Fayette businesswoman Martha Hayhurst is the new president of one of the best-known names in Atlanta real estate circles — Harry Norman Realtors.

Hayhurst succeeds Lewis Glenn, who is retiring.

“I admire Martha Hayhurst’s professional expertise and leadership skills and after observing her thorough commitment to the success of everyone connected with Harry Norman Realtors, I am confident in her ability to lead this company to its next level of accomplishment,” said Glenn.

Hayhurst served as a senior vice president since 2006, first as the senior vice president in charge of branch growth and development and most recently as the senior vice president and general manager in charge of the overall operations of Harry Norman Realtors. Hayhurst joined the company as vice president and managing broker of the Peachtree City office, which she opened in 2001.

“Being named president of ... a nationally recognized leader in the real estate industry is an honor and humbling responsibility,” said Hayhurst.

“Together with our leadership team, I can promise that [our] core values of uncompromising honesty and integrity will not change. We will provide nurturing courageous leadership that is not afraid to make difficult decisions with compassion for all involved. We will continue to be a results-oriented company; a place where people are encouraged to grow and flourish, and where they are recognized for their commitments and accomplishments that help to better the entire organization. Together, our leadership team will be relentless in our pursuit of excellence.”

With more than 20 years experience as a Realtor in the metropolitan Atlanta area, Hayhurst was named Realtor of the Year in 2000 and 2002 by the Fayette County Board of Realtors. She was named as one the top 40 most influential Realtors in Atlanta for three years by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. She is the recipient of the inaugural President’s Award for service to the Fayette Board of Realtors, the past president of the Fayette County Board of Realtors and chair or vice chair of many Georgia Association of Realtors committees.

The company is owned by a division of Berkshire Hathaway.