Management Team

Management Team

Carlene Alfonso

Carlene Alfonso, CRB, CRS, and CEO of Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty, has been a REALTOR® since 1975 and a broker since 1978, she went into business with her father and has never been with any other firm.

She is described as the epitome of what every real estate agent should aspire to be.  Proud of her chosen profession, she gives freely of her time and talents to promote the image and professionalism of the real estate industry in her community, her State and Nationally.  A past President of the Gulf Coast Association of REALTORS®, is a multiple recipient of the Mississippi Association of REALTORS® Institute’s Instructor of the Year Award and has chaired the association’s professional standards, education and legislative committees.

Active locally, she is the past President of the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce and has served on the boards of the Humane Society of South Mississippi, the Association of Retarded Citizens and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.  Carlene was inducted into the Mississippi Realtor Hall of Fame December 6, 2006, during the Mississippi Association of REALTORS® Convention & Expo in Vicksburg.  Induction into the REALTOR® Hall of Fame is based on lifelong achievement and service to the real estate profession and the REALTOR® organization and is one of the most prestigious awards a Mississippi REALTOR® may receive.

 
  
Walter Ketchings
 
Real Estate Brokerage Council 

  • Planning for Profit in Real Estate Brokerage
  • Financial Management
  • Increasing Market Share and Improving Image
  • People Management:  How to Recruit, Train, and Retain

Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute

  • Real Estate Investment & Taxation
  • Analyzing Real Estate Opportunities
  • Impact of Human Behavior on Investment Decision Making
  • Case Studies in Commercial Investment Real Estate
  • Marketing Techniques for Leasing & Selling Real Estate
  • Shopping Center Development

Urban Land Institute

  • Residential Development (Condominium, Apartments)
  • The Development of Office Buildings
  • The Development of Shopping Centers
  • Market Analysis of Real Estate Investments

University of Southern Mississippi

  • Income Property Valuation
  • Residential & Rural Property Appraisal
  • Real Estate Finance

 

 American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers  

  • Real Estate Appraisal Principals
  • Basic Valuation Procedures
  • Rural and Agricultural Properties
  • Single Family Residential Valuation
  • Market Analysis

National Association of Realtors

  • Board of Directors (10 years)
  • Chairman, Commercial Investment Committee
  • Member, Professional Standards Committee

Mississippi Association of Realtors

  • President, 1989
  • Realtor of the Year
  • Board of Directors, 1984 -Present
  • Chairman, Professional Standards Committee
  • Education Committee
  • Executive Committee
  • Legislative Committee

Natchez Board of Realtors

  • President, 1984  
  • Realtor of the Year, 1986
  • Chairman, Professional Standards Committee

 

Karen Glass

Management Positions

  • Licensed in 2000
  • Previously worked as Office/Branch Manager
  • Previously worked as Relocation Director

Gulf Coast Association of Realtors

  • 2012 President
  • Board of Directors (Secretary, Treasurer, Director)
  • 2010 Realtor of the Year Award Recipient
  • 2009 Realtor Spirit Award Recipient
MS Association of Realtors 

  • Board of Directors
  • Standard Forms Chairman
  • Member Legislative
  • Regulatory Affairs Committee
  • Professional Standards Committee

National Association of Realtors

  • Communications Committee Member

 

HerbHerb Dubuisson, Sr

Accreditation

  • Gulf Coast Association Realtor of the Year – 1997
  • President, Gulf Coast Association of Realtors – 1993
  • Past Board of Director Gulf Coast Association of Realtors
  • Current member Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service
  • Life Membership – Gulf Coast Association of Realtors Million Dollar Round Table

 

Lisa HollisterLisa Hollister

Accomplishments and Qualifications 

  • Sales Associate since 1994
  • Broker – Licensed in the State of Mississippi
  • Member of Million Dollar Round Table
  • Awarded numerous production awards
  • Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty, LLC – Director of Training
  • National Trainer for Floyd Wickman StarMaker Team
  • Co- developer of the Floyd Wickman  StarMaker Program
  • Top Producer for Floyd Wickman StarMaker Team
  • Assistant to Floyd Wickman for National Speaking Engagements
  • Developed Marketing materials for Floyd Wickman products

