MAYWRIGHT - Key Persons
Ally loves Indianapolis and has called the city home for over 20 years (other than a brief stint in New York, which she'd love to tell you about sometime). She grew up in the Geist area of Lawrence Township and later attended and graduated from Butler University. It was during her time at Butler that she fell in love with Midtown and all that Indy's older, urban neighborhoods have to offer.
Prior to diving into real estate full-time, Ally worked for many years as a writer in the marketing and advertising industry. She brings a dynamic skillset of creative problem-solving, strategic thinking, and efficient communication to her business. As a broker, Ally is passionate about learning and understanding each and every client's individual story. By providing a highly-detailed level of care, support, and expertise, she strives to make the home buying and selling process easy and enjoyable for every client.
Ally currently lives in Meridian-Kessler with her husband, Matt, and their rescue dog, Penny. When she's not working hard for her clients, you might find Ally teaching (or practicing) yoga at Invoke Studio, enjoying Indy's amazing local food scene, catching some live music, or hiking around Holliday Park - her favorite of Indy's beautiful public parks.
A lifelong Hoosier, save for a handful of years in Missouri during and after college, Bekky loves Indianapolis and believes it's a fantastic place to raise a family. She comes to Maywright after retiring from 20 years of teaching piano, voice, and guitar to children and adults of all ages. A natural teacher, she excels at distilling the big picture down into manageable chunks, while also keeping an eye on what comes next.
Bekky lives in Carmel with her husband, two sons, and two cats - which somehow adds up to a household busting at the seams with energy and surprises. She is an accomplished cook and enjoys continually expanding her repertoire with new-to-her global cuisines, and she is an avid festival-goer, having never yet met a festival she wouldn't attend at least once. A lifelong learner, she also is always looking for a new class to take or a skill to learn.
Job Titles:
- BROKER
- CO - FOUNDER
- Member of the Old Northside Neighborhood Association
After graduating from Purdue University, Chanda became a first-time home buyer in downtown Indianapolis, which expanded her interest in real estate. She and her husband, Jeff, acquired and managed several residential rentals, renovated a home for resale, and invested in vacant lots while working in their respective careers. In 2011, Chanda decided to leave the non-profit sector to pursue her passion for real estate full-time. Since then, she has not looked back. Chanda has helped hundreds of clients achieve their real estate goals and has personally represented more than $80 million in career sales. She invests in residential and commercial properties in the Indy area and occasionally renovates homes for resale. Chanda loves to share her extensive knowledge of new construction, historic renovation, and investment opportunities to educate and empower her clients.
Chanda has been an active member of The Old Northside Neighborhood Association and The Old Northside Foundation, Inc. over the past decade, serving in various leadership roles throughout the years. She served as Treasurer of MIBOR's Greater Downtown Division in 2012 and 2013 and is an alumna of MIBOR's Real Estate Academy of Leadership (REAL), Class of 2012-2013. Chanda was the top-selling agent at her previous brokerage in 2018 and 2019. In December 2020, Chanda co-founded Maywright Property Co., an exceptional Indianapolis real estate brokerage serving clients and central Indiana neighborhoods.
Chanda lives in a 1920s French Normandy-style home with her husband and two children in midtown's Butler-Tarkington neighborhood. She previously resided in downtown's historic Old Northside neighborhood for nearly 15 years. Chanda adores the diversity in architectural styles found throughout the city. She enjoys a good home renovation project and loves helping her clients reimagine their space to meet their ideal layout and aesthetic.
In her spare time, Chanda enjoys biking, exploring local restaurants and events, traveling, home renovation, decorating, and organizing. She's also a big Purdue and Colts fan and enjoys watching anything on HGTV. Chanda is a coffee enthusiast (her husband co-founded Tinker Coffee Co) and loves discovering new cafes around the city. Above all, she enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Chanda truly has your best interests at heart and understands the financial and emotional components of the real estate transaction. Her professionalism, integrity, knowledge of local markets, attention to detail, and work ethic are unmatched. Chanda goes above and beyond to help her clients make well-informed decisions while having fun along the way.
