North Bethesda, Maryland-based Bright MLS has hired Steve Mapes as executive vice president of growth and strategy, according to an announcement on Tuesday.

Mapes joins Bright from First MLS (FMLS), where he served as chief revenue officer. The newly created role at Bright is focused on expanding the multiple listing service’s market presence and accelerating its long-term growth strategy.

Prior to FMLS, Mapes spent more than a decade at Lone Wolf Technologies in brokerage software and transaction management, MLS operations and business technology. Bright MLS said his experience will support its efforts to broaden its role beyond that of a traditional MLS.

“Steve is one of the most respected leaders in organized real estate,” Brian Donnellan, president and CEO of Bright MLS, said in a statement. “He understands where our industry has been, but more importantly, where it’s going. As technology reshapes how consumers search for homes and how professionals serve their clients, his experience building organizations, opening new opportunities and leading through change will be instrumental as we continue expanding Bright’s reach and influence.”

Mapes will oversee initiatives to grow Bright’s footprint and develop new revenue and partnership opportunities as the organization executes on its multiyear growth plan. His remit includes identifying ways to leverage Bright’s technology and data infrastructure, which the company has been investing in over the past several years.

“Bright isn’t waiting for the future of organized real estate; it’s shaping it,” Mapes said. “The company has built an extraordinary foundation, and I see tremendous opportunity to expand its influence and create even greater value for brokers, subscribers and shareholders. I’m looking forward to leading that next chapter.”

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