(Granby, CO)  -- Sallie Arnold, CEO of the Grand County Association of REALTORS® was  honored by the  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® with the REALTOR® association Certified Executive (RCE) designation, which recognizes exceptional efforts made by the REALTOR® association executives.

Sallie is one of 548 REALTOR® association executives who have achieved this mark of excellence. Local and state association executives who hold the RCE designation represent REALTORS® in 49 states/territories.

“This is truly an honor and I am very proud to be receiving this designation. It is a high point in my career as an association executive,” Sallie said.

Prior to becoming a candidate for the RCE designation, applicants must document their association management and academic experiences. Once they have completed this first step, eligible candidates must successfully complete a multiple-choice exam, which is based on a comprehensive understanding of association operations and management practices.  Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of areas critical to REALTOR® association management, including association law, governance and issues related to member services.  To retain the designation, RCEs must be recertified every four years.

Sallie will receive an award plaque from representatives of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® during the 2023 CAR Spring Forum in Vail, CO.