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Alma D. Donato
Realtor David Lyng Real Estate Santa Cruz, CA
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Alma D. Donato is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Realtor for her work in the Real Estate field and in acknowledgment of her work at David Lyng Real Estate.
Ms. Alma D. Donato has 29 years of experience in Real Estate as an Oceanfront Specialist. She helps people in the Santa Cruz, CA area sell their properties and seek out the perfect real estate for their next home.
Ms. Donato started her college education at Cabrillo College in Aptos, CA, where she graduated with honors with an Associate of Arts degree in 1977. She next attended the University of California - San Diego and the University of California - Santa Barbara. After transferring to the Merrill College at the University of California- Santa Cruz, Ms. Donato graduated with an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in Bilingual-Multicultural Studies. Ms. Donato speaks English and Spanish.
Growing up in California in the 1960s, opportunities for people of color were infrequent. This inequity motivated Ms. Donato to help people achieve the American Dream by owning their own properties. She began working in Real Estate in 1993, and loves helping people find a place to call home. Ms. Donato believes that one of the most important decisions while looking for a home is finding the right Real Estate agent to guide you through the process and keep your best interests in mind. Ms. Donato currently excels as a Realtor at David Lyng Real Estate (also known as American Dream Realty). She works closely with her clients to determine how to best help them in their housing search. Ms. Donato is familiar with real estate in the Santa Cruz, CA, area, including Redwood Grove, Boulder Creek, Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Freedom, Davenport, and Swanton. She pairs her clients with houses, apartments, and other properties, as well as helping to sell properties. She is especially proud when her clients are able to sell their homes and make a significant profit due to her guidance in negotiations, as well as when she receives referrals from previous clients.
Honored and awarded for her work, Ms. Donato has received accolades from the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors as a Top Sales Specialist, and the Top Producer from American Dream Realty for Listing and Selling the most residential properties in the Santa Cruz County. She has been awarded for her excellence in Real Estate with a profile recognition by 24-7 Press Release. Ms. Donato is professionally affiliated with the California Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, and the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors.
Outside of her work in Real Estate, Ms. Donato has been an avid writer since high school. She hopes to pursue writing as a second career.
For more information, visit https://www.davidlyng.com/.
Bishop Larry Abernathy, Sr.
Bishop/ Insurance and Real Estate Professional Blessings Ministries CDC- CDE Dallas, GA
Bishop Larry Abernathy, Sr. is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Executive for his work in Religion, Insurance, and Real Estate, and in acknowledgment of his work at Blessings Ministries CDC- CDE.
With over 40 years in Religion, Insurance, and Real Estate, Bishop Larry Abernathy, Sr. has dedicated his career to helping members of his community. His main specialties are theology, real estate development, and affordable housing. Bishop Larry Abernathy, Sr. was born with the religious calling, and growing up, his family were clergy members. The Bishop attended the Word of Faith Bible College and the Abundant Life Ministry. His motto and belief has always been, “I can do it through Christ Jesus.”
He maintains an active insurance license, specializing in life, health, and retirement insurance, and offers these services to pastors and other individuals.
Soon, Bishop Abernathy plans to build affordable housing developments as a US Treasury Certified Development Entity and 501(C)(3)).
April Neuhaus, EPRO, SRES, ABR, PSA, SFR, RENE
Managing Broker Neuhaus Real Estate Inc. Loveland, CO
April Neuhaus, EPRO, SRES, ABR, PSA, SFR, RENE, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Broker for her work in the Residential Real Estate industry and in acknowledgment of her work at Neuhaus Real Estate Inc.
For over 14 years, Ms. Neuhaus has been working as a Residential Real Estate Broker, buying and selling homes in Colorado. She is an awardwinning Broker with experience in marketing and accounts management.
After she graduated from Loveland High School, Ms. Neuhaus started working at All Seasons Ground Maintenance. She worked as the Director of Marketing and Accounts for the company from 1998 - 2005. Ms. Neuhaus then started a position at Sue Fullers Art Studio, selling fine art as the Marketing Director. She later worked for Red Hot Graphics in the mid2000s, until she later decided to switch to a full-time real estate career in 2007.