After relocating to Indianapolis 6 years ago, it did not take long for Christine to fall in love with the city's robust offerings in the way of culture, restaurants, parks, and coffee shops. While Christine knows the city well after bouncing around downtown neighborhoods, she currently resides in Broad Ripple with her husband Charles, son Lincoln, and German Shorthaired Pointer, Olive. Christine loves how Broad Ripple provides the homey neighborhood feel while still being in proximity to local shops and of course, Broad Ripple Park, where she and her pup spend lots of time burning energy.
Coming from a background in sales and project management, Christine is process oriented and loves bringing confidence to high stakes situations. Through education and utilizing her connector personality, she enjoys providing expert resources to her clients throughout the home buying and selling process. Christine emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual client's experience, and takes a creative approach to fit specific needs. Christine loves to be an advocate and would love to be in your corner, helping you achieve your home buying and/or selling goals.
Danielle is an Indianapolis native and graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. While at IU she was part of the Indiana University Cheerleading Team, Go Hoosiers! Danielle currently resides in Downtown Indy in the Saint Joseph neighborhood with her dog Mojito. She loves the walkability to Mass Ave, local restaurants and the dog-friendly lifestyle of downtown businesses. When not working for clients, you might just catch her walking her large Bernedoodle Mojito, practicing yoga, doing her own research on Downtown's newest food scene, or traveling to her happy place at beautiful beaches.
Prior to starting her career in Real Estate in 2019, Danielle spent 3 years working as an Event Planner for major Corporations and Affiliations traveling the US and coaching High School Cheerleading as well. She brings a lot of expertise in timelines and attention to detail. She strives to be professional yet personable, making each transaction smooth and personalized. While working as a Broker, Danielle also was a Transaction Coordinator to over 350 transactions bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her own clients, which is one of her greatest assets. She is passionate about creating long-lasting relationships while making the process as exciting and enjoyable as possible. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, seller, relocating to Indy, or are an investor, she prides herself in helping you in any way possible.
After having lived in Chicago for many years, Diane relocated to Indianapolis in 2016. She was a broker in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago for five years and her passion for real estate has only grown since the move. She earned her Indiana license and began her Indiana real estate career in 2017. She has purchased and managed several investment properties in Chicago, Michigan, Florida, and Indianapolis and is always on the lookout for the next new investment. Diane loves the exciting real estate market in Indianapolis and sees the potential in the many diverse city neighborhoods.p>
Diane lives in the Herron-Morton neighborhood with her husband, Dave, and their two rescue dogs, Harley and Gracie. She has been a volunteer at pet rescue organizations and has worked as a volunteer at a Chicago women's shelter for several years.
Diane's hobbies include cooking, travel, and trying the many exciting new restaurants near her neighborhood. She loves home renovation projects and enjoyed managing the recent renovation of their investment condo in Florida.
Diane's clients have commented on her impressive knowledge of Indianapolis neighborhoods, that she is easy to work with, her drive to go above and beyond clients' expectations, and her constant responsiveness, patience and thoroughness.
Diane's strength is listening to clients' needs and focusing on finding a home that fits those needs. She is an expert in negotiating and will be able to guide you to make the best decision for you. Whether you are a first-time buyer or have purchased many homes, she will be happy to talk with you about how you can achieve your goal of owning or selling your property with the least amount of stress possible.
A Hoosier at birth, Elizza grew up in Michigan and Wisconsin but has proudly called Indianapolis her home now for 20 years. She still loves to visit the lake towns up north. Elizza enjoys getting outdoors and traveling Indianapolis by car, bicycle and in a pair of running shoes. She loves her northside neighborhood of Devonshire in Washington Township and actively supports her local, public schools. One of her favorite things about living in Indy is the access to wonderful outdoor spaces within the city - she lives just a few short miles from Fort Harrison State Park.
Elizza made the move to real estate after spending the last 10 years in customer service. This is one of her biggest assets to her clients. She loves taking care of people and sharing her contagious passion. Along with her background in marketing and her attention to detail, Elizza's number one goal is for her clients to feel supported and understood throughout the buying or selling process. Indianapolis is a surprising mix of culture, community and affordability. She's excited to show you.
Jamie is an Indianapolis native who grew up on the far Eastside of the city. Prior to real estate, Jamie lived in Chicago for 10 years for grad school and work before moving back to Indy in 2014. Once settled, Jamie's passion for Indy grew. She fell back in love with the vibrancy that our city has to offer. To Jamie, Indianapolis has all the fun of Chicago but with a hometown feel, where everyone knows your name. After purchasing her first home in the Near Eastside neighborhood, her passion for real estate grew. Coming from a background in finance and interior design, Jamie provides an analytical attention to detail that's unique to her client's peace of mind. Jamie will go the extra mile to ensure her clients and their situations are handled with care and transparency.
