The REALTOR® Association of the Sioux Empire, Inc. (RASE) is a non-profit association that furthers our members’ career development and advocates to improve the business environment for our members.
RASE provides services to about 1,000 members and 115 affiliate members engaged in residential sales and leasing, commercial sales and leasing, appraisal, consultation, home inspection, mortgage lending, and more.
Mission Statement
To offer leadership, involvement and support; encouraging the membership to professionally achieve their goals and serve all in the spirit of the golden rule.
Vision Statement
To be an association of highly skilled real estate professionals whose members value affiliation as crucial to their success.

2023 Board of Directors

2022 Awards Luncheon
History of RASE
The National Association of Real Estate Boards (now known as NAR) chartered the Sioux Falls Board of Realtors, Inc., on March 6, 1920.
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) was started in 1957 as an independent organization and later merged into the association, where it operates as a standing committee. The association’s geographic territory covers five counties (Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, McCook, and Lake).
The association’s name changed to REALTOR® Association of the Sioux Empire, Inc. (RASE) via a membership vote in July 2003 with final NAR approval received in October 2003. Local associations such as RASE are affiliated with the state and national associations.
RASE pays a portion of annual membership dues to the state and national associations, and some membership dues remain with RASE.
Board of Directors
Meet the Staff

Kristen Gulson
Chief Executive Officer
Bylaws, Policies & Procedures, Public Relations, Administration, Facilities, Complaint Resolution: Ethics
KGulson@RASE-Inc.org

Kendra Harris
Director of Education
Professional Development, Continuing Education, Course approvals, National Speakers

Lisa Brown
Administrative Assistant
Lockboxes/Keys, Store Orders, Hotsheet, Member Services, Special Events
Lisa@RASE-Inc.org

Becky Bialas
Director of Finance
Financials, AR, AP, Invoicing, Statements, Membership Processing, RASE Young Professionals Network
Becky@RASE-Inc.org

Mark Tooley
Director of Member Technology Services
Multiple Listing Service Rules & Regulations, RASE Website, RASE Review/MLS Daily, Communications, IT Support: IDX Display, Transaction Desk
Mark@RASE-Inc.org

Kenley Lamberty
Government Affairs Director
Government Affairs, Advocacy, Community Affairs, Real Estate Industry Issues
Kenley@RASE-Inc.org