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Introducing Our Newest Star: Michael Higdon
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TEXAS REALTOR® MICHAEL HIGDON EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I understand the military mindset, the terminology, and the urgency that often comes with relocation. That shared experience creates instant trust.”
— Michael Higdon
DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Michael Higdon, REALTOR® with True Grit Property Group / Ready Real Estate, LLC, proudly announces that he has earned the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification, further strengthening his ability to serve active-duty military members, veterans, and their families throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
An accomplished United States Air Force veteran, Michael brings more than 26 years of military service and a deep understanding of military life to his real estate practice. His firsthand experience allows him to guide clients through the unique challenges of relocation, PCS moves, and transitions into homeownership with confidence and clarity.
Michael graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas, before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He completed Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, followed by technical training at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois. His first duty station was Zweibrücken Air Base in West Germany, where he served as a Jet Engine Mechanic, responsible for complete engine disassembly, overhaul, and testing to ensure mission readiness.
Michael later served at McClellan Air Force Base in California, supporting depot-level aircraft maintenance and upgrades, including the A-10 Warthog and F-111 Aardvark. Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR) was his designated wartime role, requiring extensive specialized training. He also played an active role in assisting and training Reserve unit personnel to ensure mission readiness.
Continuing his service in the Air Force Reserves, Michael joined the 301st Fighter Wing / 457th Fighter Squadron at NAS Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, maintaining the F-4 Phantom II and later the F-16 Viper. He completed multiple temporary duty assignments across the United States and internationally, including Canada, Denmark, Australia, Italy, and Kuwait. He was the first traditional reservist selected to chair the Advisory Wing Council. He advanced to Assistant Flight Chief, overseeing maintenance teams and aircraft operations. Later in his career, he served as a First Sergeant with the 26th Aerial Port Squadron. Following the events of September 11, 2001, Michael was activated to support homeland defense operations, including continuous air patrols and aircraft alert protocols to protect U.S. airspace and national leadership.
In his civilian career, Michael worked for Bell Helicopter as an engine mechanic before earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration from LeTourneau University. He later transitioned into government contracting, engineering, and information technology. He became a subject matter expert in SAP system design focused on warehouse, logistics, and storage processes. He retired from Bell Helicopter before pursuing a real estate career.
Today, Michael specializes in helping military families, veterans, seniors, buyers, and sellers navigate the real estate process. In addition to the MRP designation, he holds the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), New Home Construction (NHC), and Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) certifications. “As a veteran, I’m passionate about serving those who serve,” Michael said. “I understand the military mindset, the terminology, and the urgency that often comes with relocation. That shared experience creates instant trust. I also frequently give back by offering closing cost assistance or listing discounts to military families and veterans.”
Michael Higdon proudly serves the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, all local military installations, and the surrounding communities throughout North Texas.
Michael Higdon
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True Grit Property Group
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Introducing One of Our Newest Stars: Audra Seay
SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA REALTOR® AUDRA SEAY EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that our freedoms would not be what they are today without our military fighting for and protecting us, for generations. I have tremendous respect for our military.”
— Audra Seay
SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA, U.S.A., January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Audra Seay is an extremely warm, gentle, caring, nurturing and loving individual who is always attuned to those around her, making sure they are all well taken care of. She is also a proud Army spouse, and mother of four enlisted heroes and one active duty. Their commitment spans Army, Air Force and Marines. She recently obtained her Broker’s license, which is a testament to her dedication and expertise, while continuing to work at Keller Williams Southern Arizona.
Audra was born in Oakland, California, and graduated from Fremont High School. While in high school, she was a stand-out athlete, participating in track & field, tennis, basketball, and volleyball. To this day, she is an avid pickleball player, where she networks on the court and in the club, with movers and shakers in her tight-knit community.
While attending High School in Long Beach, California, helping her uncle with his children, at 15 years old she met an outstanding athlete, Laban Seay, her future husband. Laban had already enlisted in the Army. Having completed Basic Training at 19, he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and then relocated to Fort Benning, Georgia. He continued to play football, joining the HHC 3rd Brigade https://1cda.org/history/history-3bde/ until he tore his left knee ligament, an injury which led to his separation from the Army on an honorable discharge. After dating for three years, Audra and Laban got married three days after she graduated from high school. Audra’s husband then became a Medical Assistant and studied to become a Respiratory Therapist before switching his career to become a computer programmer and a cyber security expert, working for the military.
Together, Audra and Laban had 14 children. She says, “I believe having children is the greatest calling anyone can have. It’s why we’re here on Earth.” They moved to San Bernardino, California and she home-schooled each one of her children. She had a classroom for them where she taught everything that was required for a good education. “I had my girls in Girl Scouts and my boys in Cub Scouts.” She says, “I was a cub scout leader which they needed for the boys. Since I had experience with raising many children. I had my own den. One of my sons became an Eagle Scout, and two of my girls earned their Gold Award. I’m so proud of those moments!”
Audra’s family shared fun memories, focused on daily routines and family devotion according to their Christian faith. Her children participated in chores, which taught them to learn responsibility, while still having time to play. These shared experiences, from praying together before meals and before homeschool, to running in the backyard and bedtime tuck-ins, fostered wholeness and wellness, leaving a lasting impact. Audra stated with a smile, “I’ll always cherish those beautiful memories.”
She and her family eventually moved to Sierra Vista, Arizona when her husband secured a job as a Cyber-Security Contractor. Audra reflects upon those times. “I realized that this was a great move for our family because California was congested with traffic, which made it difficult to make appointments and get to my children’s activities on time. It brought a lot of stress to the family.” Audra and Laban secured a magnificent, five-bedroom palatial estate spanning over an acre in Arizona, a purchase made possible by utilizing their VA loan that perfectly met all the criteria for their choice home."
Audra was always a very shy person and never dreamed of coming out of her caterpillar cocoon to become the magnificent butterfly that she is today. “I joined the Toastmasters meetings, and we all had to speak in front of a crowd.” She recalls. “I froze at the thought of it. The goal was to learn how to speak in front of audiences, which I wanted to do, but I trembled at the thought of it. Thankfully, it became fun for me because I had a mentor. I had to learn how to speak to the public. Door knocking with my scouts and Toastmasters meetings helped me gracefully introduce myself to my neighbors.”
Audra’s mentor was Claudia Cooley, a best-selling Author who built confidence in her. “She was like my mom. She spoke to the audience and asked if anyone wanted to write a book. I always wanted to write a book! So, I did!”: https://www.amazon.com/Sketch-Beauty-Mother-14-Children/dp/0999714600
With Claudia's unwavering support, Audra joined her Mastermind Class, where she was encouraged to believe that she could do anything she put her mind to. “It was exciting! I created a ‘vision board’ and the first thing I wrote on that board was that I wanted to be a real estate agent. I was so grateful to my husband for supporting our family by working so hard… I truly wanted to be able to support him, finally.”
Audra obtained her Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification because of her love and respect for our military. Her first sale was helping a military family relocate to Alaska by managing the sale of their home while they moved. She kept everything on schedule, handled all the documents, helped prepare the property, and provided advice to maximize the sale. Thanks to her guidance, the home was sold in just three weeks, allowing the family to purchase their new home in Alaska with ease. Since then, she has continued to assist military families and veterans with buying and selling their homes while giving advice on myriad levels. She says, “I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that our freedoms would not be what they are today without our military fighting for and protecting us, for generations. I have tremendous respect for every single person who has ever served our country.”
Audra proudly serves those moving to or from Fort Huachuca.
For more information about Military-Friendly Agent Audra Seay, please visit these important websites:
https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/5f34c9639d4fe8001203198b
https://www.homes.com/real-estate-agents/audra-seay/cnd63tf/
Email her directly at: audra@seayrealtor.com
Media Contact:
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Introducing One of Our Newest Star: Kaitlyn Beard
ABILENE, TEXAS REALTOR® KAITLYN BEARD EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"Military families face challenges most people don’t understand, moving every few years, buying from afar, working around deployments. I’ve lived it and I know how stressful it can be.”
— Kaitlyn Beard
ABILENE, TEXAS, U.S.A., October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At just 17, Kaitlyn Beard enlisted in the United States Air Force with one goal: to build a future she could depend on. That relentless drive has shaped every chapter of her life, from managing high-stakes military missions to helping fellow veterans build wealth through real estate.
Her military career began at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, where she worked as a munitions systems technician supporting the 8th Fighter Wing, aka the ‘Wolfpack.’ "It was fast-paced and high-pressure from day one,” Kaitlyn reminisced. “From building bombs, testing missiles, running convoys, and coordinating complex operations—it taught me how to think quickly, work precisely, and lead under pressure.” https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6800593/dyess-airmen-participate-global-strike-challenge
Following her first tour in South Korea, Kaitlyn decided to relocate to Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas, an ideal duty location to invest in her career and future.
Being at Dyess since 2019, she’s served in several munitions elements, been involved in numerous pivotal operations, assembled countless munitions, coordinated munitions operations, and overseen the movement of billions of dollars of high-value assets. Her favorite role has been in Munitions Control, the high-security command hub that tracks every explosive operation. “It’s like air traffic control for bombs,” she clarified. “We have to know exactly where every explosive operation is, the hazards, and the mission it’s supporting. There’s zero room for error.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimclash/2025/09/29/bomb-assemblys-not-easy-and-serious-business-ask-a-guinea-pig-writer/
Kaitlyn’s reputation is built on precision, proficiency, and leadership. She’s managed high-stakes projects, served as president of her squadron’s Booster Club, and mentored countless younger Airmen. She’s also earned both a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Business with a concentration in Project Management - all while serving on active duty.
Kaitlyn’s passion for real estate began with the same determination that fueled her military career. A fellow sergeant suggested she use her VA Loan to buy a home, and it sparked a transformation. “I bought my first house and rented out the extra rooms to my coworkers.” She said, “Suddenly I wasn’t just earning a paycheck, I was building wealth.”
What began as a simple way to build wealth and make the most of her investments, Kaitlyn’s portfolio soon expanded into a growing number of rental properties. As her success became noticeable, fellow service members grew curious and wanted to learn how to replicate it. That momentum led Kaitlyn to pursue a real estate license, where she now focuses on helping military families and veterans carve out their own path to financial freedom.
To better serve her community, Kaitlyn earned the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification. It permits her to provide specialized guidance for service members navigating PCS moves, tight timelines, and VA financing. In addition, Kaitlyn proudly serves as an Abilene representative for Mil-Estate, a nationwide network of trusted agents who focus on assisting military personnel through the VA buying process. “Military families face challenges most people don’t understand, moving every few years, buying from afar, working around deployments.” Kaitlyn said, “I’ve lived it. I know how stressful it can be, and I know how to make it easier.” https://www.mil-estate.com/
Her approach blends military precision with genuine care. She creates smooth transitions, educates her clients about leveraging their VA benefits, and helps them build long-term wealth - even if they may only live in a home for a few years. “Real estate is one of the strongest tools military families can use to create financial security.” Kaitlyn stated, “I want them to see what’s possible and to know they have someone in their corner who’s walked this path and whether you just joined, or served decades ago, I’ve got you covered.”
Kaitlyn’s story is proof of what’s possible when discipline meets vision. From tracking live explosives to closing real estate deals, she brings the same drive, focus, and excellence to every mission. She continues to serve full-time in the Air Force while running her growing real estate business and brand. For her, both careers share the same purpose: protecting and empowering others. “I’ll always have respect for veterans.” Kaitlyn reiterated, “That will never change. I serve because I care.” Kaitlyn emphasized, “Whether it’s defending our country or helping a military family buy their first home, my mission is the same; to help them feel safe, supported, and set up for success.” As she prepares to transition out of the military, her mission is evolving. Kaitlyn will continue to serve the Abilene community while expanding her business and branding to a place she has always wanted to call home - the rolling hills of Northern Kentucky. There, with her partner, she will be building their dream home while helping others pursue theirs.
Kaitlyn is driving to create something beyond just a real estate brand. Her vision is to provide strategy, structure, and inspiration for people who want to not only buy houses, but also create homes and wealth that truly reflect their goals and dreams. Her mission doesn’t stop there. “By expanding my brand and the services I offer, I strive to help others not just in Texas and Kentucky, but nationwide. I’ll continue to help veterans invest in real estate, build wealth, and design the life they’ve worked so hard for.”
If you are getting stationed at Dyess Air Force Base or relocating to Abilene, Texas, know that Kaitlyn has your back. She’s committed to helping military families and veterans make a smooth transition, build wealth through real estate, and feel at home from day one.
You can connect with Kaitlyn on all social platforms, click the links or call her directly at the information provided below:
https://epiquerealty.com/
https://linktr.ee/kaitlyn.beard
https://www.mil-estate.com/
Kaitlyn Beard
+1 325-792-7992
Epique Realty
yourstrategicrealtor@gmail.com
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Introducing Our First Lender: Scott Jeffreys
FORT NOVOSEL, ALABAMA, MORTGAGE LENDER SCOTT JEFFREYS JOINS VETERAN PCS SERVICES
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"Military homebuyers place blind trust in real estate agents and loan officers.
I want to provide quality service and education for homebuyers, so they feel comfortable throughout the entire process..” — Scott Jefreys
FORT NOVOSEL, ALABAMA, USA, September 20, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Scott Jeffreys is an extremely talented, driven, and accomplished mortgage lender at NEXA Mortgage in Fort Novosel, Alabama, and he is also a former Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot with the United States Army.
