BROOKS REAL ESTATE - Key Persons


David Burks

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Real Estate Agent
David Burks business background includes starting and running his own farm for twenty-two years that include a meat processing facility that he developed and sold after building it from the ground up. He understands what it takes to start, work, market, and grow a business from the beginning to the end. During that time, he also managed an extensive personal real estate portfolio of his own. David brings a real world, boots on the ground approach to achieving your commercial real estate goals. With the backing of Coldwell Banker Commercials vast marketing network and experience he can represent and advise buyers, sellers, investors, landlords and tenants in all aspects of commercial real estate. He understands commercial real estate as an investor and a real estate professional. Raised in the coal fields of Southern West Virginia, and a United States Navy Veteran, David has resided in New Kent County since 1999. He is a member and active in the New Kent Chamber of Commerce, the New Kent Public Safety Foundation, and the New Kent Relay for Life, as well as other community activities. David has personal and business relationships spanning from Hampton Roads to Goochland and from South Hill to Fredericksburg. Please allow David to put his vast experience and knowledge to work for you! Favorite Quote: "Don't let school get in the way of your education."

Douglas Kendall

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Real Estate Agent
Douglas Kendall is converse in all commercial real estate actions, i.e. leasing, managing, and listing properties for sale and/or purchase…and has an excellent understanding of the logistics in retail, office, industrial, flex space, and medical. He offers his clients a distinct advantage in maneuvering and negotiating commercial real estate deals. With fifteen years of managing his own real estate portfolio, and five years working for a commercial real estate information and marketing solution, Douglas brings a unique understanding

Elaine VonCannon

Job Titles:
  • Residential Property Manager
Elaine Voncannon offers property management services for Residential clients in the areas of Williamsburg, James City County, New Kent, York County, and the Peninsula. She employs a professional management team who markets your property, leases your property, collects rent and offers many other services that burden landlords. Having a local management team in place will allow you the satisfaction, knowledge and peace of mind that your property is being well taken care of. Elaine currently manages over 60 properties. Most of her clients own 1-2 properties, although a few own as many as 7 or 9. Her property management services are unique, in that she does not charge a myriad of fees, only a flat fee each month. Most property management companies will charge you much more plus there are a lot of extra fees. As your property manager, she will establish fair market rental price and help prepare your home for a new tenant. Elaine and her team will advertise and show your rental property at no additional charge. She will qualify potential tenants through our credit screening process to your specific criteria. Her team will prepare and monitor the tenant's lease and your property management agreement. She will perform move-in and move-out inspections and charge tenants for damages accordingly. Elaine will handle all tenant communication, collect rent and deposits as well as co-ordinate and supervise all maintenance service. By employing Elaine and her property management team, her services will provide you with a monthly owner statement on your investment property. Elaine is also a well-known and highly reputable Associate Broker in the Williamsburg area. Her clients that own second homes or rental investment properties rely on her to manage their investments. The typical property investment is kept an average of 3 to 7 years and when the landlord wishes to sell Elaine will market the investment property. She excels at finding a like exchange and then maximizes the potential of the equity her clients have accrued in their investment properties. Elaine also works with clients who purchase investment/distressed properties to either use as rentals or to sell after the necessary repairs are completed. These investors whom rehabilitate these properties utilize Elaine to oversee the entire rehabilitation process whether restoration includes structural, cosmetic, or other repairs that the investment property may have. These types of investors are providing a service to benefit the property values in the neighborhood where the home is located. Please be sure to visit Elaine's website, www.voncannonrealestate.com, where you can find information about Elaine and her current listings, but also many interesting real estate articles she has published. Elaine VonCannon has the skills and resources to market your home and have it sell in a timely manner. Call her directly at 757-288-4685 to discuss your options to receive your complimentary market analysis.

Genette Slemp

Job Titles:
  • Accounting

Hal Feder

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Real Estate Agent
Hal Feder has over 3 decades of experience as a global leader with the Ford Motor Company. He also served as the President of RMA Automotive, a family owned, privately-held portfolio of retail distributorships covering eight automotive brands in Asian and African emerging markets. His aim is to leverage this experience working as your trusted advocate. Whether you are selling, buying, or need support and counsel getting the most out of your hard-earned business or real estate investment. Hal Feder brings a wealth of global experience, leadership, and consulting skills to his business intermediary advisiory at Murphy Business and commercial real estate role at Coldwell Banker. His experience in both the wholesale and retail sectors of the business enterprise, his consulting experience covering small and large business owners, and his proven leadership for delivering business results makes him an ideal candidate to assist you with any business or real estate challenge you may be facing. Hal is married, has three grown kids, and resides in Williamsburg, Virginia where he enjoys his family, dogs, sports, and travel.