Ms. Neuhaus spent four years as a broker associate of PorchLight Real Estate, gaining experience in the industry. Since 2011, she has been building an incredible reputation for herself as a real estate managing broker. She now has over a decade of experience, and as the Owner of Neuhaus Real Estate, she manages a team of 14 realtors.
Known for her excellence in customer service, Ms. Neuhaus dedicates herself to advocating for her clients’ best interests in every aspect of their work. She knows that people looking to purchase a house are undertaking one of the biggest financial decisions in their lives. There is much to consider when buying and selling a house, such as locations to local amenities and what the nearby community has to offer. Ms. Neuhaus is familiar with the area and works to find homes her customers will love. As they negotiate prices, Ms. Neuhaus protects her customers from predatory sales tactics and fights to get them the best deal on the property. She believes it is a privilege to create communities and to help her customers find homes that they will love for many years to come.
Located in Berthoud, CO, Ms. Neuhaus works with clients in Fort Collins, Berthoud, Loveland, Boulder, Longmont, Windsor, and more. She helps people with market analysis and insights, selecting mortgage lenders, being aware of various loan products, and answering new construction questions so that her customers can move forward with confidence. Using up-to-date technology, such as electronic signatures and cuttingedge marketing, Ms. Neuhaus makes the home-buying and home-selling process as easy as possible.
She is associated with Neighbor 2 Neighbor. Ms. Neuhaus is certified as a Real Estate Broker, SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource) certified, E-PRO (Electronic Professional) certified, CSSA (Certified Short Sale Agent) certified, and has taken extensive real estate continuing education courses to remain updated in the field. Ms. Neuhaus is ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) certified by the National Association of Realtors, America’s largest trade association. She is also continuously enrolled in a Public Speaking School.
Ms. Neuhaus also writes about her experience in real estate. In 2014, she wrote an article entitled, “A Rapidly Changing Landscape,” followed in 2015 with “Building Relationships Training with HBM.” She has recently released a free Real Estate book called Selling Secrets You Can’t Afford To Miss in 2021. The book reveals insider secrets to help home sellers price their homes competitively, and earn thousands of extra dollars. Selling strategies, marketing approaches, pricing tips, and common negotiation mistakes are all discussed in the book, available at https://aprilneuhaus. book.live/tvbizcardbook.
On a personal note, Ms. Neuhaus has been an expert witness and is currently an educator with the Neighbor 2 Neighbor organization, teaching CHFA’s homebuyer education classes, where she helps clients learn about home retention and other important topics. In 2012, Ms. Neuhaus worked as a volunteer on an electrical crew at the Aurora Assembly Hall. Since 2000, she has been volunteering as an Electrical Apprentice and Real Estate volunteer with the Regional Building Committee, where she rebuilt homes after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans.
Alongside volunteer construction projects at home and around the world, she also works as a mentor for young people who are entering the world of real estate. As her hobby, she loves sculpting and other artistic and creative outlets, in addition to hiking and camping.
Awarded and honored for her exceptional work, Ms. Neuhaus has been named one of the Best of Zillow, Top Three Percent of agents on Trulia, and recognized as a 5-Star Realtor by 5280 for multiple years. Ms. Neuhaus has just received the Homesnap and Google Top 5% of Brokers in the Nation Award.
She attributes her years of successful business to her longtime love of people and passion for the real estate industry, and her excellent communication skills with others. But most importantly, being privileged to be surrounded by amazingly supportive and talented teammates.
For more information, visit https://www.neuhausrealestate. com/ and https://aprilneuhaus.book.live/tvbizcardbook.
John Collopy
Broker/Owner RE/MAX Results Eden Prairie, MN
John Collopy is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Executive in the Real Estate field and in acknowledgment of his work at RE/MAX Results.