Scott was born at the base hospital on Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico where his mother, Kim, was an Air Traffic Controller. His father, Doug, was a Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot. The family PCS’d to Ft. Riley, Kansas, then to Ft. Rucker, Alabama, settling in Enterprise where Scott played Safety and was Team Captain on the Varsity football team. He graduated from Enterprise High School.
Scott then attended the University of South Alabama and majored in Exercise Science with aspirations of working with collegiate and professional athletes as a strength coach, however, he also had the desire to become a Pilot, so he joined the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) and earned a full 3-year ROTC scholarship. During his Junior summer, he went to Ft. Lewis, Washington, for the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). For his merits at LDAC and during his 3 years of ROTC, Scott was selected for active-duty aviation, ranking in the top 10% in the country as a distinguished military graduate. Upon obtaining his bachelor’s degree, Scott was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and assigned to Ft. Rucker where he attended the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC), the Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training (IERW), the Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Course (SERE-C) as well as continued flight training where he learned to be a Pilot.
Scott says, “I always looked up to my dad for being a Blackhawk Pilot.” Scott knew starting his journey into adulthood as an Officer would challenge him and provide unrivaled growth opportunities. “I had a vision of the kind of man I wanted to be, and the Army put me on an accelerated path of growth and quickly taught me perseverance.”
During flight school, Scott selected the UH-60 Black Hawk as his advanced airframe. Scott was then promoted to 1st Lieutenant and learned the Black Hawk inside and out, flying in the clouds during the day, and at night with night-vision goggles. He was rigorously tested on flight maneuvers, emergency procedures, and limitations of the Black Hawk.
Scott’s placement on the Order of Merit list allowed him to select Ft. Carson in Colorado as his first Duty Station. He became the Assistant S-3 (3-4 AHB) in charge of the battalion flight schedule and was the liaison for all outside aviation operations, to include air mission requests (AMR’S). He also had his own flight platoon and was in charge of training a platoon of 20 + soldiers including Pilots and Crew Chiefs. His job was to resource, coordinate, and execute training for his platoons. Ultimately, to make sure that they were able to deploy in battle if they were ever to go to war.
Scott then deployed to Germany, Bulgaria, and Romania for Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR) as the Russian deterrents and was promoted to Captain. He then returned to Ft. Carson, became Pilot- In-Command, and was assigned as an S-4 Officer-In-Charge (OIC). This ended up being Scott’s favorite time in the Army where he had the pleasure of training, mentoring, and executing missions with younger pilots while also serving as a Primary Staff Officer (6-17 CAB). He then PCS’d to the Captain’s Career Course (CCC) at Ft. Rucker where he learned the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP). He continued his love for training and mentorship to the classroom as a BOLC Instructor for the new Lieutenant Flight School students. Scott instructed and mentored thousands of students during this time. “When time allowed, I would share my real estate journey with my students and teach them about the VA loan along with its wealth-building opportunities and the students always glowingly loved it!”
Scott thought to himself, “What if this could be my job?”
Scott exited the military at Ft. Rucker and decided to get into the mortgage industry because he was so passionate about the VA loan and what it did for him. He says, “This was a natural transition for me because I love sharing this knowledge with people and helping others be successful in their real estate journey.”
Scott bought his first house in Enterprise, Alabama, during flight school, then in Colorado Springs, he bought his second house, and then bought his third house upon arrival at the Captains Career Course in Ft. Rucker. Through his homebuying experience in the military, he worked with great real estate professionals but also terrible real estate professionals. “Military homebuyers place blind trust in real estate agents and loan officers. I want to provide quality service and education for homebuyers, so they feel comfortable throughout the entire process, and feel that they’re taken care of.”
Scott’s goal is to be the top VA Lender in the area. He got his Mortgage Loan Originators License and was brought on by NEXA Mortgage and went through their training academy before going full time. Scott is licensed in Alabama, Florida, Colorado, and Texas with intentions to be licensed nationwide.
Scott is married to his beautiful wife, and they have two young children.
For more information about Scott Jeffreys, please visit these important websites:
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Introducing: Audra Seay
SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA REALTOR® AUDRA SEAY EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that our freedoms would not be what they are today without our military fighting for and protecting us, for generations. I have tremendous respect for our military.”
— Audra Seay
SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA, U.S.A., January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Audra Seay is an extremely warm, gentle, caring, nurturing and loving individual who is always attuned to those around her, making sure they are all well taken care of. She is also a proud Army spouse, and mother of four enlisted heroes and one active duty. Their commitment spans Army, Air Force and Marines. She recently obtained her Broker’s license, which is a testament to her dedication and expertise, while continuing to work at Keller Williams Southern Arizona.
Audra was born in Oakland, California, and graduated from Fremont High School. While in high school, she was a stand-out athlete, participating in track & field, tennis, basketball, and volleyball. To this day, she is an avid pickleball player, where she networks on the court and in the club, with movers and shakers in her tight-knit community.
While attending High School in Long Beach, California, helping her uncle with his children, at 15 years old she met an outstanding athlete, Laban Seay, her future husband. Laban had already enlisted in the Army. Having completed Basic Training at 19, he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and then relocated to Fort Benning, Georgia. He continued to play football, joining the HHC 3rd Brigade https://1cda.org/history/history-3bde/ until he tore his left knee ligament, an injury which led to his separation from the Army on an honorable discharge. After dating for three years, Audra and Laban got married three days after she graduated from high school. Audra’s husband then became a Medical Assistant and studied to become a Respiratory Therapist before switching his career to become a computer programmer and a cyber security expert, working for the military.
Together, Audra and Laban had 14 children. She says, “I believe having children is the greatest calling anyone can have. It’s why we’re here on Earth.” They moved to San Bernardino, California and she home-schooled each one of her children. She had a classroom for them where she taught everything that was required for a good education. “I had my girls in Girl Scouts and my boys in Cub Scouts.” She says, “I was a cub scout leader which they needed for the boys. Since I had experience with raising many children. I had my own den. One of my sons became an Eagle Scout, and two of my girls earned their Gold Award. I’m so proud of those moments!”
Audra’s family shared fun memories, focused on daily routines and family devotion according to their Christian faith. Her children participated in chores, which taught them to learn responsibility, while still having time to play. These shared experiences, from praying together before meals and before homeschool, to running in the backyard and bedtime tuck-ins, fostered wholeness and wellness, leaving a lasting impact. Audra stated with a smile, “I’ll always cherish those beautiful memories.”
She and her family eventually moved to Sierra Vista, Arizona when her husband secured a job as a Cyber-Security Contractor. Audra reflects upon those times. “I realized that this was a great move for our family because California was congested with traffic, which made it difficult to make appointments and get to my children’s activities on time. It brought a lot of stress to the family.” Audra and Laban secured a magnificent, five-bedroom palatial estate spanning over an acre in Arizona, a purchase made possible by utilizing their VA loan that perfectly met all the criteria for their choice home."
Audra was always a very shy person and never dreamed of coming out of her caterpillar cocoon to become the magnificent butterfly that she is today. “I joined the Toastmasters meetings, and we all had to speak in front of a crowd.” She recalls. “I froze at the thought of it. The goal was to learn how to speak in front of audiences, which I wanted to do, but I trembled at the thought of it. Thankfully, it became fun for me because I had a mentor. I had to learn how to speak to the public. Door knocking with my scouts and Toastmasters meetings helped me gracefully introduce myself to my neighbors.”
Audra’s mentor was Claudia Cooley, a best-selling Author who built confidence in her. “She was like my mom. She spoke to the audience and asked if anyone wanted to write a book. I always wanted to write a book! So, I did!”: https://www.amazon.com/Sketch-Beauty-Mother-14-Children/dp/0999714600
With Claudia's unwavering support, Audra joined her Mastermind Class, where she was encouraged to believe that she could do anything she put her mind to. “It was exciting! I created a ‘vision board’ and the first thing I wrote on that board was that I wanted to be a real estate agent. I was so grateful to my husband for supporting our family by working so hard… I truly wanted to be able to support him, finally.”
Audra obtained her Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification because of her love and respect for our military. Her first sale was helping a military family relocate to Alaska by managing the sale of their home while they moved. She kept everything on schedule, handled all the documents, helped prepare the property, and provided advice to maximize the sale. Thanks to her guidance, the home was sold in just three weeks, allowing the family to purchase their new home in Alaska with ease. Since then, she has continued to assist military families and veterans with buying and selling their homes while giving advice on myriad levels. She says, “I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that our freedoms would not be what they are today without our military fighting for and protecting us, for generations. I have tremendous respect for every single person who has ever served our country.”
Audra proudly serves those moving to or from Fort Huachuca.
For more information about Military-Friendly Agent Audra Seay, please visit these important websites:
https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/5f34c9639d4fe8001203198b
https://www.homes.com/real-estate-agents/audra-seay/cnd63tf/
Email her directly at: audra@seayrealtor.com
Media Contact:
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Keller Williams Southern Arizona
(520) 505-5700
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Introducing: Christie Lee Weishaar
TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA REALTOR® CHRISTIE LEE WEISHAAR EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"It’s an honor for me to work with Veterans and military families moving into my service areas.”
— Christie Lee Weishaar
TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A., June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Christie Lee Weishaar is an extraordinary real estate agent working with All Source Realtors in Tehachapi, California. As an Airman’s daughter, she grew up in Tehachapi and after many years has returned to the hometown she loves.
After getting married in 1999, Christie Lee attended the Army Module Program for family childcare providers and earned her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development. She went on to run an Army Family Child Care Center out of her home while stationed at Fort Irwin National Training Center. With God’s help, Christie Lee found a fulfilling career as a realtor starting in 2022 when she obtained her real estate license. She had been working with hospice patients, and her clients would ask her who she would choose as a realtor for their children after they passed away. She was naturally drawn to real estate and knew she could help so many people with their real estate needs. She began by working with Country Real Estate. Her broker was very helpful, and she loved it there. Wanting a fresh start, she eventually landed at All Source Realtors.
Christie Lee is also the President of the Board of the Well Music and Arts Foundation. “Many gifted and talented teachers in our community came together with a vision for a community center where students of all ages could learn music, theater, and the arts to serve all children, including the neurodivergent. We even have a free class called ‘Music Speaks’ which teaches students along the spectrum. With almost 200 students, we are continually seeing growth and are applying for grant funding so we can accommodate even more students.”
Christie Lee has always wanted to get into business with her brother, Mark, so they decided to co-manage a tiny home company called ‘All 4 Tiny Homes’. https://all4tinyhomes.com “We both knew a lot of people who wanted to live off the grid, and we saw a need for affordable housing and additional dwelling units for multigenerational families. We sell tiny homes, containers, and Barndominiums, which combine the structure of a barn with the features of a modern home, as well as all off-grid accessories. There are endless possibilities in this space. They are obtainable for average families who are looking to live a different lifestyle.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barndominium
Christie Lee earned her Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification because she understands the unique challenges and stresses that come with a PCS. She understands and empathizes with military families. “It would have been invaluable for me to have a realtor who recognized the intimacy involved in buying a home. It’s an honor for me to work with Veterans and military families moving into my service areas, which include Tehachapi, Ridgecrest, China Lake, Apple Valley, Lancaster, Bakersfield, Mojave, Rosamond, and Edwards Air Force Base.”
As a military domestic abuse overcomer, Christie Lee advocates for others who have overcome military domestic abuse. Read that story here: https://armytruth.com/
For more information about Military-Friendly Realtor® Christie Lee Weishaar, please visit these important websites:
https://www.allsourcerealtors.com/agents/128217-christie-lee-weishaar
https://www.allsourcerealtors.com
Media Contact:
Christie Lee Weishaar
(661) 432-4529
All Source Realtors
CHRISTIE LEE WEISHAAR
All Source Realtors
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Introducing: Deb Pollock - California
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA REALTOR® DEB POLLOCK EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I go above and beyond for our Active-Duty service members and their families and, of course, our retired Veterans. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for them.”
— Deb Pollock
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, USA, July 29, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Deb Pollock is a classy, elegant, successful and extremely compassionate real estate agent with Signature Real Estate Group in San Clemente, California.
Deb was born in Los Angeles, California, and moved to Mission Viejo, where she graduated from Mission Viejo High School. She attended Orange Coast Community College and then went to Waikiki, Hawaii, for a vacation. She says, “I absolutely fell in love with Hawaii. The tropical beaches were breathtaking, the people were wonderful, the restaurants were fabulous, and the lifestyle was laid back and ideal for me. I loved it all, so I moved there and enrolled at the Hawaii School of Business and received my Associate’s Degree in Business.”
Deb began to miss her family and decided to move back to San Clemente, where she worked as a waitress in a local bar. This is where she met the love of her life, Jack. “It was love at first sight. He was a gorgeous, wonderful person and had a great body. He was in great shape. Everybody loved him and called him ‘Happy Jack.’ We met in July and got married in September. I also started real estate school, but it wasn’t for me at the time. Looking back, I think I was too immature, and I liked to party, so I went back to work at the bar!”
Jack and Deb owned and operated a company called ‘Jack Pollock Steele.’ She says, “It was a certified woman-owned business. I was the owner and Jack was the President. We did a lot of work on military bases, reinforcing the steel on houses and other foundations. We did this for 35 years and then the economy crashed in 2008 and it shut our business down.”
