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We’re not short on staff and agents willing to give time to a worthy cause. A new organization garnering our support this
year was Rebuilding Together. During our national Fusion event earlier this year in Las Vegas, the company announced our national philanthropic partnership with this nonprofit organization.
We are the exclusive residential real estate
brand partner to the nonprofit organization that provides
critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy-
efficient upgrades to those unable to maintain their homes, including elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners. October 17th saw our people grab their hammers to help rehabilitate four homes in the Houston area. This will be an ongoing project, so if you missed helping out the first time, we’ll make sure to let you know of upcoming opportunities to lend a hand.
Fall 2015
inhouseAgents and Staff Volunteer For Rebuilding Together Houston
BAY AREA: We’re happy to announce that DeLynne Lockwood has joined the Bay Area office in Agent Services. We are thrilled to have her expertise and willingness to help!! We are happy to welcome Regina Harris, Robin Prouse, Rocio Guajardo, Lee Crowley, Vicki Jackson,
Gabriel DeLeon, Michelle Newman to our great Bay Area Team of agents!! They are quickly getting up and running… And we are happy to welcome Ofelia McDonald back from the Inner Loop office!! One of the successes every year is our puppy auction, and this year, Melinda FitzGerrell was able to get a schnauzer puppy donated for the live auction. Isn’t he adorable?
CHAMPIONS: Meet Brantly Schwartz, our newest rookie agent. Brian Schwartz, our Career Development Manager, welcomed his new son into the world Sept 28th. He joins big brother three year old, Ryland. Baby and mom, Lauren, are doing great. Brian isn’t the only one in the office happy about babies- Gayle Pechacek is a grandmother one more time with grandchild number 2, Stella. Debbie Johnson just got the news she is going to be a grandmother for the first time. Her son Matt and Daughter in law Samantha are expecting in April. Watch for Debbie burning up the miles from here to College Station where they live... The Champions office had our hands full preparing for our Sunshine Kids event on October 15th. This year we moved to the Gleannloch Farms Golf Club and it was a family affair. Connie and Jerry Santiago generously donated a week in their Galveston beach home to the live auction. We look forward to reporting on the proceeds of the event... We love our Gibraltars!! Our office was treated to a hot dogs and all the fixings “tailgate” party in our parking lot. Agents wore their favorite team colors. Speaking of the Gibraltars, we have a new Insurance agent joining Janet Simmers. We welcome Pedro Rodriguez. Our office is proud to welcome long time area agent, Karen Kimbro, to our team. She has done just about everything in real estate and most recently owned her own company.
FORT BEND: Marlena Berger, Carter Cain, Kristi Holcomb, Ashley Kunco and Michelle Posey were The Sugar Babies at the Fort Bend Bowl-a-Thon 2015 presented by HAR & TREPAC. The fun event was held at the AMF Stafford Lanes in Stafford on August 14th. There were lots of door prizes handed out, trophies, goody bags and a very nice silent auction. All proceeds went towards TREPAC - your money at work in protecting homeowner’s rights... Alicia Jammer was the proud winner of a $100 Gift Card from Johnson Development at the HAR September meeting. The Fort Bend office hosted this well-attended meeting where Commissioner James Patterson was the guest speaker. Alicia led our National and State pledge. Stephanie Castillo won a beautiful cut crystal Tiffany vase... Marlena Berger stopped by the NAR building on Michigan Ave aka “The Magnificent Mile” while visiting downtown Chicago first week of August.
GALVESTON: Back in September, agents Ruthi Stayton, Lynn Winget, Karee Campo, Angela Sanders, Patti Stayton, Steve Shepheard, Cynthia Wander, Terry Ruggles and Manager J Roy Hall attended the September Lead Generation Seminar.
GIBRALTAR GROUP: We’re pleased to announce that Stacey Gross has accepted a leadership role with Gibraltar Lending. Stacey has taken on a Sales Manager role effective Oct 1st. While she has been a top producer for many years with Gibraltar, I think we can all agree she is someone we look up to in terms of performance and working within the Joint Venture model. We look forward to great things to come from her.... Heather Woods has joined Gibraltar Lending. She will be located in the Lake Houston office. With more than 10 years as a Mortgage Loan Officer, our agents will be in great hands with her!
