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Tripp Butler

Tripp Butler / CEO, Owner

Georgia native and University of Alabama graduate Tripp Butler joined Southbridge Realty as Chief Operations Officer in the winter of 2007 and in September of 2008 became CEO and owner. Tripp is actively involved in commercial real estate with partners in Atlanta, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina. Tripp started his career in commercial real estate in Atlanta before moving to Charleston in the early 90's as a sales executive with Wild Dunes Real Estate, and after a few years took over as broker, then partner and finally CEO with full responsibility for P&L performance, goal setting, overall operations, marketing and sales management, then managing a staff of 20. While working on real estate development projects in conjunction with Wild Dunes Development Company, Tripp held responsibility for sales, marketing and infrastructure matters resulting in a rejuvenated residential development firm which in 2005 was sold to Lowe Enterprises (the country's 5th largest independent management company) after having increased annual sales by over $70 million.

From 2006 to 2007 Tripp was Vice President of Genesis Designer Homes after being recommended for the position by the two companies mutual CPA. Tripp developed and supervised the sales team and large support staff, building them to achieve 100% of an aggressive 2006 revenue goal, while competitors were losing market share in a slowing sector.

Tripp holds a brokers license in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. He also holds a residential builders license in South Carolina. Tripp, along with his wife, son, and daughter are active members of Savannah Christian Church, and active sports enthusiast. He is a member of the Savannah Historical Society, Small Business Chamber of Savannah, served on The Living Vine board from 2008-2010, and his company is a member of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce.

Tripp Butler
912-651-5400


Jennifer Scroggs

Jennifer Scroggs / Sales Executive

Jennifer Scroggs is the “Veteran” agent at Southbridge Realty with more than 11 years with the company and 15 years as a resident of Southbridge Golf and Spa Neighborhood! She comes to you with 17 years of experience in Sales and Sales Management and initially began her career with Southbridge Realty as Director of Sales and Marketing, hiring and training Agents. In 2000 she segued into working with Buyers and Sellers, which is her passion. She continues to be the top producing agent and has successfully paired more than 500 families with the perfect home or homesite. Jennifer enjoys making her customers……...Lifelong Friends! And truly has a heart for service!

In addition to serving her clients and customers, Jennifer also serves locally. She is currently a VP for the Savannah Board of REALTORS® and a Director for the Georgia Association. She has served as President for both the Women's Council of REALTORS® and the Young Council of REALTORS® and is involved in many local charities including the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Red Cross Blood Drives and the Salvation Army Angel Tree Project. She and her son, Cooper, are active members of Savannah Christian Church.

A Georgia native, Jennifer has lived in the Savannah area for 20 years and loves sharing her charming “hometown” with those seeking a little Southern Hospitality. Jennifer’s professional experience and practical knowledge of how to successfully pair Home Buyers and Sellers are what makes her credible and substantive, and her integrity is beyond reproach! It would be her pleasure to serve you today!

Jennifer Scroggs
912-657-5404 cell
800-852-4255 office
jenniferscroggs@comcast.net
www.HomesInSouthbridge.com


Lara Byrnside

Lara Byrnside / Sales Executive

Lara Byrnside recently joined Southbridge Realty as a sales executive. Lara has been part of the Southbridge Sales Team for the last year, working as a licensed assistant and previously spent 3 years working with the Southbridge Homeowners Association.

Prior to relocating to Savannah in 2001, Lara worked as an Executive Assistant at the University Of Nevada School Of Medicine where she was relentless in her efforts in fundraising for a Heart & Lung Institute and the implementation of new clinics and community health awareness programs. Lara received her business education from the Boone Career & Technical Institute and WV State College. She brings to Southbridge Realty over 15 years of professional business experience and client dedication.

Originally from West Virginia, Lara moved to Savannah from Las Vegas, with her husband, Russell, along with their greatest accomplishment, daughter, Madeline. Lara loves the Savannah life style and is a 7 year resident of Southbridge. Her extensive knowledge of the area, including schools and community organizations, will provide all home buyers with the necessary resources that are essential in the home buying process. Whether you are looking for your first home, relocating your family, or looking for the perfect place to retire, Lara will assist you in finding the location of your dreams!

Lara and her family welcome you to come see why they love to call Savannah "Home!"

Lara Byrnside
912-507-9340 cell
912-651-5400
lbyrnside@southbridgesav.com


Sandi Idleman

Sandi Idleman / Associate Broker

Sandi is no stranger to the real estate profession, starting her real estate career with ERA Kelly & Fischer, and having worked with the Kim Murphy Team of ReMax Savannah. Sandi views Southbridge Realty as the best real estate opportunity and challenge the Savannah area has to offer.

