Michael Jones receives Ohio's 2023 'REALTOR® of the Year' Award
From left: Ohio REALTORS® 2023 President-Elect Ali Whitley, Ohio's 2023 REALTOR® of the Year Michael Jones, Treasurer Michelle Billings, and President Ralph Mantica
Ohio REALTORS® awarded its 2023 "REALTOR® of the Year" to Michael Jones of Columbus REALTORS®.
REALTOR® Michael Jones, of Columbus, was honored as the Ohio REALTORS® 2023 “REALTOR® of the Year.”
Jones’s selection was announced at the Ohio REALTORS® 113th Annual Convention & EXPO, Sept. 10-13, in Cincinnati.
Judging of the “REALTOR® of the Year” award is based on professional achievements, local REALTOR® Board/Association activities, service at Ohio REALTORS®, and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) involvement, as well as business and education experience and civic activities.
Michael Jones has a distinguished resume of serving in leadership and in making a positive difference within the REALTOR® organization.
In addition, Jones has devoted great energies to enhancing the local community… tirelessly giving their time and talent to benefit a variety of community and civic organizations.
For Columbus REALTORS®, Jones served on and chaired a variety of Board committees including Finance and Strategic Planning, among others. Additionally, he has served on various special assignments, task forces and leadership roles – including serving as President of the Board.
His involvement at Ohio REALTORS® is marked with equal distinction, as Jones has been an active participant in state governance meetings as a director...and been a member or chaired a host of committees, including Executive, Strategic Planning, Scholarship, Global Business, Convention Advisory and Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
Nationally, Jones served as a NAR Director and committee member, including Global Alliances, and as a Federal Political Coordinator.
Jones is a strong supporter of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC), evidenced by being a member of Ohio RPAC’s Hall of Honor at the $20,000 level.
Committed to professional development, Jones has earned several designations, including Graduate REALTORS® Institute (GRI) Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Certified Internal Property Specialist (CIPS).
Locally Jones service in his community includes service as a member of the city board of zoning adjustment, an executive committee member for the county Democratic Party, a board member for the County Childhood Development Council, and serves as a mentor for Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
The Ohio REALTORS®, with more than 36,000 members, is the largest professional trade association in Ohio.
