Mark Willis is stepping down as CEO and president of Keller Williams just over one year after returning to the role.

Willis first joined Keller Williams in 1991. He initially served as president from 2002 to 2005 and as CEO from 2005 to 2014. He then resumed the post of CEO in November 2023 and took over as president again in March of last year. Now, he will transition into the role of chief leadership officer, a position created by Willis and Keller Williams Co-Founder Gary Keller.

“I have nothing but the deepest gratitude and respect for Mark and his decades of leadership within our organization,” Keller wrote in a company-wide email, according to HousingWire. “When Mark first re-joined our team, he and I talked about that role as Mark’s true calling, and I’m energized that this is finally happening.”

“As chief leadership officer, I will focus on helping our leaders grow and achieve their highest potential,” Willis said. “We have so much more to do together, and I look forward to being a part of that journey moving forward, confident in the company’s future direction and continued growth.”

Stacie Herron, Keller Williams’ chief legal and administrative officer, will serve as interim CEO during the company’s search for a new leader. As of publication, the company has not named a new president.