Virginia Realtors has a new CEO

Rick Lugg, Virginia Realtors CEO. Photo courtesy Virginia Realtors

Longtime CFO, COO will lead state's largest trade association

Kate Andrews // January 17, 2025//

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Rick Lugg is Virginia Realtors’ new CEO, effective immediately, the trade organization announced Friday.

The association’s longtime chief financial officer and chief operating officer, Lugg replaces Terrie Suit, who retired last fall. Martin K. Johnson, Virginia Realtors’ chief external affairs officer, served as interim CEO.

Glen Allen-based Virginia Realtors represents nearly 35,000 Realtors and is billed as the state’s largest trade association. Lugg joined the organization in 2009, after having served in management roles at Circuit City. He was also a programmer analyst in the Air Force and holds an MBA from the University of Richmond.

“Following a comprehensive search to identify our next leader, I am pleased to share that Rick Lugg has accepted his appointment as Virginia Realtors’ new CEO. With his extensive leadership background, IT expertise, and deep understanding of our association and industry, Rick is well equipped to excel in this role,” says Virginia Realtors’ 2025 President Lorraine Arora, a Northern Virginia Realtor. “For 15 years, his leadership, innovation, and thoughtful approach have helped propel our association forward. With Rick at the helm, we are confident in a bright future for our organization.”

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