Redfin is a technology-powered residential real estate company, redefining real estate in the consumer's favor in a commission-driven industry.

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Redfin

Aaron Noe

As [Redfin](/org/redfin)’s Chief Technology Officer, Bridget leads the software engineering team, which she has grown to more than 150 engineers in Seattle and San Francisco. Her mission is to build technology that makes the process of buying and selling a home less complicated and less stressful. She is a thought leader on issues facing women in technology, and nearly 30% of the software engineers on her team are women. Prior to [Redfin](/org/redfin), Frey was the director of analytics and business applications at Lithium Technologies. In addition, she has held management positions at IntrinsiQ Research, IMlogic and Plumtree Software. Bridget holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from [Harvard University](/org/harvard), where she graduated magna cum laude. She was recently named to the Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 list.

Bridget Frey

As the President of Real Estate Operations, Adam is responsible for delighting our clients, inspiring our real estate employees, and combining our home-buying and selling services into a one-stop-shop that makes moving faster, better, and cheaper. Adam joined [Redfin](/org/redfin) in 2007 and helped to found the [Redfin](/org/redfin) Partner Program, our title subsidiary, [Title Forward](/org/title-forward), [Redfin](/org/redfin) Mortgage and [Redfin](/org/redfin)Now. Prior to [Redfin](/org/redfin), Adam worked at Microsoft in the SQL Server Division for five years. Adam graduated from Stanford with a degree in Symbolic Systems. Follow Adam on Twitter.



Adam Wiener

Julie was an early Board Member at [Stitch Fix](/org/stitch-fix), ultimately joining as COO to help scale to $1 billion and prepare for an IPO. Julie is widely known in the retail and technology industries for her vision, passion and ability to execute. Julie received a BA and MBA from Harvard, and currently sits on the boards of [Redfin](/org/redfin) and WW.

Julie Bornstein

Jani Strand is the Senior Vice President of Communications at [Redfin](/org/redfin). Jani has also served as the Chief Marketing Officer at [RealSelf](/org/realself) and as the Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing and Communications at [Redfin](/org/redfin).

Jani has over fifteen years of experience in strategic communications and marketing. Jani has a proven track record in building successful marketing organizations and developing innovative marketing strategies.

Jani is a member of the six-person executive operating committee that sets company strategy and decides how to allocate capital. Jani has also led communications and marketing for 2017 IPO, one of the most successful IPOs of the year.

Jani has a bachelor’s degree in communications from the [University of Washington](/org/university-of-washington).

Jani Strand attended [Lewis & Clark College](/org/lewis-clark-college), where they earned a Bachelor of Arts in both Art Theirtory and Business.

Some of their coworkers include Jon Ziglar - CEO, [RentPath](/org/rentpath), Adam Wiener - President, Real Estate Operations, and Anthony Kappus - General Counsel. Jani Strand reports to Glenn Kelman, CEO.

Jani Strand

Keith Broxterman is the VP of Customer Operations at [Redfin](/org/redfin). Keith has over 25 years of experience in customer service and operations, including leading APAC Customer Services' North American operations for two years. Before that, they spent almost 20 years at [JPMorgan Chase](/org/jpmorgan-chase), where they eventually became Director of Global Strategy and Real Estate. Keith is a well-respected leader in the customer service industry, and their experience will be a valuable asset to [Redfin](/org/redfin).

Keith Broxterman's educational career includes completing an Associate of Arts degree at North Seattle College and receiving certification as a Licensed Real Estate Broker from the State of Washington.

Keith Broxterman reports to Adam Wiener, President, Real Estate Operations. Keith Broxterman works with Jason Aleem - SVP, Real Estate Operations, Aaron Noe - National Head of Renovations, and Paul Reid - Market Manager in Boise, ID.

Keith Broxterman

Judith Simon is currently the Vice President of Operational Excellence at [Redfin](/org/redfin). Judith was hired in January of 2017 to build a bridge between innovation and execution, enabling organization nimbleness through massive growth. As the VP of Operational Excellence, they are responsible for driving change initiatives to drive adoption and deliver sustainable and scalable business performance in field operations. This includes working collaboratively with the sales force, product, engineering and marketing to solve the right problems, the right way. Judith is also responsible for ensuring a balanced portfolio of projects delivered to meet strategic goals. Additionally, they lead a team of 35 with up to 12 direct reports that report to the President of Real Estate Operations with full P&L responsibilities. 