INNER LOOP/BELLAIRE: The offices were treated to a wonderful afternoon at an Astros game by Gibraltar Services for making the goal of 20 loan and 20 insurance applications. Everyone enjoyed being together as a group cheering the Astros on. Thanks Gibraltar! Congratulations to Heather Walters Schudiske and her husband Mike
on the birth of their first child, Glen Michael, born August 10th... Jo Ellen Anderson just returned from attending the BHGRE Top Agent Retreat in Naples, Florida. She had a great time meeting BHGRE agents from across the country. She’s already looking forward to next year. Jo Ellen and Randy just welcomed their fourth grandchild, Caroline... Dyana Babik is beaming over the
birth of her first granddaughter, Hunter Grace.
KATY: The Katy office has been busy not only working hard but giving back to others and having a little fun! In September several agents helped with a very special event for the Sunshine Kids at Faith West Academy at The Hidden Lake. Many Sunshine Kids
and their families enjoyed a fun day on the lake swimming, fishing and spending time with each other... We held our annual Team Building Cruise the last week of September. The “Katy Cruisers” hopped on board the Conch Train to tour the history of Key West and its founders. They enjoyed team bonding
at a private residence in Cozumel. Those who cruised: Tracy Bogiel, Cindy Berry, Karen Bibbs, Karen Clements, Terri Gibson, Julie Lower, April Maestri, Bob and Lisa Miles,
Jenny Schneider and Betty Tran from TATCO... Several agents from Katy attended the BHGRE Top Agent Retreat at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida. Attending the event were Vicki Gessler, April Maestri, Jenny Schneider, Cynthia Berry, Julie Lower, Savana Stanford, Arlene Hinsley, Evy Elston, Bob and Lisa Miles. The group enjoyed a beach party, a trip to the botanical gardens, fun dinners and dancing... A big thank
you to Gibraltar Services for the tailgate party to kick off football season. Of course we enjoyed a game of Left, Right, Center and other games that helped us learn a little more about each other... Savanna Stanford and Julie Lower were voted #1 Realtors in Katy 2015 by the Katy Times newspaper... Christi Borden attended the governance meetings at the Texas Association of Realtors conference in Fort Worth... Our condolences go out to our Sherri Putt, who’s lost her son Josh in October. A GoFundMe account has been established to help Sherri in her time of need at https://www.gofundme.com/7w6xn59g.
LAKE CONROE: Agents from the Lake Conroe office celebrated our Amanda Fails’ being named one of the “20 Rising Stars
under 40” at HAR’s 6th annual awards celebration in October. Honoring young professionals 40 years of age or under who have demonstrated excellences in sales, leadership and community service, we couldn’t be prouder of Amanda! Congratulations!
LAKE HOUSTON: Be sure to check out the Lake Houston Offices on the cover of Living Magazine! BHGRE Gary Greene has been voted Best Realtor 3 years in a row! We are happy to welcome our newest staff member, Allyson Salness – Office Coordinator! We know she will be a great addition to
the team! Sherri Lacy was all smiles as she welcomed her first grandbaby, Olivia, to the family! We are excited to WELCOME all of the new agents to the Lake Houston Office: Carolyn Kamionka, Dee Long, Howard Blair, Michael Hoang, Osvaldo Chavez, and Ying Rice! Welcome Aboard!
MEMORIAL: Featured on the right, Office Manager Judy LaFico speaking at the Top Agent Retreat with Sherry Chris... A warm welcome to our new Agents: Amanda Hill, Dawnalee Head, Keisha Howell, Sonia Allison, and Monique McDaniel. Happy October Birthdays: Ann Woodroof, Judy LaFico, Jay Morrow, Jennifer Martinez, Lori Old-Webster, Cindy Trahan, Honey Lynch, Jo Rodger, Sewell Feenstra, Lynette Lew, Mary Burrell-Hutchins, Louise Symington, Cheryl Oldweiler and Erika Sorsby.
PEARLAND: We hosted a booth at the Champions School of Real Estate Career Fair on October 30th and had a door prize drawing for attendees. Lindsey Sneed was the lucky winner! Linda Ross, Manager of Pearland awarded $100 to Lindsey... We had our Lunch for Listings at the Sakura Restaurant in Pearland. Sponsors and guests included Texas American Title, Bryan & Bryan Inspections, First American Home Warranty and Matt Woodroof of Gibraltar Title. Great food and a fun time.
