by Rick Davidson | Nov 21, 2018 | Houston, In The News, JPAR, JPAR News, Life On The Wire, Real Estate, What's New
JP & Associates REALTORS® is pleased to announce Ryan Bokros has joined the team as its Area Business Development Manager for its Houston, Texas market.
Ryan is a 14 year veteran of the real estate industry who is widely known as a growth strategist, industry connector, thought leader and recruiter.
JP Piccinini, Founder and CEO said, “Ryan has held vital roles in both small and large companies. He has led strategic learning initiatives for the largest real estate company and franchiser in the world and he has led small niche brokerages, where he became known for innovative ideas and execution. We are pleased to have Ryan lead our growth efforts in Houston.”
Knowing the importance of not just knowledge but the execution of ideas, Ryan has spent time giving back to the industry. Currently, Ryan serves as the incoming Chair for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum and he is a member of the NAR Research Committee and has been chosen to lead the Texas Association of REALTORS® as 2019 Chair of the Technology and MLS Committee.
Mark Johnson, COO said, “Ryan has been recognized by the Houston Association of REALTORS as a Top 20 Under 40 Rising Star as well as a Top 20 Influencer in Residential Real Estate as part of the Swanepoel Power 200. He brings a well rounded and powerful results driven style to our team.”
With his wife Maggie and 5 children, he enjoys all of the great things about living in The Woodlands, TX. As a lifelong Astros fan, sports is something Ryan will talk about to anyone. When time allows, Ryan also enjoys a nice sunny day on the golf course or a hike with his family. Ryan is also a classically trained chef and loves to cook and of course eat great food.
JP And Associates REALTORS® (JPAR) is one of the top 100 real estate brokerages in the US. A full-service transaction fee based real estate brokerage, it has been recognized as one of the top 10 fastest growing brokerages in the country by REAL TRENDS as well as also being a back to back INC5000 nominee. It operates multiple offices across Texas and is expanding nationwide offering franchising opportunities for entrepreneurial real estate professionals. Read more about JP and Associates REALTORS: http://JPAR.net
by andrew | Apr 23, 2018 | Austin, Dallas, Houston, In The News, JPAR, Organizational Announcement, San Antonio, Staff
JP and I are pleased to announce continued investments in our brokerage with the addition of the “Business Development Manager” roles at JPAR.
The Business Development Manager role will be accountable in their assigned territories for leading the culture, recruitment, and operations of JP and Associates company-owned offices. They will be focused on talent attraction & recruitment, coordinating monthly networking events, encouraging weekly mastermind groups inside each office and developing our vetted partner network that serve your office locations.
We are excited and proud to welcome this team.
Kandi Pound
Kandi Pound is the Business Development Manager for JP and Associates REALTORS® in Tarrant, Johnson and Parker Counties. She is a leader with a diverse background including business ownership, working in the legal industry and serving various charity organizations. Kandi believes that people are the key to a company’s success. She strives to hire agents that are looking to take their real estate business to the next level using JPAR’s unique business model and culture. Additionally, Kandi is excited for the opportunity to work with the many JPAR corporate partners and preferred vendors to continue those relationships and cultivate new ones for mutual growth.
Kandi is also a licensed Texas Realtor serving clients in the DFW Metroplex. She is an Arlington, TX native who enjoys traveling with her family, TCU sporting events and watching her daughter grow.
Samantha Willey
Samantha L. Willey will be responsible for the Dallas and Rockwall Counties. She was born and raised in East Texas. Her passions include Real Estate, her team-mates and helping others to be successful.
Samantha started her Real Estate career in 2012, she and her business partner Tiphannie W. Clements have grown the team W Lux Properties Group and have quickly become one of the top producing teams in East Texas. She volunteers a lot of her time to teaching new agents on how to be successful in their real estate careers, and how to grow as professionals. She takes pride in her business, business relationships, and her family.
Michele Thomas
Michele serves the San Antonio market. She moved to San Antonio in 2004 with the Air Force and retired from active duty in 2016. She has an extensive background with over 20 years’ experience in Recruiting, HR Management and Development. Michele has a professional certification in Project Management and a degree in Human Resource Management. Her experience in recruiting and training coincides with her passion for people and cultivating relationships. She is a natural at seeking out resources and finding out what others need and want.
Michele focuses on servant leadership and integrates this into her everyday life. She is a member of the Junior League of San Antonio and volunteers with numerous nonprofit charities. Michele embodies integrity, service, and energy. She prides herself on her strong work ethics and commitment to exceed expectations of the agents and business partners in the San Antonio community.
Mike Pritchard
Mike Pritchard will drive our growth in Austin TX. He began his sales career nearly 25 years ago while working in the Telecom Industry before making the transition to Real Estate. With nearly 15 years of Real Estate experience, Mike has had a multi-faceted career specializing in new home construction, home renovation, and residential resale.
Mike has spent that last 7 years of his career helping real estate professionals build highly successful careers. He is an accomplished trainer and mentor having coached and trained over 200 Real Estate professionals in the Austin and Dallas Markets. Mike focuses on helping agents master their craft in an extremely competitive marketplace by using innovative real estate sales and marketing techniques while employing cutting-edge technology allowing agents to build lifelong relationships with their clients. Mike is passionate about helping Real Estate Professionals find an organization in which they can truly succeed. By partnering with JP and Associates Realtors, Mike has found the perfect team to help agents experience exponential growth.
Mike is a Texas native, born and raised in Austin. When not working, Mike enjoys spending time on the water with his two children Finn and Lilly along his partner Jen.
