MIAMI REALTORS® has announced its distinguished leadership team for 2026, just ahead of its highly anticipated 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, setting a tone of significant industry discussion and recognition.
Key Takeaways
- New leadership for MIAMI REALTORS® and its various divisions has been appointed for 2026.
- The organization is preparing for its annual Inaugural & Awards Celebration.
- Key figures in the real estate community will be taking on leadership roles, emphasizing growth, engagement, and member empowerment.
2026 MIAMI Chairman of the Board
Alfredo Pujol, Sales Manager at Compass Coconut Grove, has been named the 2026 MIAMI Chairman of the Board. A Miami native, Pujol brings extensive experience to the role, serving as a director for both the National Association of REALTORS® and Florida REALTORS®. His prior involvement includes serving as a Broward-Miami board governor since 2018 and as the 2023 president of Broward-Miami. Pujol 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."
Residential and Commercial Leadership
Dinorah de Cardenas, co-founder of Real Estate Sales Force, will assume the position of 2026 MIAMI Residential President. She highlighted 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, has been appointed as the 2026 MIAMI Commercial President. Palmer, who previously served as MIAMI’s commercial governor for three years, emphasized 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."
Divisional Leadership Appointments
Sophia Allen, broker and owner of The Real Estate Professionals in Plantation, will lead as the 2026 Broward-MIAMI president. She 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, has been named the 2026 president of Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound MIAMI. Kriske shared her personal connection to the profession, noting, "Becoming a Realtor changed my life for the better… 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, will serve as the 2026 president of the MIAMI Young Professionals Network (YPN). Aponte, who is also involved with NAR’s Federal Technology Policy Committee, stated, "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."