Heartland REALTOR® Organization CEO Jim Haisler after receiving hs master's degree in real estate at the REALTOR® University commencement held on May 13, 2016 in Washington, D.C.

Heartland REALTOR® Organization CEO Jim Haisler after receiving hs master’s degree in real estate at the REALTOR® University commencement held on May 13, 2016 in Washington, D.C.

Heartland REALTOR® Organization CEO Jim Haisler, RCE, was awarded a master’s degree during a commencement ceremony for REALTOR® University held in Washington, D.C.

Haisler earned a master’s degree in real estate. His research project was recognized for excellence at the event, which was held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.

Haisler’s degree was awarded as several Illinois REALTORS® and his family looked on. Chicago Association of REALTORS® CEO Ginger Downs and REALTOR® Rebecca Thomson are on the university’s board of regents.