WOODLANDS/MAGNOLIA: Thanks to Meg at Partners in Building for hosting an Ice Cream Social for our agents in September. We had such a great time enjoying the Island music and a cool treat!
We welcome veteran real estate agent Bea Flores! Bea has been named Manager of the Friendswood office and will provide management, training and marketing support while expanding the firm’s presence into League City and the surrounding communities. Highly successful during her 11-year real estate career, she was recognized for her leadership skills while at League City’s Century 21 Paramount, where she was named to the company’s prestigious Future Leaders Network from 2012-14. “Bea’s proven leadership skills will be a big plus us as we recruit new agents and build our presence in neighboring communities,” said Partner Marilyn Eiland. A League City resident, Flores previously served as President of the Women’s Council of Realtors Bay Area Houston. She also is a certified instructor for the Texas Real Estate Commission.
New Manager Named for Friendswood Office
WENDY ROLOFF, CHAMPIONSMOIRA HOLDEN, FT. BENDCATHÉY GRANELLO, INNER LOOPROBYN BRAND, WOODLANDSTONY BRUTI, WOODLANDSNANCY GARDNER, MEMORIALLYNETTE LEW, MEMORIAL BOB MILES, KATYCINDY TRAHAN, MEMORIALSHAD BOGANY, BELLAIRE
LIPPINCOTT TEAM, CYPRESSFRENK TEAM, BAY AREACHERYLÉ SANDERSON TEAM, WOODLANDS JILL SMITH TEAM, CYPRESSMARTIN TEAM, FRIENDSWOODCHRISTIAN TEAM, TIKI ISLANDHANSON TEAM, WOODLANDSCEJKA TEAM, BAY AREA CONNELL TEAM, CYPRESSGESSLER GROUP, KATY
Top Performers
1960/Champions Sherry Kainer Karen Kimbro Susan McLeroy Arriel Mosbey Cindy Nguyen Ashley Bonilla Francis Debelo Toby Pedro Bruce Roloff Mike Golchin Ed Hammad Priscilla Hurst Bert Moreno Daquynh Ngo Betty SchofieldBay Area Gabriel DeLeon Rocio Guajardo Trena Thomas Fort BendChris Garza Steven Paredes Nakeytta WatsonLynne CollinsLee Crowley Jr. Vicki Jackson Regina Harris Robin Prouse BellaireSophia Pickens-GravesCorporateKelli Kantor Cy-FairDiane Bokemeyer Jim Costigan Tanya Donahue Nikki Johnson Melissa Wynne Fort BendJennifer Welch Susan O’Hara GalvestonSteve Shepheard
Welcome Our Newest Agents! Aug-Oct 20151.
2. 3. 4. 5.6.7. 8. 9.
10.
1.2.3.4.5. 6.7.8.9.
10.
Top Team Performers
August 2015
For all Your Moving Needs, Contact Our Gary Greene Account Rep directly!
Leslie Brass 281- 831- 2023
New email address:[email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS TO WENDY ROLOFFBHGRE GARY GREENE’STOP PRODUCER
AUGUST 2015
Inner Loop Kimberley Burda Kedrain EvansDiana CadieuxApril NewbyIgone Garayo Jordan SgroiKatyErin VerretRae Ann Bittle Shareece DumontJulie PoelstraAngela Rollins Lake Conroe Debra ManningCharles CorbellDanna Hudson Lake Houston Mia MitchellHoward Blair Osvaldo Chavez Carolyn Kamionka Dee LongYing RiceMemorial Lauren EastmanMonique McDanielSonia Allison Keisha Howell Marina SmithPearland Samantha Garza Woodlands Elizabeth MinjarezTonya Richardson Irina Shikounova Bill Underwood Darlene ZavertnikJill BehrensDeanna Bowman Joanna Chellew Rhonda Corley Marette Gillen Ronnie Lasly
CONGRATULATIONS TO DAN MCCARVER
BHGRE GARY GREENE’STOP PRODUCER
SEPTEMBER 2015
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
AMY LIPPINCOTT TEAMBHGRE GARY GREENE’S
TOP TEAM PRODUCERS AUGUST 2015
SEPTEMBER 2015OCTOBER 2015
August 2015Top Performers
September 20151. 2. 3. 4. 5.6.7. 8. 9.
10.
