The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) welcomes two new commissioners and a new chair. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mark Woodroof (pictured left) as chair. He also appointed J.B. Goodwin and Kristi Davis to the Commission with terms set to expire January 31, 2031. They were later confirmed by the Texas Senate.

Mark Woodroof

Woodroof, who has served on the Commission as a broker member since 2021, was appointed on May 6, 2025, to serve as chair.

He has held a TREC license since 1991. He is a managing partner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene in Houston and a member of the Real Estate Business Institute, the National Association of REALTORS®, the Texas REALTORS®, and the Houston Association of REALTORS®. Woodroof has also served in leadership positions for those associations.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of St. Thomas.

J.B. Goodwin

Goodwin is an Austin native and real estate broker and owner of JBGoodwin, REALTORS®. He is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, Texas REALTORS®, and Austin Board of REALTORS®. He has served in leadership positions for those associations.

In addition, he is involved in many philanthropic efforts, including serving on the board of directors for the Brackenridge Hospital Foundation, Austin Symphony, Austin Chamber of Commerce, and committee service for the United Way and Austin Community College.

Goodwin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.

Kristi Davis

Davis, from Carrollton, is a real estate broker and vice president of sales and agent development at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Texas. She is also president of the board of directors for the North Texas Real Estate Information Services, and member of the Texas Real Estate Research Center Advisory Committee and the Texas Real Estate Teachers Association. 

Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of North Texas.

“I’m honored to be appointed by Governor Abbott to serve as a Commissioner for the Texas Real Estate Commission. It’s a privilege to contribute to the integrity and advancement of the real estate industry in our great state. I’m committed to upholding the trust placed in me and working collaboratively to support both the professionals in the field and the Texans they serve.”

Kristi Davis

Outgoing Commissioners

The Commission thanks and appreciates the service of public member Jason Hartgraves from Dallas, broker member Barbara Russell from Denton, and broker member and Chair R. Scott Kesner from El Paso. TREC staff is grateful for their contributions to Texas.

About TREC

TREC is composed of nine members appointed by the Texas governor for six-year terms. Six members must be licensed real estate brokers, and three members must be members of the public who are not regulated by the Commission. To learn more about TREC, click here. 

Meet the new commissioners at TREC’s next meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the agency’s headquarters in Austin. A live-streaming option will also be available at that link as the meeting date approaches.