John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate names Anna-Marie Ellison vice president of sales

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, Southwest Florida’s leading real estate company, has appointed Anna-Marie Ellison as vice president of sales, bringing nearly two decades of real estate leadership, strategic planning and agent development experience to the role.

In her position, Ellison supports offices across the region, working closely with agents and staff to drive growth, strengthen performance and help individuals reach their full potential—both professionally and personally.

Ellison is known for blending operational clarity with a deeply human leadership style, an approach that has earned her invitations to speak at national industry conferences and lead company-wide initiatives focused on leadership development and wellness programming.

“Anna-Marie brings a rare balance of strategy and heart to her leadership,” said President Corey McCloskey. “She understands that clarity creates momentum, and that strong relationships are the foundation of sustainable success. Her experience and perspective will be invaluable as we continue to grow.”

Guided by a clear set of leadership beliefs, Ellison emphasizes the importance of relationships, transparency and individualized success. She believes that meaningful growth happens when people feel seen, supported and challenged, and that while strategy sets direction, it is trust and connection that carry organizations forward.