Chris Keller

WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE
AS A DIRECTOR?

I believe my past experience can bring value to the team. I also want to continue to learn more about the real estate profession and how our role can improve job satisfaction and process for our agents. Lastly, I want to support advocacy at the State and National level.

EDUCATION

Ohio State, BA and Univ of Findlay, MBA

OHIO REALTORS INVOLVEMENT

Technology Committee

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Current: Open Arms Board, Handbags that Help-Treasurer, Convention and Visitors Advisory Board member, State Bank Advisory Board member, Volunteer for Miracle League of Findlay, Rotary member, City of Findlay Rotating Loan Fund member, United Way Gaslight Society, President – Keller Family Foundation, Keller Family Millstream Tools for the Trade Fund, Blanchard Valley Legacy Society, Donor Children’s Mentoring – Braden Kramer Foundation
Past: Past President Findlay YMCA Board, Campaign Chair Findlay YMCA, Past President CVB Advisory Board, Past Vice President Miracle League of Findlay, Volunteer Habitat for Humanity, Campaign Chair Healthcare Division United Way, Donor various organizations.
HREA Representative
Key Realty

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT EXPERIENCE

In my previous career, I was an executive with the Blanchard Valley Health System. I had oversight and direct responsibility for an operating budget of $600M+. This included budgeting, income statement analysis, planning, capital planning, etc…
Currently, I am the owner/operator of several companies. I handle all financial aspects for our real estate team, a restaurant and a detail shop. I also sit on the State Bank Advisory Board.

STRATEGIC PLANNING EXPERIENCE

I have years of strategic planning experience with a highly complex organization.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

I am a member of the local Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Group. I was also asked by the Mayor of Findlay to be a member of the city’s rotating loan board. My connections to local government officials are direct and frequent.

REAL ESTATE TRENDS EXPERIENCE

I stay up to date on real estate trends through reading articles and literature on those trends. I have also attended state and national conferences in real estate.

COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE

I have experience with presenting to large groups and numerous boards. As an executive, strong communication skills were imperative. Written communication in the form of presentations, reports and messaging is a strength.

TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

I am able to utilize the technology available to me in real estate and in general. I would not consider myself on the cutting edge of technology but can easily learn when presented with something new.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Eighteen years as an executive for a healthcare system provided intense and expansive leadership training and opportunities. I have specialized training in customer service, financial analysis, human resource management, strategic planning, capital budgeting, and budgeting. I was responsible for the management of 600+ associates from all aspects of healthcare including physicians. In real estate, I assist in leading our team of agents which involves assisting them with training and education.