1.2.3.4.5. 6.7.8.9.
10.
Top Team PerformersSeptember 2015
DAN MCCARVER, BAY AREABRAD CARLSON, WOODLANDSJOYCE ADAMIAK, BAY AREACATHÉY GRANELLO, INNER LOOP CINDY WHITE, CHAMPIONS JEAN RISHA, MEMORIALKELLY PAUL, BAY AREA BRUCE NICHOLSON, INNER LOOPTONY BRUTI, WOODLANDS JONI HALL, FRIENDSWOOD
LIPPINCOTT TEAM, CYPRESSSUSAN GREER GROUP, FT. BEND CHERYLÉ SANDERSON TEAM, WOODLANDSFRENK TEAM, BAY AREAHANSON TEAM, WOODLANDSGUDERYON TEAM, MEMORIALJILL SMITH TEAM, CYPRESSCONNELL TEAM, CYPRESSWADE TEAM, KATYLETSON/VALDEZ TEAM, BAY AREA
Top PerformersOctober 2015
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6.7. 8. 9.
10.
1.2.3.4.5. 6.7.8.9.
10.
Top Team Performers
October 2015
PHYLLIS BAUDAT, LAKE CONROEMARY KIESEWETTER, KATYDAVID HERRIN, GALVESTONROBYN BRAND, WOODLANDS DEBBIE MARCELL, FT. BEND DEBBY BROWN, CYPRESSJOYCE SMITH, WOODLANDS MIRIAM BRASSFIELD, CHAMPIONSJUDY DOGGETT, BAY AREA ISABEL MULLER, CYPRESS
LIPPINCOTT TEAM, CYPRESSFRENK TEAM, BAY AREA WEBSTER TEAM, MEMORIALGINGER HURLEY TEAM, CYPRESSCONNELL TEAM, CYPRESSGUDERYON TEAM, MEMORIALHANSON TEAM, WOODLANDSJILL SMITH TEAM, CYPRESSCHERYLÉ SANDERSON TEAM, WOODLANDSFINE LIVING GROUP, KATY
CONGRATULATIONS TO PHYLLIS BAUDATBHGRE GARY GREENE’STOP PRODUCER OCTOBER 2015
It’s been a fantastic year in fundraising for Gary Greene Agents! Our combined efforts this year have resulted in donations totalling almost $200,000 with The Sunshine Kids and Triumph Over Kid Cancer sharing the proceeds of our events.
The efforts began in April, with the Katy office’s annual SunshineFest raising over $65,000 thanks to matching grants and the generosity of their agents, sponsors and volunteers. The SunshineFest was held indoors this year at the FaithWest Academy, and Katy had fun with a fifties Hop theme, with poodle skirts and bowling shirts as far
as the eye could see. Fun and games and auctions were everywhere! In October, There was a new location and a new fundraising record for the Champions office annual Sunshine Kids FunFest. Just over $30,000 was raised by the dinner, live and silent auctions and family fun fair attractions offered this year at the Gleannloch Farms Clubhouse in Spring. “We decided to go with more of a family-focused event this year with special attractions for children,” said manager Sharon Teusink. As a result, attendance and the amount raised more than doubled from the previous year with many families attending from Gleannloch and surrounding communities. And finally, our Bay Area office came together to host the “Surfin Safari for the Sunshine Kids”, which raised $100,000 for the kids!
Surfin Safari was held at the Pavilion at Clear Lake Park, with auctions, drinks, dinner, dancing with a DJ and celebrity guests including, as always, G.W. Bailey, actor extraordinaire and Executive Director of the Sunshine Kids. The $100k was an impressive increase of over $8,000 more than last year!
Gary Greene has been a longtime supporter of the Sunshine Kids, whose mission is to add quality of life to children with cancer by providing them with exciting, positive group activities, so they may once again do what kids are supposed to do- have fun and celebrate life! Our newest non-profit that we support, Triumph Over Kid Cancer, was established by company friend and Sunshine Kid James Ragan and family. James saw firsthand the effect of the critical funding gap for research into pediatric cancer research. From 2006 onwards, James dedicated the remainder of his life to raising awareness and funds for this cause. TOKC continues the fight
for awareness and support of the children battling pediatric cancers, and Gary Greene will always give our support to these worthwhile charities.