Outside of work, Jamie loves being outdoors, whether hiking, biking, or playing a game of disc golf. You can also find Jamie exploring Indiana's state parks - one of her favorites being Clifty Falls, for its amazing waterfalls views and the Clifty canyon. Jamie also enjoys doing DIY home projects. If you need a drywall installer or installation of cabinetry, give her a call. No matter the task and its complexity, Jamie is dedicated to helping her clients meet their real estate goals.
Jess Martin relocated to Indianapolis in 2008 for a career in interior design, and quickly fell in love with the city and its culture. After finding the process of purchasing, renovating, and selling her first home in 2012 a personally transformative experience, she left her career in interior design to pursue her life-long interest in real estate and all things house- and home-related. She has found her passion in serving others and helping her clients achieve their real estate goals by offering the highest level of service and integrity.
Jess's early project managing experience in design, along with her natural attention to detail, has allowed her to incorporate these strengths into real estate transactions and build sustainable management systems to ensure excellence in service for her clients. This career-long vision and commitment to excellence in service is shared with Jess's partners, Chanda Johnson and Natalie Clayton, and is at the foundational core of Maywright Property Co.
Outside real estate, Jess spends much of her time downtown in and around Cottage Home with her two sons and husband. She is a supporter of the Indy Cultural Trail, enjoys biking and walking the city, and loves a croissant and a fine flavored latte from the nearest neighborhood coffee shop.
Born a Hoosier, Kyle has lived in many states since coming home to Indiana in 2012-California, Florida, Illinois, and Michigan. He now calls Historic Meridian Park his home, enjoying the spoils of a centralized location and Indy's best neighbors (change my mind) with his talented wife, Anna, and his two funny daughters, Margot and Simone.
Living his best life in HMP certainly has developed his appreciation for Indy neighborhoods, but Kyle was always interested in understanding spaces. As a child he would "read" the family's Rand McNally atlas on long road trips. This interest transformed into a real desire to see the places he saw plotted on paper, which culminated in Kyle visiting 46 U.S. states and 8 countries. (He may or may not have also won his 5th grade geography bee.) His lifelong love for location drives Kyle's need to mentally map the nuance that every city, neighborhood, or home uniquely offers.
Before venturing into real estate, Kyle built a decade-long career as a celebrated communication professor and award-winning speech and debate coach at Marian University in Indy's dynamic Near Northwest. Kyle effectively translates the skills he sharpened in education to better serve his clients in real estate: Teaching the real estate process with simple concepts; researching the marketplace for hidden trends; listening with empathy and openness; advising his clients on the home that best suits their needs; appreciating that every property-whether bought or sold-has its own story to share.
When he isn't helping people buy or sell their next home, Kyle spends time with his family and friends enjoying all the top-rate amenities offered by this lovely city. Whether it's museums, trails, or a nationally-recognized food scene-Indy's got it and Kyle digs it. He also has a penchant for table-top gaming, so if you ever want to snag a ticket and head to Gen Con, he's up for that too.
During her more than 15 years of living in Indianapolis, Lesli has resided in Old Northside, Chatham Arch, Woodruff Place, Holy Cross, and Irvington. She is a fierce advocate for the east side and a dedicated public servant. She is the past President of the Irvington Community Council and remains an active Council member, and has served as a board member of the Irvington Development Organization and as Halloween Festival Chair.
Lesli loves putting her passion for real estate and deep knowledge of Indy to work for her clients. Whether she's working with a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, Lesli is committed to helping her clients achieve their specific goals. Through constant communication, informed guidance, and a strategic approach to each unique circumstance, Lesli goes above and beyond to ease the stress that comes with buying and selling real estate and makes the experience as enjoyable as possible.
Her win-win attitude allows her to advocate for her clients while ensuring a positive and collaborative experience for all involved in a transaction, delivering results that speak for themselves. She doesn't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach to real estate, and she makes it a priority to get to know her clients on a personal level so she can have their individual needs and goals in mind every step of the way.
