DESHLER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Attorney
- Solicitor for the Villages of Cygnet
Tony was born and grew up around Napoleon, Ohio. His mom worked in health information at Fulton County Health Center, and his dad still runs Johnson's Carpet and Tiling, Inc. He obtained his bachelor's degree from Purdue University, and then his law degree from the University of Toledo.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant - Real Estate
Christy joined Sunderman & Rode, LLC in 2020. Christy primarily works with our clients regarding real estate matters. She will be the one helping through the process of buying or selling your home after contract to closing. Christy has brought 16 years of real estate experience from working for the Henry County Recorder's office.
Christy and her husband, Mike, live in Hamler with their three children. Christy enjoys spending time with her family at home or mini vacations, as well as watching her kids' sporting events and camping with her family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant - Legal
Deb began her career at Gribbell, Sunderman & Collier in 1992 after working in the Law and Telecommunications Departments at Marathon Oil Company for ten years. She has also served as Secretary/Treasurer for the Deshler Chamber of Commerce since 2014 and worked as the Office Manager for Iberdrola Renewables from 2010-2016. Deb's duties over the years have included all types of legal, real estate, bookkeeping, scheduling, tax work, and more.
Deb is a lifelong resident of Deshler and lives with her long-time partner, Kevin. Together they have five children and three grandchildren. She enjoys babysitting for her grandchildren and vacationing with friends and family.
Jim was born and grew up around Middle Point, Ohio in Van Wert County, right next to his grandfather's farm. He graduated from Manchester College in 1993, with a bachelor's degree in business administration-management. He received his law degree from the University of Toledo in December of 1998.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant - Probate
Joan's career began in 1983 as a secretary/receptionist for Gribbell, Sunderman & Collier. Joan's duties over the years have included all areas of the legal process including probate, real estate, payroll taxes, income taxes and estate work. Her passion in the legal field has always been working with families to help assist them in getting through the estate process when a loved one passes away and helping them navigate through what can be a difficult time for the family. She currently handles the processing of all our probate matters for the law office.
Joan and her husband, Mike, are lifelong residents of Deshler. They have four grown children and 10 grandchildren. Joan is also a member of many civic organizations and volunteers her time on many committees for the betterment of the Deshler community. In her free time, she loves their yearly family vacations at the beach, attending any type of type of sporting event and babysitting her grandchildren. Joan and her husband are actively involved as members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Deshler.
Renee joined our firm in late summer of 2022. She will often be the first voice you hear on the phone. Renee is responsible for scheduling, bookkeeping and putting her marketing degree to good use for the firm.
Renee was born and grew up on her family farm near Leipsic, Ohio. She graduated from Ashland University with her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Marketing in 1993.