HomeServices of America, a division of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK), has named Jimmy Burgess to the newly created national role of chief coaching officer.
According to the Minneapolis-based company, Burgess will lead the design and implementation of agent and leadership coaching across the HomeServices enterprise. He will also serve as president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida. Burgess has been with the company since 2014 and was previously chief growth officer.
“Coaching is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity in today’s market,” said Chris Kelly, president and CEO. “This national role reflects our commitment to investing in people, performance, and long-term growth. To add someone of Jimmy’s expertise to the role makes our organization even more of a leader in this arena. His energy, clarity, and agent-first philosophy make him the ideal leader to shape the future of coaching at HomeServices.”