In addition to serving clients, Lesli rehabs her own investment properties (she especially enjoys respectfully renovating historic homes and keeping the original character intact) and manages several rental properties on the east side. When she's not working or volunteering, Lesli can often be found playing a rowdy game of kickball, walking her two dogs at one of her favorite parks, cooking a hearty meal for her family, or camping.
Her win-win attitude allows her to advocate for her clients while ensuring a positive and collaborative experience for all involved in a transaction, delivering results that speak for themselves. She doesn't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach to real estate, and she makes it a priority to get to know her clients on a personal level so she can have their individual needs and goals in mind every step of the way.
In addition to serving clients, Lesli rehabs her own investment properties (she especially enjoys respectfully renovating historic homes and keeping the original character intact), manages several rental properties on the east side, and is an Airbnb Superhost. When she's not working or volunteering, Lesli can often be found playing a rowdy game of kickball, walking her two dogs at one of her favorite parks, cooking a hearty meal for her family, or camping.
Marquette was born in Chicago but grew up on the eastside of Indianapolis. She now lives in Carmel with her two dogs and son, when he isn't attending classes at Ball State University. Prior to getting back into the real estate industry, she worked in public health in corporate and nonprofit settings. Marquette also has an entrepreneurial background in retail, as she formerly owned an art and gift boutique on Mass Ave. Marquette couldn't be happier to be back in real estate; she's thrilled to be working with Maywright and is passionate about providing excellent care and support to our clients.
When she's not busy keeping transactions running smoothly, Marquette loves reading, morning hikes at Holliday Park, and supporting local art and music. Of course, she loves to travel, too. Her most recent addition to her bucket list is to visit as many National Parks as possible. She is also a proud lifelong Pacers fan and enjoys supporting them when she can.
Murphy Hendy comes to us from mid-Michigan but has been an active Indy resident for the last 10 years with his husband, Lewis, and their 14-year-old pup, Diezel. Murphy has a Bachelor's degree in theatre from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, and he enjoys utilizing his skillset regularly in the real estate industry. Though a life on the stage wasn't the direction he wanted to take professionally, he gets to engage in very similar ways when he's showing homes to his eager buyers and advocating for his hopeful sellers. Murphy has been a Realtor for three years and has helped touch the lives of many along the way. He understands the art of blending strong communication skills with an engaging and upbeat attitude, assisting clients emotionally and physically through the many complexities of a transaction. Murphy acknowledges that his training as an actor allows him to remain focused, steady, confident, and graceful no matter the circumstance he finds himself in, especially when representing his trusting clients.
Murphy's favorite thing about the industry is when a fellow broker acknowledges how special it is to have a colleague on the other end of a transaction who is kind, quick to resolve conflict, overly communicative, and fun - which is ultimately what every client deserves to experience.
Murphy and Lewis live in the Old Northside where they carefully maintain a 135-year-old Queen Ann Victorian home.Though it's not always easy or glamorous, the experience of keeping up with such an historic estate prepares him to be able to navigate the sometimes alarming homeowner circumstances that a client may also face - so it's very worth the neverending commitment for him.
In his personal time, Murphy is a seasoned gardener, a stained-glass artist, an aquarist, and a singer-songwriter. His creative spirit runs wild, and he always enjoys when he gets to share that with the people he holds near and dear.
Natalie Clayton is a co-founder and broker of Maywright Property Co., a fully-woman-owned real estate brokerage serving clients and neighborhoods in central Indiana. As a top 1% agent in Indianapolis, Natalie brings to her work expertise, compassion, and a commitment to empowering her clients and brokers every step of the way.
In addition to her work at Maywright, Natalie owns 10+ real estate investments, including single-family, multi-family, and short-term rental. She believes in small business and is an investor in Milktooth, a nationally recognized restaurant in the Fletcher Place neighborhood. With more than 1,500 hours of service, Natalie founded Bourbon Women Indy, serves as vice president of the board at the Athenaeum Foundation, is president of the Community Heights Neighborhood Association, and is a member of Impact 100. In 2016, Natalie and her husband also launched a scholarship program for students who have shown a commitment to community and public service.
Natalie is an Indianapolis native and a graduate of IUPUI, and she has dedicated her career to knowing and serving this city and its people. Prior to entering real estate in 2017, Natalie spent a decade working in government and nonprofits, including serving as deputy director of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee under Mayor Ballard, where she worked on projects like Eskenazi Hospital, Bank on Indy and the Charles L. Whistler Award. She has also held roles at the National Future Farmers of America and the Indiana State Museum.
