Tommie Wehrle named president of LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
A graduate of the University of Missouri, Wehrle has also been involved in LGBTQ+ advocacy – serving as co-chair for three years and currently serving as an advisor for Real estate everywhere LGBTQ+ employee resource group, REALPRIDE.
“I have had the honor and privilege of having a career in the real estate industry. It is a thrill for me to be of service, impacting the lives of homebuyers and sellers, along with empowering/guiding agents and broker leadership to success,” said Wehrle. “I believe our industry has a unique opportunity to be the ones to advocate for removing all barriers to homeownership for all marginalized groups, including the LGBTQ+ community.
“The Alliance will continue to advocate and present examples of discrimination that hinder LGBTQ+ real estate professionals and our clients. We are also committed to welcoming real estate professionals with LGBTQ+ children to the Alliance. With a growing membership base, the opportunities to influence change grow every day.”
Richard Woods, longtime broker/owner of Woods Real Estate Services in San Diego, will serve as first vice president in 2026 and is expected to become president in 2027.
Austin Rowe was elected second vice president for 2026 and is expected to assume the presidency in 2028. Dan Darr was named secretary, while Rodney Mason will serve as treasurer.
Rowe is a real estate agent at Further real estate in Nashville, Tennessee, and has been in the industry for almost 10 years.
Darr, real estate agent at Share union in Palm Springs, California, is a ten-year real estate veteran. Mason is a senior loan officer at CrossCountry Mortgage in Atlanta.