As the Owner and Broker of the most successful real estate franchises in the United States, Mr. John Collopy is a respected professional in his field. He oversees 38 RE/MAX Results offices across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Under his leadership, the company earns $5.3 billion annually.
Mr. Collopy opened his first RE/MAX Results location more than 30 years ago. He is passionate about helping home buyers and sellers find exceptional properties for an affordable rate. Mr. Collopy’s RE/MAX Results franchise is the most successful branch in the USA, employing more than 250 employees and 1,200 sales executives. His locations’ expansions have been the result of integrity, drive, and accountability in all aspects of their business practice.
Mr. Collopy is proud of the numerous sales executives who have achieved success through his organization. In 2019, his RE/MAX locations helped 25,000 people buy and sell properties. He continues to utilize top of the line in-house technology, marketing, and design materials in order to provide his employees and customers with a seamless experience.
His first job in 1974 was at an Anoka County nonprofit. The organization helps struggling families and senior citizens save on energy costs through weatherization. He then obtained his Real Estate License in 1977, and soon after began his first Executive role as the Branch Manager at Coldwell Banker. After gaining experience in real estate management, Mr. Collopy bought his first real estate RE/MAX franchise location in 1986, and has since expanded to dozens of new locations.
Born and raised in Minnesota, Mr. Collopy values community service in his personal and professional life. Every office in his company participates in annual charity events like Relay for Life, JJ Hill Days, WoodburyDays, Rochesterfest, REALTOR Ring Day, Toys for Tots, the Dakota County Fair, and Twin Cities Pride.
In 2015, Mr. Collopy founded the Results Foundation. His RE/MAX Results locations donate a portion of each real estate closing amount to the charity. Volunteers have since donated thousands of hours to the foundation’s goals. The charity partners with nearby organizations in order to build strong foundations for local communities. The Results Foundation has donated $450,000 since its establishment, creating real change for nearby families. Today, they have provided living spaces for 498 people in affordable housing units, with 96 families provided stable housing.
After publishing his first book, The Reward of Knowing, in 2018, today Mr. Collopy has become a successful author. The Reward of Knowing addresses Mr. Collopy’s struggles with alcohol addiction and prison time throughout the 1970s. After a rough childhood, incarceration, and neardeath experiences, he overcame his addiction battles, which led to his recovery and immense success in his career. Hoping to inspire others with his story of success and sobriety, he says, “This is not simply a book to help grow your career, it is a book to help you grow as a human being.” Readers will learn both personal and professional skills to help them in career fields and life. As an avid writer, he is currently working on his next book and writing a newsletter for email subscribers.
John Collopy hopes to inspire others with his story, and often gives public speaking engagements. He is knowledgeable on many topics, including addiction/recovery, understanding customers, improving an office environment, charity work, self-confidence, getting rid of excuses, and more. Mr. Collopy’s driving philosophy is to take ownership of oneself through honest self-assessment and the elimination of any excuses. He says, “There’s no doubt that we all have low points in our lives, but we don’t have to let our low points be our defining factor.” The aim of his speaking engagements is to unlock the potential of each group and organization he talks with.
He has been recognized for his work by Marquis Who’s Who, Ris Media, Marquis Milestones, and The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journals. Mr. Collopy’s future goals include a 5% annual growth for his franchises through an even mix of acquisitions and recruiting. He mainly strives to continue providing exceptional brokerage services throughout the Twin Cities region.
When he isn’t working, Mr. Collopy loves to spend time with his wife Suki and their children in Minnesota.
For more information, visit https://www.amazon.com/Reward-KnowingJohn-Collopy/dp/1599328453, https://www.resultsfoundation.net/,and https://johncollopy.com/.
John Wesley Brooks
Real Estate Investor Coldwell Banker of the Valley Huntsville, AL
John Wesley Brooks is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Trusted Investor for his work in the Real Estate field and in acknowledgment of his work at Coldwell Banker of the Valley.
In the Brooks household, Real Estate was the family business. Mr. Brooks gained inspiration from his grandmother, who founded the Landmark Realty Center in 1959 and was the first women President of the Huntsville Board of Realtors. His family has been serving the North Alabama and Tennessee areas since 1972.
