The Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors (WRAR) installed R.J. Alex (Alexoudis) as the group’s 2013 president.

Alex, who works with Century 21 Associates, was officially sworn in at the WRAR’s annual Installation and Awards Banquet.

Joining him on the board is Jody Wainio as president-elect; Sandra Beals as vice president; Ashley Garner as past president; and Will Leonard as president of the Realtors Commercial Alliance of Southeastern North Carolina (RCASENC).

Amy Aldridge, Ryan Crecelius, David Eggleston Jr., Don Harris, Amy Holcomb, Neal Johnson, Sherri Pickard and John Pierson took oaths to serve as directors.

And other RCASENC officers were Stephen Hall as president-elect; Bryan Green as secretary/treasurer; and Cliff Ray as past president. The RCASENC directors are Hank Adams, Brian Eckel, Pete Frandano, Stephen Hobbs, Tyler Pegg and Elise Rocks.

Several recipients of WRAR’s annual awards were also recognized at the banquet.

Deb Hays of Intracoastal Realty was the recipient of the 2012 Realtor of the Year. Jimmy Hopkins, also of Intracoastal Realty, closed approximately $75 million in 2012 and was honored as the 2012 Salesperson of the Year. Byrant Real Estate’s John Pierson was selected as the 2012 Hall of Fame winner.