DAWN REALTY - Key Persons


Alicia Stevens

Alicia Stevens Realtor RealtorAlicia10@gmail.com 786.417.2435 Jane Smith not only represents homebuyers in Sample City, she lives there. That gives her a decided advantage over other...

Betsy Guynn


Brooke Hogrefe

Brooke is a native Floridian born and raised in Pinellas county, currently residing in Gilchrist county and has previously lived in Hernando and Citrus counties. After earning her Bachelors degree in Environmental Science and Policy she worked for the FL Park Service as a Park Ranger for 5 years expanding her knowledge of Florida's beautiful natural resources and educating all ages of park visitors through field trips and trail walks. While working for FPS she was introduced to her lifetime passion of wildland firefighting. Since 2014 she has enjoyed prescribed burning throughout Florida and assists in the control of wildfires all across the country. Brooke met her husband on a prescribed fire and after getting married the couple started their own fire contracting company, Sandpine Alliance, which they still operate today. In 2017 they went on a mission trip to South Sudan Africa. After seeing the needs of villagers they started a non profit organization to raise money for orphans they met in Sudanese villages. With God's blessings and support from donors they have been able to provide young women education that would not be possible for them to receive otherwise. The non-profit also supports women and children in achieving food security. Needless to say, Brooke is passionate about helping others, and she is especially excited to help when it comes to real estate! She has assisted many clients with all types of real estate endeavors such as veterans VA loans, first time homebuyers FHA loans, new construction purchases, fix and flip opportunities, vacant land transactions and more. She welcomes any opportunity to help you realize your real estate dreams and has worked in the industry long enough to have experienced the many challenges that can arise during a transaction. Her confidence to overcome these challenges and her affinity for contract writing will ensure success for any realty endeavor you utilize her expertise for!

Cameron Hellstrom

Cameron Hellstrom hellstromhomes@gmail.com 352.275.6106 Jane Smith not only represents homebuyers in Sample City, she lives there. That gives her a decided advantage over other... Cameron has been a proud Floridian for most of his life, with fifteen years spent in Gainesville. He recently moved to Alachua with his wife to enjoy a slower pace of life and be closer to family and friends. His time spent in North Central Florida, specifically in Gainesville and the surrounding areas, gives him unique insight and knowledge of the region. Cameron graduated from the University of Florida and worked as a technical writer in the biotechnology industry. During his time in biotech, he was very interested in investing, leading him to real estate. As time passed, Cameron decided it was time to switch careers to something he has a genuine interest in that would allow him to connect with and help others directly. Another interest of Cameron's is e-commerce; he has over 16 years experience buying and selling online. His experience in e-commerce has taught him skills such as negotiation, product research, and product listing. Cameron also has many hobbies. Currently, his favorite hobbies include pickleball, biking, and drone photography. Cameron is easy to talk to, honest, and respectful. He will take pride in assisting with your real estate needs.

Chris Redmond

Chris Redmond was born and raised in Gainesville, FL. Being passionate about helping people and spreading joy, Chris sought out a career to find this fulfillment. The world of real estate became his focus after taking summer trips to Virginia to help his uncle flip homes. He learned that a job worth doing is worth doing diligently. Chris returned to Gainesville and began to work, gaining experience in various construction jobs. Chris graduated from Santa Fe College in Gainesville at the age of 19. He worked as a restaurant assistant manager during his time in college, gaining further customer service and communication skills. As a licensed Realtor, Chris helps buyers and sellers find their perfect fit in a home. Every individual or family has different needs and criteria in a place they look to call home. Chris works diligently to provide a prime selection of listings to fulfill these needs. In his spare time Chris enjoys spending time with his family, attending church, biking through Gainesville, playing sports with his friends and taking road trips to the beach. Call Chris today to get started on your next steps in your real estate journey.

David L. Nicholson

Job Titles:
  • Broker Associate ABR GRI

Dawn Smith

There is a lot of peace of mind that comes with working with Dawn Smith. She puts the effort and time into building strong relationships with her clients, which is crucial to creating a positive real estate experience. When there are tough choices to be made and important details to iron out, her clients trust her to help them make the right decisions.

Hannah Miller


Josh R. Benson - President

Job Titles:
  • Owner
  • President
Josh Benson is a local of Gainesville, FL. born and raised. In 2020, Josh took over as the managing Broker and Owner of Dawn Realty. He studied Business Administration and Early Childhood Education at Santa Fe College. Passionate for helping people, he worked as an elementary school teacher at Windsor Christian Academy and has been an active Gainesville Realtor since 2010. He is a fun, laid-back person that enjoys spending time with friends, cooking, traveling and kayaking down the Santa Fe River. He works with clients looking to buy, sell or rent properties in the Gainesville and surrounding areas. He also works with investors and business owners in commercial and rental investment properties. If you are looking for a place to call home, call Josh and he will help you find the perfect fit.

Kara Butcher


Richard Shiver

Richard Shiver Realtor richardshiver@gmail.com 352.260.5252 Jane Smith not only represents homebuyers in Sample City, she lives there. That gives her a decided advantage over other...

Sheryl Eddie

Sheryl is married, to Richard I. Eddie Jr., has five daughters and two grandsons and one granddaughter. Three daughters and their two grandsons live in Gainesville. In the 30 years Sheryl has lived in Gainesville, she has been deeply involved in the community, especially in organization that deals with the welfare of children. Those who have worked with Sheryl know she is known for getting things done. She takes action and is results oriented. Many of the projects she has worked on have truly had a positive impact on the community. By bringing together businesses, partner agencies, volunteers from various civic clubs and student organizations, these projects have been very successful. Sheryl puts the same energy in to selling and finding homes. On top of the above activities, Sheryl and husband Rick love to cook. They have cooked for multiple organizations including Peaceful Paths, BBQ for the Early Learning Coalition, St. Francis House to name a few. Cooking is their hobby, serving the community is in their passion. This lead Sheryl to pursue a career in real estate. Sheryl wanted to continue be a help to the people in the community. She does this with her unique recipe for marketing homes, and ability to find the right home for those looking. Sheryl will work tirelessly to find the right community and home for you in the Alachua County area. Sheryl's first listing was a unique property in Fort White, had been on the market on and off for two years. Sheryl did a creative video, marketed the property up north and sold the property for full asking price. Sheryl has the right recipe to sell/find your home.