Mr. Brooks first started his education by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, and Business at the University of South Alabama in 2003. He later gained additional certification as an Certified International Luxury Home Specialist and E Pro certification for Internet Marketing and Advertising.
Mr. Brooks currently works as an Independent Real Estate Investor, Agent, and Property Manager at Coldwell Banker of the Valley. His expertise is in residential properties, new constructions, and relocations. He helps his clients build their dream homes, find new houses, or sell their properties.
Outside of his work at Coldwell Banker of the Valley, Mr. Brooks has worked independently since 2005. He started working as a real estate Auctioneer and Agent for Exit Realty of the Valley in 2005. He has worked on the development of sixteen new-home construction projects since 2011. Expanding his portfolio, Mr. Brooks has purchased over 65 multifamily properties as an Independent Real Estate Investor since 2018.
Awards for his achievements include: Top Agent Magazine Award 2020, Who’s Who In America Business Award 2021, Top 5% Realtor in Huntsville from Home Snap, and Top 4 Agent in Huntsville, Madison, and North Alabama, 2019 International President’s Elite: Coldwell Banker Top Ranked Sales Professional In The Network, and 2020 International President’s Elite: Coldwell Banker Top Sales Professional. Coldwell Banker of the Valley has also won many awards throughout the years, including the Winner of the Women’s Choice Award in 2021.
Mr. Brooks has worked at multiple companies throughout the years. He has been working at Coldwell Banker since 2010, where he loves to help families build their dream constructions. His motto is, “I’m with you every step of the way during the building process.” He recently facilitated numerous multifamily property sales, and earned more than $25 million in sales from 2017-2019. He is proud to have completed over $70 million in sales throughout the duration of his career, and has been the Top #2 in Listings from 2017 - 2020.
Starting in 2005, Mr. Brooks started working as a Real Estate Industry Auctioneer at Roebuck Auctions Alabama Division since 2009, where he currently still does Real Estate auctioneering in Huntsville, AL. He has done several fundraisers and charity auctions across the Tennessee Valley. From 2010-2012, he worked as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Sunshine Aerospace, where he worked on space legislation for future generations. Mr. Brooks is currently at Coldwell Banker of the Valley, where he has been working as a Realtor, Auctioneer, and New Construction Specialist since 2010.
Mr. Brooks likes to stay involved in the field, and is a member of the Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite Society, the National Association of Realtors, and the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society.
He attributes his career success to having mentors and coaches, and to valuing a customer-centered approach. He advises future real estate professionals to find mentorship and hone their marketing skills before they enter the field.
Mr. Brooks would like to travel more, especially to Europe, Asia, Central America, and South America. Mr. Brooks is currently writing a book which he plans to publish in the near future.
He has been working as a volunteer with the Downtown Rescue Mission for several years helping children in need. He volunteers with the Dream Center, the Mannah House, and volunteers internationally with mission trips to Columbia, Honduras, and Panama. He supports orphanages in Moldova, Medical NGOs in Romania, and supports Fearless the Lion, Children’s Books, and the work of Pat Brooks.
For more information, visit https://www.johnwesleybrooksrealestate.com or you can reach him directly at johnwesleybrooks@gmail.com or 256-7972283.
Judy Michaud
Judy Michaud is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Broker for her work in the Real Estate field and in acknowledgment of her work at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Meadows Mountain Realty.
Judy Michaud has always loved visiting new houses and learning about architecture. As a child, she dreamed of becoming an architect. Ms. Michaud is a respected Real Estate Agent and Owner with over 26 years of experience in the business. She chose to go into real estate in order to help people find properties they love.
To start off her career in Real Estate, Ms. Michaud attended Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. She then embarked on a career as a Flight Attendant for National Airlines, where she worked the East Coast route, exploring Miami, Boston, and cities in between. She loved the adventure the role brought, and she stayed until 1974, when she left to care for her firstborn child.