Some of their notable accomplishments include designing and integrating new standards for operational excellence, including new roles, tools, process and governance; as well as streamlining internal process for innovation and elevating success rate of implementation of 70+ projects with minimal quality defects. Judith also introduced a collaborative process to define national standards as ‘playbooks’, tackling key hindrance for growth and innovation; which then enabled new capabilities for automation, process improvement and training. Lastly, they created a new capability and lens into drivers of COGS, allowing for achievement of year one target reduction of over $100/transaction per multiyear margin plan.

They are on a team with Jason Aleem - SVP, Real Estate Operations, Chris Prescott - [Redfin](/org/redfin) Market Manager for Minneapolis, and Aaron Noe - National Head of Renovations. Judith Simon reports to Adam Wiener, President, Real Estate Operations.

Judith Simon

Anthony Kappus is the current General Counsel at [Redfin](/org/redfin). Prior to their current position, Anthony worked as a Corporate and Securities Attorney at [DLA Piper](/org/dla-piper) from October 2008 to March 2014. Anthony also has experience as a law clerk, having worked at [DLA Piper](/org/dla-piper) from June 2007 to June 2008.

Anthony Kappus has a Juris Doctor with High Honors from the University of Washington School of Law and a Bachelor of Commerce from the [University of Calgary](/org/university-of-calgary).

They work with Jani Strand - SVP, Communcations, Chris Nielsen - CFO, and Bridget Frey - CTO. Anthony Kappus reports to Glenn Kelman, CEO.

Anthony Kappus

James Slavet is the current Director at [Redfin](/org/redfin). James has also previously worked as the Vice President/General Manager in the Search & Marketplace business unit at [Yahoo!](/org/yahoo), a Launch Team Member at Drugstore.com, and the Founder/COO at Guru (which was acquired by Unicru). Prior to that, they were the Manager of Product Development & Business Development at Wired Ventures.

James Slavet graduated with a BA from [Brown University](/org/brown-university) and then went on to get their MBA from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school).

James Slavet

Austin Ligon is the Director at [Redfin](/org/redfin). Austin has also worked with [DifferentFunds](/org/differentfunds), [Eneza Education](/org/eneza-education), [Ubongo](/org/ubongo), Rev.com, and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. 

Ligon started their career with [DifferentFunds](/org/differentfunds) in January 2015 and worked with them until December 2021. Austin then moved on to [Eneza Education](/org/eneza-education) where they were an investor from January 2013 to March 2020. After [Eneza Education](/org/eneza-education), Ligon worked with [Ubongo](/org/ubongo) for a brief period of time before moving on to Rev.com. Austin then joined [Redfin](/org/redfin) in 2021. 

Ligon has been a board member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges from January 2009 to December 2014.

Austin Ligon received their MBA from the Yale School of Management in the field of management and strategy. Austin also holds a BA and MA from [The University of Texas at Austin](/org/the-university-of-texas-at-austin) in Plan II and economics, respectively. Austin Reagan High School is their alma mater.

Austin Ligon

Jason leads [Redfin](/org/redfin)’s nationwide salesforce of real estate agents, overseeing the brokerage’s client service and sales strategy as well as agent training and development. Since joining [Redfin](/org/redfin) in 2010 as the company’s first hire in Texas, he has been instrumental in growing the company and held numerous leadership roles. Most recently, Jason oversaw real estate operations, strategy, and expansion for [Redfin](/org/redfin)Now, the company’s iBuying business. He was also sales director managing brokerage operations in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. Prior to [Redfin](/org/redfin), Jason founded a real estate business and worked as a real estate broker and agent at several firms. He started his career at Dell Computers. Jason graduated from [Texas State University](/org/texas-state-university) with a degree in Finance.

