Stegemann joins an exclusive group of industry leaders recognized for headline-making contributions to the residential real estate landscape.
[Denver, Colorado] — Feb. 3, 2026 — TRIBUS Group is pleased to announce that CEO Eric Stegemann has been selected as one of RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers. This honor recognizes a dynamic group of key influencers making headlines through their innovative contributions to the industry and their efforts to positively impact the consumers and communities they serve.
RISMedia, the leader in U.S. real estate news and information services, announced its 2026 class of over 300 Newsmakers today via an online directory on RISMedia.com. The honorees will also be featured in the Q1 issue of RISMedia's flagship publication, Real Estate magazine.
The 2026 Newsmakers were selected by RISMedia’s executive and editorial teams across several categories, including Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders, and Luminaries, alongside the annual Hall of Fame inductees.
“Through ongoing challenges in 2025, from economic uncertainty to changing rules and regulations, our Newsmakers served as shining examples of what it takes to succeed, come what may,” said RISMedia Founder and CEO John Featherston. “Our 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers demonstrated the dedication, ingenuity, and integrity it takes to serve their companies, clients, and communities at the highest level. They stand out as true professionals we all can look up to, and I extend my sincere congratulations to each and every one of them.”
RISMedia will honor this year's Newsmakers and formally induct the 2026 Hall of Fame class at the RISMedia Annual Awards Gala. The event will take place during the 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, held September 30 – October 2, 2026, at the Fairmont Georgetown in Washington, D.C.
“Being named a RISMedia Newsmaker is a testament to the execution of our teams at Solid Earth and Nautilent,” said Eric Stegemann, CEO of TRIBUS Group. “Powering over 400,000 real estate professionals with advanced technological solutions, we are actively driving efficiency across associations, MLSs, and brokerages. The industry is ready for the next phase of growth, and we are positioned to lead that modernization.”
TRIBUS Group provides foundational technology for the residential real estate industry. Through its brands, Solid Earth and Nautilent, the group offers a future-forward infrastructure focused on secure identity management, SSO dashboards, CRM, and marketing tools. While each brand is tailored for its specific audience, MLSs, Associations, or Brokerages, they are designed to work together on a shared foundation built for security and scale. TRIBUS Group is dedicated to making real estate easier for practitioners and more efficient for the organizations that support them, leveraging technology to unlock new growth.
For more than 45 years, RISMedia has provided the residential real estate industry with news, trends, and business development strategies through its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine; its leading website, RISMedia.com; and its iconic networking events, including the CEO Exchange and the Annual Awards Gala.
RISMedia's Real Estate Newsmakers recognizes individuals making headlines through newsworthy contributions to the residential real estate industry. Honorees are chosen based on nominations from the industry at large and RISMedia’s in-house editorial team.
Media Contact: Rebecca Pearson VP of Marketing and Communications rebecca.pearson@solidearth.com