Global MLS Leadership Spotlight: Merri Jo Cowen CEO, Universal Consulting Opportunities & Stellar MLS
by Title Partner: Universal Consulting Opportunities powered by Stellar MLS
☀️ We are honored to welcome Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO)and Stellar MLS, to the International MLS Forum 2025, happening September 25–26 in Toronto, Canada.
🌍 As the leader of UCO, a global initiative supporting MLS adoption and expansion in international markets, and of one of the largest and most innovative MLS organizations in the United States, Merri Jo has been instrumental in shaping MLS policy, technology, and governance—not only in North America but across the globe.
💡 Her presence at the International MLS Forums in Paris (2023) and Milan (2024) elevated the conversations, inspired global collaboration, and paved the way for future-focused dialogue. Merri Jo’s contributions have been key to building a truly international community around data standards, interoperability, and MLS best practices.
About Merri Jo Cowen:
- CEO of Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a global leader in advancing MLS development worldwide
- CEO of Stellar MLS, serving over 80,000 real estate professionals across Florida and Puerto Rico
- Champion for MLS data standards, cross-market collaboration, and innovation-driven leadership
- Mentor and advocate for empowering real estate professionals in a rapidly evolving global marketplace
Why Her Voice Matters:
Merri Jo’s experience at the intersection of MLS operations, governance, and international expansion gives her a unique perspective on how MLSs can thrive in a future defined by cross-border cooperation and global interoperability.
Meet Merri Jo and hear her insights in Toronto as the international MLS movement accelerates forward.
🔗 Learn more: stellarmls.com/global
