RE/MAX parent appoints general counsel and compliance chief

NYSE-listed RE/MAX Holdings, parent company of RE/MAX and Motto Mortgage, has promoted Susie Winders to become general counsel, chief compliance officer and corporate secretary.

Winders most recently was vice president, assistant general counsel for RE/MAX, managing its legal department’s litigation teams and overseeing elements of the compliance program. In her new role, she leads the legal and contracts departments, which handle corporate governance and compliance, trademark and advertising, franchising, M&A, contracts and licensing, litigation, privacy and employment matters.

RE/MAX is one the largest US franchisors of real estate brokerage services, and Motto Mortgage is a national mortgage brokerage franchise brand.

Winders joined RE/MAX in 2009. Before that, she was an attorney with law firm Sherman & Howard. Previously, she was an associate with Jones Day.

Steve Joyce, RE/MAX Holdings CEO, says in a statement: ‘Susie is a highly accomplished attorney whose leadership, expertise and contributions have had a sizable, positive impact on the company. Her experience both at RE/MAX and in her previous positions make her highly qualified for this new role. She is the right person to drive the company's legal and compliance functions as we dive into exciting new strategic initiatives.’