Offices Raise Near $200K for Sunshine Kids/TOKC
WENDY ROLOFF, CHAMPIONSMOIRA HOLDEN, FT. BENDCATHÉY GRANELLO, INNER LOOPROBYN BRAND, WOODLANDSTONY BRUTI, WOODLANDSNANCY GARDNER, MEMORIALLYNETTE LEW, MEMORIAL BOB MILES, KATYCINDY TRAHAN, MEMORIALSHAD BOGANY, BELLAIRE
LIPPINCOTT TEAM, CYPRESSFRENK TEAM, BAY AREACHERYLÉ SANDERSON TEAM, WOODLANDS JILL SMITH TEAM, CYPRESSMARTIN TEAM, FRIENDSWOODCHRISTIAN TEAM, TIKI ISLANDHANSON TEAM, WOODLANDSCEJKA TEAM, BAY AREA CONNELL TEAM, CYPRESSGESSLER GROUP, KATY
Top Performers
1960/Champions Sherry Kainer Karen Kimbro Susan McLeroy Arriel Mosbey Cindy Nguyen Ashley Bonilla Francis Debelo Toby Pedro Bruce Roloff Mike Golchin Ed Hammad Priscilla Hurst Bert Moreno Daquynh Ngo Betty SchofieldBay Area Gabriel DeLeon Rocio Guajardo Trena Thomas Fort BendChris Garza Steven Paredes Nakeytta WatsonLynne CollinsLee Crowley Jr. Vicki Jackson Regina Harris Robin Prouse BellaireSophia Pickens-GravesCorporateKelli Kantor Cy-FairDiane Bokemeyer Jim Costigan Tanya Donahue Nikki Johnson Melissa Wynne Fort BendJennifer Welch Susan O’Hara GalvestonSteve Shepheard
Welcome Our Newest Agents! Aug-Oct 20151.
2. 3. 4. 5.6.7. 8. 9.
10.
1.2.3.4.5. 6.7.8.9.
10.
Top Team Performers
August 2015
For all Your Moving Needs, Contact Our Gary Greene Account Rep directly!
Leslie Brass 281- 831- 2023
New email address:[email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS TO WENDY ROLOFFBHGRE GARY GREENE’STOP PRODUCER
AUGUST 2015
Inner Loop Kimberley Burda Kedrain EvansDiana CadieuxApril NewbyIgone Garayo Jordan SgroiKatyErin VerretRae Ann Bittle Shareece DumontJulie PoelstraAngela Rollins Lake Conroe Debra ManningCharles CorbellDanna Hudson Lake Houston Mia MitchellHoward Blair Osvaldo Chavez Carolyn Kamionka Dee LongYing RiceMemorial Lauren EastmanMonique McDanielSonia Allison Keisha Howell Marina SmithPearland Samantha Garza Woodlands Elizabeth MinjarezTonya Richardson Irina Shikounova Bill Underwood Darlene ZavertnikJill BehrensDeanna Bowman Joanna Chellew Rhonda Corley Marette Gillen Ronnie Lasly
CONGRATULATIONS TO DAN MCCARVER
BHGRE GARY GREENE’STOP PRODUCER
SEPTEMBER 2015
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
AMY LIPPINCOTT TEAMBHGRE GARY GREENE’S
TOP TEAM PRODUCERS AUGUST 2015
SEPTEMBER 2015OCTOBER 2015
August 2015Top Performers
September 20151. 2. 3. 4. 5.6.7. 8. 9.
10.
1.2.3.4.5. 6.7.8.9.
10.
Top Team PerformersSeptember 2015
DAN MCCARVER, BAY AREABRAD CARLSON, WOODLANDSJOYCE ADAMIAK, BAY AREACATHÉY GRANELLO, INNER LOOP CINDY WHITE, CHAMPIONS JEAN RISHA, MEMORIALKELLY PAUL, BAY AREA BRUCE NICHOLSON, INNER LOOPTONY BRUTI, WOODLANDS JONI HALL, FRIENDSWOOD
LIPPINCOTT TEAM, CYPRESSSUSAN GREER GROUP, FT. BEND CHERYLÉ SANDERSON TEAM, WOODLANDSFRENK TEAM, BAY AREAHANSON TEAM, WOODLANDSGUDERYON TEAM, MEMORIALJILL SMITH TEAM, CYPRESSCONNELL TEAM, CYPRESSWADE TEAM, KATYLETSON/VALDEZ TEAM, BAY AREA
Top PerformersOctober 2015
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6.7. 8. 9.
10.
1.2.3.4.5. 6.7.8.9.
10.
Top Team Performers
October 2015
PHYLLIS BAUDAT, LAKE CONROEMARY KIESEWETTER, KATYDAVID HERRIN, GALVESTONROBYN BRAND, WOODLANDS DEBBIE MARCELL, FT. BEND DEBBY BROWN, CYPRESSJOYCE SMITH, WOODLANDS MIRIAM BRASSFIELD, CHAMPIONSJUDY DOGGETT, BAY AREA ISABEL MULLER, CYPRESS
LIPPINCOTT TEAM, CYPRESSFRENK TEAM, BAY AREA WEBSTER TEAM, MEMORIALGINGER HURLEY TEAM, CYPRESSCONNELL TEAM, CYPRESSGUDERYON TEAM, MEMORIALHANSON TEAM, WOODLANDSJILL SMITH TEAM, CYPRESSCHERYLÉ SANDERSON TEAM, WOODLANDSFINE LIVING GROUP, KATY
CONGRATULATIONS TO PHYLLIS BAUDATBHGRE GARY GREENE’STOP PRODUCER OCTOBER 2015
It’s been a fantastic year in fundraising for Gary Greene Agents! Our combined efforts this year have resulted in donations totalling almost $200,000 with The Sunshine Kids and Triumph Over Kid Cancer sharing the proceeds of our events.
The efforts began in April, with the Katy office’s annual SunshineFest raising over $65,000 thanks to matching grants and the generosity of their agents, sponsors and volunteers. The SunshineFest was held indoors this year at the FaithWest Academy, and Katy had fun with a fifties Hop theme, with poodle skirts and bowling shirts as far
as the eye could see. Fun and games and auctions were everywhere! In October, There was a new location and a new fundraising record for the Champions office annual Sunshine Kids FunFest. Just over $30,000 was raised by the dinner, live and silent auctions and family fun fair attractions offered this year at the Gleannloch Farms Clubhouse in Spring. “We decided to go with more of a family-focused event this year with special attractions for children,” said manager Sharon Teusink. As a result, attendance and the amount raised more than doubled from the previous year with many families attending from Gleannloch and surrounding communities. And finally, our Bay Area office came together to host the “Surfin Safari for the Sunshine Kids”, which raised $100,000 for the kids!
Surfin Safari was held at the Pavilion at Clear Lake Park, with auctions, drinks, dinner, dancing with a DJ and celebrity guests including, as always, G.W. Bailey, actor extraordinaire and Executive Director of the Sunshine Kids. The $100k was an impressive increase of over $8,000 more than last year!
Gary Greene has been a longtime supporter of the Sunshine Kids, whose mission is to add quality of life to children with cancer by providing them with exciting, positive group activities, so they may once again do what kids are supposed to do- have fun and celebrate life! Our newest non-profit that we support, Triumph Over Kid Cancer, was established by company friend and Sunshine Kid James Ragan and family. James saw firsthand the effect of the critical funding gap for research into pediatric cancer research. From 2006 onwards, James dedicated the remainder of his life to raising awareness and funds for this cause. TOKC continues the fight
for awareness and support of the children battling pediatric cancers, and Gary Greene will always give our support to these worthwhile charities.
Offices Raise Near $200K for Sunshine Kids/TOKC
We’re not short on staff and agents willing to give time to a worthy cause. A new organization garnering our support this
year was Rebuilding Together. During our national Fusion event earlier this year in Las Vegas, the company announced our national philanthropic partnership with this nonprofit organization.
We are the exclusive residential real estate
brand partner to the nonprofit organization that provides
critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy-
efficient upgrades to those unable to maintain their homes, including elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners. October 17th saw our people grab their hammers to help rehabilitate four homes in the Houston area. This will be an ongoing project, so if you missed helping out the first time, we’ll make sure to let you know of upcoming opportunities to lend a hand.
