Idaho’s Intermountain MLS taps tech-focused CEO
Intermountain
MLS
—
the
largest
multiple
listing
service
in
Idaho
—
has
appointed
Richard
Gibbens
as
CEO,
effective
March
30.
Gibbens
most
recently
served
as
CEO
of
Kentucky-based
Bluegrass
Realtors,
where
he
led
modernization
efforts,
expanded
broker
collaboration
and
advanced
data
and
technology
initiatives.
Before
that,
he
was
executive
director
of
Southwest
MLS
at
the
Greater
Albuquerque
Association
of
Realtors,
where
he
helped
align
association
and
MLS
operations
and
strengthen
data
governance
standards.
Gibbens
“Intermountain
MLS
is
uniquely
positioned
to
lead
in
a
rapidly
evolving
marketplace,”
Gibbens
said.
“The
organization
benefits
today
from
long-standing
broker
relationships,
a
strong
suite
of
MLS
technologies,
strong
engagement
with
technology
training
and
high-quality
data.
The
progressive
Board
of
Directors
recognizes
the
importance
of
strategic
innovation,
including
AI-driven
tools
and
analytics
designed
to
enable
brokers
and
agents
to
grow
revenue,
improve
efficiency
and
deliver
greater
value
to
consumers.
“I
am
ready
to
put
my
experience
to
work
to
build
upon
the
solid
foundation
and
continue
advancing
services
that
directly
support
customer
success.”
Gibbens
holds
a
Master
of
Business
Administration
degree
and
has
earned
the
Realtor
Certified
Executive
as
well
as
Certified
MLS
Executive
Level
3
and
Real
Estate
Data
Benchmark
designations.
He
is
a
frequent
speaker
at
national
and
regional
industry
events
—
addressing
topics
including
MLS
evolution,
data
standards,
broker
partnerships
and
the
role
of
emerging
technologies
such
as
artificial
intelligence.
The
executive
search
was
conducted
by
a
search
committee
and
facilitated
by
WAV
Group.
Willis
Stone
—
2026
president
of
Intermountain
MLS
—
said
the
board
was
confident
in
Gibbens’
leadership.
“Richard
was
selected
for
his
unique
combination
of
deep
technical
expertise,
proven
success
building
collaborative
partnerships
with
managing
brokers
and
his
ability
to
leverage
national
industry
relationships
to
cultivate
new
opportunities
for
the
organization,”
he
said.
“He
also
brings
a
demonstrated
ability
to
motivate
teams
and
maximize
staff
effectiveness.
We
are
confident
in
his
capacity
to
align
the
IMLS
team
around
clear
priorities,
strengthen
operational
performance,
and
position
Intermountain
MLS
for
long-term
strategic
growth.”
Intermountain
MLS
provides
listing
services,
data
solutions
and
technology
tools
to
real
estate
professionals
across
Idaho
and
surrounding
markets.
