Welcome to the Team!

Meet the Newest NC REALTORS® Staff

In the past year, NC REALTORS® added several phenomenal staff members. We hope you enjoy getting to know some fun facts about these individuals. For a complete list of NC REALTORS® staff and leadership, please visit ncrealtors.org/staff.

ASHTYN GAMMONS | POLITICAL FUNDRAISING MANAGER

ASHTYN GAMMONS | POLITICAL FUNDRAISING MANAGER

When did you join the staff?

June 2022

Educational background:

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in History and Women’s & Gender Studies from Virginia Tech

Experience related to your current position:

I was the former intern for Congressman Mark Walker and worked at Holloway Consulting Inc.

Who inspires you?

I am very inspired by the women in my family, specifically my mom, grandma, and aunt. They brought me up to be a confident, God-fearing woman. I can always count on them for sound advice and counsel.

CHARITY JEFFRIES | SHARED GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

CHARITY JEFFRIES | SHARED GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

When did you join the staff?

January 2023

Educational background:

Graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Psychology

Experience related to your current position:

I have worked numerous political and issue-based campaigns in many states. Most recently, I worked for the New Jersey Assembly Majority Office as a Deputy Director over district offices. Previous to that position I spent five years working in political and governmental relations in New Jersey’s second Legislative District for two Assemblymen.

What is your favorite food?

I love cooking Italian and dining out for quality Asian cuisine.

CHELSEY MCCALEB | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

CHELSEY MCCALEB | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

When did you join the staff?

November 2022

Educational background:

Currently earning an Associates in Paralegal Technologies

Experience related to your current position:

I worked in the real estate industry at a local association before joining NC REALTORS®.

What are you passionate about?

I can talk for hours about Criminal Law, forensic science, true crime and serial killers.

Where did you grow up? Where else have you lived?

I was born and partially raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I also lived in Durham, N.C. for a few years.

KENTIA SMITH | HOUSING FOUNDATION DIRECTOR

KENTIA SMITH | HOUSING FOUNDATION DIRECTOR

When did you join the staff?

July 2022

Educational background:

Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University

Experience related to your current position:

I’ve worked with a multitude of marginalized populations experiencing housing challenges. I’ve worked from the spectrum of supporting someone with attaining new housing or linking homeless clients to housing resources. In addition, I have overseen several fundraisers that benefited my clients’ housing needs and other life challenges.

If you could go back in time to any era, which would it be?

I would go to Ancient Egypt. I love studying ancient history like Greek or Roman mythology.

LINDA BRIDGES | CONTROLLER

LINDA BRIDGES | CONTROLLER

When did you join the staff?

October 2022

Educational background:

BSBA from UNC-Charlotte and Accounting Certificate from Guilford College

Experience related to your current position:

I worked as an Auditor for 14 years and as the Finance Director of a regional non-profit for nine years.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

“Nobody is ever 100% ready to do anything—at some point, you just go for it!”

Where would you like to go on vacation if you had a month off and money was no object?

Portugal and Italy