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Melissa Burgess
Broker

Phone: (229) 423-7653

Cell: (229) 325-9239

Email: melissa.burgess@activerealestateinc.com

PLATINUM LEVEL PRODUCER!! Melissa is a 1980 graduate of Lowndes High School and worked in the finance business where she served as a Regional Manager for 10 offices. She has had a lot of success in Real Estate since the beginning of her career. Her 20+ years in finance business served as a tremendous benefit. She has been recognized as the #1 Top Sales Person by the Tiftarea Board of Realtors for 2008, 2009 and 2010. She is also HUD approved and can assist you in purchasing foreclosure. 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 7 grandchildren. The Burgess's are active members of Arbor Baptist Church. She serves as commissioner on the City of Fitzgerald Housing Authority and Down Town Community Development Board.

 

JoAnn Mangham
Associate Broker

Phone: (229) 386-8161

Cell: (229) 402-2388

Email: joann.mangham@activerealestateinc.com

Luther S. Overstreet II
Associate Broker

Phone: (229) 386-8161

Cell: (229) 392-4280

Email: luther.overstreet@activerealestateinc.com

After serving in the U.S. Army he relocated to Tifton to complete his education. He has degrees in Agribusiness, and Business: attending Abraham Baldwin College, the University of Georgia and Valdosta State University. During this time he married me his wife of thirty-five years Karen. They have two children and six grandchildren.

Luther has been a licensed realtor for over thirty years and is currently an associate broker with Active Real Estate Inc. He has been a member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Circle and is a Life time Member of these circles. He was the initial recipient of the Circle of Excellence Platinum Award. Luther looks forward to serving you in all your real estate needs.

Allen Brown

Ray Mann
Associate Broker

Phone: (229) 423-7653

Cell: (229) 425-5154

Email: ray.mann@activerealestateinc.com

Ray earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Georgia Tech in 1961 and has been involved in construction and real estate since that time. Ray and his wife, Pam, reside in Ocilla. He has lived in the Fitzgerald and Ocilla area most of his life. He was previously employed as Vice President of Development for Harper & Company Builders, Inc. in Douglas, Georgia, and managed the development of commercial properties in Georgia, the Carolinas and Arizona. Prior to moving back to Georgia and joining Harper in 2001, Ray had sold residential properties in the Myrtle Beach area for eight years, after having been involved in the development and management of resort properties there and having served three years as nationwide Franchise Director for Condotels International, Inc. In residential sales in Myrtle Beach, Ray was a 5-million-dollar annual producer. He closed 87 transactions in one year, which had that been in the 2010 Tiftarea MLS, would have placed him second only to Melissa Burgess! Put Ray's diverse experience to work for you today!

 

Claude Barker
Realtor

Phone: (229) 386-8161

Cell: (321) 427-6051

Email: claude.barker@activerealestateinc.com

Allen Brown

Allen Brown
Realtor

Phone: (229) 423-7653

Cell: (229) 425-1919

Email: allen.brown@activerealestateinc.com

Allen grew up in Fitzgerald and is a 1998 graduate of Fitzgerald High School. In 2003, he recieved his bachelor's degree in Industial Management from Georgia Southern University. He worked as a supervisor/manager in the manufacturing and distribution industry for over 5 years. In 2009, he obtained his Real Estate Sales license and became a State Registered Real Property Appraiser. Allen is glad to be back in his hometown of Fitzgerald, and he is glad to be a part of Active Real Estate, Inc. Allen looks forward to working with you, so be sure to contact him or stop by anytime!

 

Jeff Burgess
Realtor

Phone: (229) 423-7653

Cell: (229) 426-2485

Email: jeff.burgess@activerealestateinc.com

Melanie Kimball

Melanie Kimball
Realtor

Phone: (229) 423-7653

Cell: (229) 425-6818

Email: melanie.kimball@activerealestateinc.com

Melanie Is a 1972 graduate Of Marietta High School. Upon graduation, she attended Emory University and moved to Fitzgerald to pursue a career in health care. She has 30 years of experience in management and believes the most important thing is “caring”. She will provide this same level of client care in her real estate career. She has been the coordinator of the Drug Task Force in Ben Hill County, served as a member on the Mental Health Board, and on the Cancer Society Board. She has two daughters, Donica and Brittany, and three grand children; Brian, Steven, and Savanna. She is married to Tommy Kimball. She has a genuine love for animals and as a hobby attends dog shows and breeds champion whippets. She enjoys gardening, reading, and photography as other hobbies. She further states that, “ God has blessed me beyond all measure and everything I have and that I am is a gift from God.” She is honored to be a part of the team at Active Real Estate, Inc. and work with such an awesome group of Realtors. She strongly stands on the golden rule of doing to others as you would wish yourself to be treated in all aspects of her life. She is particularly thankful for this opportunity to serve the community in a new adventure. She is extremely appreciative to Melissa Burgess for her guidance, steadfast integrity, and for the chance to once again, “make a difference” for the community.

 

Karen Overstreet
Realtor

Phone: (229) 386-8161

Cell: (229) 392-3555

Email: karen.overstreet@activerealestateinc.com

Karen is originally from Waycross. And a graduate of Ware County High. She attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College where she met her husband of thirty five years Luther. She and Luther have two children and six grandchildren. She has been a realtor for fourteen years abd is a life time member of the Million Dollar Club. Karen welcomes the opportunity to serve you in all your real estate needs.

PK Stembridge

PK Stembridge
Realtor

Phone: (229) 423-7653

Cell: (229) 425-9973

Email: pk.stembridge@activerealestateinc.com

P.K. is a 1999 graduate of Fitzgerald High School and has lived in this community for most of his life. He holds an Associates Degree in General Studies from South Georgia College and has a Certificate in Industrial Systems from East Central Technical College. His parents are Dr. Lloyd and Marsha Stembridge. His hobbies include playing softball, watching movies and college football. He is an active member of Arbor Baptist Church. P.K. says he loves meeting people and looks forward to helping them with their Real Estate needs. He works with Buyers and Sellers so please call him today!!

 

Lavonia Stepherson
Realtor

Phone: (229) 423-7653

Cell: (229) 325-9239

Email: lavonia.stepherson@activerealestateinc.com

Active Realty welcomes Lavonia Stepherson to its team!  Mrs. Stepherson, wife of Pastor/Councilman James W. Stepherson, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her. She began her career as a Registered Nurse which she has dedicated over 40 years. Mrs. Stepherson worked for Chrysler Corporation for over 20 years as an Occupational Nurse Specialist and later in her career she went on to teach nursing, work with catastrophic case management, and risk management. Aside from her professional career she has owned investment properties and owned a retail store. Recently, Mrs. Stepherson assumed the role of Program Director, East Central Technical College of the Certified Literate Community Program. Under her leadership, the East Central Region (Atkinson, Ben Hill, Coffee, and Wilcox Counties) has gained participant status. This achievement will  increase literacy and lead to economic development in these communities.

Mrs. Stepherson will bring to Active Realty creative marketing ideas and structured business acumen, assisting customers with all of their real estate needs using integrity and superior service. This will begin at the initial phone call and continue through the negotiation process until the final transaction. Mrs. Stepherson will deliver her services timely and professionally. Whether you are seeking your first, home, dream home or investment property, Mrs. Stepherson will certainly exceed your expectations.

Mrs. Stepherson says she is excited about being part of Active because they offer a superior level of service to each individual, making them feel as if they are their only client and foremost priority. Mrs. Stepherson believes she can align herself with this level of customer service excellence.

 

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!!

 

Mona Bennett
Administrative Assistant

Phone: (229) 386-8161