Baird & Warner CIO Charles Melidosian Elected President, Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC

CHICAGO (JAN. 22, 2009) -- Baird & Warner Chief Information Officer Charles Melidosian, 42, was recently elected president of Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED).  This voluntary, non-paid position has Melidosian serving as the chief elected official for MRED -- the largest MLS in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation -- created by the merger of the Multiple Listing Service of Illinois, Inc. (MLSNI) and the Multiple Listing Service of Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Palatine and Prospect Heights, Inc. (MAP) in 2008.

"I'm appreciative of the confidence extended to me by the MRED shareholders and board of managers," said Melidosian.  "I look forward to leading efforts to ensure that the forty thousand-plus MRED real estate agents receive the best services available."

Melidosian previously served as director and executive officer of MLSNI, where he worked to ensure the MLS was run with the best interests of its Realtor subscribers in mind.  His initiatives focused on reducing costs to the Realtor while also upgrading to more reliable and responsive systems, providing the latest tools to both Realtor and and consumer, and improving communication between the MLS and area associations and brokerages.  Melidosian also serves as a director for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), while continuing to head up information technology for Baird & Warner.

"Charlie's combination of technology and real estate expertise make him a great choice for this role," said Steve Baird, President & CEO, Baird & Warner.  "We are happy for him and for all of MRED's Realtors, who will undoubtedly benefit from his stewardship."