A South Carolina native, Sandi has lived in and been a member of the Savannah business community for almost 30 years. An honors graduate of Armstrong Atlantic University, she cultivated an extensive and distinguished background in various areas of customer service prior to becoming a licensed and active member of the Savannah Board of Realtors. She has taught a variety of courses in area high schools and technical colleges. She has served as an Account Manager and Project Planner at BellSouth and KMC Telecom.

Being a cancer survivor, she participates annually in various capacities with the Relay for Life cancer fundraising effort. She has contributed a portion of proceeds from all real estate transactions over the past 5 years to the Children's Miracle Network, helping to fund the efforts of the Backus Children's Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center. Believing a solid spiritual foundation to be important in all aspects of their lives, Sandi and husband Scott are devoted members of Trinity Lutheran Church, leading and participating in many different areas of church life.

Sandi's specialty is developing relationships, regardless of whether her clients are first time buyers or sellers, or seasoned professionals. Her goals are to genuinely listen to her customer's unique and specific needs, and to establish a trust relationship with them. It is this emphasis in her business life that has helped her to continually exceed her customer's expectations. Those who wish to sell their homes can take advantage of Sandi's certification as an Accredited Staging Professional Realtor.

As a member of the Distinguished Sales Society since starting in real estate, rest assured that Sandi can satisfy your needs, whatever they may be, as a home buyer or seller. A resident of Southbridge since 1998, her intimate familiarity with the neighborhood and surrounding Savannah area, combined with award-winning customer service, a strong sense of personal and business ethics and proven leadership, will help serve your needs in today's unique market. Sandi is a licensed BROKER and CERTIFIED SHORT-SALE PROFESSIONAL. She has been an active member of the Savannah Board of REALTORS® since 2002.

Sandi Idleman
912-651-5400 office
912-224-4884 cell
866-325-7417 fax
sidleman@southbridgesav.com


Kim Murphy

Kim Murphy / Associate Broker

Kim brings to the office 17 years of experience in real estate. Kim was formerly with ReMax Savannah. While working with ReMax Savannah, Kim received many prestigious awards including the Platinum Club Award , ReMax Hall of Fame and the Chairman’s Club Award.

Kim and her husband Jerry have been married for 24 years and have been residents in Savannah since 1989. Kim stays active with her 14 neices and nephews and also enjoys active memberships in Savannah Tennis League, Savannah Area Tennis Association and recently joined Chatham Area Rowing Association. Kim is a member and attends Savannah Christian Church.

Kim Murphy
912-651-5400 office
912-234-1311 cell
kimm@southbridgesav.com



Janet Adams

Janet Adams / Sales Executive

Janet Adams has joined the sales team of Southbridge Greater Savannah Realty. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Kennesaw State College with a Major in Marketing and a Minor in Management. Janet married into a construction business family and has built and sold many new homes. She started her career in real estate in 2005, and worked with Keller Williams Realty in the past. Her last project was a Townhome Neighborhood in the Henderson Community. She and her husband, Steve, have been married 29 years and have 3 daughters. She enjoys being involved as both Volleyball and Soccer Mom for her youngest daughter’s high school teams. Previously, her extra time was spent playing team tennis and doing volunteer work for the Junior League of Savannah.

Prior to selling real estate, Janet worked at The Marshes of Skidaway Island as the Marketing Outreach Coordinator. Her job included both marketing and sales of this Retirement Community.

"I look forward to joining this team at Southbridge Greater Savannah Realty, as we are growing all over Savannah and its surrounding areas" said Adams.

Janet Adams
912-651-5400 office
912-313-6989 cell
912-651-5444 fax
Jan02Adams@gmail.com


Janet Adams

Nancy Drummond / Sales Executive

Nancy Drummond is excited about joining Southbridge Greater Savannah Realty. Having called Savannah home for 14 years and owning and selling homes in Southbridge, on Wilmington Island and Tybee Island, Nancy is excited about the opportunities provided by Southbridge Greater Savannah Realty’s expansion into the entire Savannah metro area. Nancy began her real estate career with ERA Kelly & Fisher in 2006, marketing single family homes as well as working as an on-site agent at a Whitemarsh Island condominium complex.

Nancy grew up in Canfield, Ohio, the daughter of a custom home builder and real estate developer and learned much about what goes into building a quality home as she tagged along with her father at many of his job sites. As a real estate agent, Nancy likes to call on this experience when helping clients find a quality home they will love. In addition to this experience, Nancy and her husband of 21 years, operate a real estate title research company, which they started when they moved to Savannah in 1996. Nancy began this venture after working for a real estate attorney in Charlotte, NC, and with this experience can help guide buyers and sellers through the closing process.

