Describe your current role.
I am Broker/Owner of Neighborhood Realty in Oxford, MS. My brokerage focuses on relationships, not just housing. We donate a portion of all commissions earned to a local or regional non-profit. I serve as a Commissioner with the City of Oxford’s Affordable Housing Commission, and I am a board member of LOU-HOME, Inc, a non-profit dedicated to providing education about affordable housing in the Oxford/Lafayette community.
How did you know this was your passion?
I love my job so very much, but I have been concerned about the rising cost of housing in our wonderful community. I am so grateful that we live in a booming, successful little city, but we need to find ways to make more opportunities for affordable housing to those who work in this community. I’m dedicated to coming to the table to find creative ideas and establish partnerships towards that goal.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Never burn bridges. You may need each other in the future.
What has been your best career moment?
The creating and opening of my own real estate brokerage, Neighborhood Realty. During Covid, my husband and I would have happy hour every day (I’m sure everyone did) and we would discuss our goals. I knew I wanted my son, Bennett, to see his mom own her own business. And I wanted that business to stand for something more than a “just-for-profit” business.
What is your hometown?
Forest, MS
What are your hobbies?
Traveling, spending quality time with my family, playing piano/singing, acting in musicals at the Ford Center (I was a music major), movies, reading a good book
What is your go-to binge-watch?
Schitt’s Creek & New Girl
What is your last good read?
The Women by Kristin Hannah. Very powerful read.
What is your favorite meal in Oxford?
Snackbar. My husband and I have date night there every Wednesday night – It’s Worthy Wednesdays!