Jamie Cunningham

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Commercial Portfolio Manager
Jamie was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia, and has called Williamsburg home since 1996. She began her career in real estate in 2003. While gaining experience in real estate sales, accounting, mortgage banking, and property management she became well versed with all aspects of the real estate industry. With having had experience with other real estate companies, Jamie started working at Coldwell Banker Commercial / Brooks Real Estate in 2014. Her current lease / management portfolio includes a combination of retail, office and warehouse space totally several hundred thousand square feet throughout Williamsburg, James City County, New Kent County, Newport News, Hampton and Southeast Virginia. The commercial portfolio she manages boast as high as 93% occupancy and less than 3% delinquency. Which demonstrates her ability to assure the placement of the right tenant in the right commercial space, and to be able to manage her landlord's accounts in a professional and fair business environment. Through training with Coldwell Banker Commercial / Brooks Real Estate Jamie continues to grow professionally. She is pleased to be a part of the Coldwell Banker Commercial/Brooks Real Estate team, and looks forward to the continued growth and expansion of her lease/management portfolio. You will find a well-seasoned professional that knows the real estate industry, commercial real estate specifically, and has a wealth of understanding of Southeast, Virginia; yet, understands that in-order to grow and have continued success it is imperative to provide exceptional service to the Landlords and Tenants that comprise the Coldwell Banker Commercial/Brooks Real Estate lease/management program. Her clients find that through her patient and subtle approach to every business solution they find exceptional results.

Jim Halstead

Job Titles:
  • Residential Property Manager
Jim came to the residential property management business from the related fields of general contracting and home repairs. This has led to his philosophy on property management.

Jim Kourmadas

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Real Estate Agent

John Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Broker
  • Owner
  • Partner

Melissa Sabb

Job Titles:
  • Community Manager
  • Association Manager, AMS®, CMCA®
Melissa Sabb has over a decade combined experience of the internal and external operations associated with Homeowner Association's and Retirement Communities. Her vast experience with Architectural Boards and County Regulation and Compliance guidelines equips her with the knowledge to reinforce with confidence the comfort, security and peace-of-mind expected with Homeowner Association memberships. Melissa is a native of Williamsburg, VA and was educated in the York County Public School System. Her industry credentials include Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) and Association Management Specialist (AMS®). In addition, she holds an Associates Degree in Business Administration, an Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration, and is currently pursuing her Bachelors in Business Administration with a continues to pursue further education in the industry.

Michael Jordan

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Services Coordinator

Michael Kwiatek

Job Titles:
  • Community Manager
Michael has over two and a half decades of combined experience in the multifamily, single family, commercial and association management arena. His vast experience with both small- and large-scale communities span the entire Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore areas of Virginia. His experience was further expanded by a six-year tenure as president of his condominium association located in the City of Hampton. His fresh approach and unique prospective adds to his vast knowledge, education, and experience to provide a hands-on management approach. Michael is a native of Hampton, VA and was educated in the Hampton City Public School System. His industry credentials include Accredited Residential Manager (ARM®), Certified Property Manager (CPM®), Certified Manager of Community Associations and Association Management Specialist (AMS®) and plans to continue his education in the industry. He has served on various committees and boards throughout his career, most notable, President of IREM Hampton Roads Chapter in 2015. He is an active member of IREM Hampton Roads Chapter and Southeast Virginia CAI Chapter.

Michelle Maciel

Job Titles:
  • Residential Property Manager
Michelle Maciel began her career in 2004, and quickly became highly regarded by her clients and the real estate community. Over the years she has fine tuned her craft, as well as took the time to begin a family and is raising two wonderful children. Her recent portfolio grew from 150 units to 250 units, while managing a small team. Michelle not only managed, grew, and maintained a successful portfolio, but more importantly forged valued business relationships over the years, including assisting her investor clients to purchase and liquidate their assets to balance their portfolios. Michelle has maintained strong professional standards in her real estate career as a member of the Williamsburg Association of Realtors, the Virginia and National Real Estate Association, and the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). She has served on

Nicky Chance

Job Titles:
  • Community Manager

Orrin Banner

Job Titles:
  • Residential Property Management
  • Residential Property Manager

Sarah Massey

Job Titles:
  • Accounting

Teri Dawson

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator
  • Property Manager

Tyler Brooks

Job Titles:
  • Associate Broker
  • Partner
  • Associate Broker / Partner / Brooks Real Estate, Inc.
Incorporated the Real Estate Company to Brooks Real Estate, Inc. in 1988 and was appointed President of Brooks Real Estate, Inc. in 1988 and returned to full time employment at Brooks Real Estate, Inc. in 2017, and currently oversees all corporate accounting and administration, and the Residential Lease Management, Commercial Lease Management, and Community Association Management Programs, 1,141 doors in the program(s).