As CEO of the Texas Association of Realtors, Kessler leads the nation’s third largest state Realtor association comprised of over 70 local Realtor associations representing over 126,000 Realtors. Founded in 1920, the Association celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2020. Before taking the reins in 2010, Kessler served as CEO for the San Antonio Board of Realtors and the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors.