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Al Dumas

 

 

Broker

 
  Owner  
  Salesperson  
 
         

Al Dumas was born in Massena, New York in 1951. He moved to Florida in 1970 after graduating from Holy Family High School. At that point he began his career as a chef studying from French, German, Swiss and Continental culinary experts. He continued to work as a chef in South East Florida until 1978 where he had the opportunity to open A restaurant in Cocoa Beach, Florida. In 1981 Al entered the real estate industry. Since then, Al has been a top residential real estate agent. Al's production is in the TOP 1% of all real estate salespeople nationally. He is in the Re/Max Hall of Fame and is a consistent platinum club member. Recently Al received the Re/Max Lifetime Achievement Award.  Al is married with 3 children and his interests are his family, cooking, computers, fly fishing, snow skiing, and working out.

 
         
   

Sarasota Real Estate

     
     
  Lynne Dumas  
  Office Manager  
     
 
         

Lynne Dumas lived in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania before settling in Sarasota in 1985. Lynne has been in the real estate industry since 1975 working in a highly respected firm with over 250 agents. Lynne‘s career combined the relocation, advertising, rental, bookkeeping, administrative divisions, and office management for 250 Realtors and a staff of over 25. Lynne’s career also included Marketing Director for both real estate Attorneys’ and real estate title companies.

   
 
         
   

 

     
     
  Claire Newman  
  General Manager of
Offer/Contract/Closer
 
     
 
         

Claire Newman was born and raised in Harrogate, England.  In 1999 she moved to Sarasota with her parents and younger sister and has lived here ever since.  She graduated from Sarasota High school in 2004 and then joined the Al Dumas Team at the end of 2005. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family and friends. She loves the beach, traveling and meeting new people.

         
   

 

     
     
  Jennifer Fricke  
  Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
 
     
 
         

Jennifer Fricke is from St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Sarasota, Florida in March 1997.  After graduating from college with her degree in Speech Communications is when she began her real estate career by starting in property management in 1994.  She continued her real estate passion and helped manage over 500 units after her move to Florida.  She took her real estate career to the next level by getting her Florida Real Estate License, Mortgage License and her CAM (Community Association Manager)License.  She has been a part of Al’s team since 2008.   

 
         
   

 

     
     
  Marina Allen  
  BPO Coordinator  
  Licensed Appraiser  
 
         

Marina Allen was born in Ukraine and raised in Moscow, Russia. She graduated from Moscow State Linguistic University with a Master Degree in English in 1991. Marina had a wide-ranged spectrum of administrative carriers: In 1993 she started working for “ITERA International”, Russian-American oil and gas corporation as a personal assistant-interpreter for the Senior Advisor of the President. In 1998 she decided to move into a controversial field where she worked as an office coordinator for “Ecology and Environment”, an American company with their headquarters based in Moscow. She has been traveling worldwide for business related purposes. Marina has been residing in Sarasota, Florida since 2000 when she started working for the Real Estate Appraisal firm. In 2009 she became a State Certified Residential Appraiser for the State of Florida. Marina is married and has 2 children in their teens. Marina loves to dedicate her time for volunteering in the church, enjoys her family and friends, sunset walks on the beach and music.

         
   

 

     
     
  Susan Marks  
  Auction Properties
BPO Assistant
 
     
 
         

Susan Marks is a native Floridian, originally from Miami and moved to California in 1975 where she lived for 15 years. She moved to Sarasota in 1991 to be near her family, got married and had a son who is now 14. Susan worked as a Residential Appraiser for eight years and after that started her own virtual assistant company working from her home, then joined the Al Dumas Team in November of 2009. She enjoys hanging out with her son, their 2 cats, 1 dog, 1 bird, going to the beach and cooking.

         
   

 

     
     
  Patty Banks  
  Repairs & Maintenance  
     
 
         

Patty Banks is originally from Columbus, Ohio and moved to Sarasota in 1978, took a 16 year hiatus to the Georgia Mountains and recently moved back to “Paradise”.  She is a third generation Real Estate Agent. Initially received her Real Estate license in the State of Florida in 1982 and was licensed in the State of Georgia in 1997. Patty successfully completed Real Estate Laws and Practices II (Brokers Course) from Manatee Community College in 1989. Continuing education courses have included “Basic Home Building” by Tom Harrison as well as Architecture, Contracts and Investing Strategies. Starting her career in Administration with US Realty of Bradenton, Inc. and Schlott Realtors gave her the building blocks for a successful career. Patty owned and operated two successful companies, The Executive’s Assistant in Florida and The FSBO Report in Georgia. In marketing her Real Estate career she has thought “out of the box” and sponsored community events for the family. Her extracurricular activities have included “Cookie Mom” with the Girl Scouts, Yearbook Coordinator for C.H.A.T., Leader American Girls Club and Middle School Church Youth Group Leader. Patty is the proud mother of 5 GREAT children.

         
   

 

     
     
  Tessa Smith  
  Website Manager
Main Operator
Listing/MLS Coordinator
 
     
 
         

Tessa Smith was born in Westford, Massachusetts in 1984.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing.  After graduation, she moved to Sarasota, Florida.  She worked in the radio promotions industry for four years before switching to the Real Estate industry in 2008.  She started her job at Al Dumas & Team in March of 2010.  She loves reading, playing video games, watching movies, and going to amusement parks.  She also enjoys spending quality time at home with her husband, three cats, and her dog.

         
   

 

     
     
  Janie Johnson  
  Offer/Contract/Closer  
     
 
         

Janie Johnson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She lived overseas through her elementary years, completed high school in Memphis, TN and received her BA in Business Administration in Springfield, OH. Upon graduating, she started in the Banking industry which eventually led her to the mortgage side where she has been for 25+ years, working for lenders, banks, mortgage brokers, a real estate attorney and title companies. She has been on the retail, wholesale and REO/Foreclosure side, working in Dallas, Atlanta and now here is beautiful Sarasota. She has visited family for many years in the Tampa/St Pete and Sarasota area so finally decided it was time to move here and make this home. She loves spending time with her boys and family, biking, rollerblading, walking, going to the beach, working on the house.

         
   

 

     
     
  Amy Looper  
Utilities
Securing
HOA Coordinator
     
 
         

Amy Looper is from Moline, IL.  She moved to Bradenton, Florida after graduating high school in 1986.  After high school, she went to nursing school and was a nurse for 6 years.  She changed careers and went into banking where she was in management for over 5 years.  She then spent 5 years in residential and commercial construction before starting at Al Dumas & Team.  She is married with 2 children ages 21 & 11.   Her interests are her family & friends, boating, fishing, cooking, and going to the beach.

         
   

 

     
     
  Terry Powell  
  Property Inspector  
     
 
         

Terry Powell grew up in Florida although he was born in Dumas, Texas.  He graduated from Venice High School and attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, majoring in accounting.  Terry has spent most of his working life managing building material businesses.  He has been married to Mary, a teacher, for 35 years.  They have two sons, Trey and Adam, and a daughter-in-law, Leahann.  Trey and Leahann live in Pensacola where he is regional operations manager for Circle K and she is a civil engineer.  Adam is an electrical engineer in Tampa.  In his spare time, Terry enjoys following his favorite sports teams, the Yankees, Rays, and Cowboys and attending baseball games with his family.

 
         
   

 

     
  Beth Loch  
  Realtor/Buyer's Agent  
  Sarasota, Bradenton, Parrish, Myakka City & Lakewood Ranch  
 
         

Beth Loch is originally from Vincennes, Indiana.  She first came to Sarasota in on vacation in 1978, fell in love the area and moved here in 1980.  She has 30 years of real estate related experience, having started as a loan processor and progressing to the position of Loan Processing Manager for with one of the nation's largest lenders, and subsequently the REO and Office Manager for a local asset management firm.  She has always had a passion for real estate and brings years of experience to the profession.  She loves all the culture, amenities and beauty that Sarasota has to offer and finds great satisfaction in helping buyers find homes that meet their needs.  In her spare time she enjoys travel, the beach, cooking, entertaining, and quality time at home with her animals.

 
         
   

 

     
     
  Brett Keyser  
  Realtor/Buyer's Agent  
  Sarasota, Bradenton, Parrish, Myakka City & Lakewood Ranch  
 
         

Brett Keyser is a native to Sarasota Florida. He received his education at the University of Florida earning a B.S. in Finance and later a MBA. Brett worked in Finance in Manhattan for several years, but was drawn back to sunny Sarasota. He currently specializes in the distressed housing market, and loves finding the best investment opportunities for his clients. In his free time Brett enjoys golfing, fishing, and running.

         
   

 

     
     
  Beverly Hayden  
  Realtor/Buyer's Agent  
  Venice, Englewood, Rotonda West, & Nokomis  
 
         

Beverly Hayden is a true Floridian, born in Miami.  She moved to Atlanta and Southern New Hampshire, working as a Realtor, administrator  for a manufacturer and as mortgage broker.  Relocating back to  Florida  in 2000, Beverly wanted to share her love of Florida with others and began her Florida real estate career.  Named a Sarasota Magazine Five Star Realtor for 2008, 2009 and 2010, she has demonstrated her passion for finding just the right home for others and sharing her enthusiasm for our corner of paradise.  Beverly has many professional designations but is especially proud of her designation as a SFR- Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource specialist.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband & three cats, traveling, bowling,  antiquing, and cooking.

