2025 Illinois REALTORS® President Tommy Choi

Congratulations to Chicago REALTOR® Tommy Choi, who is the 100^th president in the history of the association, as well as its first Asian and first Korean American president. The co-founder and owner of Weinberg Choi Residential at Keller Williams ONEChicago was installed Tuesday night during the association's 107^th Inaugural Gala in Oak Brook.

"Our association has stood up to every challenge that has come our way, and it continues to provide value to members and even those who challenge the relevancy of our association's great work," said Choi. "Because that is what it means to be the voice of real estate in Illinois. It's never just about selling homes. It's about commitment, investment and heart. It's about bringing the American Dream to reality."

Other 2025 Illinois REALTORS® officers are: President-elect Jeff Kolbus, president of RE/MAX Traders Unlimited in Peoria; Treasurer Debbie Prodehl, a broker-owner and the director of risk management for Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin (office in Shorewood); and Immediate Past President Matt Silver, partner and senior broker, Corcoran Urban Real Estate in Chicago.

Choi, AHWD, C2EX, began his real estate career in 2007. He is a member of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and served as its president in 2019, the first Korean American to lead the local association. In 2020, he was named CAR's REALTOR® of the Year.

At the state level, Choi has served multiple terms on the Illinois REALTORS® Board of Directors and chaired the association's Finance Committee and Strategic Planning Committee. He is a 2014 graduate of the Illinois REALTORS® Leadership Development Program.

Choi is a longtime contributor to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and in 2020 was inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame for an aggregate lifetime investment of at least $25,000. He has been a state legislative contact and is currently the federal political coordinator for U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of the 5th District.

He has been actively involved at the national level, serving multiple terms on the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Board of Directors and graduating from NAR's Leadership Academy in 2018. In 2019, he chaired NAR's Young Professionals Network Advisory Board and in 2021, he was chosen to serve as the vice president of association affairs for NAR. In 2024, he served as chair of the RPAC Participation Council.

Crain's Chicago Business named Choi to its "40 Under 40" class of 2020. Crain's annual list recognizes business and industry leaders making an impact in Chicago.

Choi earned a bachelor's degree from Bradley University in Peoria. He lives on the North Side of Chicago with his wife, Tesha; their three daughters, Henly, Mosely and Mayer, and dogs Macy and Koda.

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