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L ynchburg A ssociation
of R ealtors ®
S elects M eredith F ord
as N ew CEO
a search process facilitated by
Virginia REALTORS®, the state-
level Association of REALTORS®.
The Lynchburg Association of
REALTORS®, announced that it
has chosen Meredith Ford as the
organization’s next chief executive
officer. Ford, who served as LAR’s
Director of MLS Operations,
succeeded Sandra Maschal, the
board’s former CEO, on January 1.
“After thorough succession
planning and a comprehen-
sive search process, the board is
pleased to have found the best
individual to assume leadership
of this exceptional organization,
“ said Karen Hall, 2019 President
of the Lynchburg Association of
REALTORS®, “Meredith’s com-
mitment to member service, her
desire to move our association for-
ward and her organizational skills
to coordinate the many facets of
our organization makes her quali-
fied to lead us successfully into
the future.”
The selection of Ford caps
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“I have full confidence in the
board’s choice, Meredith will be a
remarkable leader who has shown
the ability to foresee things that
enhance our association and
its membership. I’m confident
that she will ensure that we will
continue to lead the way in our
industry across the state,” said
President Hall.
“I’m honored, and I’m grateful
to the board for the opportunity
to lead this exceptional organiza-
tion of dedicated and talented
professionals,” said Ford. “We
offer innovative, relevant and
insightful support to our mem-
bers every day and I’m confident
that LAR will continue to lead the
way in the ongoing evolution of
our area and beyond.” Ford, 39,
had held the position of Director
of MLS Operations since joining
the staff of the LAR in 2002. A
resident of Monroe, Ford grew
up in Amherst County, Virginia.
She and Frank, her husband of 6
years, have one daughter.
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Sandra Maschal, who exited
the CEO post on December
31, expressed confidence in the
board’s choice. “I’m very happy
with the board’s decision and
could not be more excited about
what’s next for this remarkable
organization.” Maschal, retired
from the organization after lead-
ing its development over the past
43 years. “It’s been a fantastic
overall experience with countless
memories that are among the best
in my life,” Sandra said reflecting
on her tenure at LAR. “Sandra is
a very highly regarded industry
professional who has done a lot
for LAR and its members” com-
mented President Hall. “Her
knowledge, commitment and
engagement made a profound
difference that will have a lasting
impact.”