Canopy MLS taps CTO Steve Byrd as next CEO

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Canopy MLS taps CTO Steve Byrd as next CEO

Steve Byrd is moving from vice president and chief technology officer to chief executive officer at Canopy MLS, effective Aug. 1, according to an announcement on Wednesday.  The organization said Byrd’s appointment is part of its efforts to restructure its leadership and governance. Byrd succeeds Anne Marie DeCatsye who is retiring at the end of 2026 after more than 25 years leading both Canopy MLS and the Canopy Realtor Association, the organiz…

Canopy names new CEO; Bright adds growth leader

Steve Byrd, Canopy MLS’s current VP and CTO, will move into the top leadership role, while Steve Mapes joins Bright MLS as EVP of growth and strategy.