Annapolis, MD. (April 24, 2024) – Four members of the Howard County Association of REALTORS® (HCAR) graduated this year from the Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy, a leadership development program that builds leaders for the industry and in the communities we serve.
CasSandra Dorsey, with Hyatt & Company Real Estate; Cory Flere, with the KW Collective; Tina Hyatt, with Hyatt & Company Real Estate; and Michelle Hybner, with Next Step Realty; were honored during an April 24 ceremony in Annapolis, along with 15 other real estate professionals from across Maryland who completed this year’s course.
“We’re always thrilled to celebrate a new class of Leadership Academy graduates,” said Jenn Klarman, Chair of the Leadership Academy Advisory Group. “We’re especially proud of the HCAR graduates and the leadership they bring to our REALTOR® community – locally through HCAR and beyond, at the state and national levels.”
The mission of the Leadership Academy is to build tomorrow’s strong leaders today – leaders who can address the challenges facing real estate professionalism, transparency, and leadership.
“On behalf of our entire association, I want to congratulate this year’s graduates,” said Jimmie Jennings, 2025 HCAR President and a 2024 Graduate of the Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy. “Your commitment to growth, service, and leadership is exactly what our industry needs. We look forward to seeing the powerful impact you’ll make in your communities and across our profession.”
CasSandra Dorsey, AOC, AHWD, C2EX, SFR
REALTOR® CasSandra Dorsey is honored at the 2025 Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy Graduation Ceremony. (From left) Jenn Klarman, President of the Leadership Academy Advisory Group; Dorsey; and Cheryl Abrams Davis, 2025 President of Maryland REALTORS®.
Dorsey began her professional career with nearly a decade of service in the Federal government, working with the General Services Administration (GSA). During her time at GSA, she was inspired to pursue an entrepreneurial path and transitioned into a full-time career in real estate. Since becoming a REALTOR®, Dorsey has demonstrated a strong commitment to industry leadership and community engagement. She served two years as a Director for HCAR and one year as a Director for the National Association of REALTORS®, and has held key leadership roles in several community organizations. These include serving as President of the Lambda Gamma Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and as a Charter Member of the Eastern Howard County Section of the National Council of Negro Women.
Cory Flere, ABR, GRI, AHWD, C2EX, MRP
REALTOR® Cory Flere is honored at the 2025 Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy Graduation Ceremony. (From left) Jenn Klarman, President of the Leadership Academy Advisory Group; Dorsey; and Cheryl Abrams Davis, 2025 President of Maryland REALTORS®.
Flere launched his real estate career in 2022 following a distinguished tenure as a Federal agent with the United States Capitol Police. Bringing a strong sense of public service to the industry, he quickly became active in real estate advocacy, joining the Legislative Committee of HCAR, where he now serves as Chair. Flere is deeply committed to advancing policies that promote homeownership and support fair housing, combining his law enforcement background with a passion for creating equitable opportunities in the housing market.
Tina Hyatt, PMN, C2EX
REALTOR® Tina Hyatt is honored at the 2025 Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy Graduation Ceremony. (From left) Jenn Klarman, President of the Leadership Academy Advisory Group; Dorsey; and Cheryl Abrams Davis, 2025 President of Maryland REALTORS®.
With over 20 years of experience in marketing and real estate, Hyatt is the Co-Owner of Hyatt & Company Real Estate, where she leverages her extensive background to support and elevate the agents she works with. Her strategic guidance has helped agents build strong personal brands, effectively market themselves, and grow successful real estate businesses. Hyatt is deeply committed to mentorship, focusing on equipping her team with the habits, mindset, and skills needed to thrive both personally and professionally. Her leadership has fostered a culture of growth, empowerment, and excellence within the brokerage.
Michelle Hybner, ABR, AHWD, C2EX
REALTOR® Michelle Hybner is honored at the 2025 Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy Graduation Ceremony. (From left) Jenn Klarman, President of the Leadership Academy Advisory Group; Dorsey; and Cheryl Abrams Davis, 2025 President of Maryland REALTORS®.
Now in her 19th year as a REALTOR®, Hybner continues to bring passion, dedication, and a client-first approach to her work. Her commitment to excellence has earned her widespread recognition, including being named a “Best Agent” by Baltimore magazine and receiving the prestigious Ilene Kessler Spirit Award. She was also recently nominated as HCAR’s REALTOR® of the Year. Hybner has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership within the industry, having completed a term as President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Howard County. She will continue her leadership journey as she prepares to serve as First Vice President for the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Maryland.
Hybner was also this year’s recipient of the Leadership Academy’s David E. Maclin Humanitarian Award, which was established by Maryland REALTORS® in 2007 to pay tribute to David E. Maclin, a graduate of the Leadership Academy. The award goes to a class participant who best embodies “Cherish the Moment,” the inscription Maclin chose to reflect his 2006 presidency with the Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS®. Current academy participants submit nominees for the award, which goes to the participant with the most nominations.
REALTOR® Michelle Hybner is presented the David E. Maclin Humanitarian Award. (From left) Terez Dorsey, 2024 Leadership Academy Graduate; and Hybner.
The Leadership Academy vets hundreds of applications annually to select a diversified group of qualified members for this prestigious program. The program consists of seven sessions held monthly between October and April designed to develop leadership skills and competencies. Courses include legislation and advocacy, communication skills, and relationship management and networking. Most who enter the program go on to serve in leadership capacities within their communities and with Maryland REALTORS® at the state level.
“As a 2011 Leadership Academy graduate, the insight that I received from the programming really set the stage for me to make more of a difference in our industry,” said Cheryl Abrams Davis, 2025 President, Maryland REALTORS®. “Today, we’re celebrating 19 new leaders in the industry. It will be exciting to see how they shape the future of real estate in the months and years to come.”
For more information about the Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy, visit www.mdrealtor.org/leadership-academy.
HCAR's four 2025 Leadership Academy Graduates. (From left) Cory Flere, Tina Hyatt, Michelle Hybner, and CasSandra Dorsey.
More about Maryland REALTORS®
Maryland REALTORS® exists to support all segments of its membership and their specialties. Through collective efforts with local boards/associations and the National Association of REALTORS®, Maryland REALTORS®:
- Develops and delivers programs, services and related products that maintain and elevate the high standards of the real estate business and the professional conduct of its practitioners.
- Assists members in serving the public ethically and successfully with the highest degree of professional ability in real estate matters.
- Promotes and preserves the right to own, transfer and use real property.
- Protects the right of members to conduct business within the framework of fair and reasonable laws and governmental regulations.
More about the Howard County Association of REALTORS®
The Howard County Association of REALTORS® is fortunate enough to represent over 2,000 real estate professionals in Howard County. HCAR’s mission is to advance Howard County’s real estate industry by shaping public policy on real property issues; and encouraging, promoting, and teaching consistent standards for ethical practice and professionalism for our REALTOR® members.
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Sarah Rayne, CAE, RCE, AOC, AHWD, ePRO, C2EX
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Howard County Association of REALTORS®
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