by Jessica Fox, Team Leader Keller Williams Madison West
Every year I hand out a very special award at our Keller Williams Madison West Academy Awards. “The Keeper of the Culture Award” is given to the Agent in our office that best reflects the KW Culture – WI4C2TS. This award is decided by the Agents through nominations.
What was exciting about this year in particular is that over 20 Agents were nominated by their peers for this specific award. Typically we see a handful of Agents name come up over and over. This year it was different. And I believe the troubling economy, shifted market and difficult transactions that we have endured this past year has been a big part of it. As many companies fall apart, these tough times have brought many of us closer than we have ever been before.
In the coming days I will be sharing with you all the nominees and specifically why they were nominated. I hope it fills you up inside and reminds you the power we have when we reach out to those around us. If you are struggling right now, consider reaching out to someone else. You may not feel you have the time or strength to do it – but if you do you will greatly impact yourself and those around you.
This year’s winner of the Keeper of the Culture is Pete Macho. Pete had several nominations, although the most heartfelt are below:
If Pete saw someone was struggling with something (the fax machine, writing a contract or generally just having one of those days), Pete would not be able to just walk on by. Because of this I would like him to be nominated.
Pete is so real. There are times when he is on top of the world and closing deals and others when he is clearly frustrated with transactions or buyers. I like that about him. And he doesn’t have to be right all the time and is always learning and growing. It would be nice if there were more people in the world like Pete.
Pete really cares about the others in our office. He is committed to make the most as our KWCares ALC representative. I have had more communication from our ALC this year than any year in the past. He takes his leadership position seriously and to the heart. He is perfect for the position he has taken on.


Congratulations to Pete Macho! He’s been a great addition to KW. Here’s to as much success in real estate as he can handle.
WooHoo Pete! Way to go!