Melissa is a 1980 graduate of Lowndes High
School and holds numerous achievements and awards. She worked in
finance business and served as a Regional Manager for 10 offices. She
has had a lot of success in Real Estate since beginning her career and
her 20+ years in finance business served as a tremendous benefit. She
had gross sales totaling over 3 million dollars her first year. Most recently Melissa was awarded the Tiftarea Board of Realtors Circle of Excellence Award, Gold Level, for her sales in 2007. She is
also the RealtyTrac representative for Fitzgerald. When
asked what she enjoys the most she said, “It is very rewarding to hand homeowners the key to their new home. We have a wonderful
community and Real Estate enabled me to be a part of it.” Melissa
lives in Fitzgerald with her husband Jeff. Together they have 4
children and 6 grandchildren. The Burgesses are active members of Arbor Baptist
Church.
Al Johnson is a life long resident of
Fitzgerald and joined the Active Real Estate Team in November 2007.
He began his Real Estate career in 1997 and brings 10 years experience
to our company. He is a muti-million dollar producer and is looking
forward to serving our community with all of their Real Estate
needs. He serves as Chairman of the Ben Hill County Schools Board
of Education, is a member of the Arts Council and past member of the
Kiwanis Club. Al said "I decided to join Active because I feel that
we have a unique family atmosphere and I admire our team spirit." Al
is married to the former JoAnna Troupe and together they have 2
children; Austin 13, and Oliver, 1. The Johnsons are active members of
First Baptist Church in Fitzgerald.
Active Real Estate, Inc. is pleased to announce that Grace Rycroft has joined their Team! Rycroft has been a Licensed Realtor for over twenty-one years and has been associated with the real estate industry in this area for nearly thirty-two years. Along with her years of experience, Rycroft's accomplishments include being awarded five years of the Tiftarea Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club and is a Multi-Million Dollar Producer. She is a member of the Tiftarea Board of Realtors, Georgia Associaiton of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Rycroft is married to John Rycroft. John & Grace are members of Crossview Baptist Church. Grace has two Children and three Grandsons. Rycroft invites anyone wishing to sell or buy property to come see her at Active Real Estate, Inc.
James Taylor
Realtor
Cell (229) 392-3941
James Taylor has worked in the Real Estate profession for 5 years. He is the owner
of a property management company and is licensed real estate agent. He completed his
real estate training at ABAC in Tifton, Ga.
James is a life long resident of South Georgia and he lives in Ashburn with his wife
Michelle and 2 sons Ryan and Alex.
James is a member is First Baptist Church in Ashburn where he serves as a Deacon.
As a life long resident of South Ga. James is very familiar with the local ecomony and
commercial and residential housing market.
Randi Collins
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (229)-423-7653
Randi Collins joined the team at Active Real Estate, Inc. recently. Randi is a life long resident of Fitzgerald. She holds a degree in computer informations systems. Randi is married to Walter Collins, and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family.
Tamara Avila
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (229)-423-7653
Tamara is a new resident to Fitzgerald!
She moved all the way from California just to live in beautiful Ben
Hill County!! Tamara is happily married to Rigoberto Copado , who
is employed at Southern Veneer Products. she said " The thing I love
most about Fitzgerald is that everyone is very friendly and I am so
excited to work with Active Real Estate. We have a great team going
on". Tamara enjoys helping and meeting new people and
her bilingual skills will come in handy serving our community!!
W.M.
"Marty" Howell
Broker
Contact:
Cell: (229)-563-5296
Wm. "Marty" Howell is a 1986 Graduate of
Valdosta High School
and a 1992 graduate of Valdosta State University. Marty completed
his sales associate
Real Estate Training at Barney Fletcher
School of Real Estate in Atlanta and received
his Auctioneer training at Mendenhall
School of Auctioneering in High Point, NC. Marty obtained his Real
Estate Broker training at the Georgia
Institute of Real Estate in Atlanta.
Since 2000 Marty has been the sales
manager and director of marketing and
new business development for Hilda W.
Allen Real Estate, Inc. in Adel,GA, a National Real Estate and
Auction firm specializing in the sale of golf and resort
properties. Marty holds Real Estate Licenses in Georgia, Florida,
South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. Marty is very
active in all of these markets and is highly familiar with the
trends and developments in the National Market. Marty is an
active member of the Georgia Auctioneers, National Auctioneers
Association and the National Golf Course
Owners Association.