Key facts
- Howard Hanna appointed Leah Gibbons as chief of staff.
- Phyllis Brookshire was named senior vice president of operations.
- The new roles aim to support strategic alignment, process scaling, and integration.
- Howard Hanna operates across 18 states and more than 500 offices.
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has promoted two long-time leaders to newly defined executive roles as the company continues its expansion. Leah Gibbons has been named chief of staff, working alongside CEO Hoby Hanna and the executive team. Phyllis Brookshire has been appointed senior vice president of operations.
Both positions are intended to strengthen the connection between the company's strategy and its execution in the field, particularly as Howard Hanna integrates acquisitions and scales its systems across 18 states and more than 500 offices. Gibbons, who has 33 years of experience with the company, will focus on strategic planning, executive alignment, organizational effectiveness, and key initiatives. Brookshire will be responsible for scaling infrastructure, company processes, technology adoption, field support, and the integration of new markets and acquisitions. She previously led operations for Howard Hanna Southeast and was president of Allen Tate Company from 2010 to 2021.