The Council of Residential Specialists, the largest affiliate of the National Association of RealtorsŪ, announced its new leaders for 2003. Next year's President Bill Sloan, CRS, is a long-time active residential RealtorŪ with RE/MAX Real Estate Services in Mission Viejo, Calif. He is the past president and was awarded RealtorŪ of the Year by his local association of RealtorsŪ in 1988. Before Sloan entered real estate, he worked several years for Xerox Corporation. During the Vietnam War, he served as a pilot for the U.S. Navy. In 1996, Sloan was an undefeated five-game winner of the TV program "Jeopardy" and won $68,000.

This year's Council President has a strong team of officers to help him accomplish his goals. Gail Flagel, CRB, CRS, is the 2003 President-Elect of the Council of Residential Specialists, who has a wealth of real estate management and sales experience. Currently, she is the Vice President and General Manager of First Realty/GMAC in Des Moines, Iowa, a division of Iowa Realty, the state's largest real estate company.

Ingrid Glancy, CRS, serves as the 2003 Financial Vice President of the Council. She brings her long-time experience as an active residential RealtorŪ for Coldwell Banker Previews in Denver, as well as her leadership in the Council's chapters, regions and national committees to the team.

The Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of RealtorsŪ with more than 40,000 members in the United States, awards the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation to experienced RealtorsŪ who have completed advanced professional training.