Cameron Paine

Redefining the value proposition of the MLS by championing a broker-first philosophy, Cameron Paine spent 2025 launching a groundbreaking Broker Revenue Share program. This industry-first initiative returns data feed revenue in excess of $150,000 directly to the brokers who provide the listings, reinforcing the principle that listing data is a primary asset. Under his leadership, MARIS also became one of the first MLSs in the country to fully upgrade to a native RESO Data Dictionary database, ensuring 15,000-plus subscribers benefit from standardized, high-quality data.

Beyond technology, Paine is a visionary for industry-wide collaboration. In 2025, he engineered a joint ownership position in REcore with CRMLS and NorthstarMLS. A Grammy Award-winning artist and founder of the Broker Public Portal, Paine’s diverse background allows him to bridge the gap between complex tech and human leadership.

“Being able to bring my experience with large national brokerages, technology vendors and the MLS informs everything that I do in my role as president and CEO of MARIS,” Paine notes. “Being able to share a dialogue about our experience with brokers on my Board of Directors, my association shareholders, and amongst the agents representing MARIS’ enormous geographic coverage across Missouri and Illinois, is the most rewarding part of my career.”