Bincy Jacob, Keller Williams Memorial – Bincy has served others during her entire professional life, staying close to her motto – “God, Family, Community.” More than 17 years ago, Bincy started her career serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in NYC, Seattle and Houston, in roles from counselor to Executive Director. As a REALTOR®, she continues to serve on a personal level, including counseling victims of violence, interpreting in crisis situations, fundraising in tragedies, registering new voters, and serving on non-profit boards. In both her business and community service, Bincy proactively sees needs and creates solutions. Her greatest joy is her family, including her four children.
Brandon Scott – Scott Property Group at Keller Williams Signature – After working in corporate real estate, Brandon realized he wanted more meaningful interactions than the impersonal, numbers-only business. He wanted to get more personal by assisting families with one of their most important financial and life decisions, home ownership. Brandon hired his wife, Sarah, away from her full-time grant writing profession two years ago and says it was easily the best business decision he has ever made. Brandon and Sarah hope to leave a legacy where one of their three daughters (Mia, Lila, Nora) will want to take over their real estate business and lead it into the future.
Callee Maglothin, Keller Williams Memorial – Callee started her career as a Claims Adjuster and quickly learned how to navigate difficult situations. However, it was her passion for others that led her to pursue a sales career focused on helping people find a place they call home. Callee’s desire to place her clients first led her to be honored as “Rookie of the Year” and consistently be recognized as a Top Producer in an office of 700+ agents at KW Memorial. While Callee has been blessed to experience such success in real estate, her greatest joys are her husband and two daughters, Brooklyn (2) and Tatum (7 months).
Chase Smith, Krueger Real Estate – Chase is an accomplished Houston REALTOR® who brings a strategic, yet personable approach to his work. Prior to becoming an agent, he spent five years in the oil and gas industry developing invaluable negotiation skills. He now couples those skills with his enthusiastic demeanor to guide his clients through the biggest decision-making of their lives. A native Houstonian, Chase has extensive knowledge of the city and lives and plays in the communities he serves. He’s an active member of YPN and TREPAC who loves trying out new eateries and traveling the globe to experience new cultures.
Chief Olatunde Oniya, RE/MAX Legacy Living – As seen on CNN, ABC, and Real Producers Magazine, Chief is changing the real estate game by incorporating the most innovative technology and systems. As an authority in prospecting, he is an all-star record-setting salesperson and executive sales leader while building a successful sales business that continues to break records. Chief is currently ranked #12 per the Houston Business Journal, ranked #1 out of HBREA and currently holds the title for producer of the year. The epitome of the American Dream, he’s a TREPAC Investor, and his biggest accomplishment was being able to donate $10,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey relief.
Claire Warren, Better Homes and Garden Gary Greene – A decade after Claire started her career consulting for the world’s biggest oil and gas companies, she continues to utilize her savvy negotiation skills and cutting-edge marketing strategies in real estate. These skills, combined with her uncompromising integrity and customer service, have propelled her into the powerhouse REALTOR® she is today. As a top producing agent since her first year in the business, and every year since, Claire is incredibly grateful for her success and loyal client base. Claire is a member of the 2019 Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP), and cherishes time spent with her husband, beautiful daughter, and beloved goldendoodle.
Ginny Ledwell, Led Well Realty – Ginny Ledwell, owner of Led Well Realty, perfectly exemplifies her company motto, “Community Driven. Client Focused. Trusted Advisor.” After a decade of serving as a bilingual school teacher, she decided to combine her love of helping people and service to the community into assisting buyers and sellers achieve their real estate dreams. She can always be counted on to “go the extra mile” for her clients as well as in her volunteer work with the Junior League, PTA, and various community endeavors. She is married, has two beautiful children, two terrible rescue dogs, and graduated from Texas A&M.
John Eric Osterhaus, Better Homes and Garden Gary Greene – John, a native Houstonian, has held his real estate license for more than a decade. While finishing his Master of Education degree, he worked for the family business. It was the hope of starting a family that propelled John to pursue real estate full-time. Thanks to the support and encouragement of his amazing wife Carol, John is proud to have been able to increase his sales production year-over-year, all the while being a proud father of his now 4-year-old son Elijah. John’s past experiences as a teacher have given him many skills that help him be a successful REALTOR®.
KLAUS HERNANDEZ, Klaus Home LLC – Klaus Hernandez is co-owner of Klaus Homes LLC, a 20-year-old real estate company rooted in the Latino market and where he learned the ropes in real estate from his mother. He works with buyers, sellers and investors to provide excellent service by learning new information and using new technologies to better serve his clients. His commitment to the industry is involvement in the HAR Management Advisory Board, Texas Gulf Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board, and Rodeo Committee. In his spare time, he brews gluten-free beer, which he plans to develop as a business in the future.
Kat Rockwell, The Rockwell Team – CB&A, REALTORS® – Kat is a team leader, HAR contract instructor, mentor with CB&A, REALTORS®, as well as a Certified Coach for nationally acclaimed Workman Success Systems. She is a current member of the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (Class of 2019) and looks forward to serving her association and community for years to come. She prides herself on helping other REALTORS® grow their businesses and elevating the profession. Kat is a proud mom of two uniquely awesome girls and gets the privilege to go to work every day with the love of her life and team lead, Quenton Rockwell.
