In celebration of Women’s History Month during March, Illinois REALTORS® pays special thanks to the 12 female presidents in the association’s history.
Since Illinois REALTORS®’ founding in 1916, these women have played pivotal roles in our association’s growth:
- Sue Miller (2021),
- Loretta Alonzo-Deubel (2012),
- Sheryl Grider Whitehurst (2011),
- Kay Wirth (2008),
- Toni Sherman (2003),
- Colleen Clavesilla (2001),
- Judie McConville (2000),
- Jean Crosby (1999),
- Carol Shields (1996),
- Janet Andreotti (1995),
- Lydia Franz (1984) and
- Kathryn Duncan (1970).
(Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of blog posts about women leaders in the real estate profession. Watch for stories later this month about female members of our Board of Directors and female chairs of statewide committees, task forces and working groups. Read the previous blog post about the history of National Women’s History Month.)
