Dusty Jostes Kim has been recognized as a Trailblazer for advancing the MLS and driving innovation across the real estate industry.
FBS is proud to announce that Kim Prior, VP of Product, has been selected as one of RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers in the Trailblazers category. This recognition honors real estate professionals who have made newsworthy contributions to the industry and positively impacted the companies and communities they serve.
Prior’s recognition reflects more than just a single year of achievement. During her 12 years at FBS, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth, brand, and long-term strategy. Previously as VP of Marketing, and now VP of Product for FBS, Prior has helped position FBS as the MLS software and technology authority, supporting more than 150 MLS organizations and 330,000+ real estate professionals on the Flexmls Platform. In 2025, Prior continued to drive innovation with new initiatives designed to strengthen MLS organizations and expand the value they deliver to their members.
Michael Wurzer, FBS CEO, reinforced the recognition by noting, “Kim deserves every recognition and is especially appropriate to be recognized as a RISMedia Trailblazer. Kim has led FBS’s Marketing for years as we’ve blazed new trails in the MLS industry and now she’s leading our Product Team. Regardless of role, Kim’s leadership at FBS and on behalf of the MLS industry is well worth recognition.”
Prior’s work consistently reinforces the role of the MLS as a critical, trusted foundation of the real estate marketplace. By aligning brand strategy, product vision, and industry collaboration, Prior has helped ensure that MLSs remain strong, relevant, and member-focused in a rapidly evolving environment.
When asked about her thoughts around the recognition, Prior said, “I’m honored to be recognized as a RISMedia Trailblazer, especially in an industry and community I care so deeply about (and among so many dedicated colleagues). This recognition truly belongs to the entire FBS team. For nearly five decades, FBS has been trailblazing in the MLS technology space—not by chasing headlines, but by staying relentlessly focused on serving MLS organizations and the professionals who rely on them every day in making the market work. During the past 12 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the most thoughtful, mission-driven people in real estate technology here at FBS. Together, we’ve aligned brand, product vision and industry collaboration around a simple belief: the MLS is the trusted foundation of the real estate marketplace, and it deserves technology and partnership that keep it strong, subscriber-focused and centered on delivering transparency and confidence to consumers buying and selling homes. I’m proud of the innovation we continue to drive, but even more proud of how we do it—listening first, building with purpose and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the 150+ MLS organizations and 330,000+ professionals we serve. This honor reflects the collective commitment of FBS to lead with integrity, think long term and keep pushing the industry forward.”
RISMedia, a leading source for U.S. real estate news and information, announced its 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers this month on RISMedia.com. The honorees were selected by RISMedia’s executive and editorial teams and represent professionals across seven categories: Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders, Luminaries and Hall of Fame inductees.
Prior and fellow honorees will be recognized at RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala during the company’s 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, September 30 to October 2, 2026, in Washington, D.C.