RLI, the Voice of land, is one of the five commercial affiliates of NAR, confers the Accredited Land Consultant Designation (ALC), and is the industry’s leading land real estate organization.

Karly Brownfield
Senior Program Manager – Carolinas & Virginia, Southeastern Wind Coalition

Karly Brownfield is Senior Program Manager for the Carolinas and Virginia at the Southeastern Wind Coalition, where she works to reduce barriers to offshore and land-based wind development across the region. She leads outreach and education initiatives, tracks policy and regulatory issues, and coordinates stakeholders to advance responsible wind energy development throughout the Southeast.

Craig Kaiser
President & Co-Founder, LandGate

Craig Kaiser is President and Co-Founder of LandGate, the nation's leading marketplace and analytics platform for energy, infrastructure, data centers, and emerging land opportunities. With a background in energy exploration, mining, and large-scale resource development, he helps landowners, developers, investors, utilities, and public agencies identify the highest and best use of land through advanced analytics and market intelligence. Craig is a recognized national expert on the intersection of land, energy, infrastructure, and emerging development trends.

For more than two decades, Daron has guided public and private partners toward smarter land use. Through his stewardship-led advisory practice, Farmer D & Co, Daron leads the strategic development of regenerative farms, agrihoods, and land-based communities, creating healthy, joyful places that cultivate connection.

Grayson Overholt, MBA
Southeastern Regional Representative, Office of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis

Grayson Overholt serves as U.S. Senator Thom Tillis' Regional Representative for 19 counties across southeastern North Carolina, working with local governments, military installations, businesses, economic development organizations, and community leaders on federal issues impacting the region. Before joining Senator Tillis' office in 2023, he spent more than five years in Washington, D.C., working for former U.S. Senator Richard Burr on financial services, agriculture, and small business policy. His experience provides a unique perspective on how federal policy, infrastructure investment, and rural development initiatives are shaping growth across the Southeast.

Audrey Duchesne
Founder, Planning Rêve

Audrey Duchesne is an urban planner and land use consultant specializing in zoning, entitlements, and development approvals. Drawing on experience in both Canada and the United States, she has guided major subdivisions, master-planned communities, and mixed-use projects through complex planning and public approval processes. Through Planning Rêve, she helps landowners, developers, and real estate professionals identify entitlement risks, interpret zoning regulations, and move projects from concept to approval with confidence.

Zack Thomas
Founder & Managing Partner of Hiraeth Ventures

Zach Thomas is a nationally recognized title specialist, educator, and founder of Hiraeth Ventures. Known as "The Title Cleaner," he specializes in resolving complex ownership and title issues—including ghost parcels, missing heirs, probate challenges, and defective chains of title—that can prevent properties from being bought, sold, financed, or developed. Through education and practical problem-solving, Zach helps real estate professionals uncover hidden opportunities and navigate complex land transactions with confidence.

Peter Mazeine, ALC, CCIM
Senior Land Investment Advisor & Director of Commercial & Energy, National Land Realty

Peter Mazeine is a senior land investment advisor and real estate executive specializing in commercial land transactions, utility-scale renewable energy projects, and land investment strategy. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, he oversees commercial and energy brokerage operations while advising landowners, developers, and investors on complex acquisitions and high-value land opportunities.

Caitlin Vannoy, J.D.
Director of Legal Advocacy, National Association of REALTORS®

Caitlin leads NAR's strategic legal advocacy efforts to protect private property rights, expand housing opportunities, and advance the interests of real estate professionals. Drawing on experience in public policy, federal government, nonprofit leadership, and private legal practice, she works with Congress, federal agencies, REALTOR® associations, and industry partners on legal and regulatory issues affecting real estate.

Leigh Brown, ABR, AHWD, C2EX, CRS, e-PRO, SFR, Auctioneer
CEO, One Community Real Estate®

Leigh Brown is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, CEO, bestselling author, and longtime advocate for private property rights. A respected voice at the intersection of land, leadership, and business, she has served in leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels while helping professionals navigate change with confidence. From working alongside communities rebuilding after natural disasters in Western North Carolina to championing the stewardship of landowners, Leigh brings practical insight, authentic humor, and a deep belief that what we build today shapes tomorrow.

Adam V. McIntyre
Founder & CEO, Vivus Viridis

Adam McIntyre is the Founder and CEO of Vivus Viridis, an environmental consulting firm specializing in mitigation banking, conservation, and ecological restoration. With nearly 30 years of experience, he works with landowners, developers, government agencies, and conservation partners to create solutions that balance economic development with environmental stewardship. Adam is recognized for building collaborative partnerships that transform environmental constraints into long-term land value.

Geno Ray
EcoWorld Water

Geno Ray has nearly 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, site selection, development, and construction management. Having led projects for national companies including CVS, Marriott, Starbucks, Chipotle, and Wawa, he understands the infrastructure challenges that determine whether projects succeed or stall. Geno brings practical, real-world insight into how wastewater capacity and emerging uses like data centers are reshaping land development across the Southeast.