Deb began working at a mortgage company as a wholesale Account Executive at Optimum and Homecomings. “I sold mortgage programs to mortgage brokers, but then it seemed that all the banks and mortgage companies went out of business. It was horrible, so I got back into real estate and specialized in REO’s and short sales. I loved selling homes and I truly cared about my customers. I was efficient and communicative and did very well.”
Deb’s father was a General Contractor who built spec homes and her mother decorated them, then they sold them, very much akin to flipping houses in today’s parlance. “Because of that experience with my parents, I have a keen eye for making a house a home and I’m very knowledgeable about mortgages. I believe I offer a great deal more than many other realtors and I’m always eager to help, whether it’s buying or selling.”
Deb and Jack have two children, Cory and Jackie. Cory is a Commercial Airline Pilot at JSX Airlines. “When he was little, he was a go-cart racer and as he got older, he was so good that he had sponsorships, but when the economy tanked everything changed. The sponsorships went away, it all came to an end, and he said, ‘I think I want to be a pilot.’ So, I loaned him $100,000 to go to flight school, and now he’s doing what he loves to do. He got married and has three children who live only 20 minutes away from me, so I am very blessed to be able to spend quality time with my grandchildren. Jackie is a Sales Rep for Options HVAC Company, and he is married and has two kids, but they live about an hour away, so I don’t get to see them as much. Of course, I am extremely proud of both of my sons. They are hardworking, good people and I love them immensely.”
Deb bought a mobile home outright at a spectacular location on the 2nd tee of the golf course. The community has an active clubhouse filled with amenities, including a swimming pool, covered spa, sauna, billiards and cards rooms, a library, wood shop and a full kitchen to support the numerous activities in this bustling community. She especially loves all the plants that surround her and the beautiful atmosphere where her beloved dogs go out and play. “I love living here. San Clemente offers plenty of activities for all ages, world class beaches, a stunning ocean view hiking trail, excellent dining, a terrific nightlife, and boutique shopping which makes this city a hidden gem. It impresses visitors with its rich history, surfing culture, unlimited sunshine, and a charming, small-town vibe. I would never live anywhere else, which makes it so exciting for me to share its beauty with people who are moving here.”
Deb earned her Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification because she wanted to help the Veterans who serve our country. “They keep us safe, protect our freedoms, and they put their lives on the line daily for the United States of America. I have tremendous respect for them. I know what it takes to get a Veteran a nice property, which they richly deserve. Many Veterans who relocate to Southern California know nothing about the area, the schools or the good and bad neighborhoods. I go above and beyond for our Active-Duty service members and their families and, of course, our retired Veterans. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for them.”
Deb serves the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field San Clemente Island (SCI) and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Surrounding cities that she serves include Oceanside, Murietta, Menifee, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Riverside and Palm Springs.
For more information about Military-Friendly Realtor® Deb Pollock, please visit these important websites:
https://www.bhhs.com/california-realty-and-perrie-mundy-realty-group-ca332/beaumont/deb-pollock/cid-1115658
https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/568c26c27e54f70100201bf1
https://www.facebook.com/DebPollockRealtor/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-pollock/
https://www.zillow.com/profile/Deb%20Pollock
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(858) 722-1856 Mobile
Signature Realty Group
debpollockrealtor@gmail.com
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Introducing: Jimmy Awalt - California
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MARYSVILLE, CALIFORNIA REALTOR® JIMMY AWALT EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I earned my MRP Certification because I want to help other Veterans and Active-Duty members with their VA claims and utilizing their VA loan.”
— Jimmy Awalt
MARYSVILLE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jimmy Awalt is a skilled, competent, charming, and professional real estate agent at Mallow Real Estate Services in Marysville, California. He is also an accomplished Air Force Veteran who has traveled the world.
Jimmy was born in Salem, Massachusetts, and graduated from Alvirne High School in New Hampshire. He went to Boot Camp at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas and then transferred to Tech School at Shepperd Air Force Base where he was an Aircrew Flight Equipment apprentice, which encompasses functions that enhance aircrew safety through the proper equipment integration. The AFE personnel issue, fit, repair, and maintain flight equipment such as parachutes, helmets, oxygen equipment, anti-gravity garments, anti-exposure suits, aircrew ocular devices, survival kits, life preservers, rafts, electronic communications, helmet-mounted weapons integration devices, and aircrew Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) equipment. Jimmy says, “We had to be absolute perfectionists. One mistake could be life or death.”
Jimmy then transferred to Laughlin Air Force Base on his first assignment as an Air Crew Flight Equipment Technician. “I was also on the Base Honor Guard Team. I made a lot of great lifelong friends there.” He says, “We performed at the funerals, participated in the flag folding, coordinated retirement ceremonies, change of command events, posted the colors. I was incredibly lucky to have the opportunity. I look back fondly on my days with Laughlin AFB’s BHG Team.”
Jimmy’s first deployment was to Kuwait, Force Protection. Monitoring OCN (Other Country Nationals) independent contractors. “It was a unique experience on its own.” He says, "We were watching for any behaviors that could identify unknown enemies and of course weapons and contraband but I also realized that it was a unique country. It was not a “free” country, but I was in awe of camels being everywhere! It was awesome, but it was the desert, so we lived and worked in temperatures that surpassed 137 degrees.”
Jimmy returned to the U.S. where he was assigned to Beale Air Force Base in California. He worked in aerospace technology, which included flight simulation, and he maintained the equipment for the U-2’s in the 9th Physiological Support Squadron (9 PSPTS) which provides specialized support and training for U-2 aviators in support of worldwide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) combat missions. He says, “Every pilot has two suits which cost $250,000 each. They live in these suits when they’re flying, and they eat through them through a tube and straw. My crew inspected, tested, and repaired their space suits, put their helmets, G-Suits, and oxygen equipment on, making sure they were 100% protected before they took flight.”
Jimmy then deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, a military installation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he observed spy planes while maintaining mission support for the pilots. He then went to Afghanistan where he oversaw the survival kits and the pilot’s thermos. “We launched a U2 out of Afghanistan while playing Rocket Man by Elton John.”
Jimmy reported to Thailand for a Temporary Duty Assignment which he loved. "Whether it was Thailand, Afghanistan, or wherever the mission took us, I was fortunate to be a part of it. Thailand was very pretty with nice beaches and super clear water in some areas. It was a hit or miss. They have ferries to the islands where the water was like I’ve never seen before. I really enjoyed my time there.” His last deployment was on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. “I biked around the base and learned the history of Cyprus, a country in distress. It was taken over by the Turks and was contained. It was devastating and it reminded me how lucky we have it here in the great USA and how fortunate we are to be Americans. There are some amazing and not so amazing places in this world but there is no place like HOME!”
Jimmy returned to the U.S. and separated from the military at Beale Air Force Base after 6 years of honorable service. He says, “When I left the military, and became a civilian again, I felt that I had an ‘identity crisis’ because I didn’t know who I was or what I wanted to do outside of the Air Force. I bought a house with the VA loan and my real estate agent, Sondra Mallow, was phenomenal. She was very supportive, and so very knowledgeable. She was in the process of getting her broker’s license and inspired me to be a Realtor, and I decided to hang my license with Sondra, who has been an excellent mentor. I earned my MRP Certification because I want to help other Veterans and Active-Duty members with their VA claims and utilizing their VA loan. I encourage other Realtors to be certified MRP’s so that our military community has more Realtors that know just a little bit more about the military life to best represent service members and Veterans. Informing other Veterans of benefits available to them, and as a Veteran, I understand the entire process. I support the Interest Rate Reduction Finance Loan program which can be used to refinance an existing VA loan to lower the interest rate and I’m truly looking forward to working with Veterans who are moving to my area.”
Jimmy serves the areas of Marysville, Yuba City, Linda, Olivehurst, Lincoln, Oroville, Grass Valley, Rocklin, Auburn, Roseville, Sacramento California, Lake Tahoe, and many others.
For more information about “Military Friendly” Realtor Jimmy Awalt, please visit these important websites:
https://www.mallowrealestate.com/
https://besttownagents.com/dt_listing/jimmy-awalt-realtor/
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Jimmy Awalt
(830) 313-2963
Mallow Real Estate Services
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Serving Peterson Air Force Base
and surrounding military bases,
as well as Colorado Springs
and surrounding areas
Introducing: Joe Harosky
TAMPA, FLORIDA REALTOR JOE HAROSKY® EARNS HIS MILITARY
RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I obtained my MRP Certification to bring military expertise into the industry and stand out in Florida as one who is knowledgeable about all aspects of military homebuying.”
— Joe Harosky
TAMPA, FLORIDA, U.S.A., August 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Joe Harosky is a highly respected, educated, and laser-focused real estate agent at Real Broker. Joe is licensed and conducts transactions in Florida and Hawaii. He is also a highly decorated Army Veteran who has served in combat in Somalia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Joe is a Veteran of the infamous Black Hawk Down Battle in Mogadishu Somalia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mogadishu_(1993)
Joe was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and enlisted in the Army at the age of 17. He says, “I knew with certainty at age 12, that I wanted to serve my country. Both of my grandfathers served in WW II and one of them was a heavy machine gunner in the Battle of The Bulge. When I was a child, I loved martial arts, warrior crafts, and reading books on strategy and international events.”
Joe attended Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, where he conducted weapons training with M-16s, M-60 machine guns, mortars, grenades, and claymore mines. His first Duty Station after Airborne School and the Ranger Indoctrination Program was with 3/75 Ranger Battalion, located at Fort Benning, Georgia. “I was a Communications Combat Signaler and Tactical Satellite Operator, where I jumped out of airplanes carrying radio equipment for airfield seizures as part of an elite strike force.”
Joe then deployed to Ft. Sherman in Panama to train for jungle warfare. From there he traveled to England, South Korea and Thailand, before being selected for a Special Operations Task Force Ranger and sent to Somalia to conduct combat operations to capture the Somali Warlord Mohammed Farrah Aidid.
On October 3, 1993, U.S. forces set out on a snatch-and-grab mission to detain the Warlord and two of Aidid’s Lieutenants. The plan was to surround a white, three-story house in the capital city of Mogadishu, where leaders of Aidid’s Habar Gidir clan were gathering. Rangers would helicopter in, lower themselves on ropes and surround the building. A ground convoy of trucks and Humvees would travel to the target building to load the troops and prisoners. Altogether, the operation would involve 19 aircraft, 12 vehicles, and around 160 troops. Joe says, “I was the driver of the lead vehicle and I’m lucky to be alive. There were bullet holes on every side of my vehicle as well as the top and bottom. Two tires were shot out, three bullets went through the windshield, one bullet went through the right rear passenger door, and one bullet hit the .50 cal turret mount. 18 U.S.service members were killed, and 50% of the task force members were wounded during the combat mission.”
Joe then departed the Army to go to college. He completed his Undergraduate Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and a Minor in Political Science and then earned his Master’s Degree in Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. He then returned to the Army, became a commissioned Officer in 2000, attended Officer Candidate School, and completed the Infantry Officer Basic Course and Ranger School. Joe also served as a Rifle Platoon Leader in the 101st Airborne, 1-187 Rakkasans; deployed to Afghanistan for 6 months, and conducted “Operation Anaconda” in 2002.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Anaconda) He then returned to the 3/75 Ranger Battalion as Ranger Platoon Leader, deploying to combat in Afghanistan in 2002 and two times to Iraq in 2003, which included crossing the border into Iraq on the night of the invasion and then serving as a Ranger Platoon Leader at the Battle of Haditha Dam. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Haditha_Dam)
Joe completed the Special Forces Assessment & Selection Course and Special Forces Qualification Course at Fort Bragg. He served three yearsin Okinawa, Japan, with the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, as a member of the Combatant Commanders In-Extremis Force (CIF) focused on counter-terrorism missions. He deployed to Iraq for another six months during “The Surge” in 2006-2007, and multiple deployments to the Philippines in support of special operations activities as a combat advisor. He later was selected and trained to become a Military Attache, served three-years at the US Embassy in Jakarta as a Diplomat. Joe speaks Indonesian and also served in the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka for one-year.
Joe retired from the military as a Major in 2016 in order to pursue a second career in real estate. As a Realtor, Joe received his Real Estate Salesperson License in 2016 and specialized in working with military clients using the VA loan. He obtained his Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification to bring military expertise into the industry and stand out in Florida as one who is knowledgeable about all aspects of military homebuying. He served as the Operations Manager for one of the 10 largest real estate teams in Hawaii, from 2016-2020, and received his Real Estate Brokers License in 2019.
Joe serves the 300,000 plus military Veteran community in the areas of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii; Schofield Barracks Army Base, Hawaii; Fort Shafter Army Base, Hawaii; Bellows Air Force Station Base, Hawaii; Tripler Medical Center Army Base, Hawaii; Wheeler Army Airfield Base, Hawaii.
The communities Joe serves in Florida are Tampa, Fish Hawk, Riverview, Brandon, Valrico, Lithia, Parrish, Apollo Beach, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Land-O-Lakes, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch.
The communities Joe serves in Hawaii are Honolulu, Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Kaliua, Kaneohe, Mililani, and Hawaii Kai.