Jason Aleem

Mr. Singer offers decades of business, finance and investment experience as a former partner and chief operating officer of ValueAct Capital. Prior to ValueAct Capital, Mr. Singer was the senior executive vice president and chief financial officer at Discovery Communications and chief financial officer & treasurer at [American Tower](/org/american-tower). Before that, he was an investment banker at Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Mr. Singer serves as Chair of the National Board for the Posse Foundation. He is also currently on the board of directors of sweetgreen, where he chairs the audit committee. He is a former director of Citizens Communications Corp., Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., Motorola Solutions, Inc. and Rolls-Royce Holdings plc. Mr. Singer has a bachelor's degree from the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia) and an MBA from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school).

Brad Singer

Kerry D. Chandler has been one of our directors since August 2020. Since December 2018, Ms. Chandler has been chief human resources officer of Endeavor (a global entertainment, sports, and content company). Previously, Ms. Chandler was chief human resources officer at [Under Armour](/org/under-armour) (a performance apparel and footwear company) from January 2015 to November 2018. Prior to that time, Ms. Chandler was global head of human resources at Christie’s from January 2014 to November 2014, the senior human resources executive at the National Basketball Association from October 2007 to January 2014, and senior vice president of human resources for ESPN, a division of [The Walt Disney Company](/org/disney), from January 2000 to December 2005. She then went on to hold key positions as senior vice president of human resources at Hong Kong Disneyland in 2006 and senior vice president of corporate responsibility until October 2007. Previously, Ms. Chandler held various human resources roles of increasing responsibility at IBM, [Motorola](/org/motorola), [ExxonMobil](/org/exxonmobil), and McDonnell Douglas. Ms. Chandler has a bachelor’s degree from [Lincoln University](/org/lincoln-university) in Missouri, a master’s degree in human resources management from Washington University in St. Louis, and a master’s degree in management from [McGill University](/org/mcgill-university) in Montreal. Ms. Chandler has also completed [INSEAD](/org/insead)’s international masters in practicing management program. We believe that Ms. Chandler’s experience as a senior executive at leading companies across diverse industries qualifies her to serve on our board of directors.

Kerry D. Chandler

Chris Prescott

Paul Reid

Taylor Marr

Jon leads RentPath, the company's rental business, operating the Rent.com, ApartmentGuide and Rentals.com brands. Through its marketplace brands and software and service solutions, RentPath simplifies the apartment search experience for millions nationwide, and helps property owners and managers connect with prospective tenants and fill occupancies. Prior to RentPath, Jon was the CEO and a board director of ParkMobile. Ziglar has also held executive roles at Ceridian, Elavon, and Raymond James, among others. Ziglar was named one of the Most Admired CEOs of 2021 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and was named an Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018 by Ernst and Young. Ziglar holds a law degree from Emory University with a Certificate in Technology Commercialization and received his bachelor's degree in politics and economics from Princeton University.


Jon Ziglar

Chris Nielsen is the current Chief Financial Officer at [Redfin](/org/redfin). Prior to this, they served as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at the Zappos Family of Companies from September 2010 to June 2013. Chris has also held positions at Amazon.com and [Bain & Company](/org/bain). Chris started their career at [Accenture](/org/accenture) in August 1989 and spent five years there before moving on to other opportunities.

Chris Nielsen pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at the MIT Sloan School of Management after completing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at [Stanford University](/org/stanford).

They work with Adam Wiener - President, Real Estate Operations, Jon Ziglar - CEO, [RentPath](/org/rentpath), and Jani Strand - SVP, Communcations. Chris Nielsen reports to Glenn Kelman, CEO. A direct report to Chris Nielsen is and Taylor Marr - Senior Economist.

Chris Nielsen

Robert Bass

David H. Lissy

Selina Tobaccowala

Glenn Kelman has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our board of directors since March 2006 after serving in a number of executive-level roles since 2005. Before joining us, Mr. Kelman was the co-founder of Plumtree Software, Inc., a provider of enterprise portal software products, where he served as Vice President of Marketing and Product Management from 1997 to 2004. Mr. Kelman holds a B.A. in English from University of California, Berkeley. We believe that Mr. Kelman’s deep understanding of our company and his real estate industry experience qualifies him to serve on our board of directors.

Glenn Kelman

The executive team at Redfin has experience in a variety of industries, including online retail, home and garden, and management consulting. They have also attended some of the top universities in the country, including Stanford University.

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