Dave Liniger

Dave Liniger is the chairman of RE/MAX, the Denver based global real estate company that he cofounded with his wife, Gail, in 1973. Liniger is highly respected internationally for his vast knowledge of the real estate and franchisng industries. Although he retired as the CEO in 2018, he continues to lead the company as chairman of the board. A serial entrepreneur, Liniger has owned several other successful businesses. Through his newest company, Area 15 Ventures, Liniger invests in and acquires myriad businesses that are primarily focused on growth through franchising. Liniger is the New York Times bestselling author of My Next Step: An Extraordinary Journey of Healing and Hope, a sought-after keynote speaker, and a true renegade in business.