She and her young family were constantly on the move due to her husband’s career as a professional wrestler, and Ms. Michaud loved discovering new architecture everywhere she went. Before settling in North Carolina, she and her family traveled throughout multiple US states, including California, Georgia, and Florida. During this period, Ms. Michaud reconnected with her love of real estate and began seeking out fresh career opportunities.
In 1986, Ms. Michaud entered the Real Estate field, working for Signature Properties. She helped people buy and sell houses in the Highlands, NC area. Ms. Michaud remained with the company until 2006, ending her tenure there as a Managing Broker. She acted upon her longtime desire to open her own Realty firm, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Meadows Mountain Realty. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty has three locations in North Carolina, with two in Highlands and one in Cashiers.
Ms. Michaud has been working as the Owner, President, and Managing Broker at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Meadows Mountains Realty since November 2006. Ms. Michaud’s company specializes in real estate brokerage. She manages 30 brokers across three office locations, including her oldest daughter, Tricia Michaud Cox. Outside of her executive duties, she is actively involved in Berkshire Hathaway’s listings. She loves to work one-on-one with her clients to help them find their dream home. Their team is familiar with Highlands, Cashiers, Franklin, Sapphire, Glenville, and other surrounding areas in North Carolina. She attributes her success to her communication skills, strong team, and her natural tendency towards competition. Ms. Michaud says about her company, “Each agent of this remarkable team is at work for you, knows this community and all its virtuous amenities and is techno-savvy, without losing the warm, personal touch so necessary to make the buying or selling of a home a tranquil, enjoyable experience.”
In 2015, Ms. Michaud took her company, named Meadows Mountain Realty at that time, to the next level by initiating an affiliation with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. She guarantees top-quality service and integrity to every client as she pairs them with a skilled market leader in their area. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Warren Buffet, says, “I would want to be associated with somebody where the financial strength was unquestioned and where the name stood for integrity. What other quality would you want that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices does not have?”
Ms. Michaud built her real estate company not just to sell properties, but with specific values in mind. In order to foster an environment where real estate professionals can grow, she encourages her team to support each other and their communities. She loves mentoring new agents, and Ms. Michaud works with both new and experienced brokers to create connections and help new agents break into a competitive field.
She created a corporate giving account funded by a portion of each sales commission. Results have been exceptional - a $5000 college scholarship fund was awarded for children of housing professionals, and Ms. Michaud partnered with Sunshine Kids, the Highlands Humane Society, and the Child Development Society.
Ms. Michaud is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors, the North Carolina Board of Realtors, Highlands-Cashiers Board of Realtors, Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, and the North Carolina Association of Realtors.
She has been awarded and honored for her work in the Real Estate field with the Berkshire Hathaway Chairman’s Diamond Circle Award, given to just .5% of agents in the company. Ms. Michaud is recognized among Who’s Who of Professional Women.
She would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to her two daughters, Tricia Cox and Michelle Michaud.
For more information, visit https://meadowsmountainrealty.com/.
Kurt Warner
Director of Business Development and Education/ Owner Milton, Ontario, Canada
Kurt Warner is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Executive and Owner for his work in Business Development, Sales and Operations for the investment education industry. He is also being acknowledged for his work at Self Storage Profits, Inc. and as a founding member of JFK Properties Canada, Inc.
With over 15 years spent working in Sales, Operations, and Business Development, Mr. Warner has gained experience in overseeing a full range of operational responsibilities, including P&L administration, budgeting, forecasting, leadership, management, and deal negotiation, to ensure outstanding corporate performance. Mr. Warner has expertise in successfully developing and implementing strategic business plans, significantly expanding business opportunities, and managing all bottomline factors to maximize efficiency and realize substantial revenue growth.
He began his university education at Brock University, which he attended from 1999-2004, as a Psychology major. He then completed Financial Markets courses in technical analysis, options trading, and the forex market at Legacy Education Alliance between 2008 and 2011. In 2017, Mr. Warner graduated with distinction from the Institute of Trading and Portfolio Management, where he studied a full Professional Trader systematic process in the U.S. Stock Market, including an understanding of macro and microeconomics. He proceeded to take courses at Legacy Education Alliance in 2018, where he studied Real Estate Investing.
