MIAMI REALTORS® has announced its incoming leadership for 2026, just ahead of its annual Inaugural & Awards Celebration. The event, scheduled to take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, will feature former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez as the keynote speaker. The newly appointed leaders are poised to guide the association through the coming year, focusing on member empowerment and industry advancement.
Key Takeaways
- New leadership team announced for MIAMI REALTORS® in 2026.
- Alfredo Pujol appointed as the 2026 MIAMI Chairman of the Board.
- Dinorah de Cardenas and Denise Chambers Palmer to lead residential and commercial divisions, respectively.
- Sophia Allen, Jaime Kriske, and Darnell Aponte will head Broward-MIAMI, Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound MIAMI, and the MIAMI Young Professionals Network.
- Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to deliver keynote address.
Leadership Appointments for 2026
Alfredo Pujol, Sales Manager at Compass Coconut Grove, will serve as the 2026 MIAMI Chairman of the Board. A Miami native with extensive experience, Pujol also holds director positions with the National Association of REALTORS® and Florida REALTORS®. He expressed his honor in serving the association, stating, "We are One Miami. We are committed to strengthening our industry and empowering our members to serve their clients with excellence, now and in the future."
Dinorah de Cardenas, co-founder of Real Estate Sales Force, has been named the 2026 MIAMI Residential President. De Cardenas emphasized her commitment to the members, saying, "In 2026, we plan on engaging with intention, empowering with purpose and elevating our industry together."
Denise Chambers Palmer, founder and managing broker of Keys to Legacy Realty, will lead as the 2026 MIAMI Commercial President. Chambers Palmer, who has served as MIAMI’s commercial governor for three years, highlighted the mission for 2026: "Our mission is to serve our members by focusing on three key pillars: membership engagement, providing targeted education and promoting the value we bring to help our members succeed."
Expanding Influence Across South Florida
Sophia Allen, broker and owner of The Real Estate Professionals in Plantation, has been appointed the 2026 Broward-MIAMI president. Allen stated, "I’m proud to lead Broward-MIAMI forward with strength, strategy and a commitment to elevating our profession and protecting the future of property ownership."
Jaime Kriske, a Broker Associate for Coldwell Banker Realty in Stuart, will serve as the 2026 president of Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound MIAMI. Kriske shared, "As president of JTHS-MIAMI, I’m committed to strengthening our Realtor community while ensuring we continue to serve and protect the consumers and neighborhoods that rely on us."
Darnell Aponte, founder of The Aponte Group powered by REAL Broker LLC, has been named the 2026 president of the MIAMI Young Professionals Network (YPN). Aponte’s focus for the YPN is clear: "Our focus is on bringing people with us, building the next generation of leaders, and continuing the work that strengthens our profession and our community."