Wilmington-based Cape Fear Realtors has an incoming interim CEO, according to a news release from CFR.

According to the release, Janet Kane "brings with her a wealth of knowledge and an extensive background in association management, making her an ideal candidate to guide the local association of Realtors through this transitional period."

Kane steps into the interim role after CFR announced the upcoming departure of Anne Gardner, who had served as the organization's CEO since 2019.

Kane’s most recent role was as CEO of MetroTex Association of Realtors, a 26,000-member organization in Dallas.

"She will be a key asset to the staff, members and volunteer leadership moving into 2024 while we search for a permanent CEO,” stated Steve Mitchell, 2023 president of CFR, in the release.

Kane will assume the interim CEO role on Jan. 2, 2024.