Mr. Warner worked at Legacy Education Alliance in Mississauga, Ontario, for 15 years. Here he gained valuable knowledge in strategic approaches to creating and managing a sales team and operational structure that was beneficial to the company’s growth. He began his career at Legacy Education Alliance as a Field Sales Manager in 2004 and worked his way up to Director of Sales and Operations by 2015, after being promoted three times.
In another business venture, Mr. Warner joined with two business partners, to found JFK Properties Canada, Inc. in 2018. JFK Properties Canada, Inc. is a Real Estate Investment Company focusing on multifamily and commercial properties in Ontario. Working on a regional scale, Mr. Warner and his team have expertise in market research and property analysis, which they utilize to focus on their business and joint venture partner needs. For new and seasoned investors who are looking to expand their property portfolios, JFK Properties Canada’s team provides unmatched attention to detail and exceptional service.
Mr. Warner is also a published author of a poetry book, Love and Poetry, released in 2019. His five-year goals include working on real estate investing, business consulting, investing in the financial markets, and transitioning into the next phase of his career.
For more information, visit https://jfkpropertiescanada.com.
Ruth O. Edwards
Realtor Coldwell Banker Next Generation Realty Crystal River, FL
Ruth O. Edwards is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Realtor for her work in the Real Estate field and in acknowledgment of her work at Coldwell Banker Next Generation Realty.
Ms. Ruth O. Edwards worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic in New Jersey for 30 years before switching career paths. She moved to Florida in 2011 to be closer to her family, and a friend encouraged her to pursue a career in Real Estate. Ms. Edwards began working in Florida Real Estate in 2015, and has helped many clients through the home buying and selling process.
In her current job, Ms. Edwards is a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Next Generation Realty. She enjoys working with real estate buyers and sellers to create stress-free transactions. She will work with her clients until they find the perfect home, even if it takes months. One of Ms. Edwards’ most significant achievements is assisting first-time homebuyers as they find and purchase their dream homes. She recalls a client who had a low credit score, yet Ms. Edwards still helped the client finance their house, which was a rewarding experience for all involved.
Ms. Edwards attended Middlesex County College in Edison, NJ, graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Retail Management and Merchandising. In recent years, she earned her Broker’s license and Florida Real Estate license. She plans to obtain a license in Texas as well. As an active member of her field, Ms. Edwards is affiliated with the Realtors Association of Citrus County, where she served as President in 2019; the Florida Association of Realtors; the Women’s Council of Realtors; the Real Estate Business Institute; and the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors. She is certified through PSA Certified and At Home With Diversity, a certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert, and Military Relocation Professional.
She has been awarded for her work, and was among the Top 500 Agents Award from Broker Agent Advisor in 2019 and 2020, and a member of the Florida Realtors Honor Society for the past five years. She has been recognized with press releases from 24-7 Press Release and Who’s Who of Professional Women.
Involved with her community, she teaches Sunday School classes, serves as a Deacon at her church, and is a member of the King’s Bay Rotary. She has dedicated many hours as the Executive Vice-President to a local organization that helps homeless individuals find living spaces and employment. In the future, Ms. Edwards plans to relocate to Texas with her husband.
For more information, visit https://www.coldwellbanker.com/.
ML Meade
ML Meade is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Realtor in the Real Estate field and in acknowledgment of her work at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
Known for her work in the Real Estate field, Ms. Meade has been helping people find remarkable properties in the Naples and Marco Island, FL, area for over 16 years.
Ms. Meade earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business at Salem State University, and she later graduated from the Real Estate Institue. Ms. Meade has continued her education, earning certification with an e-PRO degree from the National Association of Realtors, Broker Price Opinion Resource, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, and Senior Real Estate Representative from the National Association of Realtors.
