James Holden. Courtesy photo.
VENTURA COUNTY — The Board of Directors of the Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® (VCCAR) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Holden as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 24, 2025.
Holden brings a decade of association management experience, with a strong track record of leading strategic initiatives while overseeing daily operations, staff, and member services. His expertise spans professional development, member engagement, and strategic planning—making him a strong fit to lead VCCAR into the future. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at East Tennessee REALTORS®, a 6,300-member association serving 12 counties.
VCCAR President Rebeca Elliott expressed confidence in Holden’s leadership, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome James Holden to VCCAR. His experience and leadership skills are a perfect fit for our association, and we are confident he will guide us into a new chapter of growth and enhanced service for our members.”
Holden shared his enthusiasm for the new role, saying, “Having been part of the REALTOR® association world for many years, I am already impressed by VCCAR members’ dedication to both their community and the local real estate industry. It is an honor to step into the role of CEO, and I look forward to working alongside the association’s outstanding leadership and staff.”
VCCAR is a professional trade association of over 2,000 licensed real estate agents in western Ventura County, including the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Fillmore and Port Hueneme. Its members abide by a strict code of ethics and have access to a wide variety of business services. This gives them a competitive edge in the marketplace, enabling them to provide superior services to buyers and sellers of real property. The Association is also committed to furthering the interests of homeownership, is involved in public service and consumer protection and addresses political issues that impact development in the area. For more information, visit www.vcrealtors.com.