Author: Laura O'Connor

Laura O'Connor President and COO of JPAR Real Estate Franchising When Laura was 5 years old she asked for an appointment book for her birthday; two days later she announced she had been promoted to the role of "boss". By age 8 she wrangled her brother and two cousins into helping with small jobs on local ranches under the banner of her first business "Corp Four". Yes, there were hand-drawn flyers and all, and not knowing what a corporation was or that $.50 per hour per person may be a little on the low side for wages, she was never held back. Today, Laura continues to strive for rapid growth and build “the right” team with a can-do attitude. Of course, now with decades of experience, she has honed her skills to become one of the prominent leaders in the real estate industry. Laura has a passion for helping us each live our best lives, and that plays out both at work and in her support of numerous nonprofit enterprises. She founded Women Who Wine of the Flathead, a women's networking and empowerment group that has contributed over $250,000 to the local community, and to Rotary International. Laura grew up in the rural ranching area of Montana where she learned the importance of preparing for the unexpected, the rewards of hard work, and the benefits of teamwork. Balance and teamwork are key aspects of Laura's leadership style; clear communication, caring for your team, and fiercely guarding our values help ensure alignment. With 20 years in business operations, strategy, and finance management, and an MPA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Laura applies a comprehensive focus on change leadership, project management, and scalable systems that help drive success in taking organizations to a market-leading position. When not celebrating successes with her team, Laura can be found beach combing, gardening, traveling, or curled up by a fire with a good book.