Mississippi Association of REALTORS®

  • Vice-President Southern Region
  • Director for MAR
  • MARPAC Trustee
  • Chair and Vice Chair of MAR Professional Development Committee
  • Vice Chair of MAR Association Operations Committee
  • Graduate of the MAR Leadership Program
  • Graduate of the MAR Alumni Leadership Program
  • Served on MAR Task Force to select CEO
  • MARPAC Major Donor President Circle

 

 

 

Biloxi-Ocean Springs Association of REALTORS® 

  • REALTOR® of the Year
  • Past President
  • Served as Ex-Officio
  • Executive Vice President
  • Vice President
  • Director
  • Chair of numerous committees

Education

  • University of Southern Mississippi
  • Master of Arts Degree – English
  • Master Teaching Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science Degree
  • English and Secondary Education
  • Graduated with Highest Honors

Real Estate Courses Completed

  • Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
  • Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB)
  • Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
  • Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
  • Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS)
  • Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
  • Coldwell Banker® ACT I, II, III
  • Coldwell Banker® Coaching Program

 

Paul Blacksmith

Paul Blacksmith

Paul began in the Real Estate field in August of 2002 as an independent investor. Realizing it would be a great career choice, he affiliated with Coldwell Banker Alfonso in February of 2004. Paul earned awards in the first few months of business. Aggressive marketing and technological practices are an every day part of his work. In April, 2006, Paul took on the role of Director in both the Relocation Office and the REO Corporate Home Sales Office.

National Association of Realtors 

  • 2012 Member Elect for NAR Local and State Issues Committee
  • Mississippi Association of Realtors
  • 2010 Chairman for MAR Grassroots Committee
  • 2011 Committee Member
  • Biloxi / Ocean Springs Association of Realtors Member
Accreditations 

  • Broker Associate
  • Certified Negotiation Specialist
  • EPro
  • Relocation Director
  • REO Corporate Home Sales Director
  • Coldwell Banker Premier Agent
  • Coldwell Banker Diamond Society

 

Support Staff

Rick MilesRick Miles

Rick Miles is currently employed as the Operations Manager for the Harrison County offices, a position he has held for 12 years.  His responsibilities include Facilities Manangement (building maintenance & repairs) and technology…computers, alarm systems, phone systems, and copiers/faxes. Updates and distributes all company forms.  Rick is also the  purchasing agent for office supplies and vendor services and is the administrator handling agent real estate licenses and agent transfers. He also provides technical support for the companies offices in Hancock and Jackson Counties.

 

 

 

JoMarie LeBlancJoMarie LeBlanc

JoMarie is employed as our Controller and has been with the Company since 1995. She is responsible for all financial reporting and bookkeeping.

 

 

 

 

Jennifer enright

Jenifer Enright

Jenifer is employed as the REO Coordinator and has been with Coldwell Banker Alfonso since November 2005.  As one of Paul Blacksmith’s REO team members, she coordinates utilities and expenses involved with the company’s foreclosure listings.

 

 

 

 

Rebecca EdwardsRebecca Edwards 

Rebecca has been employed with Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty, Inc. since April 1, 2003 as the Incoming Referral Coordinator in the Relocation Department.  Prior to employment with CBAR, She worked in  Accounting  for the casino industry for 10 years.  Rebecca’s educational background consists of two program degrees in Business Technology from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College-1988-1990 & 1997-1998. Her duties as Referral Coordinator  consist of/but not always limited to receiving, managing, tracking all incoming referrals from the Cartus Network (Affinity, Corporate Relocation, & Broker/Broker), 3rd party relocation companies, & non-network brokers.  Referrals, whether assigned or direct are serviced by a team of relocation trained A-Team agents, working very closely with progress reports, so as to make every effort for a conversion.  I also work closely with non-team agents who receive direct referral business. 

Coldwell Banker Alfonso has a wonderful team of agents who work diligently to provide exceptional service, which makes my job so rewarding. 

  

Renee JenkinsRenee’ H. Jenkins

Renee has been employed since July 2006 as the Assistant to the Financial Controller – duties include reconciling bank accounts, writing checks and making deposits.

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