DRAKE REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENTS - Key Persons
Amy Turman is from Dallas, Texas and attended Highland Park High School. She then graduated from Texas Christian University with a BS degree in Journalism. Before starting a family, Amy was an associate editor at D Magazine and Editor-in-Chief at Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Amy, the daughter of a commercial broker, realized that a passion for real estate had been so tightly woven into her fiber by her parents that she had to pursue a career in real estate. Amy intends to use that passion and excitement for real estate to help her clients navigate the home-buying process and to make it an enjoyable experience. She doesn't want to just represent her clients; she wants to help them be better educated buyers/sellers. Her time as an editor not only constructed an eagle eye for detail, but experience in marketing and advertising that is invaluable to sellers. She is married to Philip Turman, who is from Tyler, Texas, and together they have two children. Amy is a member of The Junior League of Tyler, Inc. and the Greater Tyler Association of Realtors (GTAR).
Job Titles:
- Property Manager ( Commercial )
Job Titles:
- Agent
- SENIOR ASSOCIATE / Residential
Brent Bradberry is a licensed agent specializing in landlord/tenant representation, retail, site selection, land development and entitlements.
Prior to starting his career as a real estate agent, Brent spent the past several years working on land use and transportation planning projects as well as real estate and environmental due diligence throughout East Texas. This experience has provided Brent with a unique insight on development, entitlements and land use trends across the region that will give his clients a distinct advantage when buying or selling property.
Brent grew up in Tyler, TX. He graduated from Texas State University with undergraduate and graduate degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Geography.
Job Titles:
- Founding Partner
- Founding Partner of Drake Capital
Casey Hymer is a founding partner of Drake Capital, LLC and has been brokering real estate transactions since 2009. Prior to his career in real estate, he was involved in new home construction and professional sales for a fortune 100 company in the building automation industry. Casey specializes in retail brokerage, office brokerage, NNN investment sales and development.
Casey grew up in Tyler, TX, has a degree in Economics from Texas A&M University, and is a member of ICSC, NTCAR & GTAR.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Operations Team
- Office Administrator
Delyn Ridinger, originally from southeast Texas, earned her advertising degree from Lamar University in Beaumont in 2014.
After leading teams for logistics companies as an Operations Manager and Transportation Manager in the DFW Metroplex for nine years, she relocated to Tyler, Texas, in 2023 for new opportunities and to be close to family.
Delyn enjoys working closely and building relationships with her colleagues.
Job Titles:
- Property Manager ( Residential )
Hagan Baker specializes in Office, Industrial & Medical brokerage and leasing, for both tenant and landlord representation. Prior to his career with Drake Real Estate, Hagan worked for a large commercial real estate firm in the Tulsa, OK area. Through his knowledge of finance and real estate, Hagan can facilitate clients in their leasing and brokerage needs.
Hagan grew up in Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Finance.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Operations Team
- GENERAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Job Titles:
- Member of the Operations Team
- OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Mark joined the Drake Real Estate and Investment team in July 2019. He received his Real Estate license in 2005 while working for Jackson & Cooksey as a Commercial Tenant Rep in Dallas, Texas. Currently, Mark is the Chief Operations Officer for an East Texas oilfield service company and enjoys real estate part-time.
Mark grew up in Tyler and graduated from Texas Tech University with a Business degree.
Job Titles:
- Founding Partner
- CCim
- Founding Partner of Drake Capital
Matthew is a founding partner of Drake Capital, LLC and has been brokering real estate transactions since 2005. Prior to establishing a career in real estate, Matthew was involved in the broadcast department of a sports franchise. Matthew along with co-founder, Casey Hymer, oversee the brokerage operations and specialize in NNN investment sales, development and equity syndication.
Matthew grew up in Dallas, TX, has two degrees from Southern Methodist University, holds the CCIM designation, and is a member of International Council of Shopping Centers, NAR & TAR. Matthew has recently served on the boards of Greater Tyler Association of Realtors, Tyler Economic Development Corporation, CARE, and Tyler Chamber of Commerce, as well as being a member of the executive committee of Catalyst 100. Matthew and his family reside in Tyler.
Job Titles:
- Property Manager ( Commercial & Residential )
Story grew up in Arp, Tx. She attended Tyler Junior College and has a 17 year background in banking. She is excited to be a part of the DRAKE Residential team & looking forward to working for you. Story is a member of Greater Tyler Association of Realtors (GTAR).