Bill Pankonin is EXIT Realty Upper Midwest Regional Owner, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois was recently awarded the sub franchise rights to Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri Nebraska and Indiana. The Upper Midwest Regions now comprise of 13 States.Bill and his son Cade we co-awarded International Region of the Year for North America for he third time in 2023.Bill received recognition for being #2 in Franchise Sales in North America 2022 while at EXIT Realty Internationals Convention in Florida.Bill acquired the franchise rights to Michigan Spring of 2021 adding the 7th State to his Upper Midwest Regions!Bill and son Cade Pankonin have taken the roles of Regional Directors for Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska in 2021.BIll was recently awarded the prestigious International Ambassador of the Year at the 2019 EXIT Realty Convention at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. Bill also received accolades for #2 in the nation in franchise sales.Bill Pankonin’s EXIT Realty Upper Midwest was named International Region of the Year for the second time at EXIT Realty Corp. International’s 2018 Annual Convention held recently at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC.“Bill Pankonin is a leaders’ leader,” said Tami Bonnell, CEO, EXIT Realty Corp. International. “He is constantly growing, both personally and professionally, and he inspires his brokers and agents by the example he sets. Bill is an excellent representative for EXIT Realty in the Upper Midwest and it is a pleasure to present him with this award.”Bill was awarded at EXIT Realty International's Convention in 2016 and 2017 # 2 in franchise sales in the nation.In 2016 Bill acquired the franchise rights to Wisconsin. In one year office count in WI was doubled.In 2014 Bill was awarded and recognized with one of the most prestigious honors in receiving the International Region of The Year at EXIT Realty’s Convention held at Disneyland Hotel in CA. “ Well-deserved for all your hard work and dedication, “said Tami Bonnell EXIT’s CEO. “He is a true leader and sets a great example for those around him.”In 2012, Bill was recognized with the Attitude in Action Award at EXIT Realty's International Convention held in Nashville, Tennessee. "Bill is a purposeful businessman who stands his ground firmly and has a keen sense of direction," said Steve Morris, EXIT's Founder and Chairman