Last Updated: September 8, 2026
New role expands CMLS advocacy and strengthens the MLS voice in policy conversations nationwide
BRANDON, Fla. | Sepetmber 4, 2026 | The Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) has named Cameron Kinzer Director of Advocacy, expanding the trade association’s capacity to represent the multiple listing service community as legislative, regulatory and policy decisions increasingly shape the future of the housing market.
Kinzer will lead CMLS’s government relations and public policy strategy, working closely with CEO Jessica Edgerton, the CMLS Board of Directors and members to identify and respond to issues affecting MLSs. He will monitor policy developments at every level of government, build relationships with lawmakers, regulators and industry partners, and equip the MLS community to engage on shared advocacy priorities.
“CMLS has made a commitment to show up wherever the future of MLS is being discussed, and Cameron gives us the experience and capacity to make that commitment real,” said Jessica Edgerton, CEO of CMLS. “The MLS community needs a strong, informed voice in policy conversations at every level. Cameron understands both advocacy and organized real estate, and he knows how to build the relationships that turn expertise into influence. His work will help ensure policymakers understand how MLSs give consumers and professionals reliable market information and support open participation in the housing market.”
Edgerton has made CMLS’s presence in policy conversations a priority, ensuring the MLS perspective informs discussions with lawmakers, regulators and industry partners. Legislation, regulatory attention, litigation, technology, artificial intelligence and data policy continue to shape the future of MLS, making a strong and credible MLS voice increasingly important across the country.
Kinzer joins CMLS with extensive public affairs and advocacy experience and a background in real estate, housing and association leadership. Most recently, he served as Chief Advocacy & Public Affairs Officer for Boise Regional REALTORS®, where he directed government affairs, political engagement and community partnerships across southwestern Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Throughout his career, he has built relationships among policymakers, community leaders and industry partners around complex issues affecting housing, real estate and private property rights.
“MLSs play a critical role in sustaining an accessible, efficient and transparent housing market, and I’m excited to bring that perspective into the conversations where decisions are being made,” said Kinzer. “Effective advocacy starts with relationships and credible information. I look forward to working with CMLS members to ensure their experience and expertise inform policy and strengthen the collective voice of the MLS community.”
Kinzer’s appointment marks the next step in CMLS’s growing advocacy efforts. Through Champions of MLS, CMLS has invested in research demonstrating the benefits of MLS, engaged proactively with regulators and industry partners, and increased understanding of the role MLSs play in sustaining an accessible, efficient and transparent housing market. The campaign has expanded CMLS’s presence in national policy conversations, supported economic research on the consumer and market benefits of MLSs, and elevated the expertise of the MLS community on issues shaping real estate.
As Director of Advocacy, Kinzer will build on that foundation by advancing CMLS’s legislative and regulatory strategy, strengthening relationships with policymakers and industry partners, and equipping MLS leaders to engage effectively on issues shaping their organizations and local housing markets.
About CMLS
The Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) is the trade association for 241 Multiple Listing Services, serving over 1.7 million combined subscribers across North America, and 83 business partners, whose mission is to champion the value of Multiple Listing Service through advocacy, best practices, and education. CMLS is committed to championing an efficient, transparent, and competitive North American real estate marketplace that runs on a thriving Multiple Listing Service industry. For more information, please visit cmls.org.
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