Kristian Williams, Compass Real Estate – After graduating with a BA in Marketing from the University of Houston Downtown, Kristian set her sights on continuing a customer service based career in real estate which exemplifies her passion for helping others find their “dream home.” Five years later, Kristian has polished her experience and in turn has become a mentor and named The PR Group’s Director of Agent Training. Each year, her business grows by building meaningful and lasting relationships. Being a mother is her “why” and the main reason she has tunnel vision within her career. She participates in YPN, TRLP class of 2019, and is committed to TREPAC as a major investor.
Lauren Price, Compass Real Estate – The PR Goup – In 2015, Lauren found herself a newly single mother of two children after being out of the workplace for more than 10 years. She decided to take a huge risk and get into real estate and has never looked back. She credits the guidance from her team, The PR Group, for many of her successes. Lauren is involved with several advisory boards at HAR, 2019 TRLP, and is a TREPAC Major Investor. Lauren is an advocate of the communities she serves and devotes time to volunteering, philanthropy, and her community blog: Hello Lake Houston. Lauren resides in Kingwood with her family.
Matthew Guzman, RE/MAX Universal – Matthew “Matt” Guzman, owner of RE/MAX Universal, has used his 11 years of experience in the financial service industry to run a successful and growing real estate business. Matthew is a great leader, has great vision and really works for his clients’ best interest. He is not in this industry for the lavish lifestyle. He is in it because Matthew deeply cares for people, but behind his success, Matthew is supported by his lovely wife and two wonderful sons. An entrepreneur at heart, Matt is very dedicated to serving his customers and building long-term relationships. He is self-motivated, goal-oriented and focused on quality.
Michelle Marek, Keller Williams, The Woodlands & Magnolia – Michelle has always had a passion for real estate and a love for people which makes being a REALTOR® the perfect fit. Her attention to detail and ability to execute even the most complex transactions set her apart and always exceed her clients’ expectations. Michelle’s top priority is to provide her clients unparalleled service and personal assistance with their real estate needs. She is involved in many philanthropies and currently serves on the Keller Williams Agent Leadership Committee. With nearly $26 million in closed transitions in 2018, Michelle’s determination, commitment, and expertise are the driving forces behind her success.
Monica Callis, RE/MAX Exclusive – Monica received her license in August 2015, but it wasn’t until she moved to Houston a week before Harvey that she started practicing real estate full time. This “Texas Aggie” fell in love with helping families find homes that lost everything. Some never thought they could own a home, which made Monica realize that changing lives through real estate was her God-given purpose. She loves the quote “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” This 2018 Rookie of the Year is adjusting the sail very well in the real estate world.
Ruth Carruthers, Better Homes and Garden Gary Greene – Honest. Savvy. Strong financial acumen.Detail-oriented. Die-Hard Longhorn. Wife and Mother of two. Behind the awards and recognition; beyond the recommendations and the results, you will find a highly skilled, knowledgeable professional who puts clients’ financial and real estate interests at the forefront. This paired with her ability to help her clients transition with patience, ease and trust is what has led her to double her production year-over-year to total more than $25 million year to date. Giving back is important to Ruth. She is actively involved in the Houston Rodeo, Junior League and Small Steps Nurturing Center.
Ryan Kutter, Connect Realty, The Kutter Team – Ryan Kutter’s work ethic and professionalism, combined with his charisma and insatiable thirst for knowledge, have set him apart from the rest. Ryan’s philosophy of “Service Above Self” is the hallmark of his success. His passion for helping others is evident in everything he does. Whether working tirelessly to exceed his client’s expectations, leading motivational classes for REALTORS®, mentoring teens or serving his community through his numerous foundation involvements and church, Ryan is an inspiration to everyone around him. Today, Ryan’s notable reputation, countless production awards, and numerous industry recognitions (including “Montgomery County REALTOR® of the Year”) speak for themselves.
Samantha Plomer, Compass Real Estate – After graduating from Texas State University in 3 1/2 years, Samantha set out to start her home staging and decorating business. Shortly after, she obtained her real estate license in 2015 and started the ground running. Samantha is a member of Tailored Real Estate Group at Compass. She prides herself on being involved in her community as well as the real estate industry. Samantha is President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Fort Bend, a TRLP 2018 graduate and member of PAALS, YPN, and TREPAC committees for HAR. You can catch Samantha every Friday for her epic #fieldtripfriday.
Shelly Scanlin, Styled Real Estate – Shelly joined the real estate community just under four years ago. She has excelled in production winning multiple awards. She recognized an opportunity in the market and launched Styled Real Estate in January 2019. Her brokerage’s main office is based in Spring, and offers agents the ability to incorporate design and renovation into their business with the use of Paragon Design Firm’s 10,000 sqauare foot design center. Styled Real Estate has grown to more than 40 agents in just nine short months! TRLP class of 2019, Shelly looks forward to growing as a leader within the community. Her personal mission statement is “Take.Care.Of.People.”
Uriel Rodriguez, Realty World Elite Group – Serving as Vice President, Uriel Rodriguez epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work, and creative service in every detail of the real estate transaction. Uriel grew up in Texas. He has always had passion for helping people in every aspects of the industry from representing sellers, buyers in residential markets. His experience and foresight to productivity address details before they become a problem. He and his teamwork selling listings, initiate communication in every detail of the transaction, from the first phone call all the way to closing. Five words that describe Uriel are love, integrity, commitment, passion, and fun!
