As Associate General Counsel for Virginia REALTORS®, Jon is involved in every aspect of the association’s legal responsibilities. He works with the rest of the legal team to teach, create podcasts and legal videos, and draft legal briefs for the Supreme Court of Virginia. Jon graduated from the College of William and Mary and the University of Richmond School of Law, then clerked for a judge before starting at a large claims administration law firm. After spending several years with Virginia REALTORS®, he worked at a settlement company in the Fredericksburg area and gained valuable experience before coming back to VAR. He likes to cook and play music in his spare time, which is a rare commodity with two sons running around his house. He and his wife, Mandy, reside with their boys in Mechanicsville.

As Associate General Counsel for Virginia REALTORS®, Jon is involved in every aspect of the association’s legal responsibilities. He works with the rest of the legal team to teach, create podcasts and legal videos, and draft legal briefs for the Supreme Court of Virginia. Jon graduated from the College of William and Mary and the University of Richmond School of Law, then clerked for a judge before starting at a large claims administration law firm. After spending several years with Virginia REALTORS®, he worked at a settlement company in the Fredericksburg area and gained valuable experience before coming back to VAR. He likes to cook and play music in his spare time, which is a rare commodity with two sons running around his house. He and his wife, Mandy, reside with their boys in Mechanicsville.

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Shelyna Tinglin is a powerhouse international speaker, award-winning real estate broker, and nationally recognized business strategist. She is a John Maxwell certified trainer, coach, and speaker, who travels the U.S. as a strategic clarity consultant helping high-achieving leaders and entreprenuersy untenable overwhelm, align identity with vision, and execute with focus, sustainable strategy.

Named Texas REALTORS® 2024 Educator of the Year, Shelyna draws on more than 20 years in education and leadership. As founder of The Tinglin Group, Real Estate Mastery Academy, and Tinglin Coaching & Consulting, she has trained thousands, mentored countless business leaders, and delivered high-impact workshops that inspire action and unlock measurable results.

A proud Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumna and dedicated servant leader, Shelyna blends sharp business acumen with heart. Whether mentoring entrepreneurs, speaking on national stages, or leading in her community by serving on boards and committees, she remains committed to helping others show up boldly, build with intention, and execute with excellence.

Heather is a commercial associate broker in Richmond; she holds her CCIM designation.  She also owns Placer Realty Advisors, a commercial appraisal firm and is an MAI designated appraiser. Heather is a 2025 graduate of the NAR Leadership Academy, current chair of the NAR Commercial Leadership Forum and 2024 NAR Commercial Economic and Trends Forum Chair.  She currently serves on the Virginia Association of Realtors Board of Directors and regularly teaches seminars on for residential agents interested in commercial brokerage.  

Outside of NAR, Heather has served on several other national boards including the Appraisal Institute and CCIM Boards of Directors.  She is currently a governor appointed member of the Virginia Real Estate Appraisal Board.

Heather holds two master’s degrees (one in real estate).  In her spare time she volunteers with several animal rescue groups; she has extensive nonprofit experience, having founded a local 501C3.  She resides in Moseley with her husband Ryder, who is also a Realtor.

Tim Churchwell, CCIM.  Currently serves as Chairman for NAR Commercial Economic Trends Committee and member of the Commercial Committee and Research Committee.  Past Global Board of Directors The CCIM Institute and present member of the global marketing committee for The CCIM Institute.  

Nathan Hughes is the Owner and Principal Broker of Sperity Real Estate Ventures, a Richmond-based commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on small business owners. He came to the business through finance and a decade working inside restaurants and small businesses, which shaped how he thinks about every deal. He holds the CCIM designation and has spent years serving the Realtor association at the local, state, and national levels, including his role as 2020 Chair of NAR's Commercial Federal Policy Committee and his current role as 2026 Chair of NAR's Commercial Committee. As Treasurer of Richmond's Economic Development Authority Board, he works alongside the people making financing and incentive decisions that shape the commercial market from the ground up. Every agent on his team came to Sperity with little to no commercial experience, so he has spent his career thinking carefully about what it actually takes to make that transition successfully.

For more than a decade, Ryan has honed his knowledge of Virginia’s housing market. Before stepping into his current role of Virginia REALTORS^® Chief Economist, Ryan served as the association’s Deputy Chief Economist. Prior to joining our team, he served as the President of research consulting firm LSA Planning, as an Urban Planner for the City of Alexandria, and as part of the research team at the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Even before joining VAR full-time, Ryan spent years contributing to our research, including the monthly Virginia Home Sales Report and our quarterly regional market reports. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from James Madison University and a master’s degree in urban planning from Virginia Tech.

For more than a decade, Ryan has honed his knowledge of Virginia’s housing market. Before stepping into his current role of Virginia REALTORS^® Chief Economist, Ryan served as the association’s Deputy Chief Economist. Prior to joining our team, he served as the President of research consulting firm LSA Planning, as an Urban Planner for the City of Alexandria, and as part of the research team at the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Even before joining VAR full-time, Ryan spent years contributing to our research, including the monthly Virginia Home Sales Report and our quarterly regional market reports. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from James Madison University and a master’s degree in urban planning from Virginia Tech.

For more than a decade, Ryan has honed his knowledge of Virginia’s housing market. Before stepping into his current role of Virginia REALTORS^® Chief Economist, Ryan served as the association’s Deputy Chief Economist. Prior to joining our team, he served as the President of research consulting firm LSA Planning, as an Urban Planner for the City of Alexandria, and as part of the research team at the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Even before joining VAR full-time, Ryan spent years contributing to our research, including the monthly Virginia Home Sales Report and our quarterly regional market reports. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from James Madison University and a master’s degree in urban planning from Virginia Tech.

For more than a decade, Ryan has honed his knowledge of Virginia’s housing market. Before stepping into his current role of Virginia REALTORS^® Chief Economist, Ryan served as the association’s Deputy Chief Economist. Prior to joining our team, he served as the President of research consulting firm LSA Planning, as an Urban Planner for the City of Alexandria, and as part of the research team at the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Even before joining VAR full-time, Ryan spent years contributing to our research, including the monthly Virginia Home Sales Report and our quarterly regional market reports. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from James Madison University and a master’s degree in urban planning from Virginia Tech.