For more information about Military-Friendly Realtor® Joe Harosky, please visit these important websites:
https://www.onereal.com/joe-harosky
https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/5978156174537c0011b4ba48
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562157995302#
https://www.instagram.com/joe_harosky
https:www.linkedin.com/in/joe-harosky-realtor-military-retired
PODCAST:
https://www.ivoox.com/en/joe-harosky-from-special-forces-to-crushing-business-audios-mp3_rf_104956471_1.html
Media Contact:
Joe Harosky
(813) 310-6416
Real Broker, LLC
joe.harosky@gmail.com
License# FL: BK-3624439 & HI: RB-23036
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Introducing: Beth Borom
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA REALTOR® BETH BOROM EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I am humbled by their service. I can’t imagine making that sacrifice. I do whatever I can, whenever I can to give back to our military families. They inspire me.”
— Beth Borom
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, U.S.A., February 3, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beth Borom is an outgoing, caring, loyal, and very friendly real estate agent at Coldwell Banker KPDD in Columbus, Georgia.
Beth, born in Atlanta, graduated from Darlington High School and then earned her ABJ in Advertising at the University of Georgia. Following college, she pursued different career paths as a Paralegal, and then as an international flight attendant. After flying for 16 years and working from 5 different domiciles, it was time to keep her feet on the ground as a mother. She then received her BSN degree in nursing at Columbus State University and then went on to work at two local hospitals in the emergency department and in surgery.
Beth says, “I had to do my job and remain calm in very stressful experiences. We all had to focus and keep our composure under demanding circumstances. Nurses are there for you when you are most vulnerable.”
After 23 years working in service to others, Beth was ready for a change. “I was always interested in becoming a Realtor… and I am really happy I had the opportunity to again serve others, but in a different capacity. There are many aspects to my profession- I keep up with the local and regional market activity and industry trends. I do daily research for active, pending, and sold listings. I coordinate appointments and showings with clients, agents, and vendors. I develop and promote marketing plans for home listings and also manage transactions from offer to closing day. It’s a high-energy profession, and again, I’m serving my clients. I love it!”.
Beth earned her Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) so she could better serve the military members of her community. Her father was a Navy Veteran. “I am humbled by their service.” She says, “I can’t imagine making that sacrifice. I do whatever I can, whenever I can to give back to our military families. They inspire me.”
Beth is licensed in both Georgia and Alabama which surround Fort Benning. The cities she covers in Georgia are Columbus, Midland, Fortson, Cataula, Ellerslie, Waverly Hall, LaGrange, Pine Mountain & Hamilton.
The cities she serves in Alabama are Phenix City, Smiths Station, Salem, Fort Mitchell, and Seale.
For more information about “Military Friendly” Realtor Beth Borom, please visit these important websites:
https://kpdd.com/bethborom/
https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/5c38360d017360001245ec8f
https://www.zillow.com/profile/bethborom
Media Contact:
Beth Borom
(706) 681-0002
Coldwell Banker KPDD
beth.borom@kpdd.com
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Introducing: Chip Lewis
KAILUA, HAWAII, REALTOR® CHIP LEWIS EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATE
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I wanted to provide value and serve my fellow Veterans and Active-Duty members and their families, looking out for their best interests.”
— Chip Lewis
KAILUA, HAWAII, U.S.A., May 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chip Lewis is a highly regarded, educated, compassionate and laser-focused real estate agent at Home Smart Island Homes in Kailua, Hawaii. He is also a United States Navy Veteran.
Chip was born in Augusta, Georgia, and the family moved to Alabama at a young age. He later graduated from Sylacauga High School and attended Auburn University, where he earned his BA in Finance. Following college, he accepted a job as a Financial Advisor at Mass Mutual in Birmingham, Alabama. There he obtained his Series 6 & 63 Securities License, along with his life and health insurance producer license, but after the first year there, found himself reevaluating his life. “I didn’t see myself sitting in an office forever,” he says, “I wanted to see the world and experience things before settling down, and I felt compelled to join the Military. Both of my grandfathers served in the Navy. One was a gunners mate during WWII on a Liberty Ship, the same ships he built as a civilian prior to enlisting in the Navy. My other grandfather was in the Korean War as a Storekeeper on supply ships. Also, my dad served in the Army Reserves, so I guess, deep inside, I was destined to be in service to my country.”
Chip went to Boot Camp at the Recruit Training Command (RTC) in Great Lakes, Illinois, where he began his transformation into becoming a Sailor. He then went to Naval Submarine Base in New London, Connecticut, where he attended Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) and did follow-on training in the Submarine Electronics Computer field. “I chose Navigation Electronics Technician (NAV-ET) as a rate where I learned to navigate submarines and maintain the ship's electronic navigation equipment, along with interior communication systems.”
Chip’s first ship was the USS Key West, home ported at Naval Base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. He says, “Hawaii was my top pick, and I was fortunate to get it. The weather and climate were beautiful, and I soaked in everything, enjoying hiking, biking, surfing, and water sports. Onboard the submarine I had to work to earn my “Dolphins,” which is a hard-earned insignia for those in the Submarine Force. There were a lot of demands; you needed to know how the whole ship works because when you are underwater, everyone is dependent on each other. On top of your own divisional responsibilities and qualifications, we had to learn about all the complex ship systems, with a heavy emphasis on damage control so we could be relied upon to combat fires and flooding while at sea. While stationed on the USS Key West for 5 years, Chip completed two Western Pacific Deployments, two Eastern Pacific Deployments, two major Shipyard repair availabilities, along with numerous local exercises and operations.
Following his sea tour, he transferred to shore duty at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY), where he served as a Submarine Safety of Ship Officer for his remaining time on Active Duty. While at PHNSY, he earned his MBA from Hawaii Pacific University and obtained his Real Estate license. “I was always interested in real estate and had been a real estate investor prior to getting my license,” he says, “and I had recently bought my first house with the VA loan. Sadly, I had a lackluster home-buying experience and I saw how other military members were largely being underserved. I wanted to make sure that it would never happen on my watch as an agent.” He also met his wife while on shore duty and decided to transfer to Reserves before starting a family.
Shortly after joining the Reserves he was promoted to Chief Petty Officer and later Commissioned as a Submarine Electronics Limited Duty Officer. He has served as a Department Head in a number of Submarine Reserve units supporting Expeditionary Maintenance and Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations. Chip continues to serve as a Navy Reserve Officer with over 19 years of service.
Chip earned his Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification for a myriad of reasons. “First of all, I wanted to provide value and serve my fellow Veterans and Active-Duty members and their families, looking out for their best interests. Secondly, while my military service certainly prepared me to serve PCSing families, the MRP designation makes my skillset highly identifiable to potential buyers and Real Estate agents across the country, who do not know me. BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) is very generous here in Hawaii and I encourage everyone to get educated on their buying power. One of my biggest regrets is not using my VA loan earlier in my Military career. A VA loan offers several advantages for eligible military service members and veterans. These include no down payment requirement, generally lower interest rates, and often lower closing costs. Additionally, VA loans don't require private mortgage insurance (PMI), making homeownership more accessible and affordable for those who have served our country. I believe the VA loan is the most powerful loan product on the market.”
Chip, his wife and two awesome kids are longtime Kailua residents. He holds a Hawaii Real Estate Brokers license and also provides property management services.
The areas that Chip serves are: Kailua, Honolulu, Kaneohe, Hawaii Kai, Diamond Head, Waikiki, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Aiea, Pearl City, Mililani, Waialua, and the North Shore.
The Bases Chip covers are: Camp Smith, Wheeler Army Airfield, Schofield Barracks, Fort Derussy Army Base, Fort Shafter, Tripler Army Medical Center, Bellows Air Force Base, NCTAMS PAC Navy Base, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, US Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, Barber’s Point Air Station, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.
For more information about “Military Friendly” Realtor Chip Lewis, please visit these important websites:
Media Contact:
Chip Lewis
(808) 348-2521
Home Smart Island Homes
chiplewis.realtor@gmail.com
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Serving Haleiwa
Kailua
and surrounding areas
Introducing: Karolina Baker
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY REALTOR® KAROLINA BAKER EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"My MRP certification allows me to have the knowledge to assist all service members, including the disabled. My unwavering commitment is to also acknowledge police officers and firefighters.”
— Karolina Baker
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY, U.S.A., January 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Karolina Baker is a Real Estate Agent with ‘Building The Bluegrass Realty’ covering the Central Kentucky area, and she earned her Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) on October 28th 2014. She was recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as the 'Woman of the Year' in 2010 and 2011, due to her demonstrated excellence and dedication within her profession. The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) defines success as "owning your own power."
Karolina was born in Yugoslavia and came to the United States at age 11, settling in Duluth, Minnesota. She moved to Kentucky in 1996 because she discovered that the University of Kentucky offered great in-state tuition. “I absolutely love living here because of the great climate, the four seasons, all the beautiful greenery and the wonderful, kind people. It’s the true essence of southern hospitality! I am an extremely proud mom, I’m blessed and grateful to have three beautiful, successful grown children – Alexander, Jovan and Sofia, who now have their own beautiful families. My sons are University of Kentucky graduates, and my daughter is a Georgetown College graduate. My kids have always been my courage, inspiration and true joy in life. I am also very happily married to a wonderful man from Kentucky!”
Karolina is very passionate about our military, police officers, firefighters and first-responders. She says, "I've always had compassion for the military because of the tremendous sacrifices they make. I want to gladly give back to the military, so getting my MRP certification allows me to have the knowledge to assist all service members, including the disabled. My unwavering commitment is to also acknowledge the deserving people in service to our community, which include police officers and firefighters.”
Karolina loves people and therefore it is her pleasure to serve them. Giving back in such a small way, simply saying ‘thank you’ for putting your life at risk for the safety of others is truly commendable, to say the least. Our military is the reason we are able to have the freedom to live our lives wherever our dreams take us. And, of course, the number one dream for most people is to have a place to call ‘home.’
Karolina has tremendous respect for her local police officers and firefighters. “They are our first-line of defense right here in our community. Until something happens that affects us, we don’t always realize what an extremely difficult and dangerous profession it is. Imagine never knowing what can happen every time you pull someone over or respond to a domestic violence call? Not only that, but they are often underappreciated when it comes to getting their fair share of recognition. Firefighters are often overlooked when it comes to being rewarded. They are, by nature, people who are inclined to take action when others are in danger. They put their lives on the line every single day they are called to a site by running into burning buildings, rescuing and saving lives, all at the expense of their own life.”
Karolina has been very successful in all areas of her life and is one of the most trusted realtors in Kentucky. She says, "aside from being a beautiful place to raise children, Kentucky is a 'hidden gem.' In fact, a Southern Living magazine listed three Kentucky attractions - Mammoth Cave National Park, the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge – as the Seven Wonders of the South!” Also, Keeneland Association, Inc., is an equine business based in Lexington, Kentucky. It includes two distinct divisions: the Keeneland Race Course, a Thoroughbred racing facility, and Keeneland Sales, a horse auction complex. It is also known for its reference library. Also, in 2009, the Horseplayers Association of North America introduced a rating system for 65 Thoroughbred racetracks in North America. Keeneland was ranked #1 of the top ten tracks. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
For people who enjoy a different adventure, Lexington has the Red Mile Gaming & Racing Casino, which includes Frankie's Bar & Grill, Center Bar, Red Bar and Wager's Burgers & Brews.
Karolina has been an avid supporter of the non-profit Christian radio station K-LOVE for two decades and will continue to do so forever. https://www.klove.com/ She says, “The music is so inspirational and in between the music there are amazing testimonies where people have shared their stories and how it has changed their lives.”
For more information about Karolina Baker, please visit these sites:
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https://www.buildingthebluegrass.com/agent-profile/karolina-baker-108273355
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(859) 913-4138
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Introducing: Audra Schwartz
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI REALTOR® AUDRA SCHWARTZ EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I want people to know that I am very supportive of our Veterans and Active-Duty members and I’m in it for the long haul.”
— Audra Schwartz
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI , U.S.A., January 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Audra Schwartz is a superb visualizer who knows what she wants and makes it happen. With over 20 years of experience in real estate and a multi-million-dollar producer with Coldwell Banker Smith Homes, she is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Audra was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and graduated from Moss Point High School. After graduation, she attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) majoring in Banking and Finance. She then went on to receive her Masters of Corporate Communications at the University of South Alabama. Her first job was with Merchants & Marine Bank as an Assistant to the Vice President. She says, “I always wanted to be involved with Public Relations, and working at Merchants Marine Bank allowed me to attend functions in the community representing the bank. Because of that experience, I was offered a position at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce as the Director of Public Relations. I was involved with membership drives, and newsletters, creating monthly campaigns, managing advertising requests and marketing projects while representing the Chamber in the community. I also spearheaded regional, and local media relations, managed community marketing sponsorships, supported community relations initiatives, and played an active role in corporate social responsibility initiatives.”
Audra was then hired as Manager of Special Events at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (MGM Resorts) in Biloxi. “This was absolutely my dream job. I loved it! Besides working hard, I was able to experience a lot of travel for work, attend national headliner concerts, professional boxing matches, and enjoy some fantastic food. MGM is truly 1st class. In this position, I managed player interactive tournaments, special events, and community fundraisers sponsored by the Beau."
