A recognized thought leader in real estate technology, Lambrou played a key role in the founding of MLS Aligned, a strategic collaboration of six forward-thinking MLSs. He spearheaded the development of Aligned Showings, a modern scheduling platform now serving over 150,000 users nationwide. For his forward-looking contributions, he was named a 2025 RISMedia Newsmaker “Futurist.”

Lambrou’s influence extends beyond Metro MLS. He chairs workgroups for the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He serves on the Customer Experience Advisory Board at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside. His passion for improving user experiences in real estate technology has also made him a sought-after speaker at events such as Inman, CMLS and RESO, as well as at academic institutions including Northwestern University, New York University, Marquette University and MIT.

Outside of tech, Chris is an accomplished musician, a baseball enthusiast, and, most importantly, the proud father of two. He lives by a guiding principle: surround yourself with good people in an open environment and success will follow.

Samantha joined Metro MLS as its Director of Risk Management in 2025. Her passion for real estate began in 2012 and continues to flourish, as her experience in property management and commercial lending set a solid foundation for her career as a real estate attorney. In her free time, Samantha loves to cook, listen to music, and watch movies.

Dan Zielinski currently serves at Metro MLS’s Director of Broker Outreach, overseeing the organization’s relationships with brokers and association and managing marketing and communications. He joined Metro MLS in 2020. Producing quality, engaging, and informative content across digital and print platforms that help a company accomplish its mission motivates him. Dan enjoys golfing, hiking, fishing, and playing tennis. He also is an avid sportswriter, which has consisted of national media outlets quoting his work.

Mikyla Chapp joined Markt as a Technical Support Specialist on Dec. 7, 2020. In her free time, she enjoys making jewelry, crochet and reading. Mikyla is passionate about providing the best customer service to help members have a quality experience with the MLS. Kind, friendly and fun are three words she believes describe herself.

Jake Lannon has worked as a Technical Support Analyst at Metro MLS since 2016. Outside of work, Jake enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He also is passionate about weightlifting, home renovation projects, and working on his truck. Perseverant, introvert, and insatiable are three words that he believes describes himself.

Mike Blaha joined Markt as a Software Developer in August 2021. He describes his hobbies as reading and gaming and is passionate about “building things to make life easier.”

Lori Kendrick has been an entrepreneur for more than 30 years, building her career in cosmetology and real estate, specializing in both new construction and residential sales. Before venturing into entrepreneurship, she worked in the health and medical claims processing industry. In her free time, Lori enjoys cooking and exploring new cuisines. She loves relaxing at home with her husband, their high school senior daughter and their two-year-old German Shepherd, Judah.