The MLKAR 2026 board of directors. Top row, from left: Mary Conklin, Kristen Brenner, Katie Carrillo, Milly Perez, Lynny Del Gaizo, Lynn Goodwin, Aimee Kornetti and Lisa Cattran. Bottom row: Jen Davis, Kasey Platt, Alexia Mann and Nate Bartlett.
Members of the Marathon and Lower Keys Association of Realtors (MLKAR) gathered to celebrate the top-notch pros in Middle Keys real estate with an installation and awards banquet on Nov. 19 at the Marathon Yacht Club. Honoring the service of the organization’s outgoing board, members recognized top performers and impressive newcomers to the field before recognizing outgoing CEO Wayne Carter for his service to the group since 2013.
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2025 board president Lynny Del Gaizo opens the evening’s festivities.Milly Perez will serve as the 2026 president-elect for the association.Kristen Brenner, left, presents an appreciation gift to CEO Wayne Carter for 12 years of service to MLKAR.Outgoing board president Lynny Del Gaizo passes the gavel to 2026 board president Alexia Mann.The MLKAR 2026 board of directors. Top row, from left: Mary Conklin, Kristen Brenner, Katie Carrillo, Milly Perez, Lynny Del Gaizo, Lynn Goodwin, Aimee Kornetti and Lisa Cattran. Bottom row: Jen Davis, Kasey Platt, Alexia Mann and Nate Bartlett.Lynny Del Gaizo, center, earns the 2025 Realtor of the Year award, presented by 2024 winner Stephany Duvall, left, and MLKAR CEO Wayne Carter.Aly Bainbridge, left, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, passes on the honor to 2025 winner Nate Bartlett, center with MLKAR CEO Wayne Carter.2026 board president Alexia Mann takes the gavel.Attorney Patrick Stevens, left, wins the Affiliate of the Year award, presented by 2024 honoree Mel Montagne.MLKAR thanks its 2025 board. From left: Aimee Kornetti, Nate Bartlett, Kristen Brenner, Lynn Goodwin, Katie Carrillo, Jass Tremblay, Milly Perez, Lynny Del Gaizo and Alexia Mann.