Audra was an only child born to Roy and Norma Parker. Her father worked at the prestigious Huntington-Ingalls Shipbuilding Company for 42 years as the Director of Manufacturing Services. "Ingalls is one of the largest shipbuilders for the United States Navy. I was blessed to be able to grow up in a military environment attending many christenings, keel layings, and change of command ceremonies.” Her mother was a stay-at-home mom. Together, Roy and Norma owned several companies, including a skating rink, mini-warehouses, a country club, waffle houses, and numerous rental properties. She says, “My parents were very aggressive in their business pursuits, and I learned a lot from them. Growing up, I loved reading my mom’s magazines, especially Southern Living which showed a lot of the interior designs of houses, and that always stuck with me. I was always attracted to the house plans and the look of a house, so getting into real estate was an easy decision for me. Also, my in-depth knowledge of the financing element of real estate gives me a huge advantage in the business."
Audra got her real estate license, interviewed with Coldwell Banker, and accepted their job offer. Then, two months later, the unimaginable happened. Hurricane Katrina hit hard. The Gulf Coast of Mississippi suffered near total devastation from Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, with hurricane winds, 28-foot storm surge, and 55-foot sea waves pushing casino barges, boats, and debris into towns, and leaving 236 people dead, 67 missing, and billions of dollars in damages. “It was unbelievable.” Audra says, “There was no inventory, everything was water damaged and thousands of people were homeless. I was on call to assist them in any way that I could. Fortunately, there were houses available on the higher grounds, and I worked day and night to get people into homes, so it was great for me. I won ‘Rookie of the Year’ because of Katrina. Imagine that.”
Audra met her husband, Mike, when he contacted her to help him buy a house. "It was a win-win for my husband. He got a house and me at the same time!” she joked.
Audra found herself drawn to a Facebook page called “Save A Lab” which featured Labradors nationwide who needed a home. “It was heartbreaking to know that if people did not help rescue these dogs, they would be euthanized, so I stepped in and fostered the Labs until they were ready to be transported and adopted. Of course, I would have kept them all if I could, but I knew that I was saving their lives and making sure they were going to a good home.”
Audra earned her Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification because she had been serving on the CARTUS (Corporate Clients) Relocation team for several years with her company. "I assist a lot of Navy Federal Members that are either transferring to our area or are being located to another base. We have Keesler Air Force Base, Naval Construction Battalion Center, and a US Coast Guard Station in our community. I want people to know that I am very supportive of our Veterans and Active-Duty members and I’m in it for the long haul. I will do everything I can in order to assist them with their housing needs, whether it’s buying or selling. And it really is wonderful to live near the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. The people are friendly, it’s a big area with a small-town vibe. We have great restaurants, great people, deep sea and freshwater fishing, and it’s close to New Orleans and to the beaches in Alabama and Florida. There are casinos, gambling, a vibrant nightlife, and a lot of opportunities for jobs and housing.
In addition to Biloxi, Audra serves Moss Point, Hurley, Pascagoula, Vancleave, Ocean Springs, Gautier, Gulfport, Wiggins, Long Beach, Pass Christian, Diamondhead, Saucier, and Bay Saint Louis. Audra holds designations as a CARTUS Preferred Agent, a Certified Real Estate Negotiator, a Certified Negotiation Specialist, and an Accredited Buyer’s Representative. She is also licensed in the state of Alabama.
For more information about “Military Friendly Realtor” Audra Schwartz, please visit these important websites:
https://audrasells.com/
https://www.zillow.com/profile/aschwartz350
https://www.realty.com/real-estate-agents/12518/audra_schwartz
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(228) 217-1655
Coldwell Banker Smith Homes
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Introducing: Nan Wise
KALISPELL, MONTANA BROKER-REALTOR® NAN WISE EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I got my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification to elevate myself so I could work with Veterans and Service Members to ensure they get everything that they have earned and deserve.”
— Nan Wise
KALISPELL, MONTANA, U.S.A., July 25, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nan Wise is an astute, compassionate, educated, and extremely dedicated real estate broker and co-owner of P3 & Associates in Kalispell, Montana.
Nan was born in San Diego, California, as her father James Braun was a Navy Submariner who was stationed there, and the family later moved to Montana where Nan graduated from Flathead High School. She then moved to Wyoming and worked as a dispatcher for the Newcastle Police Department. She says, “My dad was a Police Officer in San Diego, which inspired me to pursue my Law Degree, so I attended Chadron State College in Nebraska and majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business."
Upon returning to Wyoming, Nan went to the Law Enforcement Academy and became a Certified Detention Officer and then worked at the Detention Center where she transported prisoners and supervised them in jail. Having been a single mother to her daughter, Ashlee, Nan met her first husband Lane in 1988 and the family moved to Bosnia where he worked as a civilian Police Officer for the United Nations. “It was amazing living there!” She says, “Even though they were just coming out of a war, I felt safe. We lived in Jajce amidst the danger, but we were able to travel everywhere. We went to Italy, Croatia, England, Ireland, Hungary, Slovenia, and Greece. I also worked with the U.N. helping to investigate human trafficking which was much more under the radar at that time. It opened my eyes to how malevolent people can be, and to this day I strive to protect and assist anyone in my orbit who I see is at a disadvantage.”
When Nan returned to the United States, she was offered a position as a Lieutenant with the Weston County Sheriff’s Department in Wyoming. She says, “I totally revamped the system, working 18-hour days. I was determined to give 100% to this endeavor. I re-wrote the policies and procedures, made sure that they installed camera systems throughout the jail, increased staff, and cut medical costs. It was a massive restructuring, and I was nominated and awarded “Detention Officer of the Year” in 2002, for the State of Wyoming.
Nan then went to work with the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) which is a private contractor with the Department of Justice. She was assigned to go to Iraq as a Captain to train the Iraqi prison guards to run their prisons more in alignment with the United States Evidentiary System rather than their existing Accusatory System. She worked in one of the largest prisons in Iraq carrying a 9-millimeter and a M-4 carbine. “It was a very interesting and life-changing time for me. I was literally witnessing an entire Middle Eastern culture attempt to transition into a more modern, democratic way of life. We had 149 Civilian Law Enforcement personnel living in a very luxurious hotel in downtown Baghdad. Many of our American troops would come to visit and relax and unwind. They took showers, had a few drinks, and swam in our pool. It was an oasis in the desert for them during the war. This was the invasion of Iraq, led by the United States coalition that overthrew the Iraqi government of Saddam Hussein after the attack on America on 9/11. It was known as ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’. It was also the place where I met and fell in love with my current husband, John Wise. We met in the elevator of the Baghdad hotel and sparks flew! John was a civilian contractor through the State Department, and he is also a Vietnam Veteran. John and I were committed to doing everything we could as civilian American contractors in Iraq. John was a retired District Commander for the Colorado State Patrol and now he and his team were in charge of escorting and protecting the oil tanker trucks from being ambushed by Iraqi insurgents while traveling the highways in Iraq. John and his team also developed the Iraqi Highway Patrol and trained the Iraqi Highway Patrol Officers. Both of us were sincerely committed to doing everything in our power to assist with the restructuring of Iraq and making changes in their lives that would eventually free them from the tyranny that they lived under.”
Nan and John married in Colorado in 2005 and Nan went to work for the Colorado State Patrol as a Communications Officer. They later moved to Montana in 2013 where John and Nan together became actively involved in the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1087. They were also heavily involved with the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), an organization that provides funding to bring awareness and mitigate Veteran suicides, understanding the GI Bill and all issues affecting Veterans Benefits. Nan spearheaded and developed the non-profit 501c3 named the Veteran’s Coalition of Northwest Montana. Nan is closely connected with Legislators in Montana and Washington D.C., where she advocates for her Veteran real estate clients and makes tremendous advances in their lives, where others do not.
Nan decided to get into the Real Estate industry on the advice of her father. He accompanied her to her exam where she passed with flying colors. “I really wanted to make my dad proud, and we talked about how Military families, Veterans, and Active-Duty members are underserved, underappreciated, and taken advantage of. I got my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification to elevate myself so I could work with Veterans and Service Members to ensure they get everything that they have earned and deserve.” In 2021, Nan and her business partner, Broker Sandy Johnson, opened their boutique brokerage P3 & Associates, Inc., they are dedicated to their clients, especially military clients as both hold their MRP Certifications!
For more information about “Military Advocate” and Real Estate Broker Nan Wise, please visit these important websites:
https://bigskyliving.com/
https://www.zillow.com/profile/MakeBigSkyHome
https://twitter.com/makebigskyhome
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(406) 407-2153
P3 & Associates Real Estate Brokerage
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Introducing: Joanna Walker
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA REALTOR® JOANNA WALKER EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I have compassion and empathy for the military because I’ve been through it.
I love working with them, educating them, and assuring them that they’re in good hands with me.”
— Joanna Walker
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, U.S.A., August 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Joanna Walker is an exquisitely delightful, thoughtful, caring, and influential real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Premier Realty in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Born in Twentynine Palms, California, Joanna was immersed in military life early on. Her father, Gary Arnold, served in the Marine Corps, and the family moved frequently, including stints in Okinawa, Japan, and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, before settling in Oceanside, California.
Joanna graduated from Thomas B. Doherty High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and moved to Georgia and then Oregon, where she decided to join the Air Force. "I already lived the military life, and my dad suggested that I not be a Marine, so I signed up for the Air Force and made it happen," she recalls. Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas was rigorous, where she acclimated to new environments and served as the fire monitor, responsible for clearing rooms in emergencies.
Joanna's training included firing M-16s, sleeping in tents, base setups, chemical warfare drills, and gas chambers, which taught her fortitude, bravery, courage, endurance, and fearlessness. Joanna then went to Tech School for Security Forces training, learning to fire various weapons, including M-9s, M-14s, M-249s, and M-240s. Unfortunately, she fell ill and was admitted to Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, where she met her future husband when he took her X-rays. "It was love at first sight. He asked me out, and I said yes! Then, one year later, Erik deployed to Osan Air Base in Korea, and we dated long distance."
Joanna also PCS’d to Osan Air Base, Korea, working in Security Patrol and embracing the Korean culture. She enjoyed the restaurants and bars in Seoul, where everyone spoke English. Joanna and Erik got married at the United States Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, in 2009. After separating from the Air Force, Joanna moved to Arizona, where Erik was stationed at Luke Air Force Base. They bought their first house with a VA loan.
Using her G.I. Bill, Joanna graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. In 2012, she had her son, and in 2015, her daughter. Erik deployed to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey three weeks after their daughter was born, completing a 15-month tour. Upon his return, the family relocated to Lackland Air Force Base, where Erik was an Instructor for Basic Training, and they bought their next family home within 30 days of arrival.
Joanna's career trajectory is diverse. She worked as a Pharmacy Technician in alternative medicine and was a licensed insurance sales representative with Humana. When COVID-19 struck, she decided it was the perfect time to become a real estate agent. "I remember when I was buying and selling houses with realtors, and I wasn’t educated about what I should or shouldn’t do. I didn’t always have the best experiences, and it seemed many were just in it for the commission. People deserve better, so I strive to be the best I can be in every situation. I don’t promise everything, but I do deliver."
Joanna earned her Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification, driven by a strong desire to help military families and veterans make good decisions. "I want to make the process easier and stand out in the community as someone who understands what it’s like to PCS where you don’t know anybody. I put in the time and effort to learn and then translate what I’ve learned to buyers and sellers. I have compassion and empathy for the military because I’ve been through it. I love working with them, educating them, and assuring them that they’re in good hands with me."
Joanna is also a substitute teacher with charter schools in Las Vegas. "Education in all aspects is very important to me, whether it’s teaching students in classrooms or communicating with clients. I have always found that learning is very enriching and stimulating, so it’s always satisfying to me when I’m able to share my knowledge with others, and in turn, I learn from them."
Joanna serves Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Sunrise Manor, Mt. Charleston, Spring Valley, Boulder City, Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base, and surrounding areas. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her pursuit of certifications like the Military Relocation Professional (MRP), aiming to provide invaluable support to military families navigating relocation.
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(940) 535-4792
Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
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Introducing: Erica Howey - Nevada
RENO, NEVADA REALTOR® ERICA HOWEY EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I understand what it’s like to move when you’re in the military, and having my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification lets the military know that I am qualified to meet their needs.”
— Erica Howey
RENO, NEVADA, U.S.A., March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Erica Howey is a warm, personable, caring and extremely educated real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate in Reno, Nevada. She is also a United States Navy Veteran.
Erica was born in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Centennial High School. She worked several temp jobs at the post office and as an Assistant Manager while attending Columbus State Community College and says, “During that time I really wanted to get out of Ohio, so I joined the Navy. I went to Basic Training at Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois where I learned the history of the Navy, shot M16 rifles and was taught all the basics of the ships and how they operate.”
Erica’s first Duty-Station was at Naval Air Station (NAS) Barbers Point in Oahu, Hawaii. “I loved Hawaii because the people were very nice and welcoming. They always wanted to hug me and make me feel comfortable in their homes, which I loved because that just didn’t happen in the community I grew up in, plus the atmosphere was beautiful.”
Oahu is known for its breathtaking beaches, soft sands, crystal-clear waters and opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, surfing, and snorkeling. Iconic beaches like Waikiki, Lanikai and North Shore attract visitors from around the world. Oahu is home to several important historical and cultural sites, including the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, which commemorates the events of December 7, 1941. The island offers numerous hiking trails, such as Diamond Head and Manoa Falls, that lead you to lush landscapes, stunning viewpoints and waterfalls. Oahu's diverse terrain makes it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts and its culinary scene is a blend of Hawaiian, Asian, and international flavors. You can savor traditional Hawaiian dishes like poke, laulau, and loco moco, as well as explore a variety of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
Erica was an undesignated Airman who worked as a Toolroom Attendant on the Lockheed P-3 Orion plane, a turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft developed for the United States Navy, where she kept tabs and logged everything that came in and out of the Toolroom.
