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Linda Marie O'Koniewski (born Linda Marie Botte; July 31, 1961) has been the CEO of RE/MAX Leading Edge since December 7, 2012.

Early life
Linda O'Koniewski was born July 31, 1961 in Malden, Massachusetts. She attended Georgetown University in 1979 and graduated in 1983.

Real Estate
O'Koniewski was licensed as a real estate agent in 1992.

RE/MAX Heritage
On January 1, 2000, O'Koniewski became Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Heritage alongside her mother, Peg Botte, and Eileen Hamblin. On January 1, 2000, O'Koniewski, Botte, and Hamblin of RE/MAX Heritage merged with Steve Chuha, President of RE/MAX Top Achievers. The merged companies became RE/MAX Heritage. In 2011, Boston Business Journal announced RE/MAX Heritage as one of the 75 Best Places to Work.

RE/MAX Leading Edge
On December 7, 2012, O'Koniewski, Hamblin, and Chuha of RE/MAX Heritage merged with Paul Mydelski, Chairman and Founder of RE/MAX Leading Edge. The merged companies became RE/MAX Leading Edge. In 2013, 2014, and 2015, as well as in previous years before the merger; 2011 and 2012, RE/MAX Leading Edge was named one of the Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe. In 2015, Inman named Linda O'Koniewski among their Top 101 which recognizes industry professionals whose ingenuity, strength, conviction, power and persistence are driving industry change. In 2016, RE/MAX Leading Edge was recognized by Boston Business Journal as one of the fastest growing private companies in New England. In 2016, RE/MAX Leading Edge was named one of the Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe. In 2017, RE/MAX Leading Edge and O'Koniewski are named in the 2017 Top 100 Women-led Business in Massachusetts by The Commonwealth Institute and the Globe Magazine. In 2017, RE/MAX Leading Edge was named one of the Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe.

Personal life
O'Koniewski is married to David Bubier. They live in Melrose. She has three children, Robert, Katherine, and Brian O'Koniewski.