Selma Hepp

Executive, Research & Insights;
Interim Lead of the Office of the Chief Economist CoreLogic

CoreLogic is America’s largest provider of advanced property and ownership information, analytics and data-enabled services. Selma Hepp leads the economics team, which is responsible for analyzing, interpreting and forecasting housing and economic trends in real estate, mortgage and insurance.

Prior to joining CoreLogic in 2020, Selma was Chief Economist and Vice President of Business Intelligence for Pacific Union International, later acquired by Compass, where she oversaw the vital economic and technology intelligence to drive the expanding brokerage’s success. Selma also held the role of Chief Economist for Trulia; Senior Economist for the California Association of Realtors; and Economist and Manager for Public Policy and Homeownership research for the National Association of Realtors, as well as a special research assistant at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Selma frequently appears on local and national radio and television programs and has been widely quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and many industry trade publications such as National Mortgage News and HousingWire. Selma received the HousingWire Women of Influence Award in 2022. She has served as president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), NABE Real Estate Roundtable co-chair, Board member of the International Student Exchange Program, Advisory Board member of the REALTOR® University Research Center Editorial Review and a Member of the Housing Policy Debate Editorial Advisory Board. Selma also held Real Estate Associate professional license in Florida and Virginia. Selma graduated from the State University of New York, Buffalo with an M.A. in Economics and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland.

Kevin Williams

Kevin Williams has been Chick-fil-A franchisee for over 30 years. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Management Information Systems degree. He was first introduced to the Chick-fil-A brand by the founder Truett Cathy as a teenager when he spoke to his church. Kevin owns and operates the three Chick-fil-A Restaurants in Canton, GA. Kevin is a bestselling author of “Irrational Kindness: A Crazy Pursuit of an Extraordinary Life” written as part operating manual for life and part- employee handbook. He and his wife Gwen love spending time with their children & grandchildren, cheering on UGA, and exploring creative places & spaces.

Jeremy Crawford

As President & CEO of First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), Jeremy sits at the helm of the 4 th largest MLS in the United States with over 57,000 subscribers. An east Tennessee native, he is a highly technical leader who is passionate about positively impacting the future of real estate to the benefit of Brokers and Agents across the state of Georgia and beyond.

Prior to joining FMLS, he served as CEO of the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) which operates under the National Association of REALTORS® umbrella.

Jeremy’s experience also includes executive positions with MLS Listings’ COO/CIO (San Francisco Bay Area), CIO of Sandicor MLS (San Diego), and as one of the first employees at MarketLinx which is today known as Corelogic.

Kelly Guin Thrash

Kelly Guin Thrash, inspired by her trailblazing Grandmother, is a top 10% REALTOR® in Atlanta and a Lifetime Member of Top Producers of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association. She serves as Vice President of Community Affairs and Public Relations and has held various leadership roles, including Chair of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC).

With over 10 years of experience, Kelly specializes in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, particularly Forsyth and Fulton Counties, Lake Lanier, and Big Canoe. Known for her effective negotiation skills, she is dedicated to helping clients find their perfect home and successfully marketing properties.

Originally from Alabama, Kelly holds degrees in psychology and advertising from the University of Alabama. She has 12 years of award-winning sales experience with international and Fortune 500 companies. Active in her community, Kelly supports the Junior League of Atlanta, Habitat for Humanity, and the Atlanta Humane Society.

In her free time, Kelly enjoys concerts, action movies, dining with friends, mystery books, Pilates, and Alabama Crimson Tide football. She lives in Crabapple with her rescue dog and cat.

Clyde Higgs

Clyde Higgs was named President and CEO of Atlanta Beltline Inc. (ABI) in February 2019 after serving in an interim capacity for a year and a half and as Chief Operating Officer for three years. In addition to overseeing the company, Higgs works to expand ABI’s strong working relationships with private and public partners across the region, state, and nation. Higgs brings 20 years’ experience in economic development, real estate, intellectual property, technology, strategic planning, design, real estate development, grant and donor funding, and government relations, with a diversity of projects including those that specialize in urban innovation, science, and technology. He is a graduate of the University of South Alabama and holds a Master of Public Administration from East Carolina University.