Speakers

Sarah Moorman is the Chief Operating Officer of Samson Properties, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest independent real estate brokerages, where she leads operations for over 6,300+ agents across multiple states. Known for her ability to build scalable systems, lead with vision, and drive results, Sarah brings both strategy and heart to everything she does.

With a background that spans executive leadership, real estate sales, and business ownership, Sarah thrives at the intersection of operational excellence and people development. She’s a licensed agent who still works directly with clients, and she works with and owns other local community business that are focused on supporting families and children with complex needs—showcasing her deep commitment to community impact.

Sarah’s leadership is rooted in growth, gratitude, and service. Whether she’s streamlining brokerage operations, mentoring future leaders, or building systems that empower others, she leads with clarity, faith, and purpose. She’s passionate about helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential—professionally, personally, and financially. Sarah brings her perspective as a results-driven builder, values-based leader, and fierce advocate for impact at scale.

With over one billion in personal sales volume, Carolyn Young is one of the most productive and accomplished agents in the United States. She has been actively helping buyers and sellers bring hand and glove together in this area for over twenty years.

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Jenn Smira swiftly transitioned from a career in technology to becoming a top DC real estate agent 14 years ago. In 2014, she became a founding Compass agent and went on to become the #1 Compass DMV team in 2019, 2020, and 2022. Jenn and her diverse team of handpicked agents are known for their industry expertise, an impressive 80% referral-based business and unyielding dedication to their clients above all. She serves hundreds of households each year by providing top-notch service to clients in the DMV region, covering Washington DC, Montgomery County, and Northern Virginia. Their exceptional performance has earned them the ranking of #2 team in DC, #8 in the region and #41 team in America by the Wall Street Journal, closing more than $1 billion in lifetime sales, all driven by Jenn’s unwavering commitment to getting results for her clients.

Over the years, John has helped clients buy and sell more than $130M in real estate across 175+ transactions, with Washingtonian Magazine recognition including “Best of” Realtors and “99 People You Want on Your Side.”

In 2025, he launched Coleman Residential—a people-first team known for heart, hustle, and hyper-local knowledge. Within months, the team earned Washingtonian’s Elite Producers (Platinum) honors and was named one of Real Brokerage’s Top 20 teams nationwide (out of ~30,000 agents).

John’s “Coffee with Coleman” tours have turned thousands of casual scrollers into confident buyers and sellers—and even earned a Washington Post profile for his viral home walkthroughs.

He lives in Hill East with his wife, Julia, and their rescue pup, Lola—usually with a camera (and a coffee) in hand as he explores DC’s neighborhoods.

Jason Miller is an 8-year licensed real estate professional proudly serving Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. A Prince George’s County native, raised in Oxon Hill, he brings both hyper-local knowledge and deep passion to helping others unlock the power of real estate.

As a Marine Corps veteran and former law enforcement officer, Jason knows what it means to lead, serve, and execute under pressure. Since becoming a Realtor in 2017, he has sold millions in residential real estate and built a strong foundation in real estate investing, including fix-and-flips, buy-and-hold rentals, and property management.

But real estate is just the beginning.

Jason’s mission is to educate, empower, and elevate — from first-time buyers to seasoned sellers, and especially fellow Realtors looking to build modern, sustainable businesses. He specializes in helping clients and agents navigate today’s market using social media, AI, and smart digital strategy — merging traditional real estate skills with next-generation tools.

Outside of the transaction, Jason thrives in front of the camera. With a natural flair for comedy, acting, and content creation, he’s been featured on Bravo/Peacock’s Love Hotel, and is known for creating viral, relatable real estate content that makes people both laugh and learn. While he’s performed stand-up, his real passion lies in acting and storytelling — using humor as a way to connect, educate, and inspire.

Whether it’s a real estate deal or a creative piece of content, Jason shows up real, sharp, and 100% committed to the experience.

Melissa is a proud mom of three and the CEO of Keller Williams Realty Centre in Columbia, where she leads one of the area’s top-producing brokerages. Before stepping into real estate leadership, she spent 15 years as a high-performing insurance sales leader and three years as Director of Operations for a large team within KW. In just 10 months at KWRC, she has helped welcome 60 new agents and is passionate about helping them build big businesses, live big lives, and have a little fun along the way.

Austin Southern is the Managing Partner of Monumental Powered by PLACE, one of Northern Virginia’s fastest-growing real estate teams. Ranked among the top 1% of agents nationwide, he leads a high-performance sales organization built on strong systems, agent development, and a relentless focus on client experience. With a track record of producing at the highest levels while building and leading successful teams, Austin shares practical, actionable strategies that help agents increase production, strengthen operations, and create lasting success in their businesses.

Jason serves as the CEO of RLAH @properties. A seventh-generation Washingtonian, Jason graduated from George Washington University in 2000 and received his J.D. from the Columbus School of Law in 2003. In 2004, Jason joined a well-established title company in Bethesda, MD where he served as Vice President until 2012. Today, Jason oversees Principal Broker duties for RLAH, personally helping agents through complicated contract situations for the best interests of their clients. He involves himself heavily in the real estate community; he is a past serving member of the GCAAR Board of Directors, past Chair of the Forms Committee, and he currently serves on the Bright MLS Board of Directors as one of their four officers.

David Childers is a featured thought leader in the real estate industry widely recognized for his expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to keeping agents well informed about the ever-changing dynamics of the real estate market. His unmatched ability to simplify complex market concepts and distill them into actionable strategies equips agents with the knowledge and clarity they need to maximize their business and be the go-to resource in their local market.

As President of Keeping Current Matters, David has revolutionized the way real estate professionals stay ahead. With over 20 years of experience, he has consistently kept his finger on the pulse of the real estate industry. His passion is rooted in his unwavering commitment to equipping agents with the knowledge they need to be the standout expert in their market.