HUNTSVILLE – After a months-long search, Huntsville Area Association of Realtors & ValleyMLS.com has handed the keys to Kurtis Krueger as CEO. He will start Aug. 1.

“I am honored to join the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors as its CEO,” said Krueger. “I look forward to working closely with the dedicated team and leveraging my experience to drive growth and innovation within the association.

“Together, we will build on the association’s strong foundation and strive to provide exceptional value to our members and the community at large.”

He comes to Huntsville from Austin where he oversaw corporate operations for the Capsa Ventures family of real estate development, construction, and brokerage businesses boasting total revenues of $60 million.

Krueger’s skill set and expertise in operations and business environments, including real estate, make him the best person to lead the organization, said HAAR President Chris Hulser-Hoover.

“His (Krueger) exceptional track record in operations, real estate, and non-profit leadership, combined with his cross-cultural understanding, make him the ideal candidate to lead our organization into the future,” said Hulser-Hoover. “We are confident that under his guidance, HAAR will thrive and continue to be a leading force in our community. “

Krueger was an executive in creating and heading up a leading nonprofit organization. He also has international experience and cultural understanding after several years in Japan teaching English and collaborating with the Japanese government on education programs.

According to HAAR, his exposure to diverse cultures and backgrounds will help enhance its ability to connect with its diverse membership base and stakeholders.