Nancy and her husband, Jeff, have 3 wonderful daughters. The oldest is heading into her junior year at Georgia College & State University and the younger two attend Savannah Christian Preparatory School. Nancy and her family are members of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Richmond Hill. “Our children have always been active in sports, dance, and school activities, and we love being there to support them”, says Nancy. Nancy also enjoys travel, walking and spending time with family and friends.

Nancy will bring her genuine commitment to servicing her clients from start to finish with her knowledge of the local real estate market.

Nancy Drummond
912-651-5400 office
912-651-5444 fax


Deena Camacho

Deena Camacho / Sales Executive

Deena boasts an impressive real estate resume and began her career in Savannah in 2003 at ReMax Savannah. Deena has displayed her knowledge, motivation, and genuine caring personality while working as an onsite agent at both Orchid Isles and Hampton Place properties and has acquired certifications as GRI and CSP. Deena is a member of the Savannah Board of Realtors, the Georgia Association of Realtors, the National Associate of Realtors, Women’s Council of Realtors, the Sales and Marketing Council and currently serves as the 2011 Secretary to the Women’s Council of Realtors, Savannah Chapter.

Deena was born in Sylvania and has made Savannah her home for the past 16 years. She is marred to Michael Camacho and has 2 children, Bella and McCall, and is an active member of Isle of Hope Methodist Church. Deena recently served as the 2010 Secretary for the Non-Profit Organization "The Savannah Riverkeeper" and will continue to serve as the 2011 Secretary.

Deena Camacho
912-651-5400 office
912-412-7753
912-651-5444 fax


Ivy Kovach

Ivy Kovach / Sales Executive

Ivy Kovach, a licensed Realtor since 2004, is excited about joining Southbridge Greater Savannah Realty! A native of Savannah, she possesses an extensive knowledge of Savannah and the surrounding areas. Ivy began her career with Mopper-Stapen, Realtors where she was a top producer in 2007 and 2008 as well as a 2007 Distinguished Sales Society Recipient.

Her previous experience as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer for 15 years blends seamlessly with her emphasis on creating personal client service that goes beyond expectation. She believes that the creation of a long-term relationship is more valuable than a single transaction. Ivy's passion for Real Estate, professional experience, and unsurpassed knowledge of the area schools and community organizations give her the necessary tools to pair Buyers with Sellers. Ivy is a member of the Savannah Board of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

Ivy’s other passion is her family. She and her husband, a Sergeant with the Savannah Metro Police Department have two wonderful children. As a family, they enjoy fitness, travel and walking the family dog. They are active at Savannah Christian church

Ivy welcomes you to Savannah and would like to show you why she wouldn’t live anywhere else!

Ivy Kovach
912-844-1357 office
912-412-7753
912-651-5444 fax


Julie Mansfield

Julie Mansfield / Sales Executive

Julie Mansfield discovered Savannah in the early 90’s when visiting good friends who lived here. When she came to visit, she fell in love and created a plan to move here. She followed her dream, made the move and has not looked back since!

The beauty, history and a special something she calls “magic” kept calling her back. She waited for the sign and in 2008 it came! After a successful 21 years in residential real estate sales, she moved into real estate management where she used her real estate sales experience and success to consult Savannah agents on growing their businesses, keeping them up to date on the latest compliance issues and changes in real estate contract law and training them on cutting edge marketing and technology strategies to help their clients achieve their goals.

Although she treasures the experience of helping other agents succeed, Julie’s heart never left working directly with Buyers and Sellers. The 4 years she spent in management gave her a new perspective and she now brings a rare set of skills to your real estate experience. Julie can’t wait to help YOU reach your real estate goals and dreams!

Growing up as an Army “brat” Julie understands the sacrifices our military families make to protect our everyday life. She is honored to serve our military community in the Savannah area.

Whether looking to buy into the wonderful lifestyle this charming coastal city offers or selling your special Savannah home, Julie is excited to help! 

Julie graduated from the University of Georgia in 1979, and attended Brenau College in 1976. She is a proud member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority

She holds an Associate Broker Designation and enjoys active memberships with the National Association of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors, Savannah Board of Realtors, and Savannah Chamber of Commerce. She is the recipient of the Atlanta Board of Realtors Phoenix Award , ReMax 100 % Club. She LOVES her dogs, Betty and Cleo … Love the beach, gardening, music and Aromatherapy!

Julie Mansfield
912-651-5400 office
912-651-5444 fax
912-704-6913 cell
JulieMansfield@CoastalCityDreamHome.com







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