6th Annual Honor Recognizes 100 C-Level Industry Professionals Whose Leadership is Moving Markets
Denver, CO, September 1, 2026 – LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (LIV SIR) is honored to announce that Shannel Ryan, President of LIV SIR in Colorado, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Vanguards list,recognizing 100 influential executives whose leadership is shaping the housing industry nationwide.
Ryan’s visionary leadership, operational expertise, and cultural influence have helped shape the trajectory of LIV SIR while advancing the company through strategic growth, innovation, technology and a dedicated focus on culture. Ryan leads operations across more than 20 offices and 12 markets statewide, guiding with clarity and the steadiness required to evolve a legacy luxury brokerage while protecting the people, service standards, and trusted relationships at the heart of the company.
In June 2026, LIV SIR, as part of Majestic Realty Collective (MRC), joined its sister brokerages in becoming part of the Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. (SIR) company-owned organizations. Her leadership provided stability during a significant period of change, reinforcing LIV SIR’s culture, service standards, and commitment to its people while positioning the company to take advantage of expanded technology, greater investment, broader collaboration across the global network, and direct access to the resources of SIR.
“Shannel’s recognition as a HousingWire Vanguard reflects what our advisors and clients already know, that she leads with clarity and never mistakes change for progress for its own sake,” said Scott Webber, Chairman and CEO of MRC and CEO of LIV SIR. “She has guided LIV through one of the most significant transformations in our company’s history while protecting the culture and standards that define us. This honor belongs to her, and to every result she has delivered for this company.”
Those results include achieving the number one market-share position in Colorado’s luxury segment for properties priced at $1 million and above, while seven LIV SIR advisors were recognized among the top 100 agents across the entire SIR global network in 2025.
Now in its sixth year, HousingWire’s Vanguards program honors C-level industry professionals and business leaders who have become experts in their respective fields. By contributing to the growth of the housing economy and its various sectors, including real estate, lending, and investments, they share a common trait of making an unmistakable impact on the industry at-large.
About LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty services the Front Range markets of Boulder, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Denver, Evergreen, Golden, and Northern Colorado as well as the resort markets of Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Dillon, Telluride, Vail, and Winter Park. Our expert real estate professionals provide local expertise for buyers and sellers in Colorado combined with the global reach of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand. Contact LIV Sotheby’s International Realty by calling 303.893.3200 or visiting livsothebysrealty.com for all your real estate needs.
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