Erica was Honorably Discharged from the military. However, while working at Naval Air Station Barbers Point, she fell in love with her Supervisor, Joe Howey, and the feeling was mutual. They went out on their first date at Tony Roma’s Restaurant and have been together ever since. They married on December 20th, 1998, in the charming and exquisite city of Ewa Beach, Hawaii.
Joe Howey was a 1st Class Petty Officer in the Navy and was transferred to Travis Air Force Base in California where he worked with safety related equipment on the aircraft. Erica worked at the Solano Athletic Club as a sales rep. She says, “The Athletic Club was equivalent to the epicenter of the city because everyone was there all the time. Big wigs, politicians, mayors, business owners, restaurateurs, you name it. It was famous for its tennis and racquetball teams and tournaments and due to that, it was a great place for me to network. We bought our first house with the VA loan, which to me, is the best loan ever because there is no down- payment, lower closing costs, most sellers pay the closing costs and it’s a lifetime benefit.”
Joe and Erica PCS’d to Oak Harbor, Washington where Joe was a Chief stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island and Erica began her banking career at Wells Fargo, starting as a lead teller and later a personal banker where she oversaw overrides and transactions. She also became a notary and enjoyed meeting new people from all walks of life, which extended her love of networking. Joe was then stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon in Reno, Nevada, whose motto is: “Train the way you fight; fight the way you train.” In fact, NAS Fallon provided many of the crucial scenes in a major supporting role to make the movie ‘Top Gun’ as realistic as possible.
Erica decided to get into real estate when the banks started failing and closing. “I remember being very impressed with my first real estate agent who asked a lot of questions, introduced me to people, showed me around town and was a resource for me. She made a great impression on me and to this day I don’t think she knows the impact she had on me. I’m the same way as a realtor because I really liked the way she treated me, and I treat my clients wonderfully as well.”
Erica sold her 1st house in a quite unusual way. “I had ordered some nice personalized ‘gel pens’ with my name and contact information on them and one day I took my dog to the dog park and met a woman who was walking her dog. I gave her a pen and she said that she was looking for a realtor. Three weeks later her husband told me he had my pen in his hand, he was pre-qualified and wanted to look at houses. I showed them 25 houses that weekend and they were able to purchase the home of their dreams!”
Erica’s Broker at Coldwell Banker said that she needed a niche market to focus on and since Erica had served in the Navy, the military niche was ideal for her. She says, “I understand what it’s like to move when you’re in the military. There are deadlines that must be met, and you must be a qualified realtor to assure your clients that you will meet those deadlines. Having my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification lets the military members know that I am qualified to meet their needs.”
Erica serves Reno, Fernley, Fallon, Silver Springs and Sparks Nevada.
For more information about Military-Friendly Realtor Erica Howey, please visit these important websites:
https://erica-howey.cbselectre.com/
https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/5c6c7877c268c30012e46da6
https://www.homes.com/real-estate-agents/erica-evans-howey/qcxby1w/
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(775) 217-5923
Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate
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Introducing: Rick Loucks - North Carolina
EMERALD ISLE, NORTH CAROLINA REALTOR® RICK LOUCKS EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I understand what it’s like to move when you’re in the military, and having my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification lets the military know that I am qualified to meet their needs.”
— Rick Loucks
EMERALD ISLE, NORTH CAROLINA, U.S.A., August 28, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rick Loucks is a committed husband, father and Marine Corps Veteran who currently works as a real estate agent at RE/MAX Ocean Properties in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Rick was born in Brooklyn, New York, then his family moved to Englishtown, New Jersey, and Brookfield, Connecticut, before settling down in Hickory, North Carolina. He says, “It was quite a culture shock to move as a teenager to slow-paced Hickory from the fast-paced East Coast. What surprised me the most was the real quality of life; the real-time you spend with friends, not in a hurry, but really enjoying the moment.”
Rick graduated from Hickory High School and enrolled at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill where he earned a bachelor’s degree in American History. As part of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, he attended Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia, and earned the right to be called a Marine. After commissioning, he attended The Basic School.
There are many roles to fill, which the Marine Corps refer to as Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). Rick became an Infantry Officer and was stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, which is the major West Coast Base and one of the largest Marine Corps Bases in the United States, located north of San Diego, California. Rick says, “I chose to go to California. I was young and single, so I wanted to see what the west coast had to offer!”
Rick was a Platoon Commander in Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, where he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard the USS Ogden, first to the Philippines and then to the Persian Gulf during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. His ship was among 16 amphibious warfare ships in the Persian Gulf which were prepared to conduct an amphibious assault as part of the effort to liberate Kuwait.
On his second Western Pacific deployment with the 11th MEU aboard the USS Tarawa, Rick sailed to Australia, Somalia, Oman, Singapore and Hong Kong, training with foreign militaries and seeing the sites. Upon his return to the states, he was transferred to Marine Corps Security Forces, Norfolk, Virginia.
He served as a Guard Officer, Platoon Commander, and Close Quarters Combat Instructor providing security to ships and weapons out of Norfolk Naval Base. Upon completion of that assignment, he returned to Quantico to attend Career Level School at the Command and Control System Course learning about technology and communications.
Rick then PCS’d to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he served as Company Commander for Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. He deployed next with 24 MEU as the Commander of Troops aboard the USS Pensacola on a Mediterranean Cruise. He participated in exercises and training with Spanish, Jordanian, Israeli and Djiboutian forces. After promotion to Major he was assigned as an operations officer on the 2nd Marine Division staff and deployed to the European theater as part of a Joint Task Force stationed in Stuttgart, Germany.
Upon the completion of that assignment, Rick returned to the Basic School in Quantico as an instructor and Company Commander. He had a rewarding tour teaching and training Lieutenants leadership and tactics. Before returning to Camp Lejeune, he was promoted as a Lieutenant Colonel, after which he embarked on a one-year expeditionary tour in Iraq as part of the G-3, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Assigned as the Operations Officer for 26 MEU, Rick deployed to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf aboard the USS Bataan.
His next tour was an accompanied tour in Germany, where he and his family were stationed at Camp Panzer Kaserne, which is a United States Military installation in Böblingen, Germany. Camp Panzer hosts the headquarters of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa (MARFOREURAF). Rick held the billet of Deputy G-3 responsible for future and current operations, exercises and Anti-terrorism and Force Protection for MARFOREUR. It was a fantastic opportunity to travel throughout Europe with and without the family.
Rick returned to Camp Lejeune as the Operations Officer for the Special Operations Training Group (SOTG), II Marine Expeditionary Force aboard Stone Bay in Sneads Ferry, NC. SOTG, now called Expeditionary Operations Training Group, provides expeditionary training to forces and assists the MEUs in training and evaluating their forces in preparation for their deployments.
Rick retired from the Marine Corps in 2012 and remained in the small town of Cedar Point, North Carolina near Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point and MCAS New River with his family. After retiring from the Marine Corps, Rick taught Expeditionary Warfare School and Command and Staff Non-Resident Programs while investing in real estate including undeveloped lots and single-family homes in Georgia and North Carolina. He decided to get into real estate full time because he found it fascinating, challenging and emotionally rewarding. He says “I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs, especially our Veterans and Active-Duty members. I earned my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification so I could join a network of like-minded Military real estate agents who are truly passionate about serving those who have served and are still serving.”
There are a lot of agents who do not understand the urgency of having to move when getting orders to report to your new duty-station. For those who prefer to buy a house rather than live on the base or rent, it’s imperative that they work with a qualified realtor who understands all that entails and comprehends all aspects of the VA loan.
For more information about “Military Friendly Agent” Rick Loucks, please visit these important websites:
https://www.ricksrealestatenc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/rsloucks/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-loucks-68660a253
Media Contact:
Rick Loucks
(252) 503-2649
Agent/Broker
Re/Max Ocean Properties
rsloucks@gmail.com
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Introducing: Talacia Cain - North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA REALTOR® TALACIA CAIN EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
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Written By
Allison Sledge
"I got my (MRP) Certification because my sphere of influence is the military; it’s my niche market. Many realtors don’t understand the VA loan but it is one of the best loan products available.”
— Talacia Cain
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, U.S.A., September 26, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Talacia Cain is a responsive, relatable, approachable, and charismatic real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors in Charlotte, North Carolina, and she is also a Marine Corps Veteran.
Talacia was born in Charlotte and graduated from East Mecklenburg High School. She then went to Boot Camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina. “I never knew anything about the military.” She says, “My best friend decided to join, and I went with her and found myself enlisted! I was green, malleable, naïve, and wide-eyed, and realized immediately that this was not *M*A*S*H* - in fact, it was brutal. They tear you down to build you up, they yell and scream at you until you’re about to cry while you’re on the rappel tower, doing the gas chamber, shooting M-16A2 Service Rifles, or throwing grenades. It changed me. I learned teamwork because we were all in this together, and since I was an only child, it showed me what family felt like and how to work with other women. Once I left Boot Camp, I felt great. I was proud, I walked differently, and I held my head high because I accomplished things that I never thought I could. I earned the title, U.S. Marine!”
Talacia left Boot Camp as an E2, which is Marine Corps Private First Class. She went for additional training at Camp Geiger, near Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where she learned combat techniques and how to survive as a Combat Marine. She then went to Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training at Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian in Mississippi as a Marine Corps Aviation Supply Specialist. She says, “It was here that we learned that the Twin Towers in New York had been attacked and burned to the ground. We watched the towers falling and it became a reality that we might have to fight in a war. It was scary. A new reality set in for all of us and we had to be prepared for whatever orders we got in service to the United States military.”
Talacia’s first Duty Station was the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where she was assigned to the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 29. They provide aviation logistics support, guidance, planning, and direction to Marine Aircraft Group squadrons on behalf of the commanding officer, as well as logistics support for Navy-funded equipment in the supporting Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS), Marine Air Control Group (MACG), and Marine Aircraft Wing/Mobile Calibration Complex (MAW/MCC). “We also supported the flying squadrons with their flight gear and safety boots, and with procurement and government contracts, including the repair of aeronautical and fuel requirements. Whatever they needed, we provided.”
Talacia then PCS’d to Naval Air Station (NAS) Atlanta, in the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 42, which was integrated with the Navy. Her unit supported the Sailors and V-22 fighter jets. “There was a bit of rivalry there,” she recalls, “but it was fun and just friendly competition between the Navy and the Marine Corps, and we learned a lot from each other. You must remember the bigger picture, which is, if we were to go to war, we all must work together and support each other, no matter what branch of the military we are serving in.
Talacia returned to Jacksonville, North Carolina, again with MALS 29. She became a Career Planner and helped other Marines understand the process while assisting them with navigating their careers.
She began to experience exercise-induced asthma and had to medically separate from the military. “This caused great anxiety for me. It was the fear of the unknown, and all I knew was how to be a Marine, and how I loved the United States Marine Corps! So, pursuing my Vocational Rehab calling, I decided to go to school and enrolled at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington, where I majored in Sociology. But then I transferred to the University of North Carolina in Charlotte to be near my family. Plus, I had enlisted in Charlotte, so I came full circle. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Communication. After graduation, I became a full-time Administrative Assistant with the Veterans Service Office (VSO) at UNC Charlotte, and I felt right at home because I was surrounded by other Veterans. I’m currently in Graduate School, working on my Master of Science Management Degree at UNC Charlotte.”
Talacia has loved real estate since she was a child. She enjoyed the infrastructure and architectural designs and was elated to buy her first home when she separated from the military. She began taking real estate classes online during the pandemic, got licensed, and began practicing real estate. She says, “I love educating consumers and being able to help them through challenges. I got my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification because my sphere of influence is the military; it’s my niche market. Many realtors don’t understand the VA loan but it is one of the best loan products available. I’ve walked the walk and it’s important to know how to speak the military language to veterans.”
Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, and Talacia covers the entire Metro-Charlotte area, including Concord, Gastonia, Kannapolis, Monroe, Matthews, Mt. Holly, and Belmont. She is also licensed in South Carolina.
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Introducing: Kaitlyn Beard
ABILENE, TEXAS REALTOR® KAITLYN BEARD EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
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Written By
Allison Sledge
"Military families face challenges most people don’t understand, moving every few years, buying from afar, working around deployments. I’ve lived it and I know how stressful it can be.”
— Kaitlyn Beard
ABILENE, TEXAS, U.S.A., October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At just 17, Kaitlyn Beard enlisted in the United States Air Force with one goal: to build a future she could depend on. That relentless drive has shaped every chapter of her life, from managing high-stakes military missions to helping fellow veterans build wealth through real estate.
Her military career began at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, where she worked as a munitions systems technician supporting the 8th Fighter Wing, aka the ‘Wolfpack.’ "It was fast-paced and high-pressure from day one,” Kaitlyn reminisced. “From building bombs, testing missiles, running convoys, and coordinating complex operations—it taught me how to think quickly, work precisely, and lead under pressure.” https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6800593/dyess-airmen-participate-global-strike-challenge
Following her first tour in South Korea, Kaitlyn decided to relocate to Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas, an ideal duty location to invest in her career and future.
