Board of Directors includes newly elected members:
- Jessica Allain – Compass
- Michael Delrose, Jr. – Coldwell Banker Realty
- Danielle Dimond – Senne
- Ashley Harwood – Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro
- Joanna Schlansky – Elite Realty Experts, LLC
- Darlene Umina – Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
They join previously elected directors:
- Anne Chatfield – LAER Realty Partners
- Caitlyn DiCillo – Insight Realty Group, Inc.
- Valencia Jacobs-Brown – J. Brown Realty
- Mary Kelly – Century 21 Property Central, Inc.
- James Major – Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
- Nicole Pirnie – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
- Kyle Zene-Moore – Zander Realty Group
Thank you to the GBAR 2025 leadership team for steering us through a year of challenges and triumphs — your dedication has set the stage for continued success ahead.
Thank You
We extend our sincere thanks to the sponsors who made this event possible.
Carving Station Sponsor: Lamacchia Realty
Floral Sponsor: MLS Property Information Network
Entertainment Sponsor: Rate - Ted Malkhasian
Hors D'Oeuvres Sponsors: Metro Credit Union & Leader Bank
Silver Sponsor: Lifetime Moving Company
Bronze Sponsor: ServePro, Attack A Crack, South Natick Law