December 11, 2009 (Chicago) - Ray Brownfield, ALC, was sworn in as 2010 National Vice President of the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) on November 13, in conjunction with the NAR Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego.
The REALTORS Land Institute is the affiliate organization of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) that serves the leading real estate professionals who specialize in land. NAR President Charles McMillan conducted the swearing in ceremony.
A licensed broker in Illinois, Brownfield currently works for john greene Land Company of Oswego, Ill., and he resides in Naperville, Ill. As 2010 Vice President, Brownfield will ascend to the national presidency of RLI in 2012.
During his career, Brownfield has worked in farm management and real estate brokerage for Continental Illinois Bank & Trust Company, First National Bank of Peoria, The Northern Trust Bank, and Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc.
He holds the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation, conferred to only those land professionals who achieve the highest levels of education and experience. He also earned the professional title of Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) in 1970, and Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) in 1974.
As a leader in the agricultural community, Brownfield has been newly appointed to the lllinois State University College of Applied Sciences and Technology Dean’s Advisory Board. He held the position of national president of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) from 2007 - 2008. He is also a member, Hall of Fame recipient, and past president of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA). Additionally, Ray is a member of the Chicago Farmers and the advisory board for the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.
After 35 years of service, Ray retired from the United States Army Reserve as a CW5. Ray’s hobby is restoring vintage Mustang cars.
The 2010 RLI National Leadership team also includes President Dan Hatfield, ALC, of Medina, Texas; and Jesse Lane, ALC, of Nancy Lane Commercial Real Estate of Jackson, Mississippi.