Being at Dyess since 2019, she’s served in several munitions elements, been involved in numerous pivotal operations, assembled countless munitions, coordinated munitions operations, and overseen the movement of billions of dollars of high-value assets. Her favorite role has been in Munitions Control, the high-security command hub that tracks every explosive operation. “It’s like air traffic control for bombs,” she clarified. “We have to know exactly where every explosive operation is, the hazards, and the mission it’s supporting. There’s zero room for error.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimclash/2025/09/29/bomb-assemblys-not-easy-and-serious-business-ask-a-guinea-pig-writer/
Kaitlyn’s reputation is built on precision, proficiency, and leadership. She’s managed high-stakes projects, served as president of her squadron’s Booster Club, and mentored countless younger Airmen. She’s also earned both a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Business with a concentration in Project Management - all while serving on active duty.
Kaitlyn’s passion for real estate began with the same determination that fueled her military career. A fellow sergeant suggested she use her VA Loan to buy a home, and it sparked a transformation. “I bought my first house and rented out the extra rooms to my coworkers.” She said, “Suddenly I wasn’t just earning a paycheck, I was building wealth.”
What began as a simple way to build wealth and make the most of her investments, Kaitlyn’s portfolio soon expanded into a growing number of rental properties. As her success became noticeable, fellow service members grew curious and wanted to learn how to replicate it. That momentum led Kaitlyn to pursue a real estate license, where she now focuses on helping military families and veterans carve out their own path to financial freedom.
To better serve her community, Kaitlyn earned the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification. It permits her to provide specialized guidance for service members navigating PCS moves, tight timelines, and VA financing. In addition, Kaitlyn proudly serves as an Abilene representative for Mil-Estate, a nationwide network of trusted agents who focus on assisting military personnel through the VA buying process. “Military families face challenges most people don’t understand, moving every few years, buying from afar, working around deployments.” Kaitlyn said, “I’ve lived it. I know how stressful it can be, and I know how to make it easier.” https://www.mil-estate.com/
Her approach blends military precision with genuine care. She creates smooth transitions, educates her clients about leveraging their VA benefits, and helps them build long-term wealth - even if they may only live in a home for a few years. “Real estate is one of the strongest tools military families can use to create financial security.” Kaitlyn stated, “I want them to see what’s possible and to know they have someone in their corner who’s walked this path and whether you just joined, or served decades ago, I’ve got you covered.”
Kaitlyn’s story is proof of what’s possible when discipline meets vision. From tracking live explosives to closing real estate deals, she brings the same drive, focus, and excellence to every mission. She continues to serve full-time in the Air Force while running her growing real estate business and brand. For her, both careers share the same purpose: protecting and empowering others. “I’ll always have respect for veterans.” Kaitlyn reiterated, “That will never change. I serve because I care.” Kaitlyn emphasized, “Whether it’s defending our country or helping a military family buy their first home, my mission is the same; to help them feel safe, supported, and set up for success.” As she prepares to transition out of the military, her mission is evolving. Kaitlyn will continue to serve the Abilene community while expanding her business and branding to a place she has always wanted to call home - the rolling hills of Northern Kentucky. There, with her partner, she will be building their dream home while helping others pursue theirs.
Kaitlyn is driving to create something beyond just a real estate brand. Her vision is to provide strategy, structure, and inspiration for people who want to not only buy houses, but also create homes and wealth that truly reflect their goals and dreams. Her mission doesn’t stop there. “By expanding my brand and the services I offer, I strive to help others not just in Texas and Kentucky, but nationwide. I’ll continue to help veterans invest in real estate, build wealth, and design the life they’ve worked so hard for.”
If you are getting stationed at Dyess Air Force Base or relocating to Abilene, Texas, know that Kaitlyn has your back. She’s committed to helping military families and veterans make a smooth transition, build wealth through real estate, and feel at home from day one.
You can connect with Kaitlyn on all social platforms, click the links or call her directly at the information provided below:
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Kaitlyn Beard
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Introducing: Beth Sierra -Texas
EL PASO, TEXAS REALTOR® BETH SIERRA EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
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Written By
Allison Sledge
"I earned my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification because I am passionate about assisting Military Members and their families.”
— Beth Sierra
EL PASO, TEXAS, U.S.A., January 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beth Sierra is an astute, intellectually charming real estate professional at Sierra Realty TX in El Paso, Texas. She is also a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant.
Beth was born in Eugene, Oregon, and joined the United States Air Force at the tender age of 16, on the Delayed Enlistment Program. After graduating from Willamette High School, she went to Basic Training in San Antonio TX, and then to Technical School at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado, where she trained to be a munitions loader. Her first Duty Station was at Anderson AFB in Guam where she loaded weapons on the B-52 during her 15-month tour, before transferring to Myrtle Beach AFB in South Carolina, continuing to load munitions on the A-10.
Beth deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Storm/ Desert Shield, known as the Gulf War. She says, “I was working at the unfinished King Fahd International Airport, because it had a runway that the A-10 could launch from. At times it was scary due to SCUD missile attacks and really, the unknown. But it was amazing to load the A-10 as it has an impressive GAU-8 guns that according to the news, struck fear into the hearts of the Iraqi soldiers, as it was primarily tasked to strike and take out the Iraqi tanks.”
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Beth returned to Myrtle Beach AFB, but the years of pushing thousand-pound ammo trailers, mine clips, and opening bomb bay doors set in. “It took a toll on me. My knees got bad, and I was feeling the pain.”
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Beth went to Keesler AFB in Mississippi to retrain as a Command-and-Control specialist. Her first base in her new career was McChord AFB in Washington where she communicated with aircraft both on the ground and in the air to provide pertinent and urgent information. She also processed emergency action messages from headquarters to set the base on alert or report major incidents and managed daily operational notifications for the base commander. She says, “It was stressful, as we were responsible for maintaining and reporting the safety of the base and its aircrews; we were always on high alert.”
Despite the long hours, she advanced in rank and earned two Associate Degrees in Applied Science, taking night classes Beth then relocated to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and later Ft. Bragg, North Carolina with the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) which provides Special Operations Forces for worldwide deployment. During this time, she also earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Math and Science by taking remote classes.
Beth then moved to Lajes Field, Terciera Island, Azores, where she was the Superintendent of the Command Post. She says, “I found the people to be very nice, warm, and accepting of us. We lived on a small, beautiful, windy, island. One of the highlights of my time there included working closely with the local officials to develop several written memorandums of agreement between the US Air Force and the Azores (the Portuguese Government). The countries worked very well together, and I was honored to assist in cementing the use of resources and management of the airfield”.
The Azores is a major stopping point for U.S. Military Aircraft flying between the US and Europe, as aircraft must either stop or be supplied with crucial in-flight re-fueling, which is very costly. Beth then moved to Aviano Air Base, in the Southern Carnic Alps in Italy. “I was here such a short, time but this was my favorite location, to actually live in. The people, the food, and the location were ideal”. She then relocated again, to Geilenkirchen, NATO Air Base in Germany. “I was so honored and impressed to work with and supervise amazing Military personnel from 8 different countries. I also worked daily with others from up to 13 countries. This was really the highlight of my career.” Beth also completed her Master’s Degree in International Relations.
While in Geilenkirchen, Beth deployed to Afghanistan to work with the US Joint Logistics Command alongside Army, Navy, and Air Force members where she was a Battle Captain, coordinating ground units supplying US operating locations and convoys and kept leadership apprised of attacks on forces and supplies.
After leaving Germany, she was stationed at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico, as the Command Post Superintendent for this USAF Special Operations Command base (this is where she also ran her first Marathon in less than 3 hours 45 minutes). Shortly after settling in, she earned a promotion to Chief Master Sergeant and was selected to represent the USAF as the liaison to, and instructor at the US Army Sergeants’ Major Academy at Fort Bliss TX. It was here that she taught a nine-month-long course in English, Writing, and Leadership skills, including Air Force roles and responsibilities and many other Army-specific courses. This Academy hosts not only the United States Army but, future Sergeants’ Major of many countries. “I was honored to mentor and teach the first Female Sergeant Major of the country of Jordan”.
Beth retired from the Military after 24 years of service. After retiring, Beth became a Real Estate Agent with her husband, Vince. Together, they own Sierra Realty TX in El Paso, Texas, which she loves. She says, "I love and understand the stress that Military Families endure during a PCS. I earned my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification because I am passionate about assisting Military Members during their journey, and their need to find a house at a moment’s notice. I know how important it is, and I am there for them 100%.”
Beth and her husband, Vince, have 4 wonderful, grown, children, Jaden, Karsten, Curtis, and William. They are excited and well-prepared to serve those who are moving to El Paso, Texas, and Ft. Bliss.
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Introducing: Vince Sierra - Texas
EL PASO, TEXAS REALTOR® VINCE SIERRA EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
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Written By
Allison Sledge
"Freedom is not free and countless Veterans have given their lives in service to the United States of America. ”
— Vince Sierra
EL PASO, TEXAS, U.S.A., September 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vince Sierra is a refined, debonair, courteous, and trustworthy Real Estate Agent and Broker at the prestigious Sierra Realty TX in El Paso, Texas. He is also a highly decorated retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Air Force.
Vince was born in Hammond, Indiana, and later his family moved to Alaska where he graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School. He went to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona where he received a Reserve Officers’ Training Corp (ROTC) scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Studies. He says, “I love flying and all of the degrees at the University were geared toward aviation.”
Upon graduation, Vince was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and his first Duty Station was at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho where he learned how to be an Officer and to lead and manage hundreds of people as a Section Commander. He was assigned to Izmir, Turkey as an Executive Officer to the Base Commander. Next, he PCS’d to Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida to train as an Air Battle Manager.
Vince then transferred to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma to fly with the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Aircraft where the missions provide aerial surveillance and airborne command and control in support of Department of Defense objectives. Vince was both an Air Weapons officer and an Instructor, Air Surveillance Officer. As an AWO, he directed and controlled fighter aircraft over Northern and Southern Iraq. He says, “This is what is known as ‘The Big Eye in The Sky.’ The aircraft has a distinctive radar dome mounted on the top of the fuselage which provides the Alliance with air surveillance, command and control, battle space management, and communications. After 9/11 Vince was flying 16-hour missions over Washington D.C. in support of Noble Eagle to detect any threats to U.S. airspace.
NATO Air Base, Geilenkirchen, Germany, is home to 14 AWACS aircraft which is where he was assigned next for 5 years. “It was the best job in the world! I was a mission crew commander and led and managed people from 13 different countries. I traveled everywhere, deploying to Australia, Norway, Turkey, Spain, Greece, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, and Iceland.”
Vince returned to the United States and was stationed at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado where he was the Project Manager assigned to develop new tactical capabilities, both classified and non-classified for the military Warfighter and Department of Homeland Security. He returned to the NATO Headquarters in Izmir, Turkey, and coordinated approval for cross-border authorization for NATO military aircraft. The Alliance pursues dialogue and practical cooperation with partners on a wide range of political and security-related issues, including global challenges like terrorism.
Vince was then selected to work and live in Madrid, Spain to set up a new Southern NATO combined Air Operations Center (CAOC). Vince was the Operations Director/Duty Controller where he monitored airspace of 10 NATO Countries and supervised the CAOC fighter and surveillance sections. Vince directed interception of Russian aircraft, unknown aircraft, and hijacked aircraft to protect the airspace of NATO countries. “One of the most interesting things that happened during this time was the hijacking of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 702 by the co-pilot who wanted to negotiate political asylum for himself in Switzerland and an assurance that he would not be extradited to Ethiopia. The hijacker felt political persecution in Ethiopia and had a strong desire for freedom. “I was tasked with directing the interception and monitoring of the hijacked aircraft from start to finish which included communicating with NATO leadership and French, Italian, and Swiss national authorities involved, sending planes to shadow the aircraft, intercept it, and escort it to safety.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIKnARD_Kg8
Vince retired from the Air Force while stationed in Spain and has fond memories of his service to our country. “One thing that I will never forget is after flying an Operation Northern Watch mission over Northern Iraq, the U.S. Ambassador of Turkey personally thanked our crew on behalf of the Kurds. He said when the Kurdish people heard the U.S. aircraft flying over them, they knew that Saddam Hussein would not be coming for them that day. That is what it means when you hear the roaring sound of military engines; that is the sound of freedom.”
Upon retirement, Vince and his wife, Beth Sierra, who is also an extremely decorated and highly respected retired Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force, decided to pursue a career in real estate. They both became brokers in 2020 and created their own brokerage company, Sierra Realty TX in El Paso, Texas near Ft. Bliss. They have four children: Jaden, Karsten, Curtis, and William.
Vince says, “The reason I obtained my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification is because I honor every single man and woman who have served our country in any capacity because they are willing to die for our freedoms and the freedoms of human beings in all countries. Freedom is not free and countless Veterans have given their lives in service to the United States of America. For the Veterans who are alive and those who are currently serving in active-duty, I know how important it is for them to have a home. It is their sanctuary. I understand what it means to be away from home and yearning to be home, therefore I go above and beyond to assist my fellow military families to purchase a house that they can call home. I know how wonderful the VA loan is, and I want to help guide and educate our military members every step of the way.”