         
   

 

     
     
  Mark Cummings  
Realtor/Buyer's Agent
  Venice, Englewood, Rotonda West, & Nokomis  
 
         

Mark Cummings is an Associate Broker with RE/MAX, has worked in Real Estate since 1995 and during that time has experienced a full range of cyclical peaks and troughs.  His experience is wide ranging from marketing new construction to evaluating sites for development, to promoting individual residences for sale.  As an industry professional, Mark has an intimate understanding of the Venice area and is acutely aware of it’s potential and value.  You can benefit from Mark’s wealth of negotiating experience to obtain the best possible value.

         
   

 

     
     
  Shannon Hansbury  
  Realtor/Buyer's Agent  
  North Port & Placida  
 
         

Shannon Hansbury is originally from Rochester, New York and moved to Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the late 1980’s where she worked in the Hospitality industry as an Operations Tour Manager coordinating tours to destinations along the East Coast of the United States.  She then became the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Four Points Hotel by Sheraton in Eastham, MA and, shortly thereafter, was promoted to General Manager of the Ocean Park Inn in Eastham, MA.  In 2003, she and her family moved to North Port to escape the cold winters and to enjoy the warmth, culture and tropical beauty that the West Coast of Florida offers.  While searching for a home, she quickly realized that she had a passion for Real Estate and decided to begin her career as a Realtor in 2004.  In 2006, she joined Re/Max Alliance Group and has since become a top producing agent receiving awards such as the Executive Club award in 2007 & 2008, the Re/Max 100% Club award in 2009 and the Five Star Agent award in 2010.  She made an exciting career move by joining the Al Dumas Team in 2008 and specializes in selling residential properties in Sarasota and Charlotte counties.  Her honesty, professionalism and integrity are only a few of the characteristics that set her apart from others.  By genuinely listening to, and understanding her customers needs, she is able to successfully find the perfect home for her buyers.  Shannon is married with 2 children and enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, theatre, music and reading.

         
   

 

     
     
  Tammy Vaughn  
  Realtor/Buyer's Agent  
  Port Charlotte & Punta Gorda  
 
         

Tammy Vaughn was born in Punta Gorda, Florida in 1971, where she attended Sallie Jones Elementary, Punta Gorda Middle School, and Charlotte High School.  As a youth, she enjoyed playing baseball with the Little League, and was on the Softball and Swim Team of Charlotte High.  After High School, she went on to the University of South Florida where she received a BA in Psychology.  She then accepted a position at G Piercewood State Mental Hospital as Guardian/Guardian Advocate for the Mentally Ill.  After her daughter was born, she found a job a little closer to home, as a Social Service Director of Life Care Nursing Home in Punta Gorda. Over the years she has been involved in the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Adopt a Grandma Program, hosted Home Improvement Shows, and participated in the Charlotte Harbor swim on the 4th of July.  The biggest influence in her life has always been her Mom, who has been involved in Real Estate since she was a toddler.  She recalls visiting the model homes of Punta Gorda Isles, as a child, and even at that point in her life, recognized that a house is more than four walls, but could also be construed as a work of art, or better yet a home.  Needless to say, she found my calling. She has made loads of great friends through her customer base and still enjoys finding families their Florida home.

         
   

 

     
     
  Allan Hase  
  Realtor/Buyer's Agent  
  Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, & Fort Myers  
 
         

Allan Hase, Realtor is a licensed Florida real estate agent who is a member of the Bonita/Estero Board of Realtors, Sunshine MLS, and Rapattoni MLS which services Ft. Myers, Ft. Myers Beach, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres. He enjoys the satisfaction of helping people, giving them the kind care he would hope to receive. Allan continues to be a leading agent having personally completed 34 real estate transactions in 2009.  During 2009 he also completed the training necessary to get the valued CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) designation.  Allan has lived in Southwest Florida since 1980 and in the San Carlos Park/Estero area since 1986. It is this area that most of Allan's business comes from and his ability to market this area is indicative of his knowledge. Allan grew up in a small town in Missouri, attended the University of Missouri before enlisting in the USAF and serving a year in Vietnam. He is an active member of the Estero United Methodist Church and is very involved in Kairos, a prison ministry. He is married to Cindy and they have two children: Guy who is a student at Florida Gulf Coast University and Taylor who is a student at Florida State University.


 
   
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