FORT WORTH, TEXAS—DEC. 19, 2025—The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® (GFWAR) installed its 2026 Board of Directors, including the Installation of Shawn Buck, United Real Estate DFW Properties, as Board President during the annual installation event on December 18.
“As we begin a new chapter, I’m proud to lead an organization that isn’t afraid to innovate and evolve,” Buck said. “The talent and passion of our board and members puts us in a position to make significant progress for homeowners in the year ahead.”
Joining Buck in his service are the following 2026 Board Members:
- Thaddius Watson, Vice President/President-Elect, We Sell Texas
- Kim Gartner, Secretary/Treasurer, Roots Real Estate
- Paul Epperley, Immediate Past President, Hallowed Homes LLC
- Blake Barry, Presidential Appointee – Williams Trew Real Estate
- Laura Beyer Cook – Burt Ladner Real Estate LLC
- Alexa Boedeker – We Sell Texas
- Matt Briseno, Affiliate Appointee – 1836 Title Company
- Justus Carlile – Makin’ Moves Realty LLC
- Valarie Cuozzo – Roots Real Estate
- Ashley Curtis – TD Realty
- Mary Margaret Davis – Mary Margaret Davis, Broker
- Eddie Forte – TD Realty
- Laura Kelley – RJ Williams & Company RE LLC
- Michael Langford, Presidential Appointee – Orr & Associates Real Estate
- Michelle Lesikar – Williams Trew Real Estate
- Cindy Muñoz Salinas – Christies Lone Star
- Brent Myers – ERA Myers & Myers Realty
- Joelene Slocum – Williams Trew Real Estate
- Haley Zamarripa – Kimball Real Estate
“This year’s leadership team reflects the very best of our profession,” said GFWAR CEO Suzanne Westrum. “Each board member brings unique experience that will help elevate the value we provide to our members and the communities we serve. Under our new president’s direction, I’m excited to see the important work we will accomplish together.”
Buck has been actively involved with GFWAR and the Board of Directors since 2017. He currently works as a Broker Associate with United Real Estate DFW Properties, specializing in residential real estate. Graduating from Texas Tech University, Buck served four years in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief on an HC-130P aircraft with a Combat Search & Rescue unit. During his service, he completed tours in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Africa, and he was involved in international hurricane rescue missions. He has a strong desire to give back to the veteran community, volunteering with Big Country Veterans and Folds of Honor.
The Board of Directors serves as GFWAR’s governing body, setting the association’s strategic vision.