NEW YORK, NY, June 29, 2021 -- Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP), a leading real estate technology company, is proud to announce five key hires to the North Carolina leadership team in both Raleigh and Charlotte.

The company welcomes Lynne Booth and Renee Smith as broker-in-charge in the Charlotte market. Bruce Glendinning will be Managing Director of Sales for NC and broker-in-charge in Raleigh. Gina Van Benthuysen will also be broker-in-charge for the Triangle market. Claire Sillner also joins Compass as Head of Operations for the Carolinas.

“We are honored that these well-respected industry leaders have partnered with us as we continue to grow in North Carolina and advance our mission to help everyone find their place in the world,” said Kim Harris Campbell, Compass Regional President.“Their leadership and experience will propel our growth in the Carolinas and benefit our agents, as well as their clients.”

As Head of Operations for the Carolinas, Claire Sillner will be responsible for all facets of the operations in North and South Carolina. Claire joins Compass most recently from Red Ventures, a digital marketing firm, where she was a general manager in their telecommunications business. Prior to Red Ventures, she led marketing for Bank of America’s Global Commercial Bank, focused on helping middle-market companies grow their businesses. Claire has a passion for building great teams and helping grow businesses — expertise she is excited to apply to agent’s business. 

With 18 years of real estate sales and management experience, Lynne Booth, formerly of Pridemore Properties, has been tapped to lead the Compass Charlotte office as the broker-in-charge. As a Charlotte native, Lynne brings a unique historical perspective of the region and extensive knowledge of real estate management and sales.

Renee Smith joins Compass from the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston office, where she served as the General Sales Manager. She brings 18 years of real estate experience to Compass and holds leadership positions on the NC REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors. 

In the Triangle, Gina Van Benthuysen will serve as the broker-in-charge. A Triangle native, Gina has held leadership positions for over 15 years, most recently as the CEO and team leader at Keller William Preferred in Raleigh. Under her leadership, the offices she has led have won company-wide awards and national awards.

Bruce Glendinning will also be a broker-in-charge for Compass in the Raleigh market and Managing Director of Sales in NC. Bruce brings over 25 years of experience as a strategic sales planner, sales manager, recruiting and coaching specialist for top performing agents and teams. 

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