Joanne Zettl
President-elect
The primary responsibility of the President-elect is to become more acquainted with the operation of the Association and to fill in for the President as needed. They also serve as Chair of the Finance Committee.
Ohio REALTORS® 2026 President-Elect Joanne Zettl is a sales associate with The Agency Cleveland Northcoast, serving the Greater Cleveland area.
A REALTOR® since 1985 and a licensed broker since 1990, Zettl brings decades of experience in residential real estate, brokerage management, and association leadership, with a career defined by professionalism, governance expertise, and service to the industry.
Over the past decade, Zettl has played a significant role in organizational governance, professional standards, and strategic leadership at the state level. She has served on the Ohio REALTORS® Board of Directors for multiple terms beginning in the 1990s and continuously since 2011, and has held numerous leadership roles, including District 3 Vice President (2021–2022) and service on the Executive Committee. Her committee leadership has included work in risk management, professional standards, political advocacy, communications, and legislative affairs. In recognition of her leadership and commitment to the profession, Zettl was named Ohio REALTORS® Realtor® of the Year in 2022.
At the national level, Zettl has served multiple terms on the National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors and currently serves on its Risk Management Committee. She previously chaired the Research Committee and has contributed to national discussions affecting the profession, bringing a practical, risk-aware perspective shaped by long-term service and active brokerage experience.
In addition to her association leadership, Zettl remains actively engaged in brokerage and client service, bringing a current, real-world perspective to the challenges facing REALTORS® and property owners. Her leadership approach reflects a strong understanding of fiduciary responsibility, ethical practice, and the evolving regulatory and market environment.
Zettl currently serves as President of Chagrin Valley Little Theatre and Vice President of Chagrin Documentary Film Festival. She also has a long history of civic leadership with the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce, where she served as President for multiple terms and continues to advise the Executive Committee.
Zettl is a graduate of the Ohio REALTORS® Leadership Academy and holds numerous professional designations, including CRS, CRB, GRI, SRES, PSA, e-Pro®, and At Home With Diversity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from John Carroll University and has completed advanced training in leadership, management, negotiation, and luxury home marketing.