Change of Leadership at Las Vegas Realtors

What is Happening at LVR?

In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the Nevada real estate community, Las Vegas Realtors (LVR) announced the simultaneous resignations of outgoing President Merri Perry and President-elect Joshua Campa from the board of directors and all committees. The departures mark the culmination of a tumultuous year marked by internal strife, public confrontations, and allegations of misconduct.


George Kypreos, who will now step into the role of president for 2025, addressed the crisis head-on in a candid video message to members. "Instead of focusing on our association's mission, we found ourselves preoccupied with egos and power struggles," Kypreos admitted, promising this would be the first in a series of communications aimed at rebuilding trust. "Instead of highlighting ethics and transparency, personal agendas clouded our judgment. Instead of nurturing strong community ties, we put our credibility on the line — and lost."


The controversy that has engulfed LVR traces back to March 2024, when what should have been a routine forum devolved into chaos. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, security personnel had to intervene when one agent physically "charged" at another who was attempting to ask a question, requiring both individuals to be forcibly separated.


The situation escalated dramatically in August when approximately 50 agents, frustrated with perceived irregularities in the organization's governance, staged a protest at LVR headquarters. Their primary demand: an independent investigation into allegations of interference in the elections of board members and officers. The crisis deepened further in November, as members took the extraordinary step of filing formal complaints about the group's leadership structure with the Nevada Attorney General's Office.


Perhaps most revealing are the circumstances surrounding Campa's departure. A three-year veteran of LVR's leadership team, Campa took to Facebook to explain his decision, painting a disturbing picture of organizational dysfunction. In a lengthy post, he detailed receiving blackmail threats and described an "environment of toxicity" that he says severely impacted not only his mental and physical health but also affected his brokerage staff and personal life.


"I resigned because I am not interested in engaging or being involved in any way with many of the people you see post online everyday about LVR," Campa wrote, adding, "Never have I seen a group so infatuated and stimulated by perpetuating drama and negativity."


The leadership vacuum created by these resignations comes at a particularly challenging time for the real estate industry in Las Vegas. As the market grapples with shifting economic conditions and evolving consumer preferences, the need for stable, focused leadership has never been more critical.


Looking ahead, Kypreos faces the daunting task of rebuilding trust and restoring stability to an organization that has seen its reputation significantly damaged. His promised series of video communications suggests a commitment to transparency, but questions remain about how effectively LVR can move past this period of unprecedented internal conflict.


This saga has raised broader questions about governance and accountability in real estate trade organizations, with industry observers watching closely to see how LVR navigates this critical transition period. The coming months will likely prove crucial in determining whether the organization can successfully reform its internal culture and refocus on its core mission of serving the Las Vegas real estate community.

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