Since launching her real estate career, Natalie has been recognized as Rookie of the Year, an alumna of MIBOR's Real Estate Academy of Leadership (Class of 2018-2019), and the Bud Tucker Scholarship recipient.
Natalie and her husband, Indiana State Representative Blake Johnson, reside in Indianapolis with their two dogs, Jack and Jamison.
Job Titles:
- BROKER / REALTOR® Office Lead, Broad Ripple
Randy graduated from Indiana University Bloomington and bought his first home in downtown Indy. He discovered his passion for renovating and creating and proceeded to acquire, renovate, and sell several more historic homes in the city as well as other homes throughout Central Indiana. He's enjoyed living and working in many different parts of Indianapolis and is very familiar with many of its neighborhoods. Randy still occasionally renovates or builds a home utilizing his general contractor license. He also invests in vacation rentals, but most of his business involves helping his clients buy and sell homes.
Randy lives in Warfleigh, a neighboring area of Broad Ripple, with his family of seven. Randy and his wife Jules have 5 kids, 2 dogs, 6 chickens, guinea pigs, and love being able to walk to Broad Ripple while still having generous outdoor space and a quiet street. In his free time, Randy enjoys being outdoors - especially on the water - traveling, visiting all of the great local coffee shops and breweries, and either cooking at home or eating out at the many wonderful local restaurants in Indianapolis. Randy loves to give his family all of these experiences and loves time with family and friends.
Randy has been described by his clients as the consummate real estate professional with attention to detail, excellent communication, and an in-depth understanding of homes and neighborhoods. Since 2012, Randy has provided his clients the highest level of integrity and knowledge combined with compassion, fun, and a deep caring for his clients' well being.
Randy serves Maywright as both a full-time REALTOR® and soon-to-be Office Lead in Broad Ripple.
Ross Bemis was born and raised in Westfield, IN and moved to downtown Indianapolis in 2007 where he found a career and a passion in the hospitality industry. He has worked with many local coffee shops in and around downtown Indy, building long lasting quality relationships along the way. Through this, Ross found a passion for serving people, using coffee as the vehicle in which to do so. While serving the city at Provider Coffee and Long Drinks, Ross met his mentor, Jess Martin.
Jess took Ross under her wing and helped him begin his career in real estate. Ross views this career shift as another way to serve people and grow Indianapolis into an even more vibrant and diverse community. Buying a home is a very personal and potentially stressful experience, one that he has experienced himself. He finds pleasure in assisting home buyers through the buying process. Unlike most, he also enjoys the inspection process, learning something new with every home inspected and sold.
Living in and around Indianapolis his whole life has given him a love for the city and a knowledge of the areas and attractions that bless it. Ross bought his home in Irvington in 2019 and lives there with his wife McKenzie and their four pets.
Sydney is a born-and-raised Midwesterner with a passion for serving others. She lives in Brendon Park with her husband (Hayden), her son (Finn), and her German shepherd (Cece). As a former college basketball player, she has learned the invaluable importance of being a team player, working hard, and getting the job done.
Sydney is passionate about Indianapolis homes and helping her clients build generational wealth through real estate. She aims to understand and empathize with clients, no matter their story, to best serve their specific real estate needs. Her most recent work providing brand photography and social media strategy for local small businesses made her fall in love with Indianapolis and all it has to offer. She hopes to utilize her skills and resources to help her clients buy, sell, and invest.
Job Titles:
- HEAD of MARKETING and OPERATIONS
Homegrown in Indianapolis, Tiffany loves this city. She grew up in Fountain Square and, after receiving her master's degree at IUPUI, pursued her life-long dream of a career in real estate - and she is so thankful she did.
Tiffany enjoys providing exceptional support and service to our Maywright brokers and clients. Tiffany helps support the Maywright team by utilizing her creativity, strategic thinking, and thorough communication. She is a team player with a true passion for helping others. Her love for collaborative work and organizational skills help our clients and brokers meet their goals.
Tiffany currently lives in Irvington with her husband, their corgi, and their cat. She loves all things art and design, the outdoors, travel, and her family and friends. When she isn't busy supporting the Maywright team, you may find her at your neighborhood plant or thrift store.