After moving to Naples in 2003, Ms. Meade wanted to help people find beautiful properties to call their own. She loves helping people find single-family homes and condos, vacation homes, second homes, luxury properties, golf communities, waterfront homes, and beachfront condos. After working in the area for over a decade, she is familiar with the current market, and brings professionalism, honesty, and strong negotiation skills to every customer she works with. Ms. Meade operates out of the Marco Island office location at 760 North Collier Boulevard, Ste 101.
William Thomas Mills
At the beginning of her career, Ms. Meade started working at Prudential Real Estate in 2005, where she specialized in luxury real estate. She then took on a role as a Realtor for Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc. Realtors from 2006-2010, where she gained experience with locales in Naples and Marco Island, FL. She also joined Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in 2006, where she remains today as a Residential Sales Associate and Realtor.
Ms. Meade serves her community through the Marco Island Fire Rescue Foundation Half Marathon, which she co-founded in 2005. The organization provides relief from disasters and humanitarian aid. She is a Certified Member of the Emergency Response Team. Ms. Meade is affiliated with the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, Marco Island Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Naples Area Board of Realtors, and Florida Realtors.
In addition, Ms. Meade has been awarded for her work with the Robbie Clark Award (2008) by the Marco Island Area Association of Realtors, and the Top Producer Award by the Women’s Council of Realtors (20082020), Naples Circle of Excellence, Leadership Marco Island (2010), Five Star Real Estate Agent (2019), America’s Best Real Estate Agents by REAL Trends, Circle of Excellence, and Marco Island Specialist.
Her hobbies include reading, spending time with family, and being active in local book clubs in her free time.
She would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to her children, Meghan, Artemis, Heather, Nic Mastrangelo, Caitlin, and her six grandchildren; and In Loving Memory, of her parents Louis and Louise Welch.
For more information, visit https://mlmeade.premiersothebysrealty.com/.
William Thomas Mills is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Executive for his work in the Brokerage field and in acknowledgment of his work at Trinity Partners.
With ten years of experience in the field, Mr. Mills is a successful executive at Trinity Partners. He works with investors in Retail Leasing, Sales, and Trusts.
Inspired by his father and grandfather to pursue Law, Mr. Mills first attended college at Hammond School in 2007. His work history starts in 2008, when Mr. Mills gained valuable experience as a Legal Courier for Ellis Lawhorne & Sims PA. During this time, he also enjoyed traveling to Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, and Belize. Mr. Mills completed a Civil Law Internship at the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office in 2009 in Columbia, SC, where he was responsible for data review and reviewing employee termination cases. He also worked on a team on an embezzlement case.
He next attended Wofford College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 2011. During his time at Wofford College, he traveled to Poland, Hungary, France, Czech Republic, Peru, and Thailand, and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. Mr. Mills began working as an Assistant at Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler in 2011, and rose through the ranks to become an Associate in 2013, and Senior Associate in 2017. As a result of his education and experience, Mr. Mills is a Licensed Salesman by the State of South Carolina Real Estate Commission.
Today, Mr. Mills works as a Senior Brokerage Associate at Trinity Partners, where he has been since 2019. His main focus at his job is retail brokerage, sales, and leasing. He enjoys working with clients to find offices, industrial spaces, medical offices, retail spaces, and land, in order to invest in and create diverse portfolios. Mr. Mills enjoys working in this rapidly growing industry. Right now, he is focused on a Starbucks development project. Throughout their company history, Trinity Partners has leased 25 million square feet across the Carolinas.
His exceptional work has been recognized with the 2016 Power Broker Award - Top Retail Leasing Broker by Costar Group. Mr. Mills has also achieved Eagle Scout status with the Boys Scouts of America, and is a member of the Columbia Rotary Club. Mr. Mills remains affiliated with the International Counsel Shopping Centers.
He attributes his success to his resourcefulness, his networking abilities, and the guidance of his mentors. In the future, Mr. Mills hopes to contribute further to real estate development projects, and find investors for new properties and projects.