The areas that Vince and Beth serve are the communities that surround Ft. Bliss, including El Paso, Socorro, and Horizon City.
For more information about "MilitaryFriendly" Agent Vince Sierra, please visit these important websites:
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https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/5860a882c680f30001726f25
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Introducing: Cyrus & Rachel Platt
LACEY, WASHINGTON REALTORS® CYRUS AND RACHEL PLATT EARN THEIR MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATIONS
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Written By
Allison Sledge
"I love to share the experience of home ownership with military families and help them get a foot in the door for wealth building, even if they PCS many times during their service.”
— Cyrus Platt
LACEY, Washington, U.S.A., April 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cyrus and Rachel Platt are an awesome dynamic duo. They are a husband-and-wife team who know the real estate industry inside and out. Their son, Derrick, is also a real estate agent and they all work together at Keller Williams South Sound in Lacey, Washington, and surrounding areas. Cyrus is an Army Veteran and Rachel is a proud Military Spouse.
Rachel was born in Show Low, Arizona, and graduated from Snowflake High School. She moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico, to live with her sister, which is where she met Cyrus, who was her nephews football coach. She says, “It was love at first sight! I was smitten the first time I laid eyes on him, and I was excited that he felt the same way about me!”
Cyrus was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and graduated from Alamogordo High School where he played football as a running back, tight end, and linebacker. He joined the Army and went to Basic Training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina and then to Fort Eustis in Virginia. During Christmas break, Cyrus went back to Snowflake, Arizona, and they got married, then returned to Ft. Eustis. They PCS’d to Scholfield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield in Hawaii. Cyrus was then assigned to Ft. Campbell in Kentucky where he joined the 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment Airborne – SOAR (A) https://en.wikipedia.or/wiki/160th_Special_Operations_Aviation_Regiment_(Airborne)
working on Avionics Radio Systems on the Chinook helicopters. He says, “When 9/11 happened we were one of the first Units to go into Uzbekistan, deploying the Special Forces Troops going into Afghanistan. I also deployed to Iraq. Then, in 2006, my family and I PCS’d to Ft. Lewis, Washington State where I helped set up a new Battalion for the 160th. I was part of training missions in Australia, Thailand, and Korea while based at Ft. Lewis, where I retired from the Army.”
Cyrus and Rachel have four sons, Austin, Derrick, Logan, and Brayden, and all four excel in football. Rachel says, “It is tough raising children when your husband is deployed. Those were extremely dangerous times in the Middle East for the American Troops, and we didn’t have cell phones or the internet so communication with Cyrus was rare and special. I remember being hesitant to go to the grocery store because I didn’t want to miss his call and I never knew when he would get the chance to call me, so it was very stressful.”
Rachel has always been a family-focused entrepreneur, and she wanted to work from home so she could have flexibility. She was active in her community, creating custom T-shirts for booster clubs and hoodies with specialized logos for schools and sports teams. “I met so many people while I was doing this and I always heard people say that I’d be good at real estate, so I decided to get my license and then I began working at a tiny, real estate brokerage.”
After parting with the military, Cyrus wanted to become a real estate agent, so he got his real estate license and decided to join Rachel, and they started their own team. They were approached by Keller Williams and Cyrus and Rachel went to Bellingham, Washington, and met with the Regional Manager, and were so impressed that they decided to work with Keller Williams and have been with them ever since.
Both Cyrus and Rachel earned their Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certifications from the National Association of Realtors. Rachel says, “For me, it’s a matter of wanting to help military families because we’ve been in their shoes. We’ve relocated and totally understand the struggle. The spouse has to know which schools are the best, their children have to leave behind their friends and make new ones and most military families don’t have any family at their new duty station, so we become their family and one of their only connections to the community. They need to be looked after and they deserve a great experience, which we provide for them.” Cyrus says, “I love to share the experience of home ownership with them and help them get a foot in the door for wealth building, even if they PCS many times during their service.”
Lacey and the South Sound area embodies the very best of living, working, and playing in the Pacific Northwest. The city also holds the distinction of being an official EPA “Green Power Community” due to its commitment to green power use—one of the first in the nation. Residents are highly educated, community-oriented, and enjoy the highest median household income of any city in Thurston County.
Living options within Lacey accommodate every lifestyle – from stunning waterfront, fairway, and mountain-view settings to urban-style townhomes. It’s also become a popular retirement mecca, with thousands of active retirees from around the country seeking a year-round temperate climate, superior medical services, and no state income tax.
Other than Lacey, Cyrus and Rachel serve Yelm, Olympia, Dupont, Tacoma, Lakewood, Steilacoom, Rainier, and all areas that are near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
For more information about Military-Friendly Realtors® Cyrus, Rachel, and Derrick Platt, please visit these important websites:
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Introducing: Cyrus & Rachel Platt
LACEY, WASHINGTON REALTORS® CYRUS AND RACHEL PLATT EARN THEIR
MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATIONS
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"I love to share the experience of home ownership with military families and help them get a foot in the door for wealth building, even if they PCS many times during their service.”
— Cyrus Platt
LACEY, WA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cyrus and Rachel Platt are an awesome dynamic duo. They are a husband-and-wife team who know the real estate industry inside and out. Their son, Derrick, is also a real estate agent and they all work together at Keller Williams South Sound in Lacey, Washington, and surrounding areas. Cyrus is an Army Veteran and Rachel is a proud Military Spouse.
Rachel was born in Show Low, Arizona, and graduated from Snowflake High School. She moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico, to live with her sister which is where she met Cyrus, who was her nephews football coach. She says, “It was love at first sight! I was smitten the first time I laid eyes on him, and I was excited that he felt the same way about me!”
Cyrus was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and graduated from Alamogordo High School where he played football as a running back, tight end, and linebacker. He joined the Army and went to Basic Training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina and then to Fort Eustis in Virginia. During Christmas break, Cyrus went back to Snowflake, Arizona, and they got married, then returned to Ft. Eustis. They PCS’d to Scholfield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield in Hawaii. Cyrus was then assigned to Ft. Campbell in Kentucky where he joined the 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment Airborne – SOAR (A) https://en.wikipedia.or/wiki/160th_Special_Operations_Aviation_Regiment_(Airborne)
working on Avionics Radio Systems on the Chinook helicopters. He says, “When 9/11 happened we were one of the first Units to go into Uzbekistan, deploying the Special Forces Troops going into Afghanistan. I also deployed to Iraq. Then, in 2006, my family and I PCS’d to Ft. Lewis, Washington State where I helped set up a new Battalion for the 160th. I was part of training missions in Australia, Thailand, and Korea while based at Ft. Lewis, where I retired from the Army.”
Cyrus and Rachel have four sons, Austin, Derrick, Logan, and Brayden, and all four excel in football. Rachel says, “It is tough raising children when your husband is deployed. Those were extremely dangerous times in the Middle East for the American Troops, and we didn’t have cell phones or the internet so communication with Cyrus was rare and special. I remember being hesitant to go to the grocery store because I didn’t want to miss his call and I never knew when he would get the chance to call me, so it was very stressful.”
Rachel has always been a family-focused entrepreneur, and she wanted to work from home so she could have flexibility. She was active in her community, creating custom T-shirts for booster clubs and hoodies with specialized logos for schools and sports teams. “I met so many people while I was doing this and I always heard people say that I’d be good at real estate, so I decided to get my license and then I began working at a tiny, real estate brokerage.”
After parting with the military, Cyrus wanted to become a real estate agent, so he got his real estate license and decided to join Rachel, and they started their own team. They were approached by Keller Williams and Cyrus and Rachel went to Bellingham, Washington, and met with the Regional Manager, and were so impressed that they decided to work with Keller Williams and have been with them ever since.
Both Cyrus and Rachel earned their Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certifications from the National Association of Realtors. Rachel says, “For me, it’s a matter of wanting to help military families because we’ve been in their shoes. We’ve relocated and totally understand the struggle. The spouse has to know which schools are the best, their children have to leave behind their friends and make new ones and most military families don’t have any family at their new duty station, so we become their family and one of their only connections to the community. They need to be looked after and they deserve a great experience, which we provide for them.” Cyrus says, “I love to share the experience of home ownership with them and help them get a foot in the door for wealth building, even if they PCS many times during their service.”
Lacey and the South Sound area embodies the very best of living, working, and playing in the Pacific Northwest. The city also holds the distinction of being an official EPA “Green Power Community” due to its commitment to green power use—one of the first in the nation. Residents are highly educated, community-oriented, and enjoy the highest median household income of any city in Thurston County.
Living options within Lacey accommodate every lifestyle – from stunning waterfront, fairway, and mountain-view settings to urban-style townhomes. It’s also become a popular retirement mecca, with thousands of active retirees from around the country seeking a year-round temperate climate, superior medical services, and no state income tax.
Other than Lacey, Cyrus and Rachel serve Yelm, Olympia, Dupont, Tacoma, Lakewood, Steilacoom, Rainier, and all areas that are near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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EL PASO, TEXAS, USA, September 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vince Sierra is a refined, debonair, courteous, and trustworthy Real Estate Agent and Broker at the prestigious Sierra Realty TX in El Paso, Texas. He is also a highly decorated retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Air Force.
Vince was born in Hammond, Indiana, and later his family moved to Alaska where he graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School. He went to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona where he received a Reserve Officers’ Training Corp (ROTC) scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Studies. He says, “I love flying and all of the degrees at the University were geared toward aviation.”
Upon graduation, Vince was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and his first Duty Station was at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho where he learned how to be an Officer and to lead and manage hundreds of people as a Section Commander. He was assigned to Izmir, Turkey as an Executive Officer to the Base Commander. Next, he PCS’d to Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida to train as an Air Battle Manager.
Vince then transferred to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma to fly with the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Aircraft where the missions provide aerial surveillance and airborne command and control in support of Department of Defense objectives. Vince was both an Air Weapons officer and an Instructor, Air Surveillance Officer. As an AWO, he directed and controlled fighter aircraft over Northern and Southern Iraq. He says, “This is what is known as ‘The Big Eye in The Sky.’ The aircraft has a distinctive radar dome mounted on the top of the fuselage which provides the Alliance with air surveillance, command and control, battle space management, and communications. After 9/11 Vince was flying 16-hour missions over Washington D.C. in support of Noble Eagle to detect any threats to U.S. airspace.
NATO Air Base, Geilenkirchen, Germany, is home to 14 AWACS aircraft which is where he was assigned next for 5 years. “It was the best job in the world! I was a mission crew commander and led and managed people from 13 different countries. I traveled everywhere, deploying to Australia, Norway, Turkey, Spain, Greece, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, and Iceland.”
Vince returned to the United States and was stationed at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado where he was the Project Manager assigned to develop new tactical capabilities, both classified and non-classified for the military Warfighter and Department of Homeland Security. He returned to the NATO Headquarters in Izmir, Turkey, and coordinated approval for cross-border authorization for NATO military aircraft. The Alliance pursues dialogue and practical cooperation with partners on a wide range of political and security-related issues, including global challenges like terrorism.
Vince was then selected to work and live in Madrid, Spain to set up a new Southern NATO combined Air Operations Center (CAOC). Vince was the Operations Director/Duty Controller where he monitored airspace of 10 NATO Countries and supervised the CAOC fighter and surveillance sections. Vince directed interception of Russian aircraft, unknown aircraft, and hijacked aircraft to protect the airspace of NATO countries. “One of the most interesting things that happened during this time was the hijacking of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 702 by the co-pilot who wanted to negotiate political asylum for himself in Switzerland and an assurance that he would not be extradited to Ethiopia. The hijacker felt political persecution in Ethiopia and had a strong desire for freedom. “I was tasked with directing the interception and monitoring of the hijacked aircraft from start to finish which included communicating with NATO leadership and French, Italian, and Swiss national authorities involved, sending planes to shadow the aircraft, intercept it, and escort it to safety.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIKnARD_Kg8
Vince retired from the Air Force while stationed in Spain and has fond memories of his service to our country. “One thing that I will never forget is after flying an Operation Northern Watch mission over Northern Iraq, the U.S. Ambassador of Turkey personally thanked our crew on behalf of the Kurds. He said when the Kurdish people heard the U.S. aircraft flying over them, they knew that Saddam Hussein would not be coming for them that day. That is what it means when you hear the roaring sound of military engines; that is the sound of freedom.”
Upon retirement, Vince and his wife, Beth Sierra, who is also an extremely decorated and highly respected retired Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force, decided to pursue a career in real estate. They both became brokers in 2020 and created their own brokerage company, Sierra Realty TX in El Paso, Texas near Ft. Bliss. They have four children: Jaden, Karsten, Curtis, and William.
Vince says, “The reason I obtained my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification is because I honor every single man and woman who have served our country in any capacity because they are willing to die for our freedoms and the freedoms of human beings in all countries. Freedom is not free and countless Veterans have given their lives in service to the United States of America. For the Veterans who are alive and those who are currently serving in active-duty, I know how important it is for them to have a home. It is their sanctuary. I understand what it means to be away from home and yearning to be home, therefore I go above and beyond to assist my fellow military families to purchase a house that they can call home. I know how wonderful the VA loan is, and I want to help guide and educate our military members every step of the way.”
The areas that Vince and Beth serve are the communities that surround Ft. Bliss, including El Paso, Socorro, and Horizon City.
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