Fall 2015
inhouseAgents and Staff Volunteer For Rebuilding Together Houston
BAY AREA: We’re happy to announce that DeLynne Lockwood has joined the Bay Area office in Agent Services. We are thrilled to have her expertise and willingness to help!! We are happy to welcome Regina Harris, Robin Prouse, Rocio Guajardo, Lee Crowley, Vicki Jackson,
Gabriel DeLeon, Michelle Newman to our great Bay Area Team of agents!! They are quickly getting up and running… And we are happy to welcome Ofelia McDonald back from the Inner Loop office!! One of the successes every year is our puppy auction, and this year, Melinda FitzGerrell was able to get a schnauzer puppy donated for the live auction. Isn’t he adorable?
CHAMPIONS: Meet Brantly Schwartz, our newest rookie agent. Brian Schwartz, our Career Development Manager, welcomed his new son into the world Sept 28th. He joins big brother three year old, Ryland. Baby and mom, Lauren, are doing great. Brian isn’t the only one in the office happy about babies- Gayle Pechacek is a grandmother one more time with grandchild number 2, Stella. Debbie Johnson just got the news she is going to be a grandmother for the first time. Her son Matt and Daughter in law Samantha are expecting in April. Watch for Debbie burning up the miles from here to College Station where they live... The Champions office had our hands full preparing for our Sunshine Kids event on October 15th. This year we moved to the Gleannloch Farms Golf Club and it was a family affair. Connie and Jerry Santiago generously donated a week in their Galveston beach home to the live auction. We look forward to reporting on the proceeds of the event... We love our Gibraltars!! Our office was treated to a hot dogs and all the fixings “tailgate” party in our parking lot. Agents wore their favorite team colors. Speaking of the Gibraltars, we have a new Insurance agent joining Janet Simmers. We welcome Pedro Rodriguez. Our office is proud to welcome long time area agent, Karen Kimbro, to our team. She has done just about everything in real estate and most recently owned her own company.
FORT BEND: Marlena Berger, Carter Cain, Kristi Holcomb, Ashley Kunco and Michelle Posey were The Sugar Babies at the Fort Bend Bowl-a-Thon 2015 presented by HAR & TREPAC. The fun event was held at the AMF Stafford Lanes in Stafford on August 14th. There were lots of door prizes handed out, trophies, goody bags and a very nice silent auction. All proceeds went towards TREPAC - your money at work in protecting homeowner’s rights... Alicia Jammer was the proud winner of a $100 Gift Card from Johnson Development at the HAR September meeting. The Fort Bend office hosted this well-attended meeting where Commissioner James Patterson was the guest speaker. Alicia led our National and State pledge. Stephanie Castillo won a beautiful cut crystal Tiffany vase... Marlena Berger stopped by the NAR building on Michigan Ave aka “The Magnificent Mile” while visiting downtown Chicago first week of August.
GALVESTON: Back in September, agents Ruthi Stayton, Lynn Winget, Karee Campo, Angela Sanders, Patti Stayton, Steve Shepheard, Cynthia Wander, Terry Ruggles and Manager J Roy Hall attended the September Lead Generation Seminar.
GIBRALTAR GROUP: We’re pleased to announce that Stacey Gross has accepted a leadership role with Gibraltar Lending. Stacey has taken on a Sales Manager role effective Oct 1st. While she has been a top producer for many years with Gibraltar, I think we can all agree she is someone we look up to in terms of performance and working within the Joint Venture model. We look forward to great things to come from her.... Heather Woods has joined Gibraltar Lending. She will be located in the Lake Houston office. With more than 10 years as a Mortgage Loan Officer, our agents will be in great hands with her!
INNER LOOP/BELLAIRE: The offices were treated to a wonderful afternoon at an Astros game by Gibraltar Services for making the goal of 20 loan and 20 insurance applications. Everyone enjoyed being together as a group cheering the Astros on. Thanks Gibraltar! Congratulations to Heather Walters Schudiske and her husband Mike
on the birth of their first child, Glen Michael, born August 10th... Jo Ellen Anderson just returned from attending the BHGRE Top Agent Retreat in Naples, Florida. She had a great time meeting BHGRE agents from across the country. She’s already looking forward to next year. Jo Ellen and Randy just welcomed their fourth grandchild, Caroline... Dyana Babik is beaming over the
birth of her first granddaughter, Hunter Grace.
KATY: The Katy office has been busy not only working hard but giving back to others and having a little fun! In September several agents helped with a very special event for the Sunshine Kids at Faith West Academy at The Hidden Lake. Many Sunshine Kids
and their families enjoyed a fun day on the lake swimming, fishing and spending time with each other... We held our annual Team Building Cruise the last week of September. The “Katy Cruisers” hopped on board the Conch Train to tour the history of Key West and its founders. They enjoyed team bonding
at a private residence in Cozumel. Those who cruised: Tracy Bogiel, Cindy Berry, Karen Bibbs, Karen Clements, Terri Gibson, Julie Lower, April Maestri, Bob and Lisa Miles,
Jenny Schneider and Betty Tran from TATCO... Several agents from Katy attended the BHGRE Top Agent Retreat at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida. Attending the event were Vicki Gessler, April Maestri, Jenny Schneider, Cynthia Berry, Julie Lower, Savana Stanford, Arlene Hinsley, Evy Elston, Bob and Lisa Miles. The group enjoyed a beach party, a trip to the botanical gardens, fun dinners and dancing... A big thank
you to Gibraltar Services for the tailgate party to kick off football season. Of course we enjoyed a game of Left, Right, Center and other games that helped us learn a little more about each other... Savanna Stanford and Julie Lower were voted #1 Realtors in Katy 2015 by the Katy Times newspaper... Christi Borden attended the governance meetings at the Texas Association of Realtors conference in Fort Worth... Our condolences go out to our Sherri Putt, who’s lost her son Josh in October. A GoFundMe account has been established to help Sherri in her time of need at https://www.gofundme.com/7w6xn59g.
LAKE CONROE: Agents from the Lake Conroe office celebrated our Amanda Fails’ being named one of the “20 Rising Stars
under 40” at HAR’s 6th annual awards celebration in October. Honoring young professionals 40 years of age or under who have demonstrated excellences in sales, leadership and community service, we couldn’t be prouder of Amanda! Congratulations!
LAKE HOUSTON: Be sure to check out the Lake Houston Offices on the cover of Living Magazine! BHGRE Gary Greene has been voted Best Realtor 3 years in a row! We are happy to welcome our newest staff member, Allyson Salness – Office Coordinator! We know she will be a great addition to
the team! Sherri Lacy was all smiles as she welcomed her first grandbaby, Olivia, to the family! We are excited to WELCOME all of the new agents to the Lake Houston Office: Carolyn Kamionka, Dee Long, Howard Blair, Michael Hoang, Osvaldo Chavez, and Ying Rice! Welcome Aboard!
MEMORIAL: Featured on the right, Office Manager Judy LaFico speaking at the Top Agent Retreat with Sherry Chris... A warm welcome to our new Agents: Amanda Hill, Dawnalee Head, Keisha Howell, Sonia Allison, and Monique McDaniel. Happy October Birthdays: Ann Woodroof, Judy LaFico, Jay Morrow, Jennifer Martinez, Lori Old-Webster, Cindy Trahan, Honey Lynch, Jo Rodger, Sewell Feenstra, Lynette Lew, Mary Burrell-Hutchins, Louise Symington, Cheryl Oldweiler and Erika Sorsby.
PEARLAND: We hosted a booth at the Champions School of Real Estate Career Fair on October 30th and had a door prize drawing for attendees. Lindsey Sneed was the lucky winner! Linda Ross, Manager of Pearland awarded $100 to Lindsey... We had our Lunch for Listings at the Sakura Restaurant in Pearland. Sponsors and guests included Texas American Title, Bryan & Bryan Inspections, First American Home Warranty and Matt Woodroof of Gibraltar Title. Great food and a fun time.
WOODLANDS/MAGNOLIA: Thanks to Meg at Partners in Building for hosting an Ice Cream Social for our agents in September. We had such a great time enjoying the Island music and a cool treat!
We welcome veteran real estate agent Bea Flores! Bea has been named Manager of the Friendswood office and will provide management, training and marketing support while expanding the firm’s presence into League City and the surrounding communities. Highly successful during her 11-year real estate career, she was recognized for her leadership skills while at League City’s Century 21 Paramount, where she was named to the company’s prestigious Future Leaders Network from 2012-14. “Bea’s proven leadership skills will be a big plus us as we recruit new agents and build our presence in neighboring communities,” said Partner Marilyn Eiland. A League City resident, Flores previously served as President of the Women’s Council of Realtors Bay Area Houston. She also is a certified instructor for the Texas Real Estate Commission.